FORGING GREAT LIVES

What we do

We offer a range of transformative programmes that foster belonging, self-discovery, and skill acquisition for those 12 years and up with an intellectual disability.

Girl wearing a helmet and glasses participating in a ropes course with adults supervising in a forest setting.
A man with short haircut, glasses, and a mustache speaking into a microphone.

"Mint makes me feel good and excited. Trying something new makes me nervous, when I go to Mint, I think “I can do this!”

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Two people, a woman and a man, are playing a game on a grassy field during an outdoor event, smiling and giving high fives. In the background, there are other people sitting and standing, with tents and trees visible under a partly cloudy sky.

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By pledging $500 per year you will be contributing to the development of life skills, fostering independence and self-determination.

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Our Blog

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Special Olympics Swimming!
Special Olympics Swimming!

Nine talented swimmers from Wānaka proudly represented the Otago Special Olympics Club at the Gore Tier 1 competition. The team travelled together and enjoyed an overnight stay, fostering team spirit.

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The Latest Happenings at MINT

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Some of the talented artists and makers from the Creative Hub are excited to share their work in an exhibition running throughout September at the Wānaka Community Hub, 34 McDougall Street. You're warmly invited to pop in and have a lo
We’re excited to launch our brand-new website! You can catch up the latest happenings in our blog, learn more about our organisation, explore programmes, make a donation and even join the 500 club! 🖥️ Link in bio 👌🏽 #adamhalldesign #creati
✨ Sensory Groove! ✨ Come along for a 1-hour session filled with creative expression, free-flow dance, and social connection! Move to fun tunes, explore sensory props, and enjoy a welcoming space for all with sensory needs or intellectual disabilitie
We’re Hiring – Programme Coordinator! Passionate about working with people, creating opportunities, and making a real difference? Join Mint Charitable Trust in Wānaka as our Part-Time Programme Coordinator for Active Recreation &
A big thank you to Victoria Course-Rausch from Explore for hosting the BILD training over the last two days at the beautiful Watersports Facility here in Wānaka. Staff and volunteers from Mint Charitable Trust, Pact, private support workers, and CCT
🎨 We’re excited to have entered the Mint Studio into a vibrant exhibition, the IHC Art Awards at Webb’s Wellington (23 Marion St) from 25 July to 13 August! To any Wellington friends & whānau, don&r
Cherished moments from our weekend getaway in Twizel, filled with adventures, laughter and fun. Thank you to @jaimee.smith.ukiyo for donating her incredible house for our 2-night stay, making it all possible! 🌞 🏊🏽 ⛰️ #mackenziebasin #tekaposprin
And that’s a wrap! 🎉 MINT Winter Ball 2025 — our second edition of this very special night — was an unforgettable evening filled with big smiles, sparkle, and community spirit ✨ With so much love and effort poured in by everyone
✨On Matariki, we are proud to share this beautiful artwork created by Scott Welch, reflecting his deep connection to his whakapapa. As Matariki rises, it's a time to gather together to honour those lost, celebrate the present with whānau and fr