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Whakapapa of Youth Week Youth Week began in 1995 with a handful of events scattered throughout Canada. Since then it has gathered momentum and is now celebrated each year in countries all around the world. Aotearoa New Zealand first marked Youth Week in the late 1990s, with NZAAHD weaving the first festivals and later entrusting it’s celebrations to Ara Taiohi in 2010. 2025 Whai Wāhitanga Take Our Place 2024 We may not have it all together, but together we have it all. Māwherangi a tama roto ka taka, kāpuia ake ka pūrangiaho. 2023 Leaders of (tomorrow?) today! Ehara ahau i te rangatira mō āpōpō, engari he rangatira ahau mō tēnei rā. 2022 Our voices matter. We deserve to be heard. Taringa whakarongo! ki te reo o ngā taiohi. 2021 We’re stronger together. He waka eke noa

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< Back REAL CIVICS 101 Youth Voice Let Me Speak Target Age: 14-24 Address: 2 Freyberg Place, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1000, New Zealand When: 24 May 2026 1:00 pm https://tally.so/r/5BEKBb aayushshama12@gmail.com Real Civics 101 is a high-energy civic production lab designed to prove that young people can move from understanding to action in a single session. This is not a speaker series or a seminar; it is a practical workshop where every participant leaves having completed a real-world civic output. Previous Next

< Back Junction Slam Youth Voice Shore Junction Target Age: 13-24 Address: 19 Northcote Road, Takapuna, Auckland 0620, New Zealand When: 20 May 2026 6:00 pm https://member.shorejunction.nz/public/event/69dc2aaa9bd6cef7fc8e4a4b/youth-week- info@shorejunction.nz Get ready to make some noise at Junction Slam, a poetry and spoken word event happening Wednesday, May 20, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. We’re taking over the upstairs space at Shore Junction in Takapuna for a night dedicated to creative expression and real talk. Whether you’re a seasoned poet or just have something on your mind, this is your stage to show the world that your voice matters. Designed by youth for youth, this event is all about keeping things safe, inclusive, and chill. If you’re not feeling the spotlight, you can still get involved by signing up for our anonymous reading option, where someone else will perform your work for you. We’re capping the crowd to keep the vibes right and providing free food to keep everyone fueled. If you're between 13 and 24, come through, grab a snack, and help us celebrate Youth Week 2026 by being heard. Previous Next

< Back OREO Taste Test Challenge Games & Kai Wellington City Libraries Target Age: 12-17 Address: 158 Main Road, Tawa, Wellington 5028, New Zealand When: 22 May 2026 3:30 pm https://wellingtoncitylibraries.trumba.com/Youth-Week-2026-OREO-Taste-Test-Challenge/E202756058 enquiries@wcl.govt.nz This is not MasterChef, but we want you to be the judge! Come and join us to taste, guess, and vote. Which OREO flavour will reign supreme? Please be aware that the food being tested contains gluten and may contain allergens such as soy, peanuts, and tree nuts. Registrations are required. Register using the link above. For young people aged 12+. 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 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 pm 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 Toastie Thursday Games & Kai, Music & Dance, Art, Youth Voice Zeal Taranaki Target Age: 12-24 Address: 69 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central, Taranaki 4310, New Zealand When: 21 May 2026 3:30 pm Caleb@zeal.nz A high-energy afternoon of toasties, cold drinks, music, and fun café competitions. Taiohi will run live DJ sets, Speed Pictionary, musical chairs, and a mystery ingredient milkshake challenge while creating a welcoming social space for young people to connect and participate. Previous Next

< Back Youth Week Open Day for South Invercargill Community Art Space Art Attic Arts Centre Charitable Trust Target Age: 12-24 Address: 241 Elles Road, Strathern, Invercargill 9812, New Zealand When: 22 May 2026 10:00 am southinvercommunityart@gmail.com During Youth Week 2026, local taiohi will shape the identity of a new community art space in South Invercargill Waihōpai. Open day: Friday 22 May 10am - 6pm Youth workshops: 10.30am - 12pm, and 4.30pm - 6pm. Bookings Required Previous Next

< Back Youth Hub Live: Event Centre Opening Showcase Music & Dance Youth Hub Christchurch Target Age: 12-24 Address: 109 Salisbury Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand When: 23 May 2026 5:30 pm https://events.humanitix.com/youth-hub-live-events-centre-opening-showcase?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e224_tv2_tp1_a1demo0gasyvv2&fbclid=IwY2xjawRokvBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFPZjlUVlpBcjdldXFhMVN0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqLa1_TTTUHTnPqZsIbjZFf0Z1tqgy5Os0UlG4P5WCeq8lDj1EylW9YZYp1O_aem_VtmEIdCD5a0Xh_XxlgrK3A events@youthhubchch.org.nz Celebrate #youthweeknz with the opening of Youth Hub Christchurch’s brand new Events Centre - featuring a night of live performance from Ōtautahi’s emerging talent. Join us for our first-ever Youth Performance Showcase – a high-energy evening of local musicians, bands, and performers taking the stage and building real-world performance experience. The showcase officially opens our new Events Centre – a low-cost, central city venue created for young people and dedicated to creativity, connection, and belonging. Purpose-built for youth, the space will host everything from music, dance, and theatre to film nights, meet-ups, and even circus arts. The Events Centre is the latest addition to Youth Hub Christchurch, alongside supported housing for young people at risk of homelessness, wraparound support services, and welcoming spaces where all rangatahi can connect, belong, and have fun in the heart of the city. Previous Next

Chris Davidson Accountant He/ Him Community focused financial translator I started out as a Chartered Accountant in the corporate world, but working with a few non-profit clients quickly made me realise where my heart truly was - helping communities, especially young people. So, I traded spreadsheets for sociology books, did some extra study, and never looked back. Now, more than 20 years later, I’m still passionate about making a real impact, empowering youth-focused organisations, and loving every moment of it! Get in touch to discuss Finance and billing issues Contact bookkeeping@arataiohi.org.nz

< Back TAIOHI COLLECTIVE YOUTH WEEK EVENT Other PAUA TRUST Target Age: 12-24 Address: Lindvart Park Lindvart Street, Kaikohe 0474, New Zealand When: 22 May 2026 4:00 pm admin@pauatrust.org YOUTH WEEK EVENT, DESIGNED ALONGSIDE YOUTH FOR YOUTH. GAMES, KORERO, CONFIDENCE KAI, DANCE, CIRCUS, INCLUSIVITY, WHAIKAHA FRIENDLY. Previous Next