< Back Louise Taylor Kia ora koutou katoa Nō England ahau He Social Worker au Ko Louise Taylor tōku ingoa Nō reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa I am originally from the UK and qualified as a Social Worker in 2002. My specialist area is mental health and youth. I came to Aotearoa in 2009 and primarily worked in mental health services. For the past five years I have worked as a Social Work Practice Leader in a Youth Development Unit having oversight of the professional/ clinical practice of Social Workers, Support Workers and other staff members delivering services to young people. I also spent time 'on the floor' to maintain practice skills and get a sense of the challenges being faced by frontline workers. I developed clinical governance for the Social Workers, wrote policy and processes and delivered training. I have experience running supervision and reflective practice groups. My Approach I specialise in personality disorders, challenging behaviour, trauma, stress management, and boundary issues within practice. I am passionate about the the constant professional development required to be our best selves. My approach is strengths based, tackling inequity with a systems perspective, and a culturally appropriate lense. I recognise the risk of burnout and vicarious trauma through the accumulative effect of long term exposure to other people's difficulties and aim to support you to practice sustainably. My commitment to you: - Support to process and reflect on practice issues - Reflection and offloading about issues in your work environment - Breaking down communication barriers - Coaching - A listening space - Problem solving - Working with cultural difference - Professional development - Working with unconscious bias and conflicted values - Professionalism My availability: - I am available to a range of health and social care practitioners’, statutory, health care, NGOs, youth services and anyone working in the helping profession or exposed to other peoples trauma on an ongoing basis. Supervision can be in person or online (I am based in West Auckland). For individual and group supervision - I can also be flexible in the hours of work. "Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much" Helen Keller I look forward to working with you. Qualifications • PG Cert Social Work (Supervision) (2025) • Post Graduate One - General Social Care Council UK (2005) • BA (Hons) Social Work – UK (2005) • DIP Social Work - UK (2002) Profesional Association Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly louise.supervision@outlook.com 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 pm 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

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 Paranahia Roera Riana Roera is an experienced and dedicated professional serving as a Team Lead for Te Waka Whaiora Reintegration Services. A qualified social worker since 2011, Riana brings over a decade of practical knowledge and commitment to supporting individuals and whānau through meaningful reintegration journeys. She completed her studies through Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, grounding her practice in kaupapa Māori values and approaches. Riana is deeply passionate about rongoā Māori and incorporates holistic wellbeing practices into her work, recognising the importance of cultural identity, connection to whenua, and spiritual balance in achieving positive outcomes. Her approach is strongly whānau-oriented, ensuring that the wider support system is engaged, empowered, and uplifted alongside the individual. With a leadership style that is both compassionate and strengths-based, Riana is committed to creating safe, culturally responsive environments where people can rebuild, reconnect, and thrive. My Approach I approach supervision from a holistic and reflective practice lens, ensuring that all aspects of my work—professional, cultural, emotional, and personal—are considered and aligned. My practice is grounded in kaupapa Māori values, where I recognise the importance of wairua, hinengaro, tinana, and whānau in both my own wellbeing and in the work I do alongside others. Reflection is a key part of how I engage in supervision. I come prepared to openly explore my decision-making, challenges, and growth areas, while also acknowledging successes. This reflective space allows me to continually strengthen my practice, maintain accountability, and ensure I am working in a way that is ethical, responsive, and mana-enhancing for those I support. I also use supervision as an opportunity to strengthen my connection with services and systems. Working in reintegration requires strong collaboration, and I value guidance that helps me navigate partnerships, improve interagency relationships, and advocate effectively for whānau. I aim to ensure that the support I provide is well-connected, accessible, and responsive to the wider needs of those engaging with services. Overall, I see supervision as a space for growth, guidance, and alignment—supporting me to lead with integrity, cultural awareness, and a continued commitment to holistic well-being I am avaliable via AVL, phone or can arrange a time where you can come to me. 😊 Qualifications * Level 8 Certificate in Kaitiakitanga – Professional Supervision, 2024 * Bachelor of Bicultural Social Work, 2011 * Rongoā Māori Level 4 Certificate, 2025 * Mahi Atua Training (completed) * SMART Indigenous Training Profesional Association Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly riana.roera@hotmail.co.nz Previous Next

< Back Free Community Sport with Cultural performance Cultural Pumanawa Awhina Community Connect Target Age: 12-24 Address: 60 Elstree Avenue, Glen Innes, Auckland 1072, New Zealand When: 22 May 2026 6:00 am richard@communityconnect.nz Free community sport with Cultural performance Previous Next

< Back She Climbs Youth-Led Community Bouldering Day Health & Sport Northern Rocks Target Age: 12-18 Address: Unit 17/101-111 Diana Drive, Wairau Valley, Auckland 0627, New Zealand When: 23 May 2026 1:00 am https://northernrocks.gymmasteronline.com/portal/book/class/824423 info@northernrocks.co.nz Girls & Women - all ages welcome! The She Climbs Youth-Led Community Bouldering Day is an indoor climbing event created and delivered by rangatahi who participate in the weekly She Climbs programme at Northern Rocks. For new and beginner climbers, She Climbs leaders will be leading this bouldering session for girls & women. They will put into practice what they have learned through the She Climbs bouldering program, and teach participants climbing techniques and games. This session is free for participants thanks to Sport NZ and will support our youth in youth week - leading, connecting, building confidence, and sharing the love of climbing. Bring your friends, your sisters, your mum - book today to save your space! Session times: 1pm - 5pm Coaching times: 1pm- 3pm followed by free climbing time + a full day pass and climbing shoe hire Previous Next

< Back Daniela Gonzalez-Bea My name is Daniela. I was born in Chile and have called Aotearoa home since I was 13 years old. I am now 48 years young and based in Auckland City, where I offer both in-person and online sessions. My in-person practice is located in Auckland Central CBD, and I am also able to explore options for travelling on-site to organisations supporting teams who may benefit from group or staff supervision. My work is woven across three main areas: individual sessions as a Clinical Arts Therapist, External Supervision, and group facilitation. I am a registered External Supervisor with MANZASW, an accredited ACC Sensitive Claims Therapist, Registered Social Worker, Clinical Arts Therapist, and experienced group facilitator. My practice is shaped by many years of working alongside diverse communities across Aotearoa, including Māori and Pacific communities, trauma-informed services, homelessness, addiction, mental health, youth services, and community-based organisations. This experience continues to inform my relational, creative, and culturally responsive approach to supporting individuals, practitioners, and teams. My Approach My supervision style is warm, relaxed, and relational. People often describe our time together as easy, conversational, and welcoming rather than highly formal or clinical. I believe that meaningful reflection happens when we feel safe enough to be ourselves. While the atmosphere is casual and playful, I also hold the importance of supervision with care and robustness. Together, we create a reflective space where curiosity, ethical practice, accountability, and professional growth remain at the centre. Grounded in the threads of Creative Arts and Expressive Therapies, I weave together conversation, mindfulness, grounding practices, metaphor, and expressive processes to support deeper reflection. I don't see myself as the expert with the answers; instead, supervision is a collaborative process that we co-create, drawing on your own knowledge, experience, and inner wisdom alongside my role as a reflective companion. Qualifications Registered Arts Therapist (Clinical) (MANZACATA) Registered Social worker (MANZSW) Registered External Supervisor (MANZSW) Accredited ACC Therapist, Social Worker & Group Facilitator MAAT (Hons), PG.Dip Arts Therapy, B.A Social Work Profesional Association Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers Social Work Registration Board ANZACATA ( Arts Therapists New Zealand, Australia and Asia) Connect with the Supervisor Directly nourishingartstherapy@gmail.com Previous Next

< Back Michelle Tukana I’m a Registered Social Worker and supervisor with over 20 years of experience walking alongside tamariki, rangatahi, adults, whānau, and the frontline professionals who support them. My career has spanned statutory health, child protection, and community-based organisations, with a strong focus on supporting tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau within child and adolescent mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) therapeutic services. Alongside my direct practice, I have held leadership and supervision roles, providing reflective, strengths-based supervision to social workers, mental health clinicians, and youth workers. These experiences have given me a deep appreciation of both the rewards and challenges of frontline practice, and a genuine passion for supporting practitioners to grow in confidence, capability, and wellbeing. My practice is grounded in a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive approach and I believe that meaningful change begins with connection. When practitioners feel supported, valued, and empowered, they are better able to bring their best selves to the people they walk alongside. That ripple effect extends to our rangatahi, whānau, and communities, creating spaces where people feel safe, seen, and able to thrive. My Approach I offer supervision that’s reflective, practical, and sustainable—so you can keep showing up well for the young people you serve. Youth work is relational, fast-moving, and often heavy. My supervision style meets you where you’re at—practical, reflective, and grounded in real-world youth sector challenges like crisis response, boundaries, safety planning, engagement with hard-to-reach rangatahi, interagency collaboration, and sustaining your own wellbeing. Expect a space where you’re backed and stretched: we’ll celebrate wins, unpack the tough stuff, and turn values into clear practice steps. Qualifications - Masters in Social Work - Massey University - Post Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health - University of Auckland - Certificate of Proficiency – Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Children, Adolescents and their Families - University of Auckland Profesional Association Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly michelletukana@gmail.com Previous Next

< Back 'Avalu Tupou Tausala Malō e lelei, my name is Avalu Tausala from Tonga and currently reside in Hamilton. I have been living in Aotearoa for over 10 years. Kahoa Kakala model of cultural supervision has been created from my living experience of being raised by my grandparents in Tonga and my living experience here in Aotearoa. My Approach My approach is collaborative and holistic, focusing on three key areas of development: Reflective Practice: Facilitating deep inquiry into "the self" to prevent burnout and foster long-term professional resilience. Cultural Safety: Shifting the focus from simply understanding a culture to ensuring the practice is defined as safe by those receiving the care. Sustainable Growth: Developing practical strategies for boundary-setting and self-care to ensure a sustainable and impactful career. "Supervision is the sacred space where we reconnect with our purpose, ensuring that our practice remains transformative for both the practitioner and the community." Qualifications I have graduated with BBSW (Bachelor in Bi-Cultural Social Worker Level 7) and currently registered with SWRB since 2019. I also graduated with Kaitiakitanga (Postgraduate Diploma In Bicultural Professional Supervision Level 8). Profesional Association Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly avalutausala9@gmail.com Previous Next

< Back Hawkes Bay Youth Expo Games & Kai, Health & Sport Everard Bartlett Target Age: 12-21 Address: 404 Kiwi Street, Camberley, Hastings 4120, New Zealand When: 21 May 2026 10:00 pm everard.bartlett@ot.govt.nz Celebrating national youth week by bringing together all community Rangatahi/youth providers together. A day of networking, showcasing their programmes, food, games and fun. Previous Next

< Back Vicky Finlayson Kia ora, I whakapapa from Northwestern Europe, through to Australia and Aotearoa. Born in Wellington I have called Aotearoa my home throughout my life and lived on the coast and in cities. I have two adult sons and 3 grandchildren. I work online only as I am currently travelling about NZ with my dog Wesley. There is space for new supervisees including people applying for NZAC full membership. My Approach My approach in supervision is one of warmth, encouragement, collaborative, reflective, responsive and practical. I have worked in NGO's over the past 15 years in various roles including Youth Support Worker, Lead Practitioner and Family Support Worker. I have a passion for supporting practitioners so they can continue to do the amazing mahi in Aotearoa, New Zealand. As a supervisor I have a passion for working with mental health and other professionals in maintaining their professional practice, navigating the issues which arise at work and sustaining professional wellbeing. Supervision is a reflective process, supporting people to prevent work place burn out, ethical professional practice and functional aspects of the work. My way of working with supervisees is building relationships which offer practical conversations, exploring how a person can move forward with what ever issues they are facing in their mahi. I am also mindful of practitioners wellbeing and encourage holistic conversations to support the whole person. Qualifications BApp Social Science - Counselling Post Grad Cert - Professional Supervision Profesional Association NZ Association of Counsellors Connect with the Supervisor Directly vickyfsupervisor@gmail.com Previous Next

< Back Leisa Moorhouse Tēnā koutou, he uri o Ngāpuhi ahau, me Ngāti Ingarangi, Ngāti Aerihi hoki. Kia ora from rural Tauranga. I am an experienced social work practitioner, supervisor and educator who has worked with rangatahi, children and whānau (across the lifespan) in youth mental health, child protection, health and palliative care. My husband and I have 2 adult sons who live between Wellington and home (I think it's the pantry and the cheap board that brings them back rather than seeing me!). I have two pet kunekune pigs, and enjoy cycling, growing stuff, and te taiao generally. I love supervision and aim for it to be a space where people feel safe to download, unpack what is going on, to provide tautoko and awhi, and to explore how to be your best self so that you can do the same for those you work alongside. To find out more about me see www.leisamoorhouse.nz My Approach I aim to provide a sense of āhurutanga / safe space to help you process what you need to in that space. I think your hauora/wellbeing is vital in terms of check in (and to ‘walk the talk’ with selfcare). I use a range of approaches, including Strength Based practice, whakataukī and pūrakāu, as well as tools like cards (no, we don’t play Poker!), whiteboard, and whatever supports your learning. I work with whatever you bring, and expect you to be open to reflection, to challenge and to growth so that you get the most out of sessions. I provide you with resources and links to support you in your ongoing professional and personal development. Qualifications MSW(hons), Post Grad Dip Child & Adolescent mental health, BSW(hons), Dip Te Reo, Cert Adult Teaching, Profesional Association Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly leisa_moorhouse@outlook.com Previous Next