Palmerston North Design School of Design

The creative industries are booming! The Creative Industries have grown faster than any other field of employment and there are now more than 130,000 designers in New Zealand. The opportunities are huge. More than 70% of designers are self employed and can choose to work on the projects that they are passionate about and follow their dreams and aspirations wherever they lead. And as more and more people realise the benefit of good design, job opportunities are expanding year by year.

At The Design School we focus on Graphic or Fashion Design as the pathways to any

Fashion creative people who need an opportunity for success? Courses at The Design School are starting soon. Contact us now. offering career guidance and work opportunities. Their Ngā Pūmanawa Tūpuna program encourages cultural pride and engagement with Māori traditions among youth, whilst getting them work and further education ready.

REAP Wairarapa assists individuals of all ages with driver’s licensing for independence, provides adult education programs for lifelong learning, and offers Building Financial Capabilities to empower personal financial management.

Covering Ngawi to Mangatinoka, their dedicated team of 30 works to grow great communities. Learn more at www.reapwairarapa.nz

Wairarapa College Kāreti o Wairarapa

At Wairarapa College we strive to prepare all students for life ‘with wisdom and courage, kia mātau, kia māia.’ Our dedicated and hard-working staff are committed to realising the vision and values of the school and ensuring all students thrive and succeed.

Our culture of care is evident from the first day of the year where new students are welcomed with a pōhiri and a three-day induction programme. Our student support team includes counsellors, nurses, learning support coordinators and youth mentors.

We take pride in our diversity by taking time to understand and celebrate our students’ identities, background and cultures. Te Ao Haka, Language Weeks and Matariki are now significant aspects of school life. Being the largest school in the Wairarapa means we cater for a wide range of learning needs. Our innovative, diverse and