< Back Research Academic research that has informed our kaupapa The research shared here informs and strengthens our kaupapa - helping us understand what supports young people to thrive, what effective youth development looks like in practice, and how the youth sector can continue to grow its impact across Aotearoa. Download Resources Previous Next

< Back Marilyn Lockwood Reflective practice for front-line workers and empowering them to make the best decisions they can, risk management and safe practice, managing work life balance, complex situations and team dynamics, integrating theory and practice, solution and outcome focused. My Approach I have nearly 30 years experience in Statutory Social work in Residential settings (Care & Protection & Youth Justice) both in NZ and London. I have provided clinical supervision to social workers and youth workers for over 15 years (inclusive of SWIS workers), Provided training to adult learners, Practice leader in residence as well as being a Practice adviser for the Children's team. I also provide coaching and mentoring. I am committed to guiding all peoples with a professional and positive approach and believe that we are all experts in finding the results we are seeking. Qualifications BSocSci ( Psychology and Sociology doble major) PGDipSW Profesional Association Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly mpheenyx@gmail.com Previous Next

< Back Tabby Besley Kia ora! I'm Tabby, she/her - I am a Pākehā queer and neurodivergent cis woman and grew up between England and Whakatū, but call Te Whanganui-a-Tara home. I am a member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors and primarily work with rainbow neurodivergent people and survivors of sexual violence in my mahi. I have a background in youth work, NFP leadership and community development, having worked primarily in the rainbow sector (InsideOUT Kōaro) for many years. I also have experience running a queer youth drop-in-centre, managing youth workers in a community centre and I currently work part-time in the clinical team for a youth-one-stop-shop. In my spare time I love swimming in the sea, astrology, queer media and hunting out vegan kai! My Approach I adapt my approach to suit the supervisee, with a belief that one size doesn’t fit everyone. It is important for me that you get to talk about what's most pressing for you, that you feel heard, understood and respected. I believe that by prioritising processing time, we can often come to the right decisions and reflections ourselves, and like to walk alongside supervisees on that journey. I am equally happy to provide guidance and advice where needed, and am passionate about giving back what I have learnt through years of working with young people, and within NGO contexts. I am justice-oriented and enthusiastic about supporting people to stand up for themselves and the young people they work with when being treated poorly. I aim to provide supervision that is reflective, strengths-based and founded in a warm relationship, where we work collaboratively to keep you and your practice safe. I understand the nature of working in small communities, especially within our rainbow sector, and am extremely mindful of these dynamics and the need to ensure confidentiality is upheld. I primarily work online with the potential to explore in-person work in Lower Hutt/Wellington. Qualifications Bachelor of Counselling and Addictions, Certificate in Youth Work. Profesional Association NZ Association of Counsellors Connect with the Supervisor Directly talkingwithtabby@gmail.com Previous Next

< Back Martine Hartley-Parsons My Approach Qualifications BA M.Phil (dist) MSW (App) (2nd Class Hons) Profesional Association Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly martine@pitomata.co.nz Previous Next

< Back Toia Chase Kia ora! Ko Tūwharetoa me Ngāti Whitikaupeka. Ko Toia Chase ahau. I am a registered clinical counsellor and supervisor with over 25 years’ experience across private practice, school, and community settings. I have also worked as a youth worker for over 30 years in both community and church contexts. I work alongside a range of practitioners including counsellors, social workers, youth workers, and those in related helping roles. My practice is shaped by experience in trauma work, cultural contexts, and an awareness of the systemic challenges that can impact both practitioners and those they support. Music, touch rugby, movies, and spending time with significant people in my life are some of the activities I value. Also important to me are wairua connections and serving the community, with a belief that each of us has something of value to contribute, and that finding what connects us strengthens whanaungatanga. My Approach I believe that being connected to our mauri (life force/essence) grounds identity and reveals inner strengths. This informs my supervision, supporting practitioners to stay connected to themselves and their practice within complex and demanding contexts. My approach to clinical supervision is holistic, reflective, and practitioner-centred, grounded in strengths-based and culturally responsive practice. I offer a safe, relational space for practitioners to reflect on clinical work, ethical practice, wellbeing, and professional identity. Working from an integrative, kiritaki-centred approach, I listen deeply to practitioners’ experiences and the stories within their work. Through reflective questioning and shared whakaaro, I support supervisees to recognise the value in their work, strengthen self-awareness, and build confidence, resources, and hope. I offer supervision in a range of formats including individual and group, kanohi ki te kanohi and online. Qualifications Graduate Diploma in Supervision (L7) - Wintec (2011) Diploma in Ministry - Vision College (2012) Diploma in Counselling - Wintec (2000) Certificate in Community and Social Work - Wintec (1998) Certificate in Small Business - Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (2020) Diploma in Tikanga (L7) - Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (2015, 2019) Te Ara Reo Māori (L1 - 5) - Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (2016 – 18) Certificate in Adult Teaching - BOP Polytech (1997) Higher Certificate in Performing Arts (Toi Whakaari II) - Waikato Polytech (1996) Certificate in Te Reo Maori - Te Rangimarie Trust (1994) Profesional Association Korowai Tupu NZ Association of Counsellors Connect with the Supervisor Directly toiachase@gmail.com Previous Next

< Back C(Kere) Fransen Kia ora Koutou e te Whare, I Whakapapa Maaori, Irish, French, Dutch and Scottish. I work in all realms of my Whakapapa but specifically in the realm of Rongoaa Maaori (Traditional Maaori Healthcare and treatments). I also work in Holistic Health and Education and provide Cultural supervision for both Clinical and non-Clinical practitioners. Hei te waa tohu pai! My Approach My approach as a Kaitiaki/ Supervisor is via Te ao Wairua(the spiritual world), Whakapapa (geneology), Te Hinengaro (the mind) and Te ao kikoiko (the physical world). My approach aims to adhere specifically to the Practitioner through the utilisation of both Traditional methods e.g. wairua(spirit) and Contemporary methods e.g. ako(to teach). No two sessions will be the same,. The Kaitiakitanga/ Supervision will be dependent upon the type of session e.g. online or in person (kanohi ki te kanohi). "Ko te tapu o te mana, Ko te mana o te tapu". Qualifications Relevant Supervision Qualifications: TWOA: Certificate of Bicultural Social services (Level 4) Kaitiakitanga: Post-graduate Diploma in Bicultural Professional Supervision (Level 8) ANZCAL: Certificate in Breakthrough Life Coaching Certificate in Abundance Coaching Certificate in Life and Coaching Mastery Profesional Association Te Kahui Rongoaa Trust Connect with the Supervisor Directly kongaawairaarangahou@gmail.com Previous Next

Dayna Carter Events She/ Her Ko Ruapehu tōku maunga Ko Whanganui tōku awa Ko Aotea me Kurahaupo ōku waka Ko Te Atihaunui-a-Pāpārangi, Ngāti Apa, Rangitāne ki Manawatū ōku iwi Nō Whanganui ahau, engari e no ana au i te Whanganui-a-Tara. Ko Dayna tōku ingoa I'm Dayna and I am the kaitiaki of events for Ara Taiohi. I have a deep passion for supporting our sector and do that in the events space. Creating experiential spaces is my vibe and jam! Outside of mahi I love spending quality time with my two daughters, my partner, my two doggies and being deep in nature. Get in touch to discuss Anything regarding Youth Week which is a campaign and national festival of events organised by young people to celebrate the talents, passions and success of young people. Also anything regarding INVOLVE, which is the national conference for youth development. INVOLVE is a chance for the youth sector to gather, connect, learn, laugh and 'be' together. Contact dayna.carter@arataiohi.org.nz

< Back Anaru Kerei-Gray Kia ora, I am a native of Aotearoa, raised in the Waikato, North Island. My connections to the Tainui and Te Arawa waka federations and colonial links to my English ancestor who arrived here in the 1830's. My knowledge and experience in kaupapa Māori and professional clinical services enable me to support anyone with online supervision in Aotearoa. I established the Cultural Advice-Mãori (CAM) service to provide supervision underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi. My Approach I provide supervision online via Zoom or Microsoft Teams. I see supervision as an external support mechanism for building a professional relationship while listening carefully to any matter you bring to our supervision space. Everything you share will be confidential unless we agree otherwise. I am familiar with governance, operations, management, and casework; therefore, I can contextualise matters of importance and agreed outcomes. A supervision contract will determine the agreed terms and conditions that you or your organisation requires for accountability between us.ac Qualifications 2018 - Postgraduate Bicultural Supervision - (Te Wānanga o Aotearoa) 2006 - Master of Social Work Applied (Honours) - (Massey University) 2003 - Assessor 4098 - (Open Polytech) 1997 - Bachelor of Social Science - (Waikato University) 1994 _ Certificate in Adult Teaching - Level 4 (Waujati Polytechnic) Profesional Association Connect with the Supervisor Directly culturaladvicemaori@gmail.com Previous Next

< Back Talent Quest Music & Dance Greater Green Island Community Network Target Age: 12-18 Address: 10 Playfair Street, Caversham, Dunedin 9012, New Zealand When: 23 May 2026 10:00 pm https://forms.gle/tAaffQ63noYEH3ZYA admin@greatergreenisland.nz A talent quest hosted by the Youth Action Group at Fairfield Hall. Two categories: Under 12's, 10am - 12pm & 12 years+ 1pm - 3pm. Free entry, and prizes to be won. Previous Next

< Back Fiona Smorag I have been working in mental health for over 20 years and have completed my BSc in Mental Health Nursing in 2012. I have worked within adult acute mental health inpatient units, older adult inpatient mental health settings, perinatal mental health community (Maternal Mental Health as a clinical coordinator and keyworker) and most recently taking a role as a senior nurse educator in the child, youth and families portfolio. My Approach I started studying professional supervision as it has always been an area of passion for me, I am especially interested in stress and trauma in healthcare workers, and how this can impact on us as employees, as well as the organizational approach and what is in our control and what is not-and how best to navigate this. We all come to the caring profession because we care, so I want to try my best to support those going above and beyond who might be feeling undervalued, or feel that they aren't making a difference (though you will be)-to improve confidence and really build and gain satisfaction out of the work we have all trained to be involved in. Qualifications Masters in Professional Supervision BSc Mental Health Nursing Accredited practitioner in EMDR Profesional Association Nursing Council New Zealand Connect with the Supervisor Directly info@iptonline.co.nz Previous Next

< Back Youth Voice Expo Games & Kai, Youth Market, Youth Voice Y Central Target Age: 12-24 Address: 203 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand When: 22 May 2026 5:00 am tto@ycentral.nz As part of Youth Week 2026, we’re hosting a Youth Voice Expo centered on the kaupapa of “Our Voices Matter.” This evening is about creating space for taiohi to share their stories and express the realities of what it means to be a young person today - including how safe spaces and supportive organisations help them feel seen, heard, and a true sense of belonging. The event will feature youth speakers, interactive stalls from local organisations, live music, and kai - all designed to uplift and amplify young people’s voices and lived experiences. We’re proud to be partnering with organisations including Citizens Advice Bureau, Save the Children and Generation Hope, i.Lead, Endo Warriors, Wellington Access Radio, Wellington Asian Youth Group, Volunteer Wellington, School Strike for Climate. Y Central (Te Tai Ohinga), 203 Willis Street Friday 22nd May 5:00pm - 7:00pm We warmly encourage attendees to bring along young people they’re connected with - this space is for them. RSVP: tto@ycentral.nz Please include: Your name and organisation Any dietary requirements Any accessibility needs Whether you’ll be bringing young people (and how many) Please note that photos will be taken during the event - let us know if you do not wish to be photographed. Previous Next

Training Facilitator Database Rod Baxter Code of Ethics/ Mana Taiohi Workshops are important opportunities to digest theories and transfer into practice that benefits young people. My approach is interactive, fun, accessible, resourceful and memorable. Read More Zara Maslin Code of Ethics Facilitator Zara's Code of Ethics trainings are a perfect collision of her worlds and experience. She loves to bring theory into real-life scenarios and empower youth workers to do what they do best: build quality relationships with young people. Read More Lloyd (Doc) Martin Code of Ethics Facilitator Learning comes out of exploring and reflecting on our experiences together. My approach to facilitation is grounded in my practice as a youth worker and a teacher in alternative education (AE) in Porirua for many years. Read More Russell Hockley Code of Ethics/ Mana Taiohi Facilitator I enjoy facilitating because it allows me to walk alongside taiohi and their whānau as they explore their potential. Through whakawhanaungatanga, collaborative learning, and mana-affirming practice, we grow together as a whānau. Read More Te Maungarongo Maarie Mareikura-Ellery Mana Taiohi Facilitator What's good e te iwi? I’m Maarie, a proud young Māori wāhine who has lots of aroha for rangatahi and hauora. Read More Talei Bryant Mana Taiohi Facilitator I have been facilitating Mana Taiohi workshops since 2020 and have loved meeting different people from different spaces who all want to support and uplift rangatahi. Read More Matt Renata Code of Ethics/ Mana Taiohi Facilitator My life's been transformed by the aroha of those who cared, so my purpose in life is to do that for others, especially our younger generations… live to love, love to live. Read More Sarah Finlay-Robinson Mana Taiohi Facilitator Kia ora! I am a creative and interactive trainer whose unique skill set translates theory and evidence to strengthen youth development practice and increase impact in your context Read More Tayla Taylor Code of Ethics/ Mana Taiohi Facilitator I'm incredibly passionate about building the professionalisation, capacity, and credibility of our youth sector and see the understanding of and upskilling in Mana Taiohi and Code of Ethics as a huge part of that. Read More