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Matapuna Training Centre, Gisborne Central (Gisborne)

Private Training Establishments · Business Management · Gisborne Central, Gisborne

A charitable trust-governed training centre in Gisborne, established in 1989, offering education and vocational programmes for young people aged 14–24. It operates alternative education, foundation qualifications, and employment transition programmes, with courses available free of charge to eligible students.

Last checked 16 October 2026

At a glance

TypePrivate Training Establishments
LocationGisborne
RegionGisborne Region
Provider informationMinistry data only
Ministry ID9401

About Matapuna Training Centre

Matapuna Training Centre is a training provider located at 118 Disraeli Street, Gisborne. Its stated mission, Whakamanatia Te Tangata, translates as "strengthening people through support, skills, knowledge, and education," and its vision is summarised as "Realising Potential."

The centre's guiding principles are drawn from eight Māori values: Matauranga (access to knowledge), Manaakitanga (inclusive and caring environment), Kotahitanga (unity as whānau), Wairuatanga (respect for individual diversity and personal well-being), Rangatiratanga (development of self-determination and leadership), Whanaungatanga (belonging and respect through shared experience), Kaitiakitanga (care for the environment and others), and Aroha (the foundation of values and mutual support).

Programmes

Two named programmes are described on the Matapuna Training Centre website.

  • Activities Programme — no qualification or level stated — no duration stated
  • Oranga Rangatahi — no qualification or level stated — no duration stated

Curated by the KuraData team from Matapuna Training Centre's own website, reviewed 16 October 2026.

Subject area: Business Management

The Ministry of Education groups Matapuna Training Centre under Business Management — the broad field of education and training it's classified under in the official tertiary directory.

Business Management

Address

Where Matapuna Training Centre is based, taken directly from the Ministry of Education's own address record for this provider.

  • Street118 Disraeli Street
  • SuburbGisborne Central
  • CityGisborne
  • Postcode4040
  • Territorial authorityGisborne District
  • RegionGisborne Region

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