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< Back Kāpiti Rangatahi 3x3 Hoops Fest Health & Sport Zeal Youth Trust Aotearoa Target Age: 12-18 Address: MacLean Park, Paraparaumu Beach 5032, New Zealand When: 23 May 2026 10:00 am terry@zeal.nz Join a youth-led 3x3 basketball tournament bringing rangatahi together for a day of sport, music and connection. Enter a team or come along to support, with games, a shootout challenge, youth MC and DJ creating a fun, inclusive community atmosphere. Previous Next

< Back Craft and Yap: Badgemaking Art Wellington City Libraries Target Age: 12-18 Address: 34 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037, New Zealand When: 20 May 2026 4:00 pm enquiries@wcl.govt.nz Drop in and create your own unique button pins using paper, magazines, book scraps, or design your own! Art materials will be provided. There's no need to register, but supplies may be limited so arrive early! For young people aged 11+. Previous Next

< Back 2026 WHS Youth Week Games Games & Kai Whakatane High School Target Age: 12-18 Address: When: 18 May 2026 1:00 pm jiko.bryant@students.whs.co.nz PRIVATE EVENT During Youth Week, leaders of Whakatane High School will run fun events/games for students to get involved in. Previous Next

< Back Ngā Tākaro Maia Cultural Waihora Kī o Rahi Target Age: 12-24 Address: 25 Boundary Road, Lincoln 7608, New Zealand When: 24 May 2026 9:00 am https://forms.gle/9rtzNNeS6Qs3boABA waihorakīorahi@gmail.com Ngā Tākaro Maia is a social kī o rahi competition with the goal to introduce youth across Canterbury to a taonga tākaro Māori. Previous Next

< Back Zara Maslin Code of Ethics Facilitator Zara's been a youth worker for over 15 years, and has been involved in training youth workers for nearly 10 of them. She has worked in Youth Work and youth ministry fields and teaches and trains in both Christian and secular settings. She has worked in several national roles, including managing Korowai Tupu (professional association for youth workers) and travelling Aotearoa top to toe, speaking in high schools with Attitude. Her experience in National NGO managerial roles offers unique insight into ethics, policies and team leadership. Therefore, Zara's Code of Ethics training is a perfect collision of her worlds and experience. She loves to bring theory into real-life scenarios and empower youth workers to do what they do best: build quality relationships with young people. Alongside being a Mum, Zara lectures at Laidlaw College as part of their Practical Theology team, primarily teaching youth ministry. zmaslin@LAIDLAW.AC.NZ

< Back The Amazing Youth Volunteer Race Games & Kai Whangarei Youth Action Group (Volunteering Northland) Target Age: 14-24 Address: When: 18 May 2026 3:30 pm https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Xzi9pDV0vEm6-DH3H4hBhdmelkkOFZ9OmpxdQoaLCKRUNUhFNUJQNkk4MTdOM1NMSkRLQTI0M01ZSyQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl whangareiyouthaction@gmail.com CBD Whangarei (exact location tbc) Join the race and make a difference! The amazing youth volunteer race is a fun and impactful way to give back to your community! Previous Next

< Back aMAZE-ing May Special Drop-in Session Games & Kai, Educational Paraparaumu Library Target Age: 12-18 Address: 9 Iver Trask Place, Paraparaumu 5032, New Zealand When: 19 May 2026 2:30 pm nisa.promchot@kapiticoast.govt.nz AMAZE-ing May: Special Drop-in session for "Youth Week 2026" Come to create your own ball moving maze at Paraparaumu library Makerspace Tuesday 19 May 2.30-4.30pm Makerspace Paraparaumu Library Previous Next

< Back Youth Empower Summit Youth Voice Voice of Aroha Target Age: 15-24 Address: When: 30 May 2026 9:00 am https://events.humanitix.com/voice-of-aroha-youth-empower-summit?fbclid=IwdGRjcARkDzRjbGNrBGQPMGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHkulYhND616KLfnF6H4gJ0o-ag51zenbyHS-Yb_wKA_SQcA8griNR_2HaBRB_aem_FqOMhfu0_a8nwjyOQpsdaA&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0jelbmg9 aditi@voiceofaroha.org.nz The Youth Empower Summit 2026 is a two and half day leadership experience bringing together 250+ rangatahi from across Pōneke, Te Awa Kairangi, Palmerston North nd Porirua. We begin with a powerful Official Launch Evening at New Zealand Parliament on 29 May, setting the tone for a transformative weekend of youth leadership, storytelling, and connection. The following two days (30-31 May) at Pataka Art + Museum in Porirua will feature: Interactive leadership workshops Youth-led panels and discussions Creative sessions and storytelling Wellbeing and resilience spaces Networking with changemakers and community leaders The Summit is free to attend for young people aged 15-25. Morning tea and lunch will be provided on both days to ensure everyone can fully participate and feel welcomed. While the summit centres youth voices, adults aged 25+ who wish to attend as supporters, mentors, educators, community leaders, or allies are warmly welcome. Dedicated adult/supporter tickets are available. This youth led summit is designed to build confidence, strengthen belonging, and create real pathways for young people to step into leadership in their schools, workplace, communities, and beyond. Expect powerful kōrero, practical skills, new friendships, and a space where youth voices are genuinely centred and celebrated. Previous Next

< Back Te Ara Taiohi Health & Sport Pūmanawa Awhina Target Age: 12-18 Address: When: 22 May 2026 3:00 pm adminmncc@communityconnect.co.nz We are working in collaboration with a few organisation to put on a youth event for the Rangatahi across the Mid North. We have been allocated the time and space to coordinate the sporting station from 3pm - 9pm at Papa Hawaiki. The Igniting Potential in Rangatahi taitamariki will be leading in these spaces, ensuring that tamariki are involved and engaged. 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 Slaying Sayings Youth Voice Upper Hutt Libraries Target Age: 12-21 Address: 844 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt Central, Upper Hutt 5018, New Zealand When: 21 May 2026 4:00 pm kirstie.stevens@uhcc.govt.nz Sonnet, ode, slam poetry, free verse, haiku, improv – what's your jam? Come along and share your poetic side at our casual open mic session. This is a great opportunity to listen to our creative youth and to celebrate their inspiring storytelling. Please note: With honest, heartfelt experiences and powerful emotions, content may be jarring. Previous Next

< Back Youth Week Careers Expo Educational Te Pou Oranga O Whakatōhea Target Age: 12-18 Address: When: 20 May 2026 8:30 am nikeal.williams@whakatohea.co.nz PRIVATE EVENT - Opotiki College Hall & Senior Citizens Hall A dynamic, youth-focused career expo designed to inspire and empower rangatahi to explore their future pathways. The event brings together a wide range of local services, training providers, and employers, allowing students to connect, ask questions, and discover education, employment, and wellbeing supports all in one engaging space. Previous Next