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< Back Youth Week Careers Expo Educational Te Pou Oranga O Whakatōhea Target Age: 12-18 Address: When: 20 May 2026 8:30 am nikeal.williams@whakatohea.co.nz PRIVATE EVENT - Opotiki College Hall & Senior Citizens Hall A dynamic, youth-focused career expo designed to inspire and empower rangatahi to explore their future pathways. The event brings together a wide range of local services, training providers, and employers, allowing students to connect, ask questions, and discover education, employment, and wellbeing supports all in one engaging space. Previous Next

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.

< Back CONNECTED: Youth Week Short Films Film Day One Hapai te Hāeata + Te Aō Marama - Tauranga City Libraries Target Age: 12-24 Address: 21 Devonport Road, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand When: 22 May 2026 6:00 pm https://www.library.tauranga.govt.nz juliana@dofilm.co.nz Celebrate Youth Week with a powerful short film showcase! Join us for a special short film festival, brought to you by Youth Week, Day One, and Tauranga Library. The screening features a series of films created by young, emerging filmmakers. Come along to support youth voices, celebrate creativity, and experience meaningful storytelling that reflects the bonds that shape us all. Open to the whole whānau. Light snacks and refreshments provided. Previous Next

< Back Youth Week Café Series Games & Kai Zeal Youth Trust Aotearoa Target Age: 12-18 Address: 69 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central, Taranaki 4310, New Zealand When: 20 May 2026 3:30 pm jaqua@zeal.nz Step into a youth-led café experience each afternoon from 20-22 May, where taiohi will run the space, perform live DJ sets, serve food and drinks, and host games and competitions each day. Drop in for music, creative challenges, and a relaxed café vibe, while celebrating youth talent, connection and community. Previous Next

< Back Battle of the Tribes Health & Sport Tau Sa'u Target Age: 17-24 Address: Kelburn Parade, Kelburn, Wellington 6012, New Zealand When: 21 May 2026 11:00 am https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaT9SRf7FD-7W_GK5zmGRcWLxx-_eFQzDLBcCZ2R0ES50Vzw/viewform pasifikastudentcouncilvuw@gmail.com PRIVATE EVENT Victoria University of Wellington - Kelburn Campass Battle of the Tribes is a vibrant, inclusive sports event that brings together Pasifika cultural clubs and the wider student community in a fun and competitive environment. While 12 Pasifika clubs compete for the Battle of the Tribes shield, the event is open to all, with free entry for teams formed by friends and peers through our registration link. More than just a competition, this event creates a strong sense of belonging by fostering connection, cultural pride, and community through sport and shared food. It provides an accessible space where students can engage, build relationships, and celebrate diversity in a positive, high-energy setting. Previous Next

< Back Skill Building Workshop on Leadership Educational Hawkes Bay Baitul Mokarram Masjid Islamic Centre Trust Target Age: 12-24 Address: 718 Heretaunga Street East, Parkvale, Hastings 4122, New Zealand When: 24 May 2026 10:00 am mharun412@gmail.com PRIVATE EVENT We will have speakers from NZ Police, NZ Health, and the Education Department to speak to the youth. We will also have some outdoor games followed by kai. Previous Next

< Back Kāpiti Rangatahi 3x3 Hoops Fest Health & Sport Zeal Youth Trust Aotearoa Target Age: 12-18 Address: MacLean Park, Paraparaumu Beach 5032, New Zealand When: 23 May 2026 10:00 am terry@zeal.nz Join a youth-led 3x3 basketball tournament bringing rangatahi together for a day of sport, music and connection. Enter a team or come along to support, with games, a shootout challenge, youth MC and DJ creating a fun, inclusive community atmosphere. Previous Next

< Back Young, Free & Pacific Auckland Educational, Cultural, Youth Voice Affirming Works Target Age: 16-18 Address: 20 Cawley Street, Ellerslie, Auckland 1051, New Zealand When: 20 May 2026 9:30 am https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/RBWGpvh80h yfp@affirmingworks.org.nz PRIVATE EVENT WITHIN SCHOOLS Hosting over 20 schools across Auckland, Young, Free & Pacific brings together Pacific students in Years 11 to 13 for a day of leadership workshops, guest speakers, showcases, and connection. We have a dedicated day for our young men on 20 May and our young women on 21 May. It is a space for young people to grow, share, and step into their voice alongside others from across the region. Register your interest to learn more. Previous Next

< Back Waha - Your Voice, Our Voice Youth Voice YouthLaw Aotearoa Target Age: 12-24 Address: When: 23 May 2026 10:00 am community@youthlaw.co.nz VENUE TBC A pop-up event that will be steered by YouthLaw's Youth Project Team including interactive activities for the community to engage in youth voice & youth participation. An open space for kōrero/talanoa as you engage in some of our new Waha resources & some light kai included. Previous Next

< Back Musika Malie Music & Dance, Youth Voice, Cultural Mangere East Library Target Age: 12-22 Address: 370 Massey Road, Māngere East, Auckland 2024, New Zealand When: 21 May 2026 5:00 pm elizabeth.agaimalo@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Karaoke evening for all youth across the motu to come together and celebrate NZ Music Month, Youth Week and Samoan Language Week. There will be great prizes, incentives and island refreshments. Previous Next

< Back Page Turners Teen Book Club Other Wellington City Libraries Target Age: 12-16 Address: 158 Main Road, Tawa, Wellington 5028, New Zealand When: 21 May 2026 3:30 pm https://wellingtoncitylibraries.trumba.com/Youth-Week-2026-Page-Turners-Teen-Book-Club/E202759643 tawa.library@wcc.govt.nz Make your voice heard – this week at Page Turners we will write, draw, create art, write a poem, or anything in between to create zines. Share your thoughts and amplify your voice! Page Turners meets fortnightly to discuss books, share kai, and do crafts. Explore new genres, get recommendations, and share your reviews! For bookworms of all genders aged 11+. Spaces are limited to 10 attendees per session. Email tawa.library@wcc.govt.nz to secure your spot. Previous Next

< Back TASI Health & Sport Tuvalu Alliance for Sustainable & Inclusive Development (TASI) Target Age: 12-24 Address: 96 Swanson Road, Henderson, Auckland 0610, New Zealand When: 22 May 2026 3:00 pm amesa.molotii@gmail.com This will be a week of various activities where our youth may be involved in different things. At least our TASI youth celebrates this week in two different events including cultural dance, games and kai and also join our partner with Peace walk activities. Previous Next