Kia ora, Talofa lava, Welcome
We are a catalyst for change for young people. Our youth coaches and tutors empower success through education, training and wrap-around support. While our front-line staff manage and find solutions for the increasing and complex challenges our young people face today, the rest of our organisation works to support this mahi and its structure has been important for Comcol’s success over the years. 

What's new at Comcol?

Next GROW course in North Canterbury starts July 2025 - Apply now
Equine Connect with Corey Miln - read more...

Learn more Youth Service

We provide a FREE Youth Service for 16-19 year olds offering guidance and support to help young people into education, training, work based learning and more. 
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​Our focus is on supporting our taiohi into education, training and work-based learning- but we do much more. Our youth coaches provide intensive, tailored support to identify their goals and find the best path to reach them.
Available in: 

• Rangiora - North Canterbury - Christchurch
• Timaru - Mackenzie - Oamaru
• Dunedin - Central Otago 
• Invercargill - Gore​

We have helped thousands of rangatahi gain qualifications, life skills and confidence through our practical hands-on mahi and awesome dedicated staff." Kate O'Connor General Manager Comcol NZ

About Comcol

North Canterbury GROW Course - Apply now for 2025

An initial 7 week group programme with ongoing one-on-one mentoring - FREE for 15 - 24 year olds.

• Gathering kai - grow, cook, and enjoy
• Includes outdoor activities
• Get ready for mahi
• Whakahi - be proud of yourself 

• Team work
• Whakahoahoa - social connections
• Maruatu - feel safe and supported​
• Graduate with purpose

Grow course - learn more

North Canterbury Equine Courses - 

• Equine Connect - offers a comfortable and relaxing space for people going through personal challenges. Weekly 1-2 hour sessions - 10 week programme. Learn more ....​
• ​​Equine Career Link - looking for your first job or change of career?  Need a leg-up in the equine industry? Learn more ....​
• Equine International Studies - a combined equine skills and riding course for Rangiora High School international students. Learn more ....

10,000 Native Tree Corridor

We are establishing a Living Laboratory - connecting environmental sustainability, cultural involvement, educational achievement, ecological improvements, health and social wellbeing enhancement and employment opportunities.

• We have established a community native nursery and started growing natives  - our first practical stage of the Living Laboratory project. This is a  place of action where people will gain practical work and life skills.
• In 2023 we started planting the Comcol Living Lab native corridor with staff and students helping us.

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Get in touch with us today!