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< Back Voices of the Valley Festival Film East Bay REAP Target Age: 12-24 Address: 1567 Kopuriki Road, Murupara 3079, New Zealand When: 21 May 2026 5:00 pm huia@eastbayreap.org.nz As part of Youth Week 2026 (18–24 May), we will deliver a Valley Short Film Challenge for young people aged 9 years and over from Murupara, Ruatāhuna, Kaingaroa, Waiohau, Galatea, and Minginui. Rangatahi will work in small groups to create a 1–3 minute short film that shares their voices, identity, and what matters to them in their community. Films will be created using phones or basic devices, with no prior experience required, ensuring the project is accessible and inclusive. The challenge builds confidence, creativity, teamwork, and digital storytelling skills, while providing a platform for young people in rural communities to be heard. Completed films will be showcased during Youth Week as part of the Voices of the Valley Film Festival, celebrating local stories and youth voice. Previous Next

< Back Sebastian Maedler Kia ora, I am a german who married a kiwi and lives in Ōtautahi. I have have 2 kids, a dog and a cat and I love being outdoors, spending time with my family and playing football. I have worked in youth justice and youth mental health residences, worked in care and protection and foster parent social work, been a social worker in the emergency department and ICU and a multisystemic therapy clinician. I have also been a team leader for a youth day programme, clinical supervisor for the multisystemic therapy team and most recently working in a team lead position for the social work team at Christchurch Public Hospital. I love working with people, families, young people and professionals and really enjoy growing in my practice every day. My Approach I have been supervising social work students, youth community support workers, navigators, therapists and team leaders since 2020. The Postgrad certificate in professional supervision has given me additional grounding in various theories and techniques to provide better clinical supervision. I find that I naturally use the 7-eyed model of supervision and the reflective learning cycle in my practice which pairs well with social work however have come across other techniques and theories that I would like to use more of. It is important to me that you as a supervisee feel that your needs are being met by our supervision session and am open to try different theories and models that suit you best. After all supervision is about you, learning something about yourself, your professional practice, the person/group you worked with and having a space to discuss those emotions that come with this challenging type of work. Qualifications Bachelor of Social Work (Germany 2014) Postgrad Certificate in professional Supervision (ARA 2024) Profesional Association Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly maedlersebastian@gmail.com Previous Next

< Back PJ Improv night Youth Voice Hakatere Youth Advisory Group Target Age: 12-24 Address: When: 23 May 2026 5:00 pm base@baseyouth.org.nz Hakatere YAG and Ashburton Library present Youth week PJ Improv Night. Bring a pillow, blanket, wear your comfy Pj, good vibes watch or join in on a ranch of theatre sport games. Held at the Ashburton Library event space. Previous Next

< Back Rod Baxter Code of Ethics/ Mana Taiohi My early years in youth work (late 90s) were shaped by experienced ABL facilitators; I’m indebted to them for a foundation in experiential education, and a bunch of wacky energisers. I also studied theatre of social change with a focus on improvisation, spontaneity, collaboration and play. My training approach mirrors quality youth / group work: I keep things grounded, meaningful, participatory, inclusive, and purposeful. We’ll get connected, form relationships, identify our collective goals, achieve our purpose, and exceed expectations. Time flies and we’ll want to keep learning. Hopefully there’s lots of laughter. As Tangata Tiriti, I’m committed to exploring bicultural approaches to learning and growing that have reciprocal and collective benefits. Kei te ako ahau i te reo Māori, ā, ka kōrero au i ngā wānanga. Get ready for: reflective feeling cards, felt pens, post-it notes, whiteboard diagrams, PowerPoints that won’t make you snooze, moving around often, small group activities, throwing around soft toys, Lego, hula hoops, rubber chickens, Mr Potato Head, buckets, ping pong balls, pool noodles, and other random junk that I’m recycling. I really want to find a eco-friendly alternative to balloons. rod.baxter@kingstrust.org.nz

< Back My Movie, My Story Other Sabiqoon Sisterhood Target Age: 13-18 Address: Information Services Building 640 Cumberland Street North, Dunedin North, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand When: 23 May 2026 12:00 pm sabiqoonsisterhood@gmail.com PRIVATE EVENT My Movie, My Story invites young women to step behind the camera and share what matters most to them. Working in small groups, participants will create their own short films inspired by their lives, experiences, or a topic they feel passionate about. Along the way, they'll collaborate with friends, connect with other members of their community, and learn new creative skills in a fun and supportive environment. At the end of the day, we'll host a special screening where everyone can showcase their films, celebrate each other's stories, and enjoy kai and snacks together. Participants will also have the opportunity to introduce their film and share a little about themselves and the inspiration for their movie, before the screening, if they would like to. It's a chance to express themselves, build confidence, and see their stories come to life on screen. Previous Next

< Back Te Rangianiwaniwa Herewini I have been a social worker since 2010 with my Diploma of Teaching (Specializing in Early Childhood) and working with a multi-disciplinary Non-Government Organization. I became qualified with my BSW from University of Auckland in 2019. I also completed my Post Graduate Diploma in Bicultural Professional Supervision in 2021. It is my goal to work alongside others in developing their understanding of their potential and supporting them to build their own conscious practice within this diverse field. I aim to deliver professional bicultural supervision and professional development to organizations educating them around best possible practice and how to be conscious of their own skill and knowledge base without judgement and transference of personal bias. As a bicultural supervisor I work within my framework of my own Puawaitanga assisting the supervisee in identifying their needs and creating achievable and manageable solutions for them with the support to develop long and short-term professional goals. My Approach Te Puawaitanga my own personal framework which collates to my own professional conduct and practice in action. Links to Whare Tapa Wha and Te Wheke model with a consistent link to Brofenbrenner Ecological and Piaget Scaffolding Qualifications Dip.Teach (Specialising ECE) - Auckland College of Education Bachelor Social Work - University of Auckland Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Bicultural Supervision - Te Wananga o Aotearoa 16 years practice in Social Work and 8 years teaching Profesional Association Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly kim_mahu@hotmail.com Previous Next

< Back FACE the dirt ride day Health & Sport, Other Youth Encounter Target Age: 12-18 Address: When: 23 May 2026 10:00 am info@youthencounter.co.nz PRIVATE EVENT Dirt bike riding day centered around the Youth Encounter values of Fun, Acceptance, Connection and Empowering (FACE). Utilizing our young leaders for organizing, the aim is to encourage the youth to face the challenges of life and encourage those around them, not only in person but also through social media. Previous Next

< Back Code of Ethics Learn more about the standards we expect from everyone in our sector. The Code of Ethics for Youth Work in Aotearoa sets the standard for safe, ethical, and effective youth work practice. It reflects the values of Mana Taiohi and provides a framework to guide decision-making, strengthen professional integrity, and ensure the rights and wellbeing of rangatahi remain at the centre of our work. Download Resources Previous Next

< Back Sarah Finlay-Robinson Mana Taiohi Facilitator Kia ora! I have over 20 years of experience in youth development in community, not-for-profit, health promotion, and local government contexts. I have spent five years teaching youth development in tertiary education. I am a creative and interactive trainer whose unique skill set translates theory and evidence to strengthen youth development practice and increase impact in your context. I am passionate about helping people working with young people to thrive in their mahi . incommonprojects@gmail.com

< Back Youth Voices for Respect – Your Response Matters Educational Rape Prevention Education (RPE) Target Age: 16-24 Address: When: 22 May 2026 10:00 am ashiana@rpe.org.nz Auckland (Venue to be confirmed) Group of young people getting together to explore and co-design Bystander Strategies that connect with youth from diverse backgrounds. Previous Next

< Back Falefatu Nimarota I am a qualified and registered social worker with over 15 years of frontline experience across both statutory and community settings. My practice has spanned a range of roles, including direct social work, leadership, and advisory positions, giving me a well-rounded understanding of the complexities within the sector. I am currently practicing and continue to work closely alongside social workers, which ensures my knowledge remains current, grounded, and relevant to today’s practice environment. I am registered with the Social Workers Registration Board and bring a strong commitment to ethical, culturally responsive, and child-centred practice. As a Pacific practitioner, I value relational approaches and am confident in engaging with diverse cultures, worldviews, and communities. I bring both professional expertise and cultural understanding into my work, supporting practitioners to navigate complexity with confidence and integrity. My Approach My approach to supervision is reflective, strengths-based, and practice-focused. I aim to create a safe and trusting space where social workers can think critically about their work, explore challenges openly, and build clarity in their decision-making. Supervision with me is both supportive and appropriately challenging — encouraging growth, accountability, and professional confidence. I draw on real-world practice experience to support practitioners in navigating risk, ethical dilemmas, workload pressures, and system complexities. I place strong emphasis on reflective practice, cultural responsiveness, and maintaining alignment with professional standards. Ultimately, my goal is to empower social workers to feel equipped, supported, and confident in delivering high-quality care to tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau. Qualifications Bachelor in Social Work Certificate in Professional Supervision Certificate in Machinery of Government Certificate in Youth Work Have completed several Supervision training with Oranga Tamariki Profesional Association Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly falefatu.nimarota@ohf.org.nz Previous Next

< Back Taiohi Collective - VOYCE Youth Voice VOYCE WHAKARONGO MAI - Te Tai Tokerau Target Age: 12-19 Address: 36 Recreation Road, Kaikohe 0405, New Zealand When: 22 May 2026 2:00 pm amanda.smith@voyce.org.nz We are running a youth week event in collaboration with other youth providers in Kaikohe, offering an array of activities. VOYCE will be holding space for rangatahi to explore the youth week theme of "our voices matter! We deserve to be heard/ Taringa Whakarongo! Ki te reo o ngā taiohi" through the medium of art. Previous Next