Our Work
Grubby Hands Charitable Trust supports a range of community programmes and activities across the Ruapehu District. Here's what we're involved in.
Supply of Venue & Equipment
Muay Thai for Kids
Taking ages 8 to 12, a one hour training of Muay Thai fundamentals and general fitness.No Sparring.
When: Every Wednesday at 4.00pm
Where: 1 Valley Road, Raetihi
Supporting Meeting Expenses
Ruapehu Breastfeeding Support Group
Supporting meeting expenses for this community group that provides peer support for breastfeeding families in the Ruapehu region.
When: 9.30am on the last Friday of every month
Where: Various cafes in the local area
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Supply of Venue & Equipment
Raetihi Learn to Dance
Also known as Endémica Lab. Community dance sessions bringing movement and expression to the Raetihi community.Raqs Sharqi + Latina Rhythms
When: Every Tuesday at 5.30pm
Where: 1 Valley Road, Raetihi
Supply of Venue & Equipment
Ruapehu Queiroz BJJ Club
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training open to the community, supporting physical wellbeing and sporting activities for under-resourced groups in the Ruapehu region.
When: Every Monday and Thursday at 5.30pm
Where: 1 Valley Road, Raetihi
Supply of Inputs and Organising
Agroforestry Nursery
Hosted by Tim and Emma King, in 2025 they have run two educational repotting and garden care sessions, and have an active nursery providing outputs to the community growing every day. To date this has included Jerusalem Artichokes, Yakon, Boysenberries, chilies, and various fruiting tree cuttings.
Organising
Kids Nature Play
Has been running all of 2025 and is continuing in 2026. Email [email protected] for more information.
When: Every Monday at 2.30pm
Want to get involved?
Whether you want to volunteer, donate, or simply learn more about what we do, we'd love to hear from you.