About & Description

The OCCT is an independent non-profit organisation and focus on meeting the needs of the local community.

PROJECT CHOICE Our Youth Workers guide, counsel and mentor approximately 24 students to mentor and equip them with the skills to make better choices that will have a positive impact on their lives and those around them. KORU@MASSEY Many of the international students to arrive at Massey University come to New Zealand expecting to make and maintain friendships with locals. Unfortunately, when they arrive they are typically faced with extreme culture shock, are self-conscious about their English speaking skills and isolate themselves very quickly. LIGHT PARTY An alternative to Halloween and in an effort to provide the children, their families and the community with a safe environment the Light Party is held each year on the 31st of October. THE CHRISTMAS DRIVE THROUGH - COME TO BETHLEHEM A Christmas light display with a point of difference. During the 5 nights leading up to Christmas, Northcross Community Church in Oteha, transform their car park into a “Bethlehem village” using lights, props and people in costume to tell the original Christmas story. REALIFE Browns Bay beach area and Skate Park is a regular hang out for youth on a Friday evening. The youth can often be found drinking or under the influence of drugs in this area. Realife provide a safe, social environment with entertainment, while providing the youth with activities and a mentor when needed.