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Ngā Kaihoe Ngā Kaihoe is a kaupapa-driven community of practice where Māori youth development champions navigate and uphold the mana of all rangatahi that they support. Joining Ngā Kaihoe is an opportunity for youth workers to connect, grow, and lead alongside other kaimahi Māori. Ngā Kaihoe was specifically designed to ensure that Te Tiriti o Waitangi was integral to the running of the Peak Body of Youth Development in Aotearoa. It is important that Māori kaimahi see themselves reflected at every level of the organisation and sector. Ngā Kaihoe Membership Join Ngā Kaihoe and unlock opportunities to connect, grow, and lead alongside other kaimahi Māori driving change for rangatahi, as well as: WHANAUNGATANGA - Connecting with others Read More MAHITAHI - Collaboration Read More HAPAHAPAI - Advocacy Read More TUAKIRI - Identity Read More If you whakapapa Māori and would like to become a member of Ngā Kaihoe, please click below and submit your registration. Join Ngā Kaihoe Each quarter, Ngā Kaihoe shares a pānui that celebrates and reflects on our mahi. This information is shared to keep our whanau informed, inspired, and connected to the kaupapa. These pānui highlight the collective progress of Māori kaimahi and the Ngā Kaihoe network, aligning our stories with the wider movement of te iwi Māori and the rhythms that impact our reality. If you have something to contribute, get in touch with us at admin@arataiohi.org.nz Introducing Our Tohu The refreshed tohu and brand, developed in partnership with Taputapu Design, is inspired by the waka taurapa, the sternpost  of a waka that provides balance, direction and identity. As the taurapa steadies the waka, the Ngā Kaihoe tohu represents cultural anchoring and leadership within the youth development sector. “Ngā Kaihoe doesn’t exist all by itself, it’s part of a much bigger vision for how we would commit to te Tiriti inside this organisation.” Prof. Elizabeth Kerekere

Manaakitanga With young people we uphold and extend manaakitanga through reciprocal respect and care . Manaakitanga is expressing kindness and respect for others, emphasising responsibility and reciprocity. It creates accountability for those who care for young people, relationally or systemically. When we uphold and extend manaakitanga from a distance, safeguarding collective wellbeing includes adequate resources and training for people who work with young people. Young people who experience strong manaaki have a safe and empowering space, and feel accepted, included and valued. Mana Taiohi with JJ and Arohauni Manaakitanga 101 In this expert from Kaiparahuarahi (Vol.1, No.2), Sharon Davis explores the concept of Manaakitanga. Read Kaiparahuarahi Kōrero Cafe: Manaakitanga Manaakitanga and the Code of Ethics 18. Kia Āroa | Self - Awareness 19. Āu Ake Whāinga | Personal Agendas 20. Haumaru | Safety Explore Mana Taiohi Click on the images below to explore each principle and see relevant resources.

Code of Ethics The Code of Ethics provides an agreed set of guidelines for Youth Work in Aotearoa to ensure that youth work is carried out in a safe, skilled, ethical manner. The Code of Ethics for Youth Work in Aotearoa New Zealand is designed for youth workers but is relevant to all individuals working with young people and provides guidance to keep workers and the young people they work with safe. Download Code of Ethics Buy Code of Ethics Book Purpose of the Code of Ethics Ethics are principles that are based in values. These ethics guide our behaviour. GUIDELINES AND ACCOUNTABILITY: This Code of Ethics provides an agreed set of guidelines for Youth Work in Aotearoa, to ensure that Youth Work is carried out in a safe, skilled, ethical manner. It is one of the ways youth workers hold one another accountable for our practice, and in doing so protects the credibility of Youth Work. FRAMEWORK: The Code of Ethics also provides youth workers with a frame of reference from which to develop ethical awareness, to create discussion and debate of ethical issues, and to implement good and ethical practice for both youth workers and young people. POWER AND PRIVILEGE: The Youth Work relationship is both a privileged relationship and a power relationship. While we try to minimise the power imbalance, we must acknowledge it. This is what makes ethics central to Youth Work. PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY: The Code of Ethics supports the identity of Youth Work. Many professions have Codes of Ethics. While some ethical standards will be consistent across these, the uniqueness of a profession must be encapsulated in its code of ethics if this is to truly guide behaviour. Notes In publishing the Code of Ethics, we acknowledge that this is a living document and will be reviewed regularly. This document is one aspect of developing and offering ethical practice, and should be used in conjunction with supervision, specific training and development, and an awareness of changes in our practice and wider society. The Code of Ethics is intended to be consistent with the responsibilities of Tāngata Whenua and Tāngata Tiriti, agreed to in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ara Taiohi encourages youth workers, and those working with young people in diverse settings, to critically reflect on this version of the Code, offer feedback and continue to make suggestions for change at any time.

Our Advocacy Our advocacy is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Mana Taiohi and the Code of Ethics. We believe Te Tiriti is the foundation for a fair and flourishing Aotearoa - not only for rangatahi Māori, but for all young people. Guided by Mana Taiohi and the lived realities of young people across Aotearoa, our advocacy seeks to shape systems and policies that enable all rangatahi to thrive. Advocacy Priorities Youth Development Youth Workers To create an ecosystem that gives young people the best opportunity to thrive. To shift the dial on the perception of young people in Aotearoa To generate recognition of the importance of positive youth development approaches (particularly Mana Taiohi) within government and key policy stakeholders that is backed up by the proactive inclusion of Mana Taiohi within their policies To build structures with the public sector that enable meaningful whai wāitanga and youth participation To understand and to raise awareness of the Youth Work sector in Aotearoa. To improve youth workers’ working conditions and increase Youth Work's attractiveness as a career. To ensure the inclusion of youth workers and youth development in government policies and action plans. To achieve our vision of an empowered ecosystem of youth development, we actively engage in challenging policies and legislation that undermine Youth Work and young people’s positive youth development. Jane Zintl, Ara Taiohi CEO Recent Submissions Relationship & Sexual Eductaion in Schools We contributed to the consultation on RSE curriculum in schools, emphasising the need for clear expectations so that rangatahi can build strong understandings of personal boundaries, consent, and holistic wellbeing in a sexual context. Our Submission OT- Long Term Insights Briefing 2040 We contributed to the consultation on Oranga Tamariki’s Long Term Insights Briefing 2040, highlighting the perspective of the youth development sector. Our submission emphasised the need for long-term systems that uphold youth wellbeing. Our Submission International Covenant for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights We responded to Aotearoa New Zealand’s 5th periodic review of the ICESCR, emphasising Te Tiriti o Waitangi, youth rights, and the voices of rangatahi. Our submission called for policies that enable all young people to thrive. Our Submission

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!

Our acknowledgement of the Mauri, other guiding principles and inspirations that drive our work. Mauri (o te taiohi) We acknowledge the mauri, the inherent life spark and potential of young people, by supporting the development of their identity. Mauri is the life spark inherent in all young people.  It includes their values, beliefs, skills, and talents.  Fuelling that life spark means young people are seen, recognised and valued for who they are.  Young people are supported to follow their interests and passions and to actively construct their own identity.  Linked to their whakapapa, when their mauri is secure/solid, young people stand in their own truth. Mauri mahi, mauri ora - A working soul is a healthy soul Mana Taiohi with JJ and Arohauni Mauri Identity Life Spark In this expert from Kaiparahuarahi (Vol.1, No.2), Dr Sue Bagshaw, explores the concept of Mauri. Sue is a youth worker with a medical degree who was awarded a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her amazing work. Read Kaiparahuarahi Kōrero Cafe: Mana, Mauri & Matekino Mauri and the Code of Ethics Hononga Matua | Primary Relationship Whanonga Matatika | Behaviour Covered by the Code Iho Pūmanawa | Strengths-Based Ngākau Pono | Integrity Whakaaetanga Matatika | Informed Consent Explore Mana Taiohi Click on the images below to explore each principle and see relevant resources.

Whai Wāhitanga Whai wāhitanga recognises young people as valued contributions to society, creating space for participation, agency and responsibility. Mana is the authority we inherit at birth and we accrue over our lifetime. It determines the right of a young person to have agency in their lives and the decisions that affect them.  It acknowledges self-determination, empowered citizenship and authentic learning. From this flows whai wāhitanga, participation. We enable young people to be empowered to participate when we allow all young people to navigate and participate in the world, rather than privileging the voices of a few. Young people are supported to choose their level of engagement in decisions that affect them. Mana Taiohi with JJ and Arohauni Whai Wāhtanga: Youth Participation in Aotearoa - Before 2020 and Beyond In this expert from Kaiparahuarahi (Vol.1, No.2), Sarah Finlay-Robinson, Rod Baxter, and Hannah Dunlop explore the whakapapa of youth participation in Aotearoa with insights from their experiences. Read Kaiparahuarahi Kōrero Cafe: Whai Wāhitanga Whai Wāhitanga and the Code of Ethics 21. Whakamana | Empowerment Explore Mana Taiohi Click on the images below to explore each principle and see relevant resources.

Moana Matautia-Tepania she/her I want our taitamariki in our respective communities to feel supported, valued, and surrounded by opportunities that help them grow. Our youth workers should have the resources to do their mahi well, with a strong focus on culture, whānau, and community. Ara Taiohi plays a big part in making sure youth work is recognised, funded, and backed with the right tools. I hope to see more collaboration, learning opportunities, and appreciation for this important mahi. Most of all, I want our taitamariki to know their future is full of possibilities and that we believe in them

Mātauranga With young people, we are empowered by rich and diverse mātauranga that encompasses good knowledge, wisdom and understanding. Mātauranga refers to knowledge, wisdom, understanding and skill. It includes research, individual experience, customary and cultural knowledge, and the beliefs and ideals held by young people and their whānau. Good information is useful, timely, meaningful, honours indigenous thinking, evidence based and translated for the recipient to reflect on. We can strengthen mātauranga by weaving together these different forms of knowledge and making them relevant to the decisions facing young people and their whānau. Being empowered by rich and diverse mātauranga informs both young people and people who work with young people towards personal growth. Young people actively participate in making meaning of information and are supported to holistically make positive choices for them, and their whānau. People who work with young people are supported to actively reflect on their relationships and practice Mana Taiohi with JJ and Arohauni Mātauranga in Practice: Kaupapa Māori Frameworks in Ngā Tikanga Whānaketanga – He Arotake Tuhinga In this expert from Kaiparahuarahi (Vol.1, No.2), Dr Elizabeth Kerekere, Dr Kelsey Deane, and Hilary Dutton explore the concept of Mātauranga. Read Kaiparahuarahi Kōrero Cafe: Mātauranga Māturang and the Code of Ethics 22. Kaitiakitanga | Supervision 23. Te Rangahau Me Te Arotake | Research and Evaluation 24. Te Whakapakari Me Te Aro | Professional Development Explore Mana Taiohi Click on the images below to explore each principle and see relevant resources.

Our Vision and Goals Our Vision An empowered ecosystem of youth development, where rangatahi thrive. Tūruapō He taiao whakapūmau whakawhanake taiohi, e pūāwai mai ai a rangatahi. Strategic Direction 2024-2030 Ara Taiohi weaves within our sector as a partner, an advocate and a resource for those who dedicate their lives to journeying with taiohi. 2024-2030 Full Strategy Our Goals The following goals outline our strategic direction for the coming years as we continue to uphold the mana of young people in Aotearoa, support those who work with rangatahi, and champion positive change in the sector. Connect The Sector by weaving networks of support, understanding and collaboration. Over the next 6 years, we aim to: > Provide opportunities for intentional engagement across the motu > Codesign equitable solutions for diverse communities within the sector > Paint a clearer picture of the sector at large > Build deeper relationships and connections with existing and developing networks/communities > Foster a sense of belonging where the sector all see themselves as part of Ara Taiohi Raise The Standards and accountability by embracing learning, innovation, and continuous improvement. Over the next 6 years, we aim to: > Continue to create and grow accessible and relevant trainings and resources in person and online > Curate evidence-based mātauranga that further informs policy and practice > Strengthen cohesive workforce development structures and improvement plans – quality > Affirm and advance the professional identity of Youth Work Champion Youth Development by advocating for the rights, needs and potential of rangatahi and our sector. Over the next 6 years, we aim to: > Build influence in order to speak on systemic issues affecting rangatahi, the youth development workforce and the youth sector > Shift the dial on the perception of young people in Aotearoa > Clarify and promote the value of youth development, Youth Work, and Mana Taiohi > Build understanding and implementation of Mana Taiohi systemically > Invest in the relationships and structures that build capacity for Whai Wāhitanga across society Promote Sustainability by nurturing environments for the sector to thrive. Over the next 6 years, we aim to: > Tell the story of the sector’s whakapapa and pūrakau to strengthen our turangawaewae > Embed a collective commitment to Te Tiriti for youth development, under the guidance of/ informed by Ngā Kaihoe > Continue to grow internal infrastructure for longevity > Advocate for the state of Youth Work, its impact and the need for appropriate investment > Promote care for te taiao within our communities

Accessible Event Toolkit We are excited to gift this resource to the sector and wider community to ensure that all young people are able to participate and celebrate Youth Week with us. Many thanks to our friends at Deaf Aotearoa for helping us to create this toolkit. We acknowledge that some of these considerations could include a considerable cost and this means that not every event can achieve every point. Our hope is that this toolkit becomes the primary way you plan, prepare, connect and resource your future events. What's an accessible events Ensuring all people are equally able to participate in events including the cultural aspects, networking, attending meetings/conferences and social components. Hosting accessible events provide for a wider range of people to participate and benefit from the events. In this way greater perspectives can be gained. Access for people with disabilities is not only about physical access to buildings for wheelchair users, but also includes access to written information for people with vision impairments and access to public announcements for Deaf people. How can we achieve accessible events? The aim: Apply the Universal Design Principles as a guide or format to host accessible events. These principles integrate various mobility and informative needs. A key aspect incorporates decision making of disabled people from the start. Full accessibility means all people are treated with respect and can maintain their dignity, gaining and offering as much from the gathering as anybody else. Reasonable adjustments to the event are required to be made to ensure accessibility for all. It is essential to consider how the individuals are informed to fully equip people to participate. Easy access information provided to meet disabled people’s needs is a priority, this can be completed in several ways including: A range of marketing with: large clear print audio braille communication systems, video with audio and subtitles/sign language (NZSL). Accessible websites should be provided by communicating with disabled people or disabled organisations to identify specific needs. Event Checklist Download the toolkit in word format Invitation: Use plain language, simple fonts, word format and include in emails, easy read options, assessable venue, and assessable events. Registration: If unsure of a request personally contact the person to discuss specifics. Have an educated welcoming person at the front door to direct people, offer a lowered area and a seat at the registration desk. Transport: Check to see what else the attendee might need and arrange assessable (wheelchair hoist) transport as needed in advance. If possible, arrange for taxi vouchers to be sent to people prior to the event. Parking, ensuring accessible car parking spaces available close to the front door. Signage: Clear signage is essential (event sessions, parking spaces, refreshments, meals, toilets, exits, and other facilities). Consider tactile, visual and audio signage, large print, easy to read and symbols. Venue/facilities: Appropriately sized room for amount of people, easy manoeuvrability for wheelchair users, assessable toilets. Check service dogs are welcome and identify areas where service dogs can be toileted. Check acoustics and set up loop system. Book sign language interpreters (including in Te Reo Māori). Catering: Dietary requirements, staff assistance provided as needed- carrying plates/ serving and serving area at height accessibility. Tables set up for eating and straws available for use. Water for assistance dogs should be checked. Room set up: Lighting should be bright enough for people to see interpreters without harsh or strong lightening for people with visual impairments. Ensure seats and space for wheelchair users. Consider a quiet room or space for those with heightened sensitivity. Documentation: Available in accessible formats including pre-reading and info packs. All documents in plain language using dark text on plain or light-coloured background with size 12 font. Note takers as requested on registration form. Presentation/Stage access: Ramp accessibility, space for wheelchairs to turn, sign language interpreters, and PowerPoint presentations available, big screens used to clearly view presentation, and plain language used. Sound systems with microphones. Reserve seating at the front for people using sign language interpreters. Timeframes reviewed, ensure enough time for breaks, and consider the speed of the presentation. Evaluation/closing: Evaluation to include a section about the accessibility of the event and closing should be done in culturally appropriate manner. Other considerations: Question of personal support, awareness, and review of allergies or those sensitive to soaps or smells etc, and emergency evacuations examined. When hosting an accessible event, full participation, and enablement of everyone attending the event is a necessity and should be considered. Hospitality involves inclusion of all people and cultural rights being honoured and respected