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Feedback and Complaints Accountability and Professional Practice As a member of Korowai Tupu you are accountable for your practice. We invite young people and others who engage with you as a youth worker to give us feedback about you. The feedback process (including complaints) could include: A celebration of your work with young people. Feedback to support your growth and development. A complaint where something has gone wrong. What happens if someone complains about me to Korowai Tupu? We have designed a dispute resolution process based on restorative principles consistent with our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We look to process complaints in a way that upholds and uplifts the mana of all involved. A summarised version is outlined below, or you can access information on the entire process via our Restorative Processes Information Sheet . If you have any questions about the process, please contact the Korowai Tupu Manager at korowaitupu@arataiohi.org.nz The Korowai Tupu team, and a Complaint Officer will be assigned; this person will gather the information necessary to allow the complaint to proceed. Based on this information, the Complaints Officer will triage the complaint to assess whether the complaint can proceed, considering: Is it an employment issue instead of or as well as a professional issue? If the matter is criminal in nature, should the process include the police, or be referred to the police? Any additional advice required (possibly relating to the parties’ culture(s) or context of youth work). At all stages in the process: The principles of natural justice (good faith, fair process and good reason) will be adhered to. Both parties are entitled to support and representation (including cultural support). There will always be consideration of what other processes or supports may be appropriate for the parties (this includes recognised restorative organisations, the police, other community support groups, supervision, strengths coaching, etc). The principles of the Privacy Act 2020 will be adhered to. Need to get in touch? First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting!

Youth Week 2025: Image This year we explore what does it mean to you to take your place? To encourage kōrero, Lul Qiu an amazing young artist has created a beautiful and thoughtful image. Meaning behind the image "I am greatly inspired by the land and how our bodies have been able to live off it for centuries. 'Take our place' for me explores how some things can be tangible and emotional as well as physical. The maunga represents the history of what this land has gone through, but the embracing body shows love and respect. I choose to take my place as the daughter of an immigrant and tauiwi of colour here in Aotearoa, while honouring Te Tiriti" Lulu Qiu Lulu is a kiwi born Chinese collage artist seeking escapism and looking at life through a surrealist lens. Since opening her small business in 2022, Lulu uses recycled magazine and books to create artwork separate from her body. Lulu's external visual art practice has no reflection of her Chinese culture but is a result of what it feels to live as a Chinese person in Aotearoa; fragmented and a little but chaotic. She is excited to uplift our tamariki as future leaders, artists and storytellers.

Mana Mana determines the right of a young person to have agency in their lives and the decisions that affect them. Enhancing the mana of young people means recognising what is right with them, as well as the reality of their world. Young people are supported to have a voice, work to their strengths and step into leadership. This strength-based approach is core to a young person’s wellbeing, and is fully realised when each of the principles are fully embraced. Mana Taiohi with JJ and Arohanui Mana Taiohi with Charmaine and Jane In this expert from Kaiparahuarahi (Vol.1, No.2), Charmaine Tuhaka and Jane Zintl explores how Mana Taiohi shapes the way we understand, engage with, and stand alongside rangatahi - highlighting its relevance in a rapidly changing social landscape and its potential to transform systems that impact young people. Read Kaiparahuarahi Kōrero Cafe: Mana, Mauri & Matekino Explore Mana Taiohi Click on the images below to explore each principle and see relevant resources.

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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.

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Chillion Sanerivi he/ him Whakapapa: Samoa/Fiji, Aotearoa born Chillion (Kil-lee-in) is the Managing Director for RIVI consultancy, a self-owned, independent consulting business. He is also the National Manager for Pou Pasifika, a national initiative championing Pasifika youth workers and practitioners in Aotearoa. A proud resident of the mighty Pukekohe, in South Auckland. With close to 20 years of experience, he describes his way of working as a Youth Ecosystem Strategist, a Youth Development Specialist and a Youth Innovation Practitioner and facilitator for social change. All his work is underpinned by Pacific and Maori indigenous knowledge, values, and principles, which guide his work. His strengths are in social impact, leadership development, facilitation, community engagement, community development (place-making), social innovation, event management, systems change, creative arts, faith-based youth engagement, and being a strong advocate for the professionalisation of youth work in Aotearoa. This is supported by disciplines such as critical thinking, systems thinking and design thinking, allowing Chillion to work at the youth/young people intersection of Climate Change, Education and Training, Health sector, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Sports and Recreation, Creative Arts, Leadership Development, Community Development, Social Development, Economic Development, Youth Work, Civic Engagement and Participation. He is a certified Design Thinking facilitator and an Active Citizens (Global) programme facilitator connected to a global network of almost 300,000 members in 77 countries. Chillion holds a Certificate and Diploma in Christian Ministries, a National Diploma in Youth Work, a Bachelor of Youth Development and a Postgraduate Certificate in Leading Change for Good. He has recently completed his Master's in Change and Organisational Resilience, focused on understanding the constraints, barriers and challenges that prevent Pasifika young people from participatory democracy, civic activities and voting. Chillion has strong governance & executive experience across the national youth development sector, youth workers in Aotearoa, workforce development, faith-based, social services and sexual violence prevention.

Raniera Pene he/ him Ko Puke Karoro te Maunga Ko Kaipara te Moana Ko Ōruawharo te Marae Ko Te Uri O Hau te Hapū Ko Ngāti Whātua te Iwi Ko Mahuhu Ki Te Rangi te Waka Ko Tumutumuwhenua te Tupuna My professional career in youth work began in 2016 when I was employed by the late MP Takutai Moana Kemp who, at that time, was the CEO of Te Kaha O Te Rangatahi based in South Auckland. Under her extraordinary leadership, we were guided by the famous words of the late kaumatua Eru Thompson who coined the phrase, “ko ngā rangatahi ngā rangatira o te nāianei.” (our youth are our leaders of today). Since 2021, I have been blessed with the opportunity to work for my iwi (Ngāti Whātua) as the Senior Advisor of Te Ha Oranga, delivering a wide range of youth-focused initiatives for all young people across our tribal boundary. Our belief is that when a community prioritises its youth, it ensures a safe and thriving future for all people. In the year 2022, I was appointed as the Kaihautū of Ara Taiohi. Being the peak body for youth development across Aotearoa, I saw this role as a significant opportunity to connect the sector through Te Tiriti and make a difference for all youth workers in their capacity to materialise the wise words of the late Eru Thompson. Fast forward to today, Ara Taiohi continues to be the vehicle of change that champions unity across the sector and encourages the leaders of our nation to deeply consider the role of youth work in shaping a safe and thriving Aotearoa.

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Zoe Findlay they/ them I have a deep commitment to youth development, outdoor education, and supervision. I am passionate about ensuring young people and those who support them are valued, resourced, and empowered. My experience spans frontline youth work, leadership, and strategic growth within NGOs.

About Us Ara Taiohi is the peak body for youth development in Aotearoa. We are connected to over 4,000 people who work with young people across Aotearoa every day. We are a Tiriti-based, membership organisation which resources and advocates for the youth development sector. Vision An empowered ecosystem of youth development, where rangatahi thrive Mission Ara Taiohi exists to champion youth development and young people, advocating for those who work with rangatahi, and nurturing their capacity and capability. Tūruapō He taiao whakapūmau whakawhanake taiohi, e pūāwai mai ai a rangatahi. Whakatakanga Ka noho a Ara Taiohi hei kawau mārō i te mahi whakawhanake taiohi, i te hunga taiohi hoki, hei waha kōrero mō rātou e taunaki nei i te rangatahi ā ka poipoia hoki ō rātou raukaha me ō rātou āheinga. Youth Work is the development of a relationship that honours the mana of a young person, where young people actively participate, discover their power, and choose to engage for as long as agreed; and that supports their holistic, positive development as young people that contribute to themselves, their whānau, community and world. Our Values Uphold Kaitiakitanga (Guardianship) As guardians of youth development, we nurture the sector with best practices and innovative solutions. Guided by kaitiakitanga, we are stewards of the futures of both our youth and our sector, caring for their wellbeing and development with respect and responsibility. We pledge to protect, preserve, and enhance the resources and potential of our rangatahi, ensuring a legacy of empowerment and growth for generations to come. Pursue Mana Taurite (Equity and Inclusivity) We envision a world where every voice is heard, every culture is celebrated, and every young person has an equal chance to shine. Ara Taiohi is dedicated to fostering equity, ensuring that every young person receives the opportunity and support to thrive. We champion fairness and actively work to resolve systemic issues, creating an inclusive environment where rangatahi potential is recognised and nurtured. Practise Manaakitanga (Care and Respect) Our approach is grounded in aroha, care, and respect for all. Whether collaborating with youth workers or advocating for change, we lead with kindness and generosity. Manaakitanga is our commitment to nurturing and uplifting the mana of everyone we interact with. It is about fostering an environment of respect, generosity, and support, ensuring that every interaction acknowledges and empowers the inherent dignity and potential within each person. Weave Kotahitanga (Unity) Like the intertwined threads of woven harakeke, we bring people together, uniting our strengths to support the collective wellbeing of our rangatahi. Ara Taiohi champions unity and collective action, weaving together diverse voices and strengths to create a harmonious and supportive environment. Our commitment to collaboration and shared purpose ensures that together, we build a stronger, more inclusive community. Our Whakapapa Since the 1960s we have had a rich history of large national youth organisations establishing umbrella organisations as a way to ‘provide a national voice on youth organisation interests’. Ara Taiohi grew out of a merger between the New Zealand Aotearoa Adolescent Health and Development (NZAAHD) and the National Youth Workers Network Aotearoa (NYWNA), who come together to form a new national youth sector organisation. Ara Taiohi was launched at the INVOLVE national youth sector conference in November 2010 and became fully operational at the inaugural AGM in February 2011. Our Name Our name, Ara Taiohi was chosen in consultation by Māori members and our kaumatua, Tamati Cairns and Ruru Hona. ‘Ara’ means ‘pathway, lane, passageway to/from’ and ‘taiohi’ means ‘young person’ in Aotearoa. Therefore, Ara Taiohi is the pathway to and from young people. As a peak body we are committed to developing projects and sharing resources, tools and information to enhance practice. We bring together the power of our diverse sector to champion and advocate on issues that affects young people, and those who work with them. Together, we create a nationwide movement of people who work with young people. Our collective skills, knowledge and passion will help shape an Aotearoa where young people are valued, included and will thrive. We are the proud kaitiaki of

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