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Ngā Tāhuhu Kōrero A History of Youth Work in Aotearoa New Zealand

The book brings together many threads of the emergence of Youth Work in Aotearoa New Zealand, creating a rich tapestry of a profession rooted in the stories of its people.

It takes us on a journey through the history of Youth Work, from pre-European methods where Tāngata Whenua developed young people, including through rites of passage, to the present day, up to 2025.

The book is a mix of researched history and the author’s own narrative.

To purchase the book, please get in touch with Ahistoryyw@gmail.com