Ignite Youth Employment Services

05/06/2026

Big congratulations to A***n from Napier Boys High School on passing his restricted driving test! 🚗 A great achievement and one to be proud of. 😎

04/06/2026

Thanks to Dr Alex Hedley - Labour Candidate for Napier for catching up and learning about the impact being made through Ignite Youth Employment Services.

We're proud of our work and what our rangatahi continue to achieve.

Great to catch up with Chris at the Ignite Youth Employment Services. Chris and the team do incredible work helping Hawke’s Bay youth get into employment and develop vital skills, including getting a driver’s licence.

The Ignite team keeps delivering results. Their Youth Employment Service has now seen over 200 young people graduate, with many moving straight into employment or further training.

Despite their awesome mahi, it’s been getting tougher out there for our young people to find employment. Businesses are taking on fewer staff, and regional youth unemployment remains stubbornly high, making Ignite's work more critical than ever.

28/05/2026

A great day out with General and Protection Forestry Services - GPFS🌲 It was awesome having Belinda and Kevin share their knowledge and give us a firsthand look into the forestry industry. Thanks for having us! 👏

20/05/2026

Awesome to have Melissa from MelaBrews Coffee Cart come in and run a barista course with us ☕️
We really appreciate you sharing your knowledge, skills, and passion with everyone involved 👏

19/05/2026

Another milestone reached!! Congratulations to Lantis from Flaxmere College for passing his restricted driving test. Woohoo 🎉
Trust House

14/05/2026

Awesome having .taiwhenua.o.heretaunga join us for the day! 🙌 The group took part in our Wellness Leadership Workshop newly run through our organisation, spending the day focused on leadership, healthy habits, nutrition, teamwork, and wellbeing. From hands-on activities, cooking their own lunch, and fitness challenges, to ending the day with a bike ride together. It was great to see everyone getting involved and supporting one another 💪. We love creating opportunities like this for rangatahi to build confidence, connection, and life skills in a positive environment. If you’d like to learn more about our leadership and wellness workshops and what Ignite and MSLCT have to offer, get in touch with Emily - [email protected] - we’d love to connect 👏

13/05/2026

Check out Bianca from Cohort #17 who has become Subway Taradale's newest team member! We are so proud of you!! Make sure you head down for your sub of the day made by the awesome Taradale crew! 🤩🥖

05/05/2026

A warm welcome to , a new partner for Ignite Drive. Thanks for your support!

05/05/2026

Kyla just started work experience with Kahui Advisory to learn more about administration, bookkeeping, and accounting!

Pictured with Lorretta and Kelly from Kahui Advisory. A massive thank you to for giving Kyla the opportunity to gain work experience!

01/05/2026

Congratulations to Jyzxy from Flaxmere College who passed his restricted driving test!! Great work!! 🚗