MATES (Mentoring and Tutoring Education Scheme) addresses the underachievement in education of disadvantaged youth at Year 8 and Year 13 in New Zealand. Read more
HIPPY (Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters) is a FREE home-based programme that helps parents to get their 2-5-year-old* child ready for success in education. Read more
At Great Potentials Foundation, we are committed to helping children, young people and families towards brighter futures. Read more
HIPPY (Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters) is a home-based early education programme that empowers parents to support their 2–5-year-old* children in life-long learning.
MATES (Mentoring and Tutoring Education Scheme) addresses the underachievement in education of disadvantaged youth at Year 8 and Year 13 in New Zealand.
Our two Family Service Centres in Papakura and Takanini are true community hubs, providing integrated health, education, and social services in two high-needs communities.
Great Potentials Foundation has marked a large milestone, 35 years since its founding in 1990. On Friday 12th September a celebration was held at the Akarana Yacht Club, attended by 80 supporters including funders, corporate partners, staff, and friends of the Foundation. Read more
MATES is a positive way for the school to give students the space and opportunity to belong to something purposeful for them. Whether this is getting extra help with their schoolwork, gaining self-confidence... Read more
Great Potentials Foundations and HIPPY are proud to announce the release of the refreshed Foundations curriculum. This will impact over 500 families receiving Foundations across HIPPY’s 22 sites. Read more
Curious about New Zealand culture, Hesti, an Early Learning Centre teacher, came here in 2019 to experience it for herself. She has enjoyed the opportunities at the Papakura Early Learning Centre and loves supporting young children in their early years of learning. Read more