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< Back Youth Empower Summit Youth Voice Voice of Aroha Target Age: 15-24 Address: When: 30 May 2026 9:00 am https://events.humanitix.com/voice-of-aroha-youth-empower-summit?fbclid=IwdGRjcARkDzRjbGNrBGQPMGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHkulYhND616KLfnF6H4gJ0o-ag51zenbyHS-Yb_wKA_SQcA8griNR_2HaBRB_aem_FqOMhfu0_a8nwjyOQpsdaA&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0jelbmg9 aditi@voiceofaroha.org.nz The Youth Empower Summit 2026 is a two and half day leadership experience bringing together 250+ rangatahi from across Pōneke, Te Awa Kairangi, Palmerston North nd Porirua. We begin with a powerful Official Launch Evening at New Zealand Parliament on 29 May, setting the tone for a transformative weekend of youth leadership, storytelling, and connection. The following two days (30-31 May) at Pataka Art + Museum in Porirua will feature: Interactive leadership workshops Youth-led panels and discussions Creative sessions and storytelling Wellbeing and resilience spaces Networking with changemakers and community leaders The Summit is free to attend for young people aged 15-25. Morning tea and lunch will be provided on both days to ensure everyone can fully participate and feel welcomed. While the summit centres youth voices, adults aged 25+ who wish to attend as supporters, mentors, educators, community leaders, or allies are warmly welcome. Dedicated adult/supporter tickets are available. This youth led summit is designed to build confidence, strengthen belonging, and create real pathways for young people to step into leadership in their schools, workplace, communities, and beyond. Expect powerful kōrero, practical skills, new friendships, and a space where youth voices are genuinely centred and celebrated. Previous Next

Cimone Grayson Kaiwhakahaere Ngā Kaihoe Kia ora! I whanau mai ahau i te Whanganui a Tara No Wairoa ahau Ko Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa, Rongowhakaata, Ruapani, Tūhoe me Ngāti Porou ōku iwi Ko Grayson tōku whānau Ko Cimone tōku ingoa. I stumbled upon Community-Led Development work some years ago (with a focus on youth) and it’s the most purposeful mahi that I’ve ever done. Our whānau is top of the tree in all that we do, our kids enjoy a free range existence in Wairarapa, exploring rivers, parks and independence. Get in touch to discuss All things Ngā Kaihoe and supporting your Māori kaimahi Contact cimone.grayson@arataiohi.org.nz

< Back Whanau Music/Talent Night Music & Dance Wainuiomata High School Target Age: 13-17 Address: 60 Parkway, Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt 5014, New Zealand When: 20 May 2026 6:00 pm renk22053@wainuiomatahigh.school.nz PRIVATE EVENT Our whanau music night will be an opportunity for student talent to be celebrated and we will be inviting whanau in to have a good time, enjoy music and kai together all with the goal of celebrating our Taiohi. Previous Next

< Back Female Self-Defence Health & Sport Selwyn District Council Target Age: 12-24 Address: 94 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston 7614, New Zealand When: 18 May 2026 6:00 pm https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/news-And-events/events/female-self-defence3 active@selwyn.govt.nz Selwyn Taekwondo are back with more free self-defence classes for female teens and youths. These free classes will assist teens to confidently perform self-defence skills to keep themselves safe. Parent participation welcome to support your tamaiti. Spaces are limited so bookings are essential. Previous Next

< Back Youth Talk Podcast - Our Voices, Our Stories Online VOICE OF AROHA Target Age: 12-24 Address: When: 20 May 2026 7:00 pm voiceofaroha@gmail.com STAY TUNED a three-episode Youth Talk Podcast series coming through during Youth Week 2026, created by and for young people from diverse backgrounds, especially refugee and migrant communities in Wellington. Previous Next

Alex Bligh Intern He/They Kia ora e te whānau! Ko Tararua te maunga, ko Paraparaumu takutai te moana, Ko Otaihanga te Awa. Ko Awatea te roto, ko Tainui te waka, Nō te Atiawa ahau. Ko Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Porou, ā Ngā Tahu ōku iwi; Ko whakarongotai te hapu. Nō Paraparaumu ahau, Nō moana ahau; Ko Alexander Bligh ahau. Hiya, I'm Alex and I am apart of the Youth Week intern whānau; I hold joy and adoration for supporting our rangatahi and our āo. Exploring anthropology, music, and poetry are my passions and keep me grounded. I love connecting with people and finding out our stories intertwined. Outside of mahi, my hands are engrossed in baking, story-telling, and fibre arts, and my heart holds friends, whānau, and the āo around me. Get in touch to discuss Youth Week alex.bligh@arataiohi.org.nz

< Back TAHI FEST Music & Dance Te Ranga Kairangi Target Age: 12-24 Address: 8/193 Jackson Street, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand When: 24 May 2026 1:00 pm nat.macdonald@huttcity.govt.nz Come and celebrate Youth Week and Music Month with an afternoon of performances for rangatahi, by rangatahi. Previous Next

< Back REAL CIVICS 101 Youth Voice Let Me Speak Target Age: 14-24 Address: 2 Freyberg Place, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1000, New Zealand When: 24 May 2026 1:00 pm https://tally.so/r/5BEKBb aayushshama12@gmail.com Real Civics 101 is a high-energy civic production lab designed to prove that young people can move from understanding to action in a single session. This is not a speaker series or a seminar; it is a practical workshop where every participant leaves having completed a real-world civic output. Previous Next

< Back Te Ara Taiohi Health & Sport Pūmanawa Awhina Target Age: 12-18 Address: When: 22 May 2026 3:00 pm adminmncc@communityconnect.co.nz We are working in collaboration with a few organisation to put on a youth event for the Rangatahi across the Mid North. We have been allocated the time and space to coordinate the sporting station from 3pm - 9pm at Papa Hawaiki. The Igniting Potential in Rangatahi taitamariki will be leading in these spaces, ensuring that tamariki are involved and engaged. Previous Next

< Back Zine Workshop Art Nelson Public Libraires Target Age: 12-24 Address: 27 Halifax Street, Nelson City, Nelson 7010, New Zealand When: 18 May 2026 4:00 pm library@ncc.govt.nz Zines are a fun and creative way to share what you're passionate about with others. Learn how to design and create your own zine to share your voice this Youth Week! Runs 4-5pm. Ages 12+. Previous Next

< Back Youth Week at Kia Puāwai Youth Service Games & Kai, Health & Sport, Educational, Youth Voice Kia Puāwai with Te Puna Manawa Trust Target Age: 13-17 Address: 7 Rata Street, New Lynn, Auckland 0600, New Zealand When: 20 May 2026 10:00 am carmen.atama@kiapuawai.nz This Youth Week, come and join us at our Youth Service office in New Lynn for a fun morning with guest speakers and a wellbeing session, followed by an interactive space to share your thoughts, voices and kōrero. Your voices matter! You deserve to be heard 📢 This will be followed by lunch and then your opportunity to come look through our huge community wardrobe for some FREE clothing. This is a space for youth to come together to connect and share. 💙 Previous Next

Renee Ngatai Training & Mosaic Co-ordinator/ Korowai Tupu Administrator She/ Her No te uri o Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāruahine, Ngāi Tahu, me Ngāti Porou. I am a dedicated advocate for the professionalisation of Youth Work, committed to strengthening the sector through research, training, and kaupapa like Mana Taiohi. As a mother to three amazing tamariki—Xavier (16), Marley (14), and Harper (6)—I see the power of youth development both personally and professionally. My passion lies in supporting taiohi to overcome ba Get in touch to discuss ⭐ Korowai Tupu ⭐ Kōrero Café ⭐ Korowau Tupu Applications ⭐ Kaiparahuarahi ⭐ Mosaic ⭐ Trainings Contact renee.ngatai@arataiohi.org.nz