(Mentoring and Tutoring Education Scheme) addresses the underachievement in education of disadvantaged youth in New Zealand. MATES intervenes in a young person's education at two key transition points:
MATES (Mentoring and Tutoring Education Scheme) supports young people in key transition points at Year 8 and Year 13. Read more
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Sharing stories of how MATES has helped changed young people's futures... Read more
Read our MATES Annual Evaluation Reports and other Published Reports here. Read more
If you are a tertiary student in Auckland and are interested in becoming a MATES mentor, please complete the online application form. Read more