Empowering young people through creativity
An introduction
The heart of Mixit is our Saturday afternoon sessions, bringing together a diverse group of young people to mix, create and express themselves. Running from 2pm to 4.30pm, it’s an open space where anyone is welcome. We usually have 10-15 participants and a mix of regulars and newcomers, led by 2-3 Mixit leaders and guest artists. These Saturday sessions are commitment-free. Participation is fluid and our young people come along whenever they can. One thing we guarantee is that every Saturday during the school term, Mixit is here for them.
ACTIVITIES
Here are the latest events, projects and activities imagined, performed and created by our Mixit community.
Saturdays at Mixit!!
Join us!! It's free, fun and a great way to make new friends while tapping into your creative side!! Just flick us a message and we'll send you the details
When: 2pm - 4.30pm
Where: 8 Croydon Road, New Lynn (The Mixit HQ)
We're back with spoken word poetry! If you're into writing poems and speaking confidently to an audience, you're going to love this. New to it? No worries! We've got an incredible group of Guest Artists—Eric, Sherry, and Ruby—who will guide you every step of the way. It's going to be fun, fiery, and full of creativity!
2024 Term 1
Stepping into 2024 with our dancing shoes alongside the incredible Gemma Jayde!
Excited to announce our upcoming performance at Culture Fest on April 14, 2024! To those who supported us during the summer project, see you again! And for those who missed it, here's another chance to catch us in action. Don't miss out! 💃🕺
Get ready to move as we wrap up the year with Term 4: I am…. I can. This final term is all about dance and drama, and we've got an amazing line-up of guest artists who are set to inspire. It's time to hit the Mixit floor with fast and furious dance, and immerse yourself in the world of rhythm and drama🔥
Developed through research and partnership building in 2005, Mixit has consistently delivered weekly creative workshops since 2006, never missing a single Saturday. This video stands as a testament to the project's remarkable adaptability, showcasing the journey over the years. Thousands of participants, from diverse perspectives, backgrounds and e...
From Isolation to Empowerment
Shahram is 14 years old and he and his family arrived in Aotearoa from Afghanistan. Originally from Bamyan, their relocation journey to a safe haven passed through Kabul and then Iran. He reflects that it was hard in Afghanistan and his father tried to get his children access to education but the fees were overwhelming and the context of war made i...
PEOPLE
Mixit is all about people. Meet our Alumni, our Youth Leaders and the support team that have made Mixit what it is today.
Arezo Nazari
Youth Leader
As a newcomer to New Zealand, Arezo was invited to end-of-year picnic in 2021 from other organisation, where she first encountered Mixit. Subsequently, she joined the summer project – “VOICES” in 2022. Originally from Afghanistan, Arezo initially struggled with homesickness and isolation. However, her time at Mixit proved transformative, allowing ...
Kaviesha Abeysinghe-Perera
Outreach Leader
Kaviesha discovered Mixit in 2012 through an article in the Western Leader. After participating in the "Cross Roads" summer project in 2013, she became a Youth Leader, later progressing to join Mixit's Alumni team and eventually serving as a trustee on the board. Originally from Sri Lanka, she completed her education in NZ with a Bachelor of Scienc...
Amavi Mey
Trustee
Amavi is the Communities Engagement Manager at Fonterra and enjoys being in a role that connects the business world to communities. She’s also been a school teacher and thrives in situations that are about supporting growth, including being on the Board for May Road School and a volunteer for Springboard Trust. Amavi is a Cambodian NZer from a fami...
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