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THE MEKE ACADEMY

The Meke Academy is a Hawke’s Bay-based education and wellbeing programme created by Levi and Dana Armstrong to support rangatahi disengaged from mainstream schooling. Working with Te Kura, it enables youth to gain NZQA qualifications, while older students transition into study at EIT. The academy focuses on holistic development, weaving fitness, cultural identity, and kaupapa Māori into learning. Tools like the Meke Meter help track wellbeing across physical, social, and mental domains.

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"GIVE THE MAN A FISH FEED HIM FOR A DAY

TEACH A MAN TO FISH FEED HIM FOR A LIFETIME"

THE MEKE ACADEMY 
LEVEL ONE CERTIFICATE

Is it time to rise up and take charge of your future? If you have a teenager not interested in the normal school structure and they want  and get fit, they are focused and ready for new challenges, our experienced tutors will support them with guidance alongside an awesome programme packed with foundation essentials.
This programme will set you up for success in various fields while you keep fit and track your physical wellness.

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AGES 13-16 years old

Learning Outcomes

  • Setting SMART Goals

  • Designing and producing a fitness brand along with tshirts and merchandise

  • Budgeting

  • Building wealth and health

  • Develop a personal training programme

  • Nutrition fundamentals

  • Marae Noho includes powhiri and whakapapa session

  • Develop a CV

  • Prepare and cook a ground hangi

  • Transport and kai provided daily

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Block 1 – Health & Fitness (9 Feb – 20 Mar)

Focus: Hauora, goal setting, exercise planning, nutrition, and first aid.Key Outcomes: Develop personal training plans, apply hauora principles, and learn first aid.

Credits: Approximately 18 credits

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Block 2 – Commerce & Branding (23 Mar – 8 May)

Focus: Entrepreneurship, brand creation, marketing, and sales.Key Outcomes: Design a clothing brand, create a business plan, and sell products.

Credits: Approximately 23 credits

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Block 3 – Te Ao Māori (12 May – 3 Jul)

Focus: Karakia, haka, waiata, tikanga, and hangi preparation.
Key Outcomes: Participate in marae-based activities, perform haka and waiata, and uphold tikanga.
Credits: Approximately 14 credits

Holiday Programme – EnviroSkills & Quad/Dirt Bike Training (6 – 17 Apr)

Focus: Kaitiakitanga, conservation, sustainability, and off-road vehicle skills.Key Outcomes:• Learn environmental care and pest control.• Demonstrate kaitiakitanga through land-based projects.• Operate quad and dirt bikes safely on controlled terrain.

Credits: Approximately 28 credits

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