Eastbay REAP

Eastbay REAP Eastbay REAP is an educational nonprofit that provides responsive lifelong education programmes across the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

Early Childhood Education
Schools Support
House of Science
Adult & Community Education
Whanau Engagement
Brokerage & Partnerships
Community Development
Lifelong Learning
Conference facilities/room bookings Our focus is to develop communities and social cohesion through increasing participation in quality Early Childhood Education, improving student success at school/kura (particularly through cont

extual learning towards NCEA achievement), and improving base skills and confidence in adults. Brokerage and whanau engagement play key roles in our approach.

The first five years of a child’s life are critical for brain development.  Eastbay REAP provides parent-inclusive works...
03/06/2026

The first five years of a child’s life are critical for brain development.

Eastbay REAP provides parent-inclusive workshops to build habits around physical activity, social interaction, and communication skills, all part of supporting positive growth for our tamariki.

30/05/2026

Youth Week 2026: “Our Voices Matter! We Deserve to Be Heard | Taringa whakarongo! Ki te reo o ngā taiohi.”

This Youth Week, the Eastbay REAP Attendance Service team took time to listen to rangatahi and ask the hard questions:

🎯 Why go to kura?
❤️ What is your favourite subject?
🌱 Why is kura important to you?

Every rangatahi has a voice, and every voice matters. By sharing their whakaaro, young people help shape learning environments where they feel seen, valued, and connected.

A huge thank you to our partners for supporting this kaupapa:
🤝 KŌ Kollective Trust
🤝 Ōpōtiki Netball

“I enjoyed the soda challenge, cause you have to use your brain and thinking skills.  The team made the space fun.”- You...
29/05/2026

“I enjoyed the soda challenge, cause you have to use your brain and thinking skills. The team made the space fun.”

- Youth Week Participant

Did you know? Our Youth Service team supports rangatahi not in employment, education or training (NEET) with personalise...
28/05/2026

Did you know?

Our Youth Service team supports rangatahi not in employment, education or training (NEET) with personalised pathway plans.

In addition to courses and work experience, this includes events like Youth Week to take on fun challenges and celebrate success.

“I love what you're doing! Keep spreading the mental health message around.” - Whakatāne High School Student
15/05/2026

“I love what you're doing! Keep spreading the mental health message around.” - Whakatāne High School Student

Did you know our partnership with Wāhi Trust’s PETRA programme reached over 2,000 rangatahi across the Eastern Bay of Pl...
13/05/2026

Did you know our partnership with Wāhi Trust’s PETRA programme reached over 2,000 rangatahi across the Eastern Bay of Plenty last year? This helped build emotional awareness, strengthening self-regulation skills, and boost confidence in our ākonga.

“I use all my new skills in my life.  I want to come back next term and learn more. Eventually go to UNI and change my l...
08/05/2026

“I use all my new skills in my life.
I want to come back next term and learn more.
Eventually go to UNI and change my life for the better. I don’t know what I’ll study yet, but I want to be someone I’m proud of.”

- Adult Learner

There are over a dozen types of literacy.  Eastbay REAP creates personalised support around all of them (including finan...
07/05/2026

There are over a dozen types of literacy.

Eastbay REAP creates personalised support around all of them (including financial, environmental, cultural, and digital literacy), opening doors to study, work, and life opportunities.

"This is the first time I’ve felt any real sense of relief and clarity about my son’s [educational] situation.""Honestly...
01/05/2026

"This is the first time I’ve felt any real sense of relief and clarity about my son’s [educational] situation."

"Honestly, your support and help has meant the world. Kia ora rawa atu mō āwhina.”

- Attendance Service Parent

Regular school attendance builds more than academic achievement. It develops reliability, commitment, and social skills ...
29/04/2026

Regular school attendance builds more than academic achievement. It develops reliability, commitment, and social skills – all sought-after for further study and work.

Eastbay REAP helps remove barriers to getting to school, so learners can build a future that works for them.

Address

21 Pyne Street
Whakatane
3120

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+648004327327

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