Ka whakamana i ngā rangatahi kia whiti ai i ngā tae katoa o te ao 

Empowering our youth to shine in every shade of life 

Seeking Colours Community Project creates safe, supportive and engaging opportunities for rangatahi aged 10–18 to build confidence, discover their strengths, explore their passions and develop practical skills for life and their future.

Through our ongoing after-school rangatahi programme and our 9-week school-based Choose Your Shade programme, rangatahi are supported through mentoring, leadership activities, community projects, goal planning, practical life skills and pathway support.

Our aim is to help rangatahi recognise their strengths, strengthen their sense of identity and belonging, build positive relationships, and feel confident in the direction they are heading — whether that means further education, employment, community involvement or exploring their own interests and aspirations.

Rangatahi

At Seeking Colours Community Project, we believe every rangatahi has strengths, interests and potential waiting to be explored.

We create safe and supportive opportunities for rangatahi to connect, build confidence, develop practical skills, discover their strengths and explore pathways for their future.

After-School Rangatahi Hub Programme 

Our After-School Rangatahi Programme provides a safe, supportive and engaging space for rangatahi aged 10–18 after school.

Through mentoring, servicing the community, activities, workshops, community projects and positive relationships, rangatahi have opportunities to:

• Build confidence and self-esteem

• Discover and develop their strengths

• Explore their interests and passions

• Develop practical life skills

• Build positive relationships and friendships

• Develop leadership and teamwork skills

• Participate in meaningful community activities

• Explore education, employment and future pathways

• Develop a stronger sense of identity and belonging

Our programme is designed to give rangatahi a place where they can be themselves, try new things, develop their skills and feel connected to their community.

Register for After School Rangatahi Hub Programme - Click below to register your interest

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🎨 Choose Your Shade

A 9-Week School-Based Rangatahi Mentoring Programme

Choose Your Shade is a structured 9-week programme delivered in partnership with schools to support rangatahi in exploring their identity, strengths, passions and future.

The programme is delivered through two age-appropriate streams:

 Minis | Ages 12–14 / Years 8–10

Interactive workshops, mentoring and practical experiences help rangatahi explore their strengths, build confidence and develop key life skills.

Focus Areas:

• Strengths & Passions – discovering what excites and motivates them

• Goals & Decision-Making – setting achievable goals and making thoughtful choices

• Emotions & Resilience – understanding emotions and navigating challenges

• Leadership & Teamwork – building confidence and collaboration skills

• Creative Expression – exploring creativity through art, drama and writing

• Life Skills & Community – basic budgeting, projects and connection to others

🌿 Sprouting | Ages 15–18 / Years 11–13

Building on personal growth and self-discovery, Sprouting focuses on leadership, identity, practical skills and preparing for future pathways.

Focus Areas:

• Strengths & Passions – exploring career and personal interests

• Goals & Planning – preparing for study, work and personal growth

• Emotional Intelligence & Resilience – managing stress and developing resilience

• Leadership & Projects – leading initiatives and developing leadership skills

• Identity & Confidence – strengthening self-esteem, identity and belonging

• Practical Skills & Community – CVs, job applications, interviews, scholarships, volunteering, budgeting and life-ready skills

🤝 Additional Support

Where appropriate, rangatahi participating in our programmes may also receive:

• One-on-One Mentoring – individual support tailored to their goals and needs

• Pathway Support – connections to education, employment, training and other opportunities

• Referral Support – connection to appropriate services when additional support is needed

Interested in Choose Your Shade?

If you are a school or organisation interested in bringing Choose Your Shade to your rangatahi, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact our office to learn more about the programme, delivery options and how we can work alongside your school.

📧 info@seeking-colours.co.nz