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Maunga to Moana Holiday Program - Sep 2025

Tēnā koe,

Thank you for your interest in the Maunga to Moana Program! 🌊⛰️ This program is run by Mauao Adventures and Mauao Trust. Here’s what you need to know:

📅 Dates
• Week 1: Mon 22 – Thu 25 Sept
• Week 2: Mon 29 Sept – Thu 2 Oct

🕘 Times
• 9:00am – 2:00pm each day

📍 Location
• Waikōrire / Pilot Bay, Mt Maunganui

👥 Who can join
• Taiohi aged 12–18 years (School Year 7–13)
• Spaces are limited. Applications will be screened, with priority given to those with the highest needs.

💲 Cost
• Full cost is $40 per week.
• In your application, please let us know why you would find it difficult to access this program if it was at full cost of $160.

✅ Commitment
• You can register for one or both weeks.
• If attending, taiohi must commit to the full 4 days of your chosen week(s).

🎒 What to bring each day
• Moana wear and Maunga wear
• Lunch, snacks, water bottle
• A spare set of clothes + towel (recommended)


If you have any pātai (questions), contact Oceanna:
📧 kiaora@mauaoadventures.co.nz
📱 022 882 2979
1.Your (parent/caregiver) first and last name.(Required.)
2.Email address(Required.)
3.Contact phone number(Required.)
4.What area of Tauranga do you live?(Required.)
5.If you have Māori whakapapa, what are your iwi?
6.How many taiohi/youth are you wanting to register for the Maunga to Moana Program?(Required.)
7.School year of your child/children
Child 1
Child 2
Child 3
Child 4
School Year
8.What benefits do you see your taiohi gaining from a program like this?(Required.)
9.What are the challenges that would prevent you from accessing this program at full cost of $40 per day?(Required.)
10.What is your main form of income?(Required.)
11.Can you commit to bringing your taiohi to all four days of your chosen week/s?(Required.)
Ngā mihi! Thank you for completing the form. We’ll be in touch shortly to confirm participation.