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< Back Rangatahi Hauora Week Health & Sport Kick Back Make Change Target Age: 17-23 Address: When: 18 May 2026 11:30 am rose.boele@kickbackmakechange.org PRIVATE EVENT Rangatahi supported by Kick Back, a youth development and social justice organisation responding to youth homelessness in Auckland, are leading a week long hauora programme focused on building and strengthening Taha Tinana. This includes running our own activities as well as having the opportunity to join exercise classes like boxing, bounce parks Previous Next

< Back Karaoke Disco Music & Dance Raise Up - Y North Target Age: 13-18 Address: Sutton Crescent, Papatoetoe, Auckland 1062, New Zealand When: 22 May 2026 6:00 pm https://events.humanitix.com/raise-up-karaoke-disco georgia.couch@ymcanorth.org.nz Come join us to dance and sing the night away! Bring your mates! This is an alcohol, drug and vape free event. See you there!! Previous Next

< Back Create and Sip Art Evolve Wellington Youth Service Target Age: 12-24 Address: 65 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand When: 21 May 2026 4:30 pm https://www.evolveyouth.org.nz/groups-and-programmes lucy@evolveyouth.org.nz “Create and Sip” is an event we designed to uplift and project youth voice. Our event will provide spaces for young people to share their voice on topics that are important to them such as campaigns, their interests, raising awareness etc via canvas painting, poster making, and zine making; all to be shared on the walls at Evolve and through our social media. Our event is designed to encourage young people to share their voice in different and creative ways, in a space where they can connect with other young people. Alongside different creative stations, we will have a Mocktail creating station, delicious kai, a low-sensory room (for breaks and people with sensory needs) and a fun music playlist of local kiwi artists. We will invite and hope to have local MPs in attendance to connect with and hear young people's perspectives first hand. Our hope is that young people can come to this event and feel they have expressed their voice visually, and have been (or will be) heard. We want the event to project their voices to the wider community, as they see fit. Previous Next

< Back He pī ka rere Art Generation Kāinga Charitable Trust Target Age: 16-21 Address: 249 Symonds Street, Eden Terrace, Auckland 1010, New Zealand When: 22 May 2026 9:00 am rosa.hibbert-schooner@generationkainga.co.nz PRIVATE EVENT He pī ka rere - a kaupapa that brings a group of rangatahi together to create a collective art piece to showcase at a gallery night for their friends and whānau to enjoy. Friday 22nd May 9-3pm - Daytime: Day Workshop Hosted at Ūkaipō Gallery and creation (private kaupapa) 6pm - Showcase and exhibition open for two hours for public viewing and poetry readings (public) This kaupapa brings rangatahi together during Youth Week for a bold, creative activation grounded in voice, storytelling, and collective expression. Delivered in collaboration with a local youth organisation, the event invites rangatahi to reconnect with their experiences of kāinga and transform these into a collaborative art activism piece. This event, He pī ka rere centres rangatahi as creators and decision-makers, using art as a medium to explore housing realities, belonging, and aspirations for the future. Through painting, writing, and visual storytelling, participants will contribute to a shared artwork that reflects both individual journeys and collective narratives. This process creates a space for expression that is accessible, empowering, and grounded in kaupapa Māori values. The event aims to amplify the rangatahi voice, demonstrate the power of creative activism, and show how lived experience can inform and influence wider community conversations about kāinga. It positions rangatahi not only as storytellers, but as agents of change shaping their own futures. The completed artwork will culminate in a public showcase evening at Ūkaipō Gallery, where whānau, community members, and stakeholders are invited to engage with the work. This exhibition creates a platform for rangatahi voices to be seen, heard, and celebrated, extending the impact of the kaupapa beyond the event itself. Previous Next

Meleseini Luhama Tau'alupe Kaimanaaki They/ Them I am passionate about the magic our that Taiao, Taiohi and everything in-between bring! They are a constant remind that a different world is possible. Get in touch to discuss I am the first point of contact for our beautiful org! Please touch base with me around general queries and inquiries! Contact admin@aratiohi.org.nz

< Back The Wall That Speaks Amplifying Rangatahi Voices Art Methodist Mission Southern Target Age: 16-19 Address: When: 22 May 2026 julier@mmsouth.org.nz PRIVATE EVENT Ōtepoti Youth Transition House residents (age 16-19yrs) will create “The Wall That Speaks: Amplifying Rangatahi Voices”, a creative project combining a collaborative Art Wall and a karaoke celebration. The Art Wall will display rangatahi artwork reflecting their experiences, hopes, and identities, centered on the theme “Taringa whakarongo! Ki te reo o ngātaiohi – Our voices matter!” The project will culminate in an exhibition wherewhānau, peers, and supporters can view the work and attend the karaoke session, allowing rangatahi to express their voices through art and music. Previous Next

Sarthak Rahangdale Office Administrator He/ Him Kia ora Koutou! I have recently joined Ara Taiohi, my mahi is in administration and operations. Being involved in type of kaupapa our organisation undertakes is the most rewarding aspect of my job alongside working with awesome people! I believe in building connections and hope to contribute in meaningful ways wherever possible. Get in touch to discuss Any operational and administrative questions! These are usually inquiries based around membership, registrations, book and resource orders, supervisor information and much more. A lot of the inquiries are unique in nature so if you are not sure who your question is most relevant to, send it to me and I will answer it or redirect to the appropriate person(s). admin@arataiohi.org.nz

< Back Movie Afternoon Film Wellington City Libraries Target Age: 13-18 Address: 34 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037, New Zealand When: 23 May 2026 1:30 pm enquiries@wcl.govt.nz Visit the library during the week and vote on the film you want to see! Come back on Saturday, and we'll show the winning movie. Bring a friend or fly solo. Seats are limited, so sign up at the Lower Ground desk 30 minutes before the screening starts to secure your seat. For young people aged 13+. 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 Russell Hockley Code of Ethics/ Mana Taiohi Facilitator Ko Russell Hockley tōku ingoa
 He uri ahau nō te Maunga Titohea o Taranaki, Te Aupouri, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Porou me Kōtirana (Scotland). Whānau sits at the centre of my world. After more than 20 years married to my incredible wife, we’ve built a busy and beautiful life with our nine tamariki and two treasured mokopuna. A mentor and whanaunga of mine once shared that there are three things he looks for in a matua. They must: 1. Have BELIEF - That change is possible 2. Be GENUINE - Know who you are 3. Have HEART - Love what you do and be passionate I have been working with Taiohi for over 15 years and have formed valuable relationships and networks over that time. My facilitation style is shaped by a wānanga approach and guided by whānau values of whanaungatanga, kōrero pono, and collective learning. I strive to create safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels respected, valued, and confident to contribute. I am committed to nurturing strong relationships, strengthening identity and belonging, and recognising the strengths and aspirations that taiohi and their whānau carry with them. I enjoy facilitating because it allows me to walk alongside taiohi and their whānau as they explore their potential. Through whakawhanaungatanga, collaborative learning, and mana-affirming practice, we grow together as a whānau. russell.hockley@hotmail.com 0273492948

< Back Student Splash Health & Sport Selwyn District Council Target Age: 12-24 Address: 71 Broadlands Drive, Rolleston 7614, New Zealand When: 23 May 2026 5:00 pm https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/news-And-events/events/student-splash active@selwyn.govt.nz Students, this one’s for you! Celebrate Youth Week with a Saturday night pool party in the 25m pool with inflatable toys, and a basketball hoop for some friendly competition. Chill with your mates, make a splash, and enjoy the vibes. Show your student ID on the way out for a free ice block. Don’t miss out – grab your mates and dive in! $6 per student (with ID). Drop-in. Previous Next

< Back Youth Impact Awards Youth Voice The Y Central South Island Target Age: 12-24 Address: 23 Butler Street, Timaru Central, Timaru 7910, New Zealand When: 22 May 2026 6:00 pm katy@ymcasc.org.nz The Youth Impact Awards 2026 celebrate the heart, generosity, and leadership of young people across South Canterbury. Hosted in partnership by The Y Central South Island, Refugee Settlement Services, The Tongan Society South Canterbury, and the Timaru District Council, the event shines a light on rangatahi aged 12–24 who make a meaningful difference in their communities — often quietly, humbly, and without recognition. Previous Next