< Back Mana Taiohi Resources Resources that share how Mana Taiohi informs a way to work with young people in Aotearoa. Learn more about how you can whakamana young people with these great resources Download Resources Previous Next

Our Partnerships We work in partnership with youth development organisations and community groups across Aotearoa to create opportunities for both youth workers and rangatahi. Through collaboration, we strengthen the sector, share expertise, and support initiatives that help young people to thrive Te Ngākau Kahukura Held in partnership with rainbow communities, Te Ngākau Kahukura is a rainbow-led initiative that works for an Aotearoa where rainbow people grow up feeling safe, valued and like they belong in the places where they live, learn and access healthcare and social support. Pou Pasifika Held in partnership with Ola Le Ola AotearoaPou Pasifika is a national Pasifika-led initiative in Aotearoa co-designed by and for Pasifika youth development workers and practitioners. It champions their identity and expertise, strengthens their wellbeing, supports professional practice through a Pasifika lens, and connects them locally and nationally so that young Pasifika can flourish.

Resources To Awhiana Young People A collection of helpful resources designed to support young people in navigating challenges, building skills, and finding opportunities. Mental Health and Crisis Youthline Website Free 24/7 call 0800 376 633 Free 24/7 text 234 Suicide Crisis Helpline Website Free 24/7 call 0508 TAUTOKO (0508 828 865) Webchat is also available Depression Helpline Website Free 24/7 call 0800 111 757 or free 24/7 text 4202 The Lowdown Website 123-456-7890 Full list of New Zealand Helplines from the Mental Health Foundation Website 123-456-7890 What's Up Website Fee call 0800 942 8787 Mon-Sun 11am-11pm Rainbow Rainbow Youth Website Sexual Health Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa Website Healthline Speak to a nurse anytime for free at 0800 611 116 Housing Lifewise Website Youth Service Ratonga Taiohi Website Making Space Website Careers and Future Planning Te Tahi Employment Support Website Careers NZ Website Skills to Career Tool Website First Aid Course Red Cross Website First Aid Course St John's Ambulance Website Drivers' License NZTA Website Legal Support Free Legal Advice at Youth Law Website Free call 0800 UTHLAW(884529) Youth Employment Rights FAQ Website Free call 0800 UTHLAW(884529) Financial Assistance Work and Income Youth Payment Website StudyLink Website

< Back Youth Week 2026: Youth Voices on Screen Film Day One - Hāpai te Haeata Target Age: 13-24 Address: 65 Victoria Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand When: 22 May 2026 5:00 am juliana@dofilm.co.nz Join us for a curated screening of short films created by young filmmakers. This screening will spotlight films made by young people, sharing stories in their own words, from their own perspectives, about what matters most to them. Previous Next

MOSAIC Our MOSAIC resources support youth workers to hold safe, meaningful kōrero with rangatahi about racism, discrimination, and values, and to navigate situations where young people express and/or are impacted by discriminatory views. It is a powerful, community-led response that empowers youth workers and young people to foster empathy, understanding, and peaceful dialogue. Our mission is to create a more inclusive society where all rangatahi feel a sense of belonging and are equipped to navigate conversations around prejudice and racism with courage and compassion. Our Key Resources We have developed a suite of practical, youth-friendly resources to support youth workers in their critical mahi. These tools provide a structured and safe way to open up difficult conversations and build stronger, more resilient communities. MOSAIC Conversation Cards These cards kickstart conversations about prejudice, racism, and identity. Each card provides a thought-provoking question or prompt that encourages young people to share their stories, listen to others, and find common ground. They are a tangible resource for creating powerful, hopeful discussions. Order MOSAIC Cards Online Resources & Pathways The Mosaic website and online resources provide a central hub for deeper learning. It guides teachers, youth workers and young people toward resources, training pathways, and a supportive network. The site acts as a gateway to our tools and connects people to the broader movement of building a more peaceful and inclusive Aotearoa. Visit MOSAIC Website Practice Note: Responding to the Radicalisation of Young People This practice note provides youth workers with clear, actionable guidance on identifying and responding to the signs of radicalisation. It offers a framework grounded in positive youth development principles, equipping them to intervene early, provide support, and steer young people away from harmful ideologies. This document ensures that those on the front lines have the knowledge and confidence to protect vulnerable youth. Online Practice Note Purchase Practice Note Mosaic is a collaborative effort led by Ara Taiohi and The King's Trust New Zealand and supported by Nas, Aotearoa. We are proud to work alongside a broad network of supporters and partners who share our vision, including, and not limited to: Nas, Clare Foundation DIA PCVE Fund UNESCO Scouts NZ Rainbow Youth NZ Red Cross Shakti Baha'i, Muslim and Christian faith communities

Revolution Youth Week Waiata Listen now A group of rising artists from Te Karanga Trust have released a new waiata, Revolution , to mark Youth Week 2026. The waiata is a reflection on this year's theme: "Our Voices Matter, We Deserve to be Heard." It's also an example of Youth Week in action, demonstrating what can happen when rangatahi are given the space and support to create something themselves. The waiata brought together a diverse range of voices from across Tāmaki Makaurau. AKL MADZ (Pākehā, Indian) led the production and creative direction. TY (Ngāti Whātua ki Kaipara) brought depth and emotion through her vocals. BRDG3 (Samoan, Cook Island, Indian) delivered spoken word and rap grounded in their identity and lived experience, and pRieZt (Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Porou) contributed raw honesty and perspective. Save to your playlist "Revolution shows what happens when rangatahi are given space to speak. They use their voices to push for change and be heard. Our role is to listen." TK White, Director of Programmes and Community Engagement, Te Karanga Charitable Trust.

Find out about our offerings - Trainings | Products | Downloadable Resources Resources Your place to access resources and training that strengthen your youth development practice, help you support young people, and get you linked up with other amazing kaimahi in the sector. Trainings Attend an upcoming Code of Ethics or Mana Taiohi workshop as an individual or talk with us about delivering a training for your organisation. Find Out More Shop Resources Ara Taiohi has a range of publications and resources designed to guide and support those who work with young people and enhance youth engagement. Find Out More Download Resources Many of our resources are available to download free of charge - supporting youth workers and the wider sector to access tools and insights that strengthen their practice. Find Out More

Whanaungatanga With young people we prioritise whanaungatanga, taking time to build and sustain meaningful and trusting relationships. Whanaungatanga is about relationship, kinship and a sense of family connection. It relates to all relationships in a young person’s life, including those in the digital space. When we prioritise whanaungatanga we invest in high trust relationships that are reciprocal, genuine, authentic intentional and mana enhancing. Young people are supported, with a strong foundation of belonging. Mana Taiohi with JJ and Arohauni Whanaungatanga In this expert from Kaiparahuarahi (Vol.1, No.2), Jono Harrison and the team at Tararua Community Youth Services explore Whanaungatanga Read Kaiparahuarahi Whanaungatanga and the Code of Ethics 14. Kia Awatea | Transparency 15. Matatapu | Condidentiality 16. Ngā Tauārai | Boundaries 17. Kia Mataara Ki Ngā Ripa Tauārai | Knowing Your Limits Explore Mana Taiohi Click on the images below to explore each principle and see relevant resources.

Add Your Event to the Official Youth Week Calendar If your event is public, tell us all about and spread the word to rangatahi in your rohe! Your Youth Week Event Title of your event * Event Organiser * Event Address* Date* Day Month Year Start Time* Time : Hours Minutes AM Event Type Online Events Health & Sport Games & Kai Art Music & Dance Cultural Educational Youth Market Film Screening Youth Voice Other Short description of your event* Event Image Upload PNG/ JPG Is your event open to the public?* Yes, the more the merrier No, members of our org only Registration Link Target age (click all that apply) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Contact email address* Submit

A list of institutions and courses to help you in your journey as a Youth Worker Qualifications Check out these youth work and youth development courses and institutions in Aotearoa. Praxis, WelTec and University of Canterbury are Korowai Tupu endorsed providers. Graduates with any of the following diplomas or degrees from these institutions automatically meet the Korowai Tupu Core Competency entry requirements. Providers To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Our Commitment to te Tiriti o Waitangi Our commitment At Ara Taiohi, we are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi as the foundation of our work with and for taiohi across Aotearoa. Guided by tikanga and matauranga Māori, Te Tiriti is woven through every aspect of our governance, management, and practice. We honour Te Tiriti by drawing on Māori conceptual principles that shape and enrich the culture of our organisation, ensuring that Ara Taiohi continues to reflect the partnerships within the people we represent in Aotearoa. Our Te Tiriti Partnership Policy