Growing Futures

Growing Futures East Auckland is a community-based youth development initiative designed to give young people practical skills, positive role models, leadership opportunities and meaningful ways to contribute to their local community.

The project will bring young people together to undertake practical environmental and community projects throughout East Auckland while receiving training in landscaping, horticulture, environmental restoration, teamwork, leadership, communication, health and safety and employment readiness.

Rather than simply attending workshops, participants will learn by doing.

They will work alongside experienced adults, volunteers, mentors and community partners to complete genuine projects such as native planting, garden restoration, environmental clean-ups, community beautification and invasive plant control.

The programme will create a pathway:

Engagement → Skills → Confidence → Community Service → Leadership → Employment & Training