MATES

(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:

Year 8: the transition from intermediate to high school (MATES Junior)

Year 13: the transition from high school to tertiary education (MATES Senior)

MATES Programme

MATES (Mentoring and Tutoring Education Scheme) supports young people in key transition points at Year 8 and Year 13. Read more

MATES Team

Our MATES team 2023 Read more

MATES Stories

Sharing stories of how MATES has helped changed young people's futures... Read more

MATES: Facts & Figures

Read our MATES Annual Evaluation Reports and other Published Reports here. Read more

Become a mentor

If you are a tertiary student in Auckland and are interested in becoming a MATES mentor, please complete the online application form. Read more

Latest

Appointment of new CEO Mark Veale

We are excited to announce the appointment of Mr. Mark Veale as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Great Potentials Foundation, effective from 2nd October 2023. Mark brings a wealth of experience in community services and a deep commitment to the Foundation’s mission, having served in key leadership roles at Great Potentials Foundation...
MATES broadening horizons in Manurewa

Clendon Park School is one of the schools across Auckland offering MATES Junior to Year 8 students. MATES is a positive way for the school to give students the space and opportunity to prepare academically, socially, and culturally if they need more support getting ready to transition to high school.
2022
Boxing programme builds confidence in girls

The iBox2 Boxing and Circuit Gym programme is offered by our SWiS (Social Workers in Schools) programme at Cosgrove School. The nine-week programme is designed to empower Year 6 girls by enhancing their confidence and self-belief.