< Back Show up - A Rangatahi co-design event Youth Voice BodySafe Tiaki Tinana Target Age: 16-24 Address: 8 Carr Road, Mount Roskill, Auckland 1042, New Zealand When: 21 May 2026 6:00 am https://forms.office.com/r/ew4PtULuBD programmes@rpe.org.nz PRIVATE EVENT We are seeking input from young people to help shape the strategies we deliver across Tāmaki Makaurau, ensuring they are relevant, effective, and responsive to their needs. We are aiming for a group of approximately 8–12 participants, so we encourage interested young people to register their interest. Previous Next

< Back Careers Fair & Buddy Educational AfroConnect Aotearoa New Zealand Target Age: 15-24 Address: When: 21 May 2026 4:00 am https://afroconnect.org.nz/mentor/ hello@afroconnect.org.nz PRIVATE EVENT - Launch an Afroconnect Mentor - Mentee Programme, pairing African professionals, creatives, artists, and athletes with young people who have expressed interest in similar pathways. This programme will be shaped by youth input and will give rangatahi access to relatable role models, a trusted person to talk to, and guidance from people who understand their lived experience. - Host an Afroconnect Careers and Pathways Fair, where African professionals and creatives share their career journeys, challenges, and successes. The event will centre youth voice, with space for questions, kōrero, and honest conversations about navigating education, work, and identity. Previous Next

< Back Tony Yuretich As a Tangata Tiriti from Te Tai Tokerau, my early life there informs my mahi as much as my 20 years of experience in the youth sector in Tāmaki Makaurau. I have studied in a formal settings and in wananga to weave that knowledge with the practical solutions of the farm or sports fields. I believe we all have what we need in and around us. Rural life taught me how to be curious and to make something out of nothing. Coaching taught me that to be competition on the field or the court is a byproduct of supporting others to know who they are and how they can contribute. My degree gave me the opportunity to add to and broaden the knowledge I had with names and models. I thrive in te taiao and it is essential in both my mahi and spare time, its restorative nature bringing balance to myself and this I work with. This has led to my current haerenga to further strengthen Taha Wairua as balance the other three Taha. I am grateful to all those I have learnt from; tohunga, kaiako and the taiohi. Among the taonga they gave they also taught me to listen to my puku because if it feels right, it is right. My Approach Taiohi are our future, however success doesn’t happen in a vacuum, all our young people need guidance from strong leaders. Taiohi pick us because they know we have what they need; supervision should reflect that. My passion for encouraging taiohi to realise their potential overflowed into supporting kaimahi to stand in their mana, as this is the flow in our mahi. Mohammad Ali says; “the service you do for others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.” Passion and purpose is a given for those working in the youth sector but it is experience and guidance that hones skills. I know what we need is already inside of us but too often it takes another’s eyes to help us see that clearly. I encourage kaimahi to answer the questions they have for me, learning to listen to their puku, gaining confidence in their intuition and experience. We are all susceptible to ‘imposter syndrome’, but when kaimahi give best of themselves to taiohi, mistakes and all, this role modelling helps the young person successfully navigate their challenges. We all need our guides. The word ‘sensei’ gives the image of a karate expert but it simply means ‘teacher’ in Japanese. Mr Miyagi was as much a cheerleader as anything else. I will scaffold your mahi through encouragement, experience, empathy and humour. Kaimahi who see value in themselves see the immense value in their young people, growing professionally and personally. Contact me to find out more and check out my mahi at https://tonyyuretich.com Qualifications Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Mahi a Atua Mataora Profesional Association Connect with the Supervisor Directly Previous Contact me Next

< Back Jenna Wyllie My Approach Qualifications - Bachelor of Applied Social Work (Manukau Institute of Technology) - Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Supervision (University of Auckland) Profesional Association Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly Previous Contact me Next

< Back Tshirt design Comp Youth Voice The Marlborough Youth Trust Target Age: 12-24 Address: 18 Kinross Street, Blenheim Central, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand When: 18 April 2026 9:00 pm https://www.myt.org.nz Max@myt.org.nz To celebrate Youth Week, we are running a T‑shirt design competition with the theme “Our voices matter — we deserve to be heard / Taringa Whakarongo! Ki te Reo o ngā Taiohi.” This is your chance to design a bold and meaningful logo that represents youth voice, empowerment, and inclusion. The winning design will be printed on staff T‑shirts and worn with pride throughout Youth Week and beyond. Previous Next

Raniera Pene he/ him Ko Puke Karoro te Maunga Ko Kaipara te Moana Ko Ōruawharo te Marae Ko Te Uri O Hau te Hapū Ko Ngāti Whātua te Iwi Ko Mahuhu Ki Te Rangi te Waka Ko Tumutumuwhenua te Tupuna My professional career in youth work began in 2016 when I was employed by the late MP Takutai Moana Kemp who, at that time, was the CEO of Te Kaha O Te Rangatahi based in South Auckland. Under her extraordinary leadership, we were guided by the famous words of the late kaumatua Eru Thompson who coined the phrase, “ko ngā rangatahi ngā rangatira o te nāianei.” (our youth are our leaders of today). Since 2021, I have been blessed with the opportunity to work for my iwi (Ngāti Whātua) as the Senior Advisor of Te Ha Oranga, delivering a wide range of youth-focused initiatives for all young people across our tribal boundary. Our belief is that when a community prioritises its youth, it ensures a safe and thriving future for all people. In the year 2022, I was appointed as the Kaihautū of Ara Taiohi. Being the peak body for youth development across Aotearoa, I saw this role as a significant opportunity to connect the sector through Te Tiriti and make a difference for all youth workers in their capacity to materialise the wise words of the late Eru Thompson. Fast forward to today, Ara Taiohi continues to be the vehicle of change that champions unity across the sector and encourages the leaders of our nation to deeply consider the role of youth work in shaping a safe and thriving Aotearoa.

< Back SONSK8 Youth Week Jam Health & Sport East Skate Club Inc Target Age: 12-24 Address: 79 Line Road, Glen Innes, Auckland 1072, New Zealand When: 18 May 2026 8:00 pm https://www.sonsk8.co.nz aaron@eastskate.co.nz SONSK8 seeks to remove barriers to participation by offering free entry, shared equipment, and a non-competitive environment. The event also creates opportunities for peer mentoring, where experienced youth skaters support beginners. Ultimately, the Skate Jam is about creating space for taiohi to belong, be active, and be heard while celebrating their strengths during Youth Week. Previous Next

< Back Melesina Umeano Fakalofa lahi atu My name is Melesina Betsy Umeano. I hail from the Rock of Polynesia, Niue Island. I am married to a man of God from Nigeria, mother to 3 adult children 23 years and over and 2 young children under the age of 8. I am a Registered Social Worker with 6 years experienced working in the field, Mental Health, Oranga Tamariki, and a Pasifika Community Developer in East Auckland. I offer external supervision and cultural supervision to help practitioners grow and thrive. I'm passionate about creating a safe space for everyone to reflect, learn and connect with their practice. My Approach The framework that I incorporate into my supervision model is about - Respecting each others values beliefs Reflection is important for you to be focused and grounded Spirituality and solution focused I am a fun, loving, caring Pasifika woman who is ready to support/tautoko walk alongside you with this kaupapa. Each session is never boring or the same. I offer supervision at the beach, at a cafe, walk and talk or online. I am very flexible as a social worker I have to ready for anything that will come my day on a daily basis with work. Qualifications Level 4 Mental Health Certificate Bicultural Bachelor of Social Work Degree Graduate Certificate Level 7 Cross Cultural Supervision Profesional Association Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly Previous Contact me 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 pm 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 Podcasting and Pizza Youth Voice Free FM Target Age: 12-24 Address: 214 Collingwood Street, Hamilton Lake, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand When: 19 May 2026 4:00 am https://forms.gle/Y2DdpiDyDqjkAaLb7 communitymedia@freefm.org.nz Free FM will be hosting a Podcasting and Pizza event at our Community Access Radio Station, come and meet with us, share some kai and company and learn about podcasting. We'll show you how easy it is to record, edit and produce your own content, telling your story, your way. We will be starting at 16:00 and finishing around 18:00 but if we have to go longer, we will! Previous Next

< Back Helen Willetts Kia ora, Ko Ashmore toku waka Ko Ticklepenny Louth toku awa Ko Helen toku ingoa I have been working with rangatahi and their whānau in various role for government and non-government over the past 20 years. I challenged myself as a pakeha to work in kaupapa māori services early on in my career to develop my practice as a Social Worker when working with rangatahi and whānau. I work as a Family Therapist alongside doing external supervision for Youth Workers and Social Workers. Previous roles have included - Youth Worker - Addictions, mild to medium mental, prevention and youth groups Oranga Tamariki - Care and Protection and Youth Justice NZ Police - early prevention role 10-13yrs Residential Care - Youth Justice - Secure and community Reach out and see if i am the right fit for you and what you are looking for in Supervision. My Approach I am happy to adapt my approach depending on what you are looking for whether you have never had supervision or if you have had years of it. I can blend a few approaches together if needed. Reflective + Clinical for trauma-informed youth work - Coaching + Professional for developing new social workers - I have experience working with supervisees applying for registration with SWRB. Cultural + Reflective for bicultural practice in NZ - From a pakeha perspective of working with whānau for over 20years in Auckland (East, West, South and Central), Hamilton, Taupō and Tūrangi. Supportive + Clinical for high-risk case environments -Have worked within the Courts - Family and Youth Courts and have knowledge of legislation. Experience with mild to medium mental health. Qualifications Degree in Applied Social Services - WINTEC - 2006 Professional Mentoring and Supervision Skills - Unitec - 2012 Level 1- 4 Te Reo Māori - Te Wananga o Aotearoa 2020 - 2021 Certificate in Raranga Level 4 -Te Wananga o Aotearoa - 2022 Diploma in Toi Paematua - Raranga - Te Wananga o Aotearoa - 2023 Certificate in Level 3 - Tikanga - Te Wananga o Aotearoa - 2024 Certificate in Toi Maruata - Te Wananga o Aotearoa -2024 Certificate in Rongoā - Te Wananga o Aotearoa - 2025 Profesional Association Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly Previous Contact me Next

Our Board Meet the Ara Taiohi Board – a group of passionate, experienced leaders from across Aotearoa who help guide and support our mahi. They bring a wide range of skills, perspectives, and lived experiences, all with a shared commitment to the wellbeing of rangatahi. The Board keeps us focused on what matters most: supporting the youth development sector and staying connected to the needs of young people. RANIERA PENE KAIHAUTŪ About Raniera Amie-Leigh Hopa BOARD MEMBER About Atarau CHILLION SANERIVI BOARD CO-CHAIR About Chillion ANYA SATYANAND BOARD MEMBER About Anya KEITH SHAW FARC CHAIR About Keith MOANA MATAUTIA-TEPANIA BOARD MEMBER About Mo ZOE FINDLAY BOARD MEMBER About Zoe