What We Do / Ā Mātou Mahi
18 years
of operating since 2007.
800+ schools
have registered for our Kiwileles Programme.
3000+ ukuleles
have been given to the students of Aotearoa through our Ukes in Schools initiatives
Kiwileles Songbank
Ngā Waiata Kiwilele
We offer the Kiwileles Songbank, an online resource with song sheets, teaching tips, practice tracks, and lyric videos of songs targeted towards the tamariki of Aotearoa / New Zealand.
Ukes in Schools
Ngā Ukurere i ngā Kura
Our ‘Ukes in Schools’ programme, supported by generous sponsors, helps schools acquire ukuleles. This enables thousands of tamariki across the motu to realise their musical potential via the ukulele.
Kiwilele Jams
Hui Ukurere
We support our wonderful Kiwileles Uke-Hub Leaders to facilitate Kiwilele Jams – massed ukulele play alongs across the motu. The emphasis is on PARTICIPATION – no matter where you are at, you will be able to contribute by strumming, singing or signing.
Songwriting Competition
Whakataetae Waiata
Each year we run a unique songwriting competition. Not only do the winning entries get wonderful prizes but the winning song is recorded professionally and and published in the Kiwilele Songbank, to be shared with thousands of tamariki across Aotearoa in the following year.
Teacher Workshops
Wānanga Kaiako
Go to our Workshops / Wānanga page to find out if there is a workshop near you! We also offer a range of online workshops throughout the year.
Ukulele Squads
Wānanga Ākonga
Prior to the pandemic, past trustees gave very generously of their time to support our Senior and Junior Ukulele Squads. Contact us if this is an area you would like to support us with in the future!