Young Enterprise

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As part of the Young Enterprise Program, a group of four students from Awatapu College are producing hand crafted table art. The Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) is an experiential programme where students set up and run a real business. Each YES company creates their own product or service and bring this to market. Interestingly, Awatapu College was the first to trial this scheme in the early 1980s.

This year, the entry from our very own school brings to you an authentic and elegantly created artwork for your office desk or living room table. As depicted below, this piece displays a strong sail which has been weathered and joined to a native rimu base, all made of recycled materials. This elegant design has been named “Ariki O Ngaru”, translating to Master of the Waves in English. It represents our ancestors traveling across treacherous waters to discover the beautiful Aotearoa. The tarnished design, created by exposing the metal to specific acids, represents the hardships found along the way to making this magnificent country what it is to this day.

These items are limited to ninety nine and are selling fast. If you are interested in purchasing one of these limited addition pieces of art, for only $39.99, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The plaque measures 20cm tall and 10cm wide.