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Supervision Supervision in our sector is less about oversight more about a relationship, ideally external to your organisation, that asks the question: how super is your vision or how well do you see the work you do? The supervision relationship parallels the relationship we have with young people. Supervision provides youth workers with a safe place to reflect on professional development, personal support, organisational and practice issues, and to seek opportunities to increase effectiveness, safety and accountability within their practice. The Code of Ethics requires that youth workers actively participate in regular supervision. Find a supervisor to work with Join our supervisor database Meet some of our supervisors Supervision gives youth workers a safe space to reflect, grow their practice, and get the support they need to do their best work with young people. Maybe some of our supervisors who are also members of Korowai Tupu, the professional association for youth workers. Tayla Taylor Tayla Taylor (she/her) is a passionate youth development advocate, Korowai Tupu Member and trainer in Mana Taiohi and Code of Ethics. Recently qualified in professional supervision, Tayla is excited to support youth workers through reflective, strengths-based supervision that upholds ethical, safe, and competent practice. Qualifications : Bachelor of Social Work Post-Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision Sarah Finlay Robinson Ko Sarah Finlay-Robinson ahau. Kei Tāmaki Makaurau e noho ana. I care deeply about youth workers and the vital role you play in helping taiohi thrive. For the past seven years, I’ve been offering external professional supervision. I offer supervision that is strengths-based, reflective, and relational. Qualifications: Level 5 Certificate in Supervision Te Ara Reo Māori (Levels 1 & 2) Level 5 Certificate in Adult Teaching & Learning Master of Health Science Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies Bachelor of Arts Supervision Scrapbook The Scrapbook provides practical information and exercises to help anyone working with young people strengthen their supervision practice. Buy the book

Supervisor Database List Filter by Locations Select Locations Ahoia Atevalu Online cultivatingpathways@gmail.com Jessica Speechlay Online, Wellington, Over the phone jspeechlay@hotmail.co.nz Bradie Niederberger Online, Auckland, Face to Face info@bradieniederberger.com Lazarus Haurua-Long Auckland, Nationwide, Online, Face to Face lazarus.haurua@gmail.com Jess Ngahere Online, Waikato ariroacollective@gmail.com Peter Shimwell Auckland, Online, Face to Face, Over the phone shimpads@aol.com Louise Taylor Auckland, Online, Nationwide, Face to Face, Over the phone louise.supervision@outlook.com Jayce Maumalo Nationwide, Online, Over the phone tmaumalo@gmail.com Charmaine Tuhaka Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Online charmainetuhaka@gmail.com Joshua Saua Online, Wellington info@themaintenancehub.co.nz Adam Bouman Nationwide, Auckland adam@navigating-space.com Lazarus Haurua-Long Online, Face to Face, Over the phone lazarus.haurua@gmail.com Mark Donaldson Online, Auckland, Nationwide pulse360supervision@gmail.com Tabby Besley Nationwide, Online, Wellington talkingwithtabby@gmail.com Feleti Hema Canterbury feleti@cawmentoring.com Eli Fraser Taranaki, Nation wide eli.fraser@outlook.co.nz Lisa Willey Palmerston North lisa@connectandinspire.co.nz Joshua Peauafi Wellington joshuapeauafi@gmail.com Alan Tāne Solomon Bay of Plenty alan@atscoach.com Tina Whaitiri Bay of Plenty Tina.Whaitiri99@gmail.com External Supervision Services Wellington externalsupervision@gmail.com Saskia Walsh National supervisionaotearoa@gmail.com Rod Baxter Manawatu-Whanganui rodbaxter28@gmail.com Janell Vaughn Wellington janell.vaughn@gmail.com Jayne Mercier Auckland jaynemercier@gmail.com Paul Thompson Wellington paul@uhcyt.org.nz Shane Kennard Waikato shane.kennard@outlook.com Kirk Vette Auckland kirkdv@gmail.com Shannon Clarke Waikato shannon@inspirationjunkies.co.nz Sarah Vaelua Manawatu-Whanganui sarahvaelua@gmail.com Marilyn Lockwood Auckland mpheenyx@gmail.com Heather Blissett Wellington outdoorblissupperhutt@gmail.com Andrew Anaru Gray National culturaladvicemaori@gmail.com Mikaere Pewhairangi Wellington oradsgn@gmail.com Steve Toelupe Wellington conschucks@yahoo.com Karen Shepherd National Karenconsultant@outlook.com Vincent Underwood Wellington vince.shea.underwood@gmail.com Fiona Wells Canterbury Fiona@innerwork.co.nz Laverne Robinson Auckland lavernesupervisor@gmail.com Sebastiano Scalia Canterbury sebscalianz@icloud.com Joel Brittenden Canterbury joel@innerwork.co.nz Madeleine Taylor Wellington madeleine@peopleskillsconsulting.co.nz Sulia Jackman Auckland Suliajackman@hotmail.com Toia Chase Waikato toiachase@gmail.com Rachel Hawthorne Canterbury rachel@transformingconversations.nz Tim Foote Wellington tim.foote.supervision@protonmail.com Mandy Davis Bay of Plenty mandyd.supervision@gmail.com Daisy Halafihi-Ta'ufo'ou Auckland dtsupervision@gmail.com Bronwyn Kerr Wellington ngatimanene@gmail.com Silja Baer Manawatu-Whanganui siljabaer@gmail.com Janine Felton Auckland janine@celebratinglifecoaching.co Tania Liuagamatagi Auckland tanialsupervision@gmail.com Liz Kinley Wellington elizk@xtra.co.nz Bonnie Tainui National|Canterbury magnoliasyou@outlook.com Troy Wathey Hawke's Bay troywathey@hotmail.com Caroline Ripley Auckland caroline.ripley3028@gmail.com Daniela Gonzalez-Bea Auckland nourishingartstherapy@gmail.com Gill Stacey Manawatu-Whanganui gill@gillstacey.co.nz Elise Anderson Wellington elise@edjestrengths.com Cassino Smith National Culturaladvicesupervisorexpert@gmail.com Rachel Windle Northland rachel.windle@xtra.co.nz Jannine Bhawan Wellington janninebhawan25@gmail.com Sally Beale Otago sally.beale@protonmail.com Mandy Hay Wellington mandyhaynz@yahoo.co.nz Jeremy Le Comte Auckland jeremy.m.lecomte@hotmail.com Liesl Niania-Sharples Auckland lieslani77@gmail.com Gaylene Delaney Bay of Plenty info@embracelife.co.nz Sharee Retallick Canterbury sharee.retallick@gmail.com David Pepe John Auckland akono.consultancy@gmail.com Nicolette Norval National info@narrativesoflife.co.nz Tanya Drewery Wellington tdrewerysupervision@gmail.com Paola Montanaro Marlborough info@therapytides.co.nz Kim Freeth Marlborough kfreethfighter@gmail.com Amy Colonna Bay of Plenty restoretauranga@outlook.co.nz Lawrence Manase Auckland law@trukat.org.nz Gayle Lauder Canterbury g.dotlauder@gmail.com Anjali Naran-Butler Manawatu-Whanganui anj@hwc.org.nz Raelene Hoogeveen Waikato nrom.rae@gmail.com Alison Jagger Canterbury simplybhealing@gmail.com Te Rangianiwaniwa Herewini Northland kim_mahu@hotmail.com Ameet Londhe Auckland ameet.londhe@gmail.com Silvia Purdie Wellington silvia.purdie@gmail.com William Toia Auckland willresolute@gmail.com Tetteh Lomotey Wellington ELomotey22@gmail.com Maria Panga Auckland pangario@windowslive.com Curtis Higginson Canterbury curtis@bbbs.nz Marie-Rose Joseph marierosejoseph51@gmail.com Vicky Finlayson Waikato vickyfcounsellor@gmail.com Sumita Sumita Waikato office@youarethetherapist.com Cory James Northland cory@tuhiata.org.nz Cera James Northland cera@tuhiata.org.nz Tracy Taipari National cathleentai@hotmail.co.nz Robert Wilson National pyoc1966@gmail.com Tyson Walters Auckland tyson@incouragesupervision.com Tania To'oa Seiuli National tarniyah001@gmail.com Deb Stanfield National stanfield.deb@gmail.com Julie-Ann Robb-O'Connell National julierobboconnell@gmail.com Dacia Davison National dacia@daciadavison.com Heidi Threlfo National heidi.threlfo@gmail.com Charissa Kavermann Auckland charissa.kavermann@gmail.com Isedora Lewis Wellington izzynz@gmail.com Melesina Umeano National meleumeano@hotmail.com Helen Willetts National willetts53@gmail.com Linda Paealiki National|Auckland lpaealiki03@gmail.com Andy Smith National andy@pursuelifeinc.com Miranda Palmer Auckland miranda.palmer@gmail.com Phil Trotter Canterbury philtrotter52@gmail.com Alannah Meredith Vatau Auckland alannahmeredithvatau@gmail.com Megan Evans Wellington meganexternalsupervisor@gmail.com Debbie Hollebon Nelson-Tasman Debbie@wholesupervision.co.nz Lulu Cooper Waikato CoopsLu712@hotmail.com Suzanne Cocker Manawatu-Whanganui suzannecocker.pohutukawaplace@gmail.com Jon Pearce Bay of Plenty jpprosupervision@gmail.com Allysia Kraakman Waikato nzholisticperformance@gmail.com Morgan Dando Taranaki Morgandando@gmail.com Lauren Reedy Hawke's Bay Lauren.Reedy@outlook.com Miriam Sessa Auckland sessaconsultants@gmail.com Lucinda Cassin Waikato lucinda@kahikitia.co.nz Amy-Leigh Hopa Waikato amyleighhopa@gmail.com Freda Amopiu Bay of Plenty fredaamopiu@gmail.com Jane Suzanne Caffery Waikato jane.caffery@yahoo.co.nz Tessa Aranga Canterbury tessa.aranga@icloud.com Linda Bougen Canterbury linda@headlinesupervision.co.nz Leah Rothman Wellington leahisasupervisor@gmail.com Julie McGregor Canterbury julie@juliemcgregor.co.nz Siaosi Andrew Ulugia Auckland andrew@epicsoulprojects.co.nz Fiona Mackinnon Auckland mackfim@gmail.com Heather Came Wellington dr.heather.came@gmail.com Olivia Hart Auckland hart_olivia@hotmail.com Tupefou Serah Kapeteni Auckland landskape2@gmail.com Paia Lauvi Wellington plauvi@xtra.co.nz Aimee Maaka Wellington Aimee.maaka@manareports.co.nz Andy Kapeli Auckland andy.supervision@gmail.com Aioo Donna Tavita Auckland donna.charlie18@gmail.com Matt Swank Wellington matt@lifeinc.co.nz Irka Omoboni-Soulat Auckland irka@xtra.co.nz Anne Honey-Monk Auckland awaihihoney@yahoo.co.nz Kristina Cavit Auckland Kristinacavit@gmail.com Lydiah Njeru National lidsnjeru@gmail.com Tammie Metcalfe Manawatu-Whanganui tammie.metcalfe@gmail.com Kirsten Smith Wellington kirstensmith40@gmail.com 'Avalu Tupou Tausala Waikato avalutausala9@gmail.com Helen Tau'au Auckland helenftauau@gmail.com Sebastian Maedler Canterbury maedlersebastian@gmail.com Louise Sue Canterbury louisesuemahi@gmail.com Rowan Cant Auckland rowan.cant.bsw@gmail.com Steve Holmes Bay of Plenty steve.holmes74@outlook.com Julie Ryle Julie.ryle@aspiretherapy.co.nz Belinda Urquhart Hawke's Bay Belle@essentialchoices.co.nz Falefatu Nimarota Wellington falefatu.nimarota@ohf.org.nz Emma Hamilton Auckland emma.ham76@gmail.com Leisa Moorhouse leisa_moorhouse@outlook.com Paranahia Roera riana.roera@hotmail.co.nz Olivia Giffney Canterbury oliviagiffneycounselling@gmail.com Vadelia Le Geyt Hawke's Bay jobhunters.v@gmail.com Kirsty Robinson Manawatu-Whanganui kirzt.holland@gmail.com Sarah McDonald Gisborne segulahcoaching@outlook.co.nz Joel Keegan Hastings Waikato j.k.hastings@outlook.com Hannah Keller Manawatu-Whanganui hrkeller635@gmail.com Selesa Stacie Iosefa Gae'e Auckland selesagaee@yahoo.com Shane Hooper Canterbury shanehoopernz@gmail.com Ai Kihara Auckland ai@hanacounselling.com Mark Taylor Canterbury mark@innerwork.co.nz Karen Howieson Nelson-Tasman kmhowieson67@gmail.com Kandas Gee Northland kandas@kandasgeesupervisor.co.nz Fiona Smorag Auckland info@iptonline.co.nz Bridie Marsden-Boyd Canterbury boyd.bridie@gmail.com C(Kere) Fransen Canterbury kongaawairaarangahou@gmail.com Danae Bernard Waikato danae.spyda@gmail.com Smrithi Sriram Auckland smrithisriram94@gmail.com Deborah Swaney Canterbury swaneydeborah@gmail.com Moana Mitchell Northland moana@tekorowai.org.nz Libb Blore Auckland libbyblore@bigtings.co.nz Rosalina Vai Auckland vairosalina08@gmail.com Tony Yuretich Bay of Plenty tony.yuretich@icloud.com Naveed Ahmed Auckland extsupervision@gmail.com Steve Holmes Bay of Plenty steve.holmes74@outlook.com Moana Everton Manawatu-Whanganui moana_e@hotmail.com Ritchie Telfer Canterbury ritchie.telfer@gmail.com Sarah Finlay Robinson Auckland incommonprojects@gmail.com Wyatt Butcher Canterbury wyattbutcher99@gmail.com Talei Bryant talei.bryant@whs.co.nz Olivia van de Veen Wellington olivia.pipiri@outlook.com Brooke Ashton Otago Brookeashton95@hotmail.com Rose Whanga rose.whanga24@gmail.com Cherida Fraser Wellington cheridafraser@gmail.com

Youth Week Grants Our Youth Week grant applications are live, helping you to help bring youth-led Youth Week events to life! These grants are designed to give your idea a boost - whether that’s covering materials, kai, or the essentials you need to get things off the ground. Organisations can apply for up to $1,000 + GST to support their event. Learn More & Apply Ara Taiohi is the peak body for youth development in Aotearoa. We are connected to 4,000 people who work with young people every day. Our sector is based on a positive youth development approach which focuses on nurturing young people’s strengths and abilities, fostering their healthy development, and promoting positive engagement with their communities. Learn More about Youth Work in Aotearoa

Youth Week Grants Applicant’s contact details Ingoa Tutahi/ First name* Ingoa Tuarua/ Last name* Waea/ Phone* As the person filling this out for your organisation, are you:* Rangatahi (under 24) Youth Adjacent (25 +) Your answer won’t affect your application Mahi/ Organisation Youth Week grants need to go through an organisation. Please tell us about the organisation applying for funding. Waea/ Phone* Wāhi Mahi/ Address* Which of these best describes your organisation? Select all that apply: * Youth Development Organisation School Swimming Pool Library Other Is this organisation or any staff members a member of Ara Taiohi? * Āe/ Yes Kao/ No Please contact me, I’d like to become a member Īmera/ Email* Your Event Name of event * Date of your event* Your event must be within Youth Week 18-24 May 2026 to be eligible for a grant Please describe your event and what do you hope to achieve (200 words)? * How are taiohi shaping this event through planning, decision-making, and/or delivery? How does their role demonstrate Whai Wāhitanga (youth agency and leadership)? * How does your event fit with the Youth Week theme ‘Taringa whakarongo! Ki te reo o ngā taiohi - Our voices matter! We deserve to be heard’? * Youth Week should be inclusive and accessible to all young people. How will your event show manaakitanga by creating a welcoming, safe, and accessible space for all rangatahi, including those with diverse needs, identities, and backgrounds?* Think about physical access, sensory needs, transport, cost, cultural safety, etc. Will your Youth Week event involve one or more of the following types of physical activities. (Select all that apply to your event) * Artistic movement e.g. dance, circus arts, martial arts Cultural and Indigenous movement e.g. kapa haka, kai collection, siva afi Exercise and Fitness e.g. CrossFit/HIIT exercises, yoga, indoor rock climbing Outdoors e.g. hiking, mountain biking, ocean swim Sport for Recreation e.g. non-competitive and non-traditional sports, including surfing, skateboarding and parkour Sport e.g team sports, friendly competitions, coaching days No physical activity in our event Sport NZ contribute to the funding pool for Youth Week. This question helps us and them to understand whether your event offers opportunities for young people to be physically active. Collaboration Will you be working with, or getting support from any other organisations or services? * Budget Total estimated cost of your event: * Total amount you're applying to Ara Taiohi for (up to $1000+GST): * If you are GST registered, your GST will be added onto the amount you are requesting if successful. Example: Applying for $1,000, you will invoice $1,150. If you have any questions about GST, please email youthweek@arataiohi.org.nz Please upload a budget that includes three columns: 'Item', 'Cost', 'How it'will be funded'. * Upload File Outline all the costs of your event, and specify how you plan to fund them. If you are gaining funding or sponsorship from other sources, please include this. Terms & Conditions I agree to the terms and conditions * Agree Submit Please note - grant applications close on 15th March 2026

Youth Led Events Youth-led events are what make Youth Week come alive. Every year, rangatahi around Aotearoa dream up and run their own celebrations - stuff that reflects who they are and what they care about. We’ve seen everything from epic, once-in-a-lifetime experiences to chill hangouts and sharing kai with the community. Whatever it looks like, Youth Week hits different when it’s led by young people your young people, and that energy is what makes the festival of events so special. Want to build your leadership skills & be part of a team that plans a Youth Week event? Planning a Youth Week event starts with figuring out what you and your crew care about. Think about the kind of vibe you want - something creative, something active, something chill, something that brings people together, or something that uses your voice to spark change. So where do you start? Your idea: What’s the purpose? What do you want people to feel or experience? Your people: Who’s helping? Who’s coming along? Your place: Where will it happen? Your plan: What do you need to make it happen? Think about gear, support, funding, food, music, and transport? Your backup: Who’s there to support you? Is there a youth worker, school, community group, council, or local organisation that can help you with the logistics? Find an event near you Event Name Location Event Type Event Name Location Event Type Event Name Location Event Type

Sarthak Rahangdale Office Administrator He/ Him Kia ora Koutou! I have recently joined Ara Taiohi, my mahi is in administration and operations. Being involved in type of kaupapa our organisation undertakes is the most rewarding aspect of my job alongside working with awesome people! I believe in building connections and hope to contribute in meaningful ways wherever possible. Get in touch to discuss Any operational and administrative questions! These are usually inquiries based around membership, registrations, book and resource orders, supervisor information and much more. A lot of the inquiries are unique in nature so if you are not sure who your question is most relevant to, send it to me and I will answer it or redirect to the appropriate person(s). admin@arataiohi.org.nz

Career as a Youth Worker Youth Work is more than just a job—it’s a commitment to empower and uplift young people in Aotearoa. As youth workers, we play a vital role in supporting rangatahi to navigate challenges, build confidence, and reach their full potential. A career as a youth worker is rooted in relationships, advocacy, and positive youth development. Whether you’re working in youth organisations, schools, health services, or justice settings, Youth Work is about walking alongside young people, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are upheld. If you’re passionate about making a difference, explore the pathways, qualifications, and professional development opportunities available to help you thrive in this rewarding field. Qualifications Details of recognised Youth Work qualifications. Supervision Supervision provides youth workers with a safe place to reflect on professional development, personal support, organisational and practice issues. Code of Ethics An agreed set of guidelines for Youth Work in Aotearoa to ensure that youth work is carried out in a safe, skilled, ethical manner. Professional Development Staying informed, responsive, and equipped with the skills needed to support young people in a constantly changing world. Korowai Tupu Korowai Tupu is the Professional Association for Youth Work in Aotearoa. It is dedicated to forming genuine relationships with young people, their whānau, and the wider community to promote positive youth development. Youth work is a unique profession, and Aotearoa is a unique nation, which is why Korowai Tupu was designed by youth workers for youth workers to ensure it is an inclusive process for all, recognising experience, qualifications, and training. Read More

Youth Week Image This year's amazing image has been designed by Sao May Nguyen, a young multidisciplinary designer and content creator from Vietnam, now based in Auckland. For this year's image, she drew inspiration from a blend of modern design and pop art to reflect how young people express themselves in today’s world: bold, creative, and full of energy! Sao May Nguyen Hi there! My name is Sao May Nguyen, I’m a multidisciplinary designer and content creator from Vietnam, now based in Auckland. I love bringing ideas to life through branding, visuals, and digital content that feel fun, relatable, and intentional. From branding to content creation, I’m all about turning ideas into stories that can connect people and brands to life! Concept & Inspiration For Youth Week, I drew inspiration from a blend of modern design and pop art to reflect how young people express themselves in today’s world: bold, creative, and full of energy! Pop art adds playful colours and strong visuals, while modern design keeps the look clean and current, making it easy to connect with. I chose this style because it mirrors the visual world youth that we live within social media, digital culture, and the real world. The result is something eye-catching, relatable, and inclusive, encouraging young people to feel seen, heard, and confident in expressing their voice. Choice of Artistic Style I chose this artistic style to connect with young people by meeting them where they are visually: bold, playful, and expressive. Drawing from pop art culture allowed me to use strong colours and fun contrasts that feel familiar and exciting, while still feeling intentional and current. By aligning these vibrant elements with Youth Week’s established colour palette from past successful events, the design pays homage to what’s worked before while refreshing it in a way that feels relevant, inclusive, and youth-led.

Manaakitanga With young people we uphold and extend manaakitanga through reciprocal respect and care . Manaakitanga is expressing kindness and respect for others, emphasising responsibility and reciprocity. It creates accountability for those who care for young people, relationally or systemically. When we uphold and extend manaakitanga from a distance, safeguarding collective wellbeing includes adequate resources and training for people who work with young people. Young people who experience strong manaaki have a safe and empowering space, and feel accepted, included and valued. Mana Taiohi with JJ and Arohauni Manaakitanga 101 In this expert from Kaiparahuarahi (Vol.1, No.2), Sharon Davis explores the concept of Manaakitanga. Read Kaiparahuarahi Kōrero Cafe: Manaakitanga Manaakitanga and the Code of Ethics 18. Kia Āroa | Self - Awareness 19. Āu Ake Whāinga | Personal Agendas 20. Haumaru | Safety Explore Mana Taiohi Click on the images below to explore each principle and see relevant resources.

Korowai Tupu Whakapapa Our History Korowai Tupu was established after years of effort to recognize and promote the mana of Youth Work and youth workers. The Pathways to Professionalisation (P2P) Working Group was set up in 2012 to explore professionalizing youth work. Extensive engagement with over 600 youth workers led to the launch of Korowai Tupu. "It’s our love of young people that drew us all into this mahi. Being involved with people when they are young grows strong communities and strong citizens." Youth Work in Aotearoa Youth work in Aotearoa has a rich history, reaching beyond European settlement. Two documents that explore this context are The Ethical Practice in Traditions of Youth Development in Aotearoa, an article found on Page 10 f the Code of Ethics and Ara Taiohi’s History of Youth Work Professionalisation. The following pieces of work explored the best model for a professional association for Aotearoa and the state of the Youth Work sector in the nation: - The P2P Phase 1 Report researched existing local and international models to help define the best model for a professional association. - The P2P Youth Work Workforce Research Report summarised the size and make-up of the Youth Work sector (work experience, qualifications, paid/unpaid, full-time/part-time) - Stepping Stone is a report on the Youth Work cohort of its wider 2014 National Youth Sector Survey, which compared results against the 2006 NYWNA Real Work Report . The results of these reports, along with an extensive engagement process with youth workers across Aotearoa created the foundations for the establishment of Korowai Tupu. Naming of Korowai Tupu Our full name is Korowai Tupu o Ara Taiohi: Te Tōpūtanga o Ngā Kaimahi Whanaketanga . This translates to Korowai Tupu o Ara Taiohi: The Professional Association of Youth Workers in Aotearoa. The conceptual meaning behind our name is a cloak of growth. The key words translated here are: Korowai: Cloak (connects to Ara Taiohi whatu raranga or strategic framework) Tupu: (noun) growth, development, seedling; (verb) prosper, originate, increase; (modifier) real, genuine, ancestral Kaimahi: Worker Topūtanga: Association, collective, grouping, organisation Whanaketanga: Youth development Aotearoa: Used when working internationally Using Starfish focus groups and an online survey, we gathered thirty-six suggestions for the name and values that the name would need to embody. A subgroup of representatives from the Pathways to Professionalisation group and Ngā Kaihoe met to work through the list. Through this process, many of the suggestions were woven together into one. The suggested name then went through a process with our Kaihautu and our Māori founding members for their input. Our Process

Our Principles Our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Mana Taiohi principles is at the heart of everything we do. They guide how we work with integrity, whakamana rangatahi, and strengthen the youth development sector across Aotearoa. Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi At Ara Taiohi, we are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi as the foundation of our work with and for taiohi across Aotearoa. Mana Taiohi - Youth Development Principles Mana Taiohi are the national youth development principles that inform the way we work with young people.

Ngā Kaihoe Ngā Kaihoe is a kaupapa-driven community of practice where Māori youth development champions navigate and uphold the mana of all rangatahi that they support. Joining Ngā Kaihoe is an opportunity for youth workers to connect, grow, and lead alongside other kaimahi Māori. Ngā Kaihoe was specifically designed to ensure that Te Tiriti o Waitangi was integral to the running of the Peak Body of Youth Development in Aotearoa. It is important that Māori kaimahi see themselves reflected at every level of the organisation and sector. Ngā Kaihoe Membership Join Ngā Kaihoe and unlock opportunities to connect, grow, and lead alongside other kaimahi Māori driving change for rangatahi, as well as: WHANAUNGATANGA - Connecting with others Read More MAHITAHI - Collaboration Read More HAPAHAPAI - Advocacy Read More TUAKIRI - Identity Read More If you whakapapa Māori and would like to become a member of Ngā Kaihoe, please click below and submit your registration. Join Ngā Kaihoe Each quarter, Ngā Kaihoe shares a pānui that celebrates and reflects on our mahi. This information is shared to keep our whanau informed, inspired, and connected to the kaupapa. These pānui highlight the collective progress of Māori kaimahi and the Ngā Kaihoe network, aligning our stories with the wider movement of te iwi Māori and the rhythms that impact our reality. If you have something to contribute, get in touch with us at admin@arataiohi.org.nz Introducing Our Tohu The refreshed tohu and brand, developed in partnership with Taputapu Design, is inspired by the waka taurapa, the sternpost  of a waka that provides balance, direction and identity. As the taurapa steadies the waka, the Ngā Kaihoe tohu represents cultural anchoring and leadership within the youth development sector. “Ngā Kaihoe doesn’t exist all by itself, it’s part of a much bigger vision for how we would commit to te Tiriti inside this organisation.” Prof. Elizabeth Kerekere