"A forest is created when trees cluster. 

A cluster is formed when individuals draw near. 

An individual reaches full potential when nurtured to do so." 

Tūranga Taiohi Taiea Incorporated (TTT Inc.) is a safe learning space created by like-minded 'passionate', and highly skilled parents who share the same dream as our founder and Patron, to encourage our vulnerable, less fortunate, enabled and/or physically impaired children to be active and learn a variety of life skills. 

TTT Inc. initially developed several projects using sports and recreational tools which were supported and voluntarily run by parents, guardians, caregivers, and other like-minded taiohi (youth) who had a passion for delivering, sharing and teaching their skills and life experiences passed down to them - mai ngā tīpuna, ki ngā tuakana, ki ngā teina.

We have THREE specific project criteria 1) Physical/Social Activity. 2) Resilience - mental toughness 3) Cultural engagement that is beneficial for ages 5yo to 24yo.

Gizzy Hoops, Mahi Wai Mahi Kai, H20 Worx was established in 2018 and uses basketball as a vehicle for building self-confidence, leadership, respect and kindness in tamariki and rangatahi across Tairawhiti. Gizzy Hoops was founded by Peips - Harriet Peipi by utilizing the struggles of her own children's life experiences and has developed basketball projects with YMCA Breakaway collaboration since 2019. Gizzy Hoops have since spread their wings to provide support and opportunity to our wider Ngāti Porou whānau.

This is an opportunity to empower and build youth confidence to learn new life skills, engage and interact with immediate family, their peers and new relationship  s with our wider communities in a safe environment.

Turanga Taiohi Taiea is administered by a committee made up of highly qualified and/or skilled whānau who have had children involved or have been involved in some way with this positive movement. 😊 TAIOHI TU KAHA, TAIOHI E TU.