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< Back Youth Boxfit Health & Sport Selwyn District Council Target Age: 12-17 Address: 70 Broadlands Drive, Rolleston 7614, New Zealand When: 20 May 2026 4:00 pm https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/news-And-events/events/youth-boxfit4 active@selwyn.govt.nz Join Te Amorangi for an energising boxfit class featuring simple exercises and boxing routines, set to upbeat tunes and social vibes. This class isn't just about fitness - they help reduce stress and boost memory, giving you an edge in your kuranga (education) and mahi (work). Previous Next

< Back Rā Hākinakina Health & Sport Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust Target Age: 13-22 Address: 25 Mossop Road, Tokoroa 3420, New Zealand When: 21 May 2026 10:00 am cheryl@wact.org.nz Collaborative community sports day with health checks component Previous Next

Atarau Hamilton he/ him I see Ara Taiohi as a vital force in advocating for the youth sector and strengthening the impact of Mana Taiohi in practice. My hope is to see a sector where all youth workers are well-supported, connected, and equipped to foster the wellbeing and potential of rangatahi. By embedding Mana Taiohi into every level of youth work, we can ensure that young people are at the center of decision-making, and that our sector continues to grow in strength, equity, and sustainability.

< Back Waha - Your Voice, Our Voice Youth Voice YouthLaw Aotearoa Target Age: 12-24 Address: When: 23 May 2026 10:00 am community@youthlaw.co.nz VENUE TBC A pop-up event that will be steered by YouthLaw's Youth Project Team including interactive activities for the community to engage in youth voice & youth participation. An open space for kōrero/talanoa as you engage in some of our new Waha resources & some light kai included. Previous Next

< Back Te Ara Tipu Open Week Cultural Te Ora Hou Te Tairāwhiti Trust Target Age: 12-18 Address: When: 18 May 2026 3:30 pm tetairawhiti@teorahou.org.nz PRIVATE EVENT 30 Desmond Rd, Te Hapara, Gisborne and Te Ora Hou HQ at Alfred Cox Skate Park Te Ara Tipu Open Week is a youth-led initiative in Tairāwhiti that brings rangatahi together in a shared space to explore their collective voice. The week centers on the creation and performance of an original haka that responds to the Youth Week theme: "Taringa whakarongo! Ki te reo o ngā taiohi – Our voices matter! We deserve to be heard". Throughout the week, participants will: - Collaborate on original kupu and movement that reflect what youth voice means to them. - Engage in sports, shared kai, and a community sausage sizzle at the local skatepark to connect with the wider public. - Perform and film their completed haka to be shared online with whānau and the community, amplifying the strength of youth leadership in the region. The event is planned and delivered by our Emerging Leaders rōpū, ensuring the kaupapa remains genuinely youth-led and grounded in manaakitanga. Previous Next

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< Back One Week, One Voice Health & Sport EmpowerYouth Target Age: 12-20 Address: When: 19 May 2026 3:30 pm empoweryouthst@outlook.com 15 Camberwell Rd, Hawera, 4610 AND 121 High St, Hawera, 4610 One Week, One Voice is a youth week campaign to be launched by EmpowerYouth. This campaign will consist of three simple events: A Paint and Sip, “Hoops and Heroes”, and a color run. The Paint and Sip will kick off youth week, and allow rangatahi to wind down, and do some after-school painting with their mates. “Hoops and Heroes” is an initiative aiming to foster understanding between federal officials such as police officers and firefighters and taiohi; it is an event that invites young people to play friendly rounds of basketball against police officers and firefighters to create engagement and connection. And finally, the color run will be a fun, exciting end to our campaign where rangatahi can have fun and get outside, and also get some physical exercise. Previous Next

< Back Ultraviolet Youth Week Concert Music & Dance Ultraviolet Target Age: 13-18 Address: When: 23 May 2026 7:00 pm https://ultraviolet.org.nz/tickets ephraim@ultraviolet.org.nz Under 18s, this one's for you. For one night only, Ultraviolet is taking over Te Kohure, Massey Block 1, with four of Pōneke’s best upcoming young bands. A packed lineup and an unforgettable night you can share with your friends. No 18+ door turning you away. Nothing holding you back. Just live music, your people, and for once, a night made completely for you. Wellington's live music scene is for everyone. That means you too. Grab your friends, get amongst it. Secure your ticket before it’s too late. Details: 🎸 4 bands 🎟 $10 tickets 📍Te Kohure, Massey Block 1, Wellington 📅 Saturday 23rd May 🕖 Doors open 7pm For attendees and parents Ultraviolet events are carefully planned with the safety of young people as the top priority. This is a fully supervised, substance-free event held in a managed venue. With that in mind here are a few ground rules to keep it a great night for everyone: Aged 13 - 18 high school students only Drug, alcohol, substance, smoke and vape free event These guidelines help create a safe, inclusive space where everyone can enjoy the night. Find out more information about the event and our safety guidelines here: https://ultraviolet.org.nz/parents-page/ Previous Next

< Back Rangatahi on the move Youth Voice, Games & Kai, Health & Sport Te Ahurei A Rangatahi Target Age: 12-24 Address: Innes Common, Hamilton Lake, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand When: 23 May 2026 8:00 am willisonmckindlay@gmail.com Come join us on our walk around the lake, win some prizes, and engage with other community organisations in interactive stations all around the lake. ALL Rangatahi and Whānau are welcome. Previous Next

Mana Taiohi and Active Recreation A case study Working together Ara Taiohi and Ihi Aotearoa - Sport NZ use the Mana Taiohi principles to develop the Active Recreation for Rangatahi Plan. Both organisations share a deep commitment to supporting the wellbeing of rangatahi in Aotearoa. We know that being physically active and participating in positive youth development programmes that are informed by Te Ao Māori increases young people’s wellbeing. The Sport NZ/Ara Taiohi partnership has allowed us to explore the potential of weaving these ingredients together and the positive impact this can have on young people. Sport NZ's Active Recreation for Rangatahi Plan Practical ways to embed Mana Taiohi Programme Report Mana Taiohi Champions A key focus of the case study was to support Mana Taiohi Champions in Regional Sports Trusts around the motu. Learn more about the expierence of the Mana Taiohi Champions and how their organisations use Mana Taiohi Active Southland Sport Waitākere Nuku Ora Whiti Ora Taiāwhiti Sport Tasman Key Learnings Individual champions need to be supported within their organisation Practical tools and resources are needed to support the Champions and the wider team External support, particularly working with others in the youth development sector, improves outcomes Mana Taiohi in action, particularly encouraging whai wāhitanga, strengthens buy-in to the programme Mana Taiohi Champions Tohu This tohu, designed by the talented Tokarārangi Poa, reflects the journey that the Champions engage in throughout this mahi, as they grow and learn about the Mana Taiohi kaupapa. The eight rākau in the logo represent the eight principles of Mana Taiohi and the taiaha in the middle represents the champions. The rākau and taiaha represent the journey from becoming novices to champions, from wielding rākau to wielding taiaha Additional Resources Sport NZ Youth Development Reflection Tool Sport NZ Mana Taiohi and Youth Voice Co-designing with Rangatahi Youth Voices in Governance Active Southland Leadership Programme Youth Voice in Active Recreation Article in Kaiparahuarahi (Vol 2, No 1.)

< Back Through the lens - a youth week showcase Film Day One - Hāpai te Haeata Target Age: 13-24 Address: 107 Randwick Crescent, Moera, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand When: 23 May 2026 4:00 pm juliana@dofilm.co.nz This year’s Youth Week theme is Taringa whakarongo! Ki te reo o ngā taiohi (Our voices matter, we deserve to be heard!). Everyone deserves to be heard, though not everyone expresses themselves in the same way. Join us for a screening of short films created by rangatahi in collaboration with Day One and Youth Week. Youth Voices On Screen is a celebration of rangatahi filmmakers, presented by Day One in partnership with Ara Taiohi and libraries across Aotearoa during Youth Week (May 18–24). The programme showcases short films made by young people, sharing their stories in their own words and from their own perspectives. Previous Next

< Back MOSAIC Our MOSAIC resources support youth workers to hold safe, meaningful kōrero with rangatahi about racism, discrimination, and values, These resources aim to empower youth workers and young people to foster empathy, understanding, and peaceful dialogue. Our mission is to create a more inclusive society where all rangatahi feel a sense of belonging and are equipped to navigate conversations around prejudice and racism with courage and compassion. Download Resources Previous Next