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Youth Week 2026

Youth Week 20256 will be here before you know it!

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We're excited to announce that this year's theme "Taringa whakarongo! Ki te reo o nga taiohi! Our voices matter! We deserve to be heard!" was chosen by young people and the youth sector. 

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We can't wait to see how you celebrate!

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Ara Taiohi is the peak body for youth development in Aotearoa. We are connected to 4,000 people who work with young people every day.

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Our sector is based on a positive youth development approach which focuses on nurturing young people’s strengths and abilities, fostering their healthy development, and promoting positive engagement with their communities. 

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