We believe a great New Zealand future lies in the heart of our young people. Given the space, skills, and a spirit of service they can make a stunning contribution - regardless of their origins. Zeal's creative communities are a crucible for rich innovation, character development, and real world connection. Zeal is the catalyst for young New Zealanders to become creative contributors– living to give. We model and encourage grace, restoration and courageous risk taking. Through the experience of creative arts, we spark better futures for youth.

Our Vision

Positively influencing New Zealand’s young people through the creative arts.

Our Mission

To provide places of belonging for young people in New Zealand’s urban centres

To move young people from consumers to contributors

To walk alongside isolated and disconnected young people

To foster innovation and passion in the creative arts

To equip young people for positive transitions to adulthood

To provide the best environment for youth with positive role models

To give hope, guidance, encouragement and motivation towards a positive future 

Values

Strengths-based and holistic in our approach

Innovative in our process, inventive in our practice

Dedicated to long-term transformation

Christian in our motivation and ethics

Commercially smart but not for profit in nature