Project Report
| Aug 7, 2025
Navigating to a Brighter Future
Kia Ora (hello)
The recent months at I Have a Dream have been ones of growth and momentum as we expand our team to better support our Dreamers and strengthen our impact. From celebrating kindness on Pink Shirt Day and raising awareness during Road Safety Week, to honouring our incredible volunteers and preparing for Matariki, we've been proud to stand alongside our community.
We hope you enjoy reading the stories below about the inspiring mahi from across the term and we're excited to share our 2024 Annual Report and Audited Accounts, a reflection of the progress we've made together.
Nga mihi nui (thank you so much)
Shane Gorst
CEO
I Have a Dream Charitable Trust
New Zealand
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Being One with Nature
Dreamers are loving the after school programmes run by WithIN NATURE where they are empowered to thrive in a natural environment, are learning practical life skills like cooking, gardening, and carpentry, while fostering strong connections to whenua and hauora.
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From Giving Back to Gifting
Two UK doctors who volunteered for I Have a Dream while working in Whangarei, were so moved by their experience that they're generously asking guests at their July wedding in Scotland to donate to I Have a Dream in lieu of gifts.
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From Dreamer to Volunteer - Dannyrei shares her story
After a decade of support through the I Have a Dream programme, former Dreamer Dannyrei has returned to the whanau, this time as a volunteer equipped with the skills and tools she gained along the way. She recently shared with us what she remembers fondly from her time at I Have a Dream and what she loves about spending time with current Dreamers.
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Levelling up learning support
Our Navigators work in partnership with teachers to help Dreamers achieve academically. To strengthen I Have a Dream's academic focus, particularly around literacy and numeracy, we have committed to ongoing Navigator upskilling and personal development.
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A creative dream realised
Each term 10 ten lucky Dreamers attend a private art class with local artist and Dream Partner Jessie Rose. The time they spend in this creative space has proven to offer more than art skills, it has helped them build confidence, connection and pride.
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Dreamer Art Exhibition
The Hundertwasser Art Centre has welcomed over 580 Dreamers in after school programmes over the last 4 years, with a recent group of Primary School Dreamers holding a public exhibition in this iconic art space.
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Dream Partner Subury's go the extra mile
Dream Partner Sudbury's created a unique Build-a-Bike event, rallying their customer to sponsor a bike and join in on their annual team building day to support I Have a Dream's Te Taiao Mountain Biking Programme.
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Welcome to the newest I Have a Dream team members
New Whangarei Navigators
With 1,127 Dreamers now enrolled with I Have a Dream at our partner schools in Whangarei, we are excited to introduce you to our four newest Navigators, Rai Veitayaki, Kyle Paxton, Koa Matete and Angie Moselen.
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Upper Hutt team expands
New Upper Hutt Navigators
The I Have a Dream team in Upper Hutt, which is operated in partnership with 4 A Better City at Te Kura o Hau Karetu, also now has two extra Navigators on board to deliver its programme.
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