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Standing with Rangatahi Youth Week is a reminder to celebrate the young people in your life - not just acknowledge them in passing, but really see them. The rangatahi around you are already doing remarkable things; shaping their friendships with care, navigating a complex world with resilience, and bringing energy and ideas that make your world richer! This week is an invitation to tell them so. It doesn't take a grand gesture - it takes intention. Take a moment to look at the young people in your life and ask yourself what you'd want them to know about the difference they make. Celebrating with intention In your community Check out what Youth Week events are happening in your region, see if they need volunteers, donate prizes, or help spread the word Organise your own celebration at work, in your community, or with your whānau to publicly celebrate rangatahi Use your platform to amplify rangatahi -share their events, art, music, or whakaaro with your networks Download our digital assets to show your support. Add Youth Week to your email signature, print a poster, or share on your socials Advocate for rangatahi, speak up in spaces where decisions are being made that impact them With the rangatahi in your ao Send a message, have a kōrero, and remind them why they matter to you Make space to really listen, be open, curious, and led by rangatahi voices (not just responding, but hearing them) Reflect on your mahi, where do rangatahi show up in your work or spaces? How are you including their voices, and does it truly whakamana them? Celebrate their wins - big or small. Acknowledgement goes a long way in building confidence and connection Grow together Support youth-led ideas even if they’re different to what you would do. Back their leadership and trust their perspective Create opportunities for rangatahi to lead whether that’s at work, in your community, or at home Learn from rangatahi. Listen to youth-led podcasts, follow youth creators, and stay open to new whakaaro and perspectives Resources for Celebrating Youth Week Logo Download Youth Week Image 2026 Download Download Youth Week Posters Download Download Customisable Youth Week Posters - Add your own details Edit Edit Edit Edit Customisable Email Signature Edit Customisable Social Media Tiles Edit Edit Edit Edit

Youth Led Events Youth-led events are what make Youth Week come alive. Every year, rangatahi around Aotearoa dream up and run their own celebrations - stuff that reflects who they are and what they care about. We’ve seen everything from epic, once-in-a-lifetime experiences to chill hangouts and sharing kai with the community. Whatever it looks like, Youth Week hits different when it’s led by young people your young people, and that energy is what makes the festival of events so special. Want to build your leadership skills & be part of a team that plans a Youth Week event? Planning a Youth Week event starts with figuring out what you and your crew care about. Think about the kind of vibe you want - something creative, something active, something chill, something that brings people together, or something that uses your voice to spark change. Help Me Plan My Event Running a public event? Add your event to this year's events calendar to spread the word to rangatahi near you! Add Your Event to the Calendar Find an event near you Choose a date Filter by Region Select Region Filter by Event Type Select Event Type Clear Play Your Way: Your Game, Your Rules Otago Health & Sport 19 May 2026 Learn More She Climbs Youth-Led Community Bouldering Day Auckland Health & Sport 23 May 2026 Learn More Free Community Sport with Cultural performance Auckland Cultural 22 May 2026 Learn More Ball 4 Hauora Bay of Plenty Health & Sport 20 May 2026 Learn More TYC Market & Busking Event *Tatinga Whakarongo* Waikato Youth Market 23 May 2026 Learn More Our Voices Matter! A Pop-up Community Art Space Southland Art 18 May 2026 Learn More Junction Slam Auckland Youth Voice 20 May 2026 Learn More Wairua day Wellington Other 23 May 2026 Learn More I.Lead Showcase Day Canterbury Youth Voice 21 May 2026 Learn More Create and Sip Wellington Art 21 May 2026 Learn More Rangatahi Sip & Paint Northland Other 20 May 2026 Learn More Ngā Tākaro Maia Canterbury Cultural 24 May 2026 Learn More Run 4 Life Northland Health & Sport 24 May 2026 Learn More Voices on Canvas Southland Art 19 May 2026 Learn More Rā Hākinakina Waikato Health & Sport 21 May 2026 Learn More Youth Week Wellness Yoga Drop In Auckland Health & Sport 20 May 2026 Learn More Te Mana o Kupu Northland Youth Voice 20 May 2026 Learn More Youth Talent Quest Bay of Plenty Youth Voice 18 May 2026 Learn More Podcasting and Pizza Waikato Youth Voice 19 May 2026 Learn More TASI Auckland Health & Sport 22 May 2026 Learn More Eid al-Adha Celebration Otago Other 23 May 2026 Learn More Hear Us Live! – Youth Open Mic & Creative Jam Night Waikato Music & Dance 23 May 2026 Learn More Mauri tu Mauri Ora Bay of Plenty Health & Sport 18 May 2026 Learn More

Your Week Your Way Youth Week is a time to celebrate the value, awesomeness, and impact of rangatahi and to champion a society that genuinely supports young people to thrive. It's a moment for communities, whānau, and organisations to recognise what young people bring to the table: your creativity, your energy, your courage to imagine things differently, and the very real ways you shape the world around you every single day. More than a calendar event, Youth Week is a collective commitment to a society that supports young people to thrive. Hyping Each Other Up For rangatahi, Youth Week is something a little different. It's not about being handed a trophy for being young - it's an invitation to take up space, make noise, and celebrate the world you and your friends are already creating. It's a chance to amplify the things you care about, showcase what you're building, and connect with others who are doing the same. This week belongs to you - own it! Youth Week is your moment to use your voice to celebrate where you and your crew are at, and everything it took to get here. Look around at the people beside you and think about what they've achieved, what they've built, and the ways they show up every day. This is a week to hype your friends, acknowledge your peers, and shout out the people in your world who deserve to be seen. The friendships, the growth, the moments where you all showed up for each other, that's the stuff worth making noise about. And while you're at it, let yourself be celebrated too because every win you've claimed, every skill you've picked up, every time you backed yourself and it paid off, is worth recognising. So this week, celebrate each other loudly and proudly. Our Voice Matters - Ways to Celebrate Go support your mates - turn up to their game, comp, or training and cheer them on Try something new together - whether it's a random sport, a walk, a swim or just moving your body in a fun way Share your sporting story - you never know if might inspire someone else to start their Sport Shout out to your people - the friends who hype you up, the communities that welcomed you or the creators who inspire you! Create a highlight reel - dig out photos and clips that capture you and your mates' journey so far. Host a Youth Week gaming tournament - whatever the game and whatever the skill level. Online Celebrate your creative friends - ask about their work. go to their exhibitions and show them some aroha Plan a creative hangout - paint, draw, design, or make something together Share your mates' work (with permission) to help their voice and creativity reach more people Art Tell your story in public - write a post, record a video or speak at an event about something you've experienced or believe in. Submit your work somewhere new - send your ideas to a publication, a competition or a platform you've never tried before. Speak at something - volunteer to present, perform, or MC Spoken Word Go to your local Youth Week event and join in the performances and open mic nights Back your talented mates - stream their music, attend their shows and hype them up online Create something together - dance, freestyle or jam, Express yourself! Music & Dance Cook & share a meal - gather your friends and whānau for some kai Document the week - appoint yourself the unofficial archivist of your Youth Week and capture everything through photos, journalling or sketching Do something for your community - organise a clean up, create a mural or plant something! Other Resources for Celebrating Youth Week Logo Download Youth Week Image 2026 Download Download Youth Week Posters Download Download Customisable Youth Week Posters - Add your own details Edit Edit Edit Edit Customisable Email Signature Edit Customisable Social Media Tiles Edit Edit Edit Edit

Your Guide to Running an Event This is an event guide created by taiohi, for taiohi. It brings together some practical tips and questions to help you as you plan, organise and run an event in your community. You don’t have to get everything perfect. What matters most is creating something that feels real, inclusive and meaningful to you and your people. Your voice matters. Your ideas matter. Your event matters. Why are you doing this? Ask What’s the purpose or kaupapa of this event? What kind of space do you want to create? Will it be chill, creative, kaupapa-driven? Try Describe your event in 10 words or less Imagine someone attending, what do you want them to remember most? Who is this event for? Ask Who is your event for? Is this something your people want? Could you ask them first? Who might come along as well (friends, whānau, tamariki/pēpi)? Who might feel left out if you don’t plan for them? Try Ask 2–3 people for feedback and whether this is an event they would want to attend Who is helping you? Ask Who is helping you run the event? Who can you ask for advice or guidance? Try Ask a youth worker or trusted adult to be your support person Reach out early. Don’t wait until things feel stuck Split tasks between a small team When and where will it happen? Ask Does the space fit your vibe and purpose? Is it safe, welcoming, and easy to get to? How will people get there and home again? Try Visit the venue before the event if possible Check public transport routes and timing How will you make people feel included? Ask Can people afford to come? Could it be free or low-cost? Are there accessible entrances/exits? (e.g. ramps, lifts, handrails) How will you support neurodivergent taiohi? (e.g. quiet spaces, low-sensory areas) How will you make your event safe for Rainbow taiohi? (e.g. optional name tags with pronouns, safe and accessible bathroom options) How will you support different cultures in the room? How can you include tikanga Māori (e.g. karakia, whakawhanaungatanga)? Will you need guidance from local iwi or kaumātua? How can you support language differences? (e.g. ESOL, Deaf, non-verbal) Are dietary needs clearly catered for and labelled? Try Reach out to a trusted person or organisation you can ask for guidance Keep entry free or pay what you can Create a simple 'what to expect' message before the event Label kai clearly and include a range of options How will people know to come? Ask How will people hear about it? Where does your audience spend their time online and in real life? What would catch their attention and make them want to come? Try Keep your message clear: what, when, where, and why Use group chats, social media and word of mouth together Ask your local library, youth spaces, or clubs if they’re happy to share your post or flyer with others How will you make it happen? Ask What equipment do you need? What’s your budget? Will you need koha for speakers, performers, or kaumātua? What needs to be organised ahead of time? Is there enough kai for everyone? Try Make a simple checklist of what you need Write a basic run sheet for the day so everyone knows what’s happening How will you keep people safe? Ask Do you have a first aid kit and someone trained in first aid? Are you aware of the venue’s first aid and emergency procedures? (e.g. fire, earthquake, etc.) Who can people go to if they feel overwhelmed or need support? How will people get home safely (especially if it’s at night)? How will you manage illness? (e.g. encouraging people to stay home, masks available) Are you taking photos? How will you get consent? Where will images be shared? Try Write down 'what if' scenarios and what you’d do about them Assign a trusted person as the go-to support person on the day Make consent for photos clear and simple How will you care for Papatūānuku? Ask How can you reduce waste? How will you manage rubbish? (e.g. recycling, compost) Try Borrow materials from home, school, or community spaces Set up clearly labelled bins for waste, recycling, and compost What if things go wrong? Ask What’s your plan B if something changes? (e.g. weather, turnout, cancellations) Who can step in to help if needed? Try Have an indoor option if possible or a postpone date Have a small team who are ready to adapt on the day Helpful places to go for inspiration and support Rainbow Youth - creating safe, inclusive spaces The Halberg Foundation - making events accessible so everyone can participate Youthline - supporting mental health and wellbeing Zeal - hands-on training to build your event planning skills We are keen to learn from you too. Contact us at communications@arataiohi.org.nz and let us know some of the tips and resources that have helped you.

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. 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. 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. 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. Learn More about Youth Work in Aotearoa

Youth Week Aotearoa is a better place because of young people! Youth Week is a nationwide campaign, running from 18th - 24th May 2026, that celebrates this! It brings us all together to recognise the value, awesomeness, and impact of rangatahi, and to champion a society that supports young people to thrive. Celebrating Rangatahi Youth Week is all about celebrating everything that young people contribute to Aotearoa - just by being themselves. Too often, the amazing things young people bring to our communities go unnoticed - Youth Week aims to change that! Youth Week is for everyone. It’s about noticing and valuing the ways young people shape our hapori and world around us. Joining in the celebration means honouring the mana and energy they bring to the world. This year, our focus is all about making sure youth voices are heard. ‘Our Voices Matter, We Deserve to Be Heard’ is a chance for rangatahi to share themselves in the ways that feel right to them - through kōrero, creativity, culture, leadership, and everyday actions. We cannot wait to see how you all interpret the theme! YOUTH - LED EVENTS All things events! Check out our events calendar! Read More YOUTH WEEK, YOUR WAY Youth Week resources for Rangatahi View More STANDING WITH RANGATAHI Celebrate the young people in your life View More Why celebrate? One in six kiwis are aged between 12-24 - they are our emerging workforce, creators, innovators and leaders Our Youth Week Image This year's amazing image has been designed by Sao May Nguyen, a young multidisciplinary designer and content creator from Vietnam, now based in Auckland. For this year's image, she drew inspiration from a blend of modern design and pop art to reflect how young people express themselves in today’s world: bold, creative, and full of energy! More details The Whakapapa of Youth Week Youth Week began in 1995 with a handful of events scattered throughout Canada. Since then it has gathered momentum and is now celebrated each year in countries all around the world. Aotearoa New Zealand first marked Youth Week in the late 1990s, with NZAAHD weaving the first festivals and later entrusting it’s celebrations to Ara Taiohi in 2010. More details

Add Your Event to the Official Youth Week Calendar If your event is public, tell us all about and spread the word to rangatahi in your rohe! Your Youth Week Event Title of your event * Event Organiser * Event Address* Date* Day Month Year Start Time* Time : Hours Minutes AM Event Type Online Events Health & Sport Games & Kai Art Music & Dance Cultural Educational Youth Market Film Screening Youth Voice Other Short description of your event* Event Image Upload PNG/ JPG Is your event open to the public?* Yes, the more the merrier No, members of our org only Registration Link Target age (click all that apply) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Contact email address* Submit

Our Current Members Our members are the backbone of our sector, working with young people on a daily basis. This tool allows you to explore our current Group Members. We do not publish the details of our Personal Members. Our database of Korowai Tupu Members can be found here . Search Database QT Community CATs Go to site We rescue stray and abandoned cats and kittens, desex them and regime them in our community. While they are waiting to be rehired, we take our cats and kittens into the community as therapy animals. We run various community outreach programs and have a Westland Rural Education Activities Programme Society Incorporated Go to site WestREAP is a community-focused organization in New Zealand that supports education and development in rural and remote areas of the West Coast. It offers a wide range of programs, including early childhood and schools education, youth mentoring and devel Barnardos New Zealand Incorporated Go to site Barnardos Aotearoa is New Zealand’s largest children’s charity, offering a unique combination of social services and early childhood education. Every day, our professional and dedicated staff help build communities where all children are nurtured and supp Stop Go to site For over 30 years Stop has supported people across Te Waipounamu to stop engaging in concerning or harmful sexual behaviour. Stop provides whānau-centered support and therapy to Adults, Adolescents and Children who have engaged in, or are demonstrating, c Digital Natives Academy Go to site Digital Natives Academy, a non-profit, was established in 2014 to encourage young people wanting to enter the digital tech industry the power to create, transform, shape and develop their own digital tools. DNA’s vision is to inspire the next generation The Raglan Community House Charitable Trust Go to site Raglan Community House supports the wider Raglan community with activities and services including counselling, budgeting, supporting youth. Our services aim to support those vulnerable community members and positive local initiatives. Wellness Riders Incorporated Go to site Wellness Riders Incorporated is a not for profit skateboarding community with youth empowerment programmes and events in Auckland & Hawke's Bay. Our kaupapa focuses on enhancing the mental and physical wellbeing of youth through social connection, spen Hapai Tuhono Charitable Trust Go to site Hāpai Tūhono’s mission is to nurture aspirations and connections to help realise Māori potential - embracing a whānau and intergenerational approach for long-term sustainable success. We are a trusted innovative leader in the Māori workforce and career de Quality Education Services Go to site Lifeskills empowers the community through tailored positive youth development, education, training and employment support. We are here to help our community to build skills and confidence to secure sustainable careers and future pathways. Our services add Youth Alive Trust Go to site Youth Alive Trust has been supporting young people on the east of Christchurch since 1989. We support hundreds of people every week through weekly youth clubs, schools support, oscar, mentoring, holiday programmes, events, a music school, parenting progra Marlborough Youth Trust Go to site Marlborough Youth Trust provides services to communities, groups and individuals that enables, supports and encourages the development and well-being of the young people of Marlborough. Graeme Dingle Foundation Go to site Graeme Dingle Foundation inspires all school age New Zealand children to reach their full potential through programmes that help build self-esteem, promote good values and which teach valuable life, education and health skills. I Have a Dream Go to site Using an evidence-based, whole-child approach, we work with Kiwi kids for 15 years, from their first years at school until they move on to tertiary study or employment. We provide wraparound services to keep dreamers on track because we know that giving kids access to the support and resources they need will lead to academic and life success. Yes Disability Resource Centre (i.lead) Go to site YES Disability Resource Centre is a not-for-profit organisation, working to ensure young people with disabilities and learning differences are represented equitably in governance, planning and employment. Our focus is to support, engage and empower youth with disabilities through a range of resources, networks, opportunities and projects, aimed Heart for Youth Charitable Trust Go to site Established in 2012, Heart For Youth Trust supports vulnerable/ marginalised rangatahi aged 8-24 years with Mentoring. We train adults from community to support youth within community. FONUA OLA Network Provider Go to site Fonua Ola is a Social Service and Mental Health For Pacific By Pacific. Fonua Ola's services are free for the community to access funded through partnerships with the Ministry of Children, Ministry of Social Development and Te Whatu Ora Youth Search and Rescue Go to site YSAR Trust is a non-profit organisation providing a three-year training programme for secondary school students. Its focus is on skill development, community service principles and authentic outdoor education learning outcomes that are aligned with the Search and Rescue and Civil Defence sectors. Learning to Survive, Thrive and Save Lives Te Hā o Mātauranga Go to site Te Ha o Matauranga, Learning in Kaikoura is all about creating, promoting and encouraging learning opportunities in Kaikoura. Big brothers Big Sisters of Wellington Go to site Big brothers big sisters is a not for profit organisation that recruits trains and screens volunteer adult mentors to match with a young person in their community in need of a positive role model and friend. Mentors meet with their young person each week Auckland Challenge Incorporated Go to site Auckland Challenge provides access to the Duke of Edinburgh's Award program to all youth by providing Award support Hubs, independent Award services and school/community group support. They are dedicated to helping young individuals build on their strengths The Salvation Army Go to site The Salvation Army is an international movement and an evangelical branch of the Christian Church, which expresses its ministry through a balance of spiritual and social programmes. It fights poverty and social and spiritual distress in New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga & Samoa Hastings District Council Go to site We want young people to feel empowered to reach their full potential in a way that is meaningful to them. Hastings District Council has a range of services and programmes that young people can get involved with. Harbour Sport Go to site Manurewa Marlins Rugby League & Sports Inc Go to site Largest Rugby League club in Aotearoa fielding teams from u6 - Adult but predominately a Junior Club. We have aspirations to develop our members both on and off the field, with opportunities to develop leadership, offering mentoring, drivers license, careers support and social services and support to wider whānau and community. Girls Rock Aotearoa Incorporated Go to site Girls Rock Aotearoa is established and maintained exclusively for charitable purposes (including any purposes ancillary to those charitable purposes), namely to advance education by developing and providing programmes centred around engagement and agency within musical communities that provide educational, cultural, recreational and social activities in a supervised, caring, positive environment particularly directed towards children and youth. Youth and Cultural Development Incorporated Society Go to site YCD aims to navigate and support Taiohi through a journey of self-discovery to develop their strengths and reach their potential. Prima Volta Charitable Trust Go to site We work to provide young people with aspirational environments to develop their voices, challenge themselves artistically, raise community awareness of the arts' positive impact, provide mentoring for aspiring performers, and establish ongoing educational Te Aranui YouthTrust Go to site Te Aranui Youth Trust works alongside Police and Ministry of Education to support vulnerable youth in Tauranga. We provide specialised programmes and interventions for those rangatahi that despite having potential, may just need extra support due to circ Te Ika Whenua Counselling Services Trust Go to site Te Ika Whenua Counselling Services was established in 1994. We recently secured funding for 2 Rangatahi programmes, these will be the only 2 Rangatahi programmes available to whanau in the Te Ika Whenua Hāpori. We aim to start delivery of these programm 24-7 YouthWork Trust Go to site Seeing young people thrive is why 24-7 YouthWork exists. We believe the old adage: it takes a village to raise a child. In light of this, 24-7YW facilitates the connection between a local school and a local church to provide trained youth workers to work The Refugee Orientation Centre Trust Go to site ROC Trust empowers former refugee and migrant communities resettling in Kirikiriroa in their resettlement journeys. We do this through education, employment, and advocacy services and programmes. Foto Iwi Charitable Trust Go to site Foto Iwi empowers local youth through digital media developing new skills, social connection, leadership, self confidence and wellbeing. LIFT Social Enterprise Go to site LIFT Social Enterprise is based in the Hawke's Bay, and has the vision of 100% youth employment for our region. We support young people (16-24 years) into sustainable and fulfilling employment and self-employment. By developing pathways around the individuals goals and aspirations. Mana Services Go to site Our Mission: To guide and transform rangatahi (youth) by empowering their identity, providing meaningful mentorship, and caring for them in an environment of love and respect. Reconnect Family Services Go to site Reconnect Family Services offers a range of one-on-one and family support programmes for young people in the care and protection or youth justice systems. This includes mentoring and therapeutic residential programmes. They aim to reconnect families and reduce offending behaviour. Te Karanga Charitable Trust Go to site Te Karanga Trust facilitates strength-based youth programs in a range of mediums such as discussion groups; vocational education and one on one mentoring. We also facilitate entrepreneurial, creative, technical, digital, music and arts programs. We have a ‘youth for youth’ focus, promoting young leaders and youth led initiatives since 2006. Turanga Ararau Go to site Turanga Ararau Youth Services delivers the Youth Service contract under the Ministry of Social Development. We are a team of dedicated youth workers helping to improve the lives of our rangatahi The 502 Go to site Free primary healthcare and social support for rangatahi aged 10-24 across the 502 (Porirua) CCS Disability Action Go to site CCS Disability Action's vision is to see every disabled person included in the life of their family and community. As well as providing direct support and advocacy, we have a wider role in shaping society's attitudes towards people with a disability. CCS Disability Action is the largest pan-disability support and advocacy organisation in New Zealand. Te Rourou, One Aotearoa Foundation Go to site Te Rourou is committed to creating an equitable Aotearoa for our rangatahi. We have a vision of an Aotearoa New Zealand where all young people have access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. Otago Youth Wellness Trust Go to site We provide support for rangatahi aged 11-18 with multiple needs impacting on their wellbeing, so they are able to live and participate fully in their community. Our integrated practice ensure the services and support required by each of our unique rangatahi are found and provided for them. Q Youth Go to site Q-Youth is a Nelson based organisation that provides support, information, advocacy and education for queer* young people, their friends and families. We offer services in the Nelson/Tasman region. Our groups and events are open to all young people up to the age of 24 as we are a queer/straight alliance. Te Kupenga Hauora - Ahuriri Go to site Provides a range of services for whānau in its area with a particular focus on tamariki, rangatahi in decile one and two schools, whānau residents in the lower socio-economic suburbs in Napier and surrounding districts and most of all pakeke and kaumātua. Tararua Community Youth Services Go to site Tararua Community Youth Services (TCYS) has served the young people of this district since August 1998 through a diverse range of creative initiatives (including the development of three Youth Centres) to meet the need of a vast rural district. Ngati Porou Oranga Go to site Ngati Porou Oranga brings our health, housing, care and social services together. This enables the Runanganui to provide integrated support. We support all age groups from pepi, rangatahi/taiohi, adults, kaumatua and their whanau. The D List Go to site The D*List is on a mission to transform attitudes to disability in Aotearoa. We create unapologetic content, uplifting events and innovative experiences that build collective energy, hope and action. UN Youth NZ Go to site UN Youth New Zealand is a non-profit organisation that provides civics education outside the traditional classroom context. Through fun workshops, conferences, Model UN, and outreach events, they engage high school and tertiary students in the most pressing affairs of their country and the international community. Otago Polytechnic Go to site At Otago Polytechnic Te Kura Matatini ki Otago, we believe our people make a better world. We are guided by our values of caring/manaakitaka; courage/māia; accountability/takohaka; and empowerment/whakamanataka. We are proud to be a leader in high-quality, career-focused education and we now offer the New Zealand Diploma in Youth Work (Level 6) Nelson Tasman Youth Workers Collective Go to site The Nelson Tasman Youth Workers Collective is a not for profit agency that supports the people and agencies working with young people in the Nelson Tasman region. UNICEF Go to site UNICEF Aotearoa works with the New Zealand Government to make life better for children. We constantly push to improve policies affecting children, so that all New Zealand children can enjoy a brighter future. Youthtown Incorporated Go to site Youthtown is a nationally operated, not for profit organisation who empower young New Zealanders to be the best they can be. Youthtown achieves this through their 5 key programmes of After School, Holidays, Sport, Outdoors and Youth. Youthtown are highly regarded for the programmes they offer young people and they're committed to providing a safe environment where young New Zealanders can 'dream it, do it' with Youthtown. Youthline CNI Go to site Youthline Central North Island Inc provides services to rangatahi that are respectful, accountable, and trustworthy. Youthline celebrates diversity and aims to restore mana through collaboration with rangatahi as we journey with them. Youthline is committed to delivering an empathic and compassionate culture when working alongside rangatahi. Team Naenae Trust Go to site Team Naene Trust is a community group whose vision is for Naenae to be a vibrant, connected & inclusive community of strong, resilient people. Our mission is to make, promote, foster, & facilitate connections for the best outcomes for our community. We run a Naenae Youth forum for people & organisations who work with rangatahi in our community. Lincoln University Go to site Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University provides excellent research and education to grow the knowledge of our tauira (students) and help shape a world that benefits from a greater understanding between land, food and ecosystems. Kia Puāwai - Youth Horizons Go to site At Kia Puāwai, Kia Puāwai has the wellbeing of people at its heart, and our team are collectively focussed on a shared vision to help improve the lives of tamariki, rangatahi and whānau across Aotearoa. Our Whakakitenga | Our Vision Kia Tupu, Kia Hua, Kia Puāwai - To Grow, To Flourish, To ProsperThrough our therapy, care, support and mentor services we walk alongside individuals and whānau to help them grow and flourish. We provide a range of evidence-based and culturally informed services to support youth, whānau and communities. Mīharo Murihiku Trust Go to site Mīharo is a Māori & Pasifika Cultural Arts Trust based in Murihiku. The focus of our organisation is Art, Culture, Education & Youth. We are based in the CBD of Invercargill and engage over 40,000 people across Southland, South Otago, Central Otago, Stewart Island and Chatham Islands. We provide meaningful and enriching opportunities for community Action Education Go to site New Zealand’s leading arts based youth development organisation, structured around the medium of spoken word poetry. We facilitate life-changing experiences, which provide a compass to navigate future pathways, strengthen identity and develop self-esteem through creative self-expression. SADD Go to site SADD is a student-led charity with the collective goal of preventing loss on New Zealand roads. The SADD team provide guidance and support using best practice, evidence based, road safety education approaches to influence their peers and wider community to positively promote safe road user behaviours. Muaūpoko Tribal Authority Go to site Muaūpoko Tribal Authority (MTA) was established in 1997 as an Incorporated Society. It's main purpose is to protect Muaūpoko identity, assets and to build a stronger economic, social and culture base for the Muaūpoko people. MTA provides a number of services in the rohe including mahi with rangatahi. Le Va Go to site Le Va, igniting communities,creating change! Our purpose is to support Pasifika families and communities to unleash their full potential and have the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes. Aotea Family Support Group Go to site Aotea Family Support Group AFSG provides activities and social services for youth, families, seniors and the community of Aotea, Great Barrier Island Our Youth Services Youth Mentoring, Kaiārahi Rangatahi (Youth Navigator), Youth After School Activities, Counselling and Crisis Support Te Korowai Aroha Whānau Services Trust Go to site HUA Rangatahi is a kaupapa Māori-led youth hub and ā-hauora facility based in Kaitāia. Challenge 2000 Go to site Challenge 2000 is a professional, innovative, responsive, dynamic and passionate Youth Development, Community and Family Social Work Agency. We work mainly throughout the Wellington region, providing a wide range of services and programmes to children, young people, families and community groups The King's Trust Go to site The King's Trust New Zealand's mission is to activate young New Zealanders as the designers, authors, dreamers, and creators of a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous future. South Waikato Pacific Islands Community Services Go to site Our vision is to be the best Pacific Provider of Quality Services for the Pacific Peoples in the South Waikato. We are a member of Aere Tai, based in Tokoroa, South Waikato. We deliver a range of community health, social and Whanau Ora services to the people of Tokoroa. Local Government NZ Go to site The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) is a nationwide network of New Zealand’s Mayors, working together towards the vision of all young people 16-25 engaged in employment, education, training, or other positive activity in their communities. Lifewise Trust Go to site Lifewise NZ is an Auckland-based community social development organization. We turn lives around for good. We’re working towards a society where everyone counts, where everyone feels that they belong and where everyone has a contribution to make. We can trace our roots back over 150 years as part of the Methodist Church of New Zealand (Te Haahi Weteriana O Aotearoa), meeting the changing needs of Aucklanders as the city grew and developed. Lifewise Youth Housing Service Tamaki Makaurau provides housing and wrap around support for rangatahi who do not have a safe or stable place to live. We prepare our rangatahi for adulthood with support at each step. Rape Prevention Education Whakatu Mauri Trust Go to site Rape Prevention Education (RPE) works in the greater Auckland area and nationally to prevent sexual violence through the delivery of educational programmes, health promotion, and prevention activities. Golden Bay Workcentre Trust Go to site The Golden Bay Workcentre Trust enables individuals and groups to achieve self-determination, create healthy and tolerant lifestyles, and exercise positive choices. VIBE Go to site Vibe provides free confidential health & wellbeing support services for young people aged 10 to 24 in the Hutt Valley. ECPAT Child Alert Trust Go to site We work for a world in which no child can be bought, sold, or used for sex. We encourage everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand to speak up when they suspect child sexual exploitation. This includes underage sex work, survival sex, trafficking and online exploi Mahitahi Hauora PHE Go to site He Kakano Ahau He Kākano Āhau is an initiative to expand access and choice for taitamariki (12 to 24 years) experiencing any form of distress. The key is in early detection, comprehensive assessment and intervention that is delivered in a way that is com Te Runanga o Kirikiriroa Charitable Trust Go to site A kaupapa Maori organization, with a holistic approach to the wellbeing of all in our community, that foster a whanaunga led approach to a brighter future for all CAPS Hauraki Go to site CAPS Hauraki supports tamariki and rangatahi by providing advocacy, school attendance services, youth coach and mental health support. CAPS Youth Workers offer 1:1 support, group work and activity based opportunities to assist tamariki and rangatahi to achieve their self determined goals. Anglican Youth Ministries Go to site Anglican Youth Ministries facilitate youth ministry in the Anglican Diocese of Auckland. We offer parishes in the Diocese of Auckland combined youth group events – both social and spiritual – as well as diocesan-wide camps. We also provide training, advocacy and support for youth pastors, voluntary leaders & young people. Evolve Go to site Evolve is a Youth One Stop Shop (YOSS) delivering health and social support services to young people aged 10 to 24 years old in the Wellington region. We provide integrated youth friendly care and support; in the form of a wraparound service delivered from one site. Evolve's mission is "young people thrive as their authentic selves." Community Networking Trust Go to site Community Networking Trust provides one on one and group programmes to children and young people who need support and advice. Auckland Council Go to site The Auckland Council began operating on 1 November 2010, combining the functions of the existing regional council and the region's seven previous city and district councils into one "super council". RainbowYOUTH Go to site RainbowYOUTH (est.1989) is a charitable organisation dedicated to helping young queer and gender diverse people up to the ages of 28, as well as their wider communities to ensure that Aotearoa is a place where all young people can thrive. Te Wananga o Aotearoa Go to site TWoA Youth and School Services supports rangatahi to engage in education and employment to achieve positive outcomes. We run Alternative Education, Secondary Tertiary Partnership programmes, Youth Services (MSD), Education to Employment Brokerage Service, and Transition to Adulthood Services. Youth Inspire Go to site We support youth in Lower Hutt into employment, training and education through our Youth Employability Programmes and our Road Ready Rangatahi Driving School. Mental Health Foundation Go to site The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand is a charity that works towards creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental health & wellbeing. They work to influence individuals, whanau, organisations and communities to improve and sustain their mental health and reach their full potential. YouthABLE Go to site Supporting young people primarily with access needs to build confidence, connect with their community and reach their full potential. Anamata CAFE Go to site Anamata is a Youth One Stop Shop providing an accessible health service at a low to no cost to young people and their whanau in the Taupō and Turangi District. YWCA Auckland Go to site The Y is striving to tautoko our young wāhine in Aotearoa by uplifting them, raising their voices and helping in any way we can. We truly believe that it will be them who create impactful and meaningful change for Aotearoa Billy Graham Youth Foundation Go to site Champion Young People, Contributing To Their Communities. There are six Billy Graham Youth Foundation (BGYF) Boxing Academies across Aotearoa, all operating under the same vision and model of the Naenae Boxing Academy. Grey District Youth Trust Go to site GYDT works with young people in the Grey District to make it a cooler place to be. BGI Go to site BGI is a youth development organization based in Wellington city. BGI offers a range of youth programmes including mentoring, youth groups, youth leadership and family support. Standing with young people to build communities of belonging and help them live meaningful lives. Kickstart Go to site Kickstart aims to connect and journey with young people to create healthy spaces and experiences that will enable these key successes for their futures. We do this through our youth centre based in central Upper Hutt and numerous wellbeing and lifeskills programmes both inside and outside of school. Youthline Charitable Trust Go to site Youthline is a "with youth, for youth" organisation that supports young people throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. We have been providing support to Kiwis aged between 12-24 years for more than 50 years. Youthline is here to support all young people - this includes young people who are struggling (with their mental health or other issues), as well as young people who want to learn, grow and give back to their community. CONT BELOW Refugees as Survivors Go to site Refugees as Survivors New Zealand (RASNZ) is New Zealand’s leading mental health and wellbeing service for people from refugee backgrounds living in Aotearoa. Every day, people around the world are forced to flee their homes, families and communities in order to protect their own lives and those of their loved ones. Traumatic events can impact refugees’ health and initial settlement in New Zealand. Kaipātiki Community Facilities Trust Go to site KCFT's mission is to develop better connected and more sustainable communities across Kaipatiki, taking action at both a hyper-local, regional and national level. Our programmes cover a range of themes including: place-based work, health and well-being, inequality and support for young people. Ignite Sport Go to site Ignite Sport's unique delivery style and message encourages all young people to consider their character, values, balance and heart. Ignite Sport engages and mentors a wide range of young people in youth and leadership development initiatives reinforcing important life skills, building resilience and positive decision making. Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award Go to site The Award is a global non-formal education framework, with more than 60 years of experience challenging young people to dream big and discover their potential. Open to anyone between the ages of 14-24, regardless of gender, background or ability, young people design their own Award programmes, set their own goals and record their own progress. JAMS Go to site JAMS is a small group of trained adults who work with families and young people. JAMS provides Court approved Supervised Contact, Youth Mentoring and Art Therapy programs which are developed together with the young person. Programs are safe, varied and stimulating and meet the developmental, emotional, and physical needs of each young person. Real Go to site We’re proudly part of the Pathways and Wise Group whānau providing community based mental health and alcohol and other drug support services. We support taiohi to live full lives; hopeful and connected to what matters to them. Our youth services have been developed with and for taiohi, to reflect what matters most to the young people in our communities, and we continue to expand our services across the motu to meet those ongoing needs. Presbyterian Youth Ministry Go to site The Presbyterian Youth Ministry serves youth workers in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. Hutt City Clubhouse Go to site Clubhouses are creative technology spaces for people aged 10-18 and are totally free to use! The Clubhouse mission is to provide a creative and safe out-of-school learning environment where young people work with adult mentors to explore their own ideas, develop new skills, and build confidence in themselves through the use of technology. InsideOUT Kōaro Go to site InsideOUT is a national organisation which works to make Aotearoa a safer place for all rainbow young people to live and be in. InsideOut provides projects, resources and training to support young people, schools and organisations to create safe and inclusive environments for LGBTQIA+ young people. Attitude Go to site Attitude is a team of presenters who support young people with presentations, resources and workshops about a range of health and well-being topics. We mainly deliver our presentations in intermediates and high schools around Aotearoa. Circability Go to site Circability is an award-winning Circus Arts organisation, improving lives through 'inclusion in action' reaching 5,000 people a year. We deliver circus arts classes, community events and workshops for all ages and abilities across Auckland & Northland with inclusion programmes for people with disabilities - using circus as a tool for social change. Birthright Hawkes Bay Go to site Birthright Hawke's Bay provides coordinated services for the support and protection of children, young people, families and whānau in Hawke’s Bay through strength focused services that change lives. Seed Waikato Go to site Seed Waikato creates accessible online and in-person experiences that build community connection and unlock possibilities for growth. Through volunteering programmes, workshops and digital content, diverse lived experiences and holistic wellbeing tools are shared to unleash human potential, empowering young people to integrate valuable learnings into their lives and build community along the way. Rerenga Awa I Canterbury Youth Workers Collective Go to site Rerenga Awa | Canterbury Youth Workers Collective works collaboratively to strengthen the Youth Development Sector to meet the needs of young people Buller REAP Go to site Buller REAP is an educationally focused social services organisation. Our goal is to support children, young adults, adults and older people to have positive lives by providing skills, advice, knowledge, programmes and activities that enhance well-being. CanTeen Aotearoa Go to site CanTeen Aotearoa supports rangatahi aged 13-24 living with cancer. We support patients, survivors, offspring, siblings and bereaved rangatahi. CanTeen aims to support, develop and empower young people and provides therapy, events & camps and peer to peer support to ensure no young person goes through cancer alone. EmployNZ Go to site EmployNZ was established in 2000 with the goal of providing high quality training services to the Bay of Plenty Region. Since then we have grown to be a multifaceted organisation with our Education and Social Services divisions catering to the different needs of the community. The Dingwall Trust Go to site Dingwall Trust provides a range of services including residential care and transition from care to independence that supports children and young people in need of support. At the heart of all our programmes is the belief that children and young people deserve safe, nurturing and respectful care in order to achieve their highest potential. Inspiration Junkies Ltd Go to site Pam Fergusson Charitable Trust is a charity that creates opportunity through education, innovation & technology for young people and communities. We run a range of national programmes to create the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. Careerforce Go to site Careerforce is the industry training organisation for the health, aged care, disability, social services and cleaning services sectors. Wayne Francis Charitable Trust Go to site The Wayne Francis Charitable Trust is a philanthropic family organisation committed to making a positive, and lasting contribution to the community. Health West Go to site Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa Go to site Family Planning works to promote a positive view of sexuality to enable people to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health. NZ Baha'i Community Go to site In neighbourhoods across New Zealand, Baha'i's are striving to bring the vision of the oneness of humanity into reality. Young people have a special role in this work, and we offer a programme for youth aged 12-15 called the Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Programme. The Baha'i community also organises the annual Race Unity Speech Awards and Hui, which give young people a platform for sharing their vision for race relations in Aotearoa. Outwest Youth Go to site Outwest Youth is a youth work provider based in Helensville, north-west of Auckland. They focus on providing our local rangatahi (young people) with learning opportunities and life skills that aim to give them the best start to the journey they have ahead of them. Clutha District Youth Council Go to site The Youth Council is a standing committee of the Clutha District Council, which enables its views to be regularly heard at the full Council table. Toimata Foundation - Te Aho Tū Roa & Enviroschools Go to site Toimata Foundation is a charitable trust focused on creative sustainability. Our programmes are collaborative, empowering and action-focused. With our founding partner Te Mauri Tau and over 100 other partners we run two nationwide programmes: Te Aho TÅ« Roa and Enviroschools. Empowerment Trust Go to site The Kidpower approach increases protective factors and reduces risk factors for potential victims AND perpetrators of all types of violence, by providing strategies, awareness, and skills to prevent potentially violent situations from escalating and getting out of control, build healthy relationships, and navigate conflict without aggression. Epic Go to site VISION: to see a generation of young people empowered to reach their maximum potential - physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually so they can be contributors to a healthy community. Parafed Northland Go to site We support Northlanders living with a physical disability, their whanau and wider community by assisting with opportunities for sport, play and active recreation for fun, good health and competition. Purapura Whetu Trust Go to site Our experienced team support whānau to get well, stay well, live well, to reach for the stars and beyond. As a kaupapa Māori provider, we combine clinical, cultural and community support into services that embrace the Māori view of wellbeing. Puna Rangatahi Go to site We support Young people to make a difference in their world with a little guidance and freedom to make choices, youth can respond to need with volunteerism, advocacy, voice, and resources. We offer relevant designed youth programs, 1-1 youth and family support and a safe space to be. Deaf Aotearoa Go to site Deaf Aotearoa is the national organisation representing the voice of Deaf people, and the national service provider for Deaf people in New Zealand. PHAB New Zealand Go to site INTEGRATION, INCLUSION, AND OPPORTUNITY PHAB is an inclusive organisation that "walks the talk" promoting self reliance that enhances the social opportunities for people with disabilities, and supporting our members towards designing meaningful lives for themselves. Kapiti Youth Support Go to site Kapiti Youth Support (KYS) is a free confidential health and support service for anyone between the ages of 10 and 24 living in Kāpiti. RIVI Consultancy Go to site RIVI Consultancy specialises in empowering young people and their communities through a holistic approach. Through Youth Development & Community Engagement, we create inclusive and vibrant community projects. We excel in Program Development and Evaluation to ensure impactful outcomes, and our Youth Engagement, Advocacy, and Research initiatives amplify youth voices and provide actionable insights. We offer expert guidance in Youth Organisational Leadership and Strategic Consulting, fostering visionary leadership and effective governance. Empower Go to site Empower Youth Trust is a peer-to-peer mentoring organisation and support initiative for refugee background youth who need career guidance and direction. Praxis Go to site Praxis is a network of Christian practitioners in youth and community work. It exists to support people who contribute to the development of young people in their communities. It is registered with the NZ Qualifications Authority as a Private Training Establishment and operates in partnerships with churches, mission organisations and community groups at local, national and international levels. Cromwell Youth Trust Go to site Glen Innes Family Centre Go to site Glen Innes Family Centre has been providing holistic support and well being services to the community for over 40 years. Our Youth Social Worker and Youth Worker provide the Mana Rangatahi programme to youth aged 10 and upwards, including transition to adulthood, and walk alongside coaching. ZEAL Go to site Zeal is a not-for-profit youth organisation that exists for the advancement of young people in the creative arts, leadership and education. Springboard Go to site By providing proven wrap around support programmes, Springboard creates opportunities for young people to achieve positive outcomes and pathways to success. They focus on personal wellbeing by creating a place of belonging and celebrating one-to-one connections, whilst also engaging family and the wider community. Taiohi Tūrama Go to site The Youth Committee of the Club has responsibility for, and oversight of, on behalf of the Club, the Club's participation in the 10 programs designed for young people. Maca Sports Leadership Charitable Trust Go to site Maca Sports Leadership Charitable Trust was formed in May 2021 to empower people to realise and reach their potential. Our vision is to build an enduring and inspirational youth development service. Based at the Hawkes Bay Rugby Community Training Centre in Tamatea, Napier the Trust provides social services for primarily youth from all over Hawkes Bay. Our partnership with HB Rugby allows as access to gym facilities and physical and mental health specialists. In particular the Trust educates and trains people, particularly youth and unemployed on mental and physical wellbeing with the aim of living life, being responsible for self and contributing and serving their whanau and community. Training includes options for personal development, leadership, employment and career development. We aim to assist 300 young people aged 5 – 24 annually. The trust also runs programmes for youth aged 5 – 11 in emergency or transitional housing.Programmes include 6 week (30 day) courses, driver mentoring programmes, holiday programmes and weekly programmes. Youth Encounter Ministries Go to site Hillary Outdoors Go to site It is the philosophy of Hillary Outdoors that all rangatahi (youth), regardless of their finances or ability, should have equal opportunity to enhance their lives by learning through adventure. Kāpiti Coast District Council Go to site The Kāpiti Coast District Council enables democratic local decision making to promote the social, economic, environmental and cultural wellbeing of the Kāpiti Coast. The Art of Living Foundation Go to site Kaipatiki Youth Development Trust Go to site KYDT (formerly Te Roopu O Wai Ora) is a community-based Social Service Provider working alongside 'at-risk' young people and their whānau. Provision of mentoring support programmes for referred Young People of Kaipatiki. Rubicon Go to site Rubicon is a confidential service for young people who are facing addiction problems that are affecting their lives. We offer a Specialist Youth, Alcohol and/or Other Drug Counselling, Co-Existing Problems (CEP) support services working with young people, aged 11 - 19 years living within the Northland DHB region. Rubicon provides: A base office in Whangarei, Kaitaia and outreach clinics in the Whangarei, Kaipara and Far North Districts Counselling, Family Whanau Support, Drug Testing NZ Youth Mentoring Network Go to site The New Zealand Youth Mentoring Network is a charitable trust that works alongside those that work with young people. They aim to provide advice, support, access to best practice resources and training in Mentoring. Youth One Stop Shop Go to site The Youth One Stop Shop offers free information, support, advocacy, counselling, health services, preparation or life skills programmes and holiday programmes for young people in Palmerston North aged between 10 and 24. Te Puna Whai Mātauranga Go to site Te Puna Whai Mātauranga represents the evolution of the Horowhenua Learning Centre and Life To The Max. We’re coming together as one organisation to support people through social services, education, workplace training, and employment. Te Pukenga NZIST TA Whitireia & WelTec Go to site The Wellington Institute of Technology is a tertiary institution training around 8000 students every year. TE Pukenga - Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki Go to site Tertiary Organisation - this membership is for the youth guarantee team Far North Safer Community Council Incorporated Go to site focused on developing youth leadership that supports pathways into higher education and work placement. The aim is to build youth capabilities to deliver innovative youth-led programs, projects and activities in the community. YouthLaw Aotearoa Go to site Free legal help for children and young people throughout Aotearoa Youth Pathways Go to site youth Pathways offers a variety of pathways/programmes to support youth. Our Mission: Youth Pathways supports & guides young people in finding a path in life that reflects their potential as an individual, member of their whanau, culture & community Stopping Violence Dunedin Go to site Stopping Violence Dunedin provide counselling services for people affected by violence. our youth team provide programmes in schools to help young people deal with issues around friendship, bullying and family harm. We run creatively driven youth development projects to help strengthen community and reduce isolation. Wairarapa Whanau Trust Go to site Wairarapa Whanau Trust is a not for profit, charitable organisation whose purpose is to coordinate social services in the Wairarapa Region. We are passionate about our young people and opportunities for them to grow, develop and thrive. We believe a community connected is a healthy, vibrant one, where all ages can grow and journey together. TeenLink Go to site TeenLink is a group of Mentors that work one on one with youth between the ages of 11-17. You can find us in the community and in numerous schools throughout the Waikato Region. Building relationship is at the heart of what we do. The Design School Go to site The Design School is a private school specialising in foundation design qualifications including the basic design principles for Graphic and Fashion Design and core thinking and visual skills required to be successful in the wider design industries. The Mixit Charitable Trust Go to site Mixit is a multicultural platform that uses creativity as a means to increase confidence, communication, life skills for young people with former refugee backgrounds. Mixit gives young people positive skills and experiences to enrich their lives and helps increase confidence, self-expression and communication skills. Wesley Community Action Go to site Wesley Community Action works to bring out the best in people and supports just and caring communities throughout the Wellington region (including, ÅŒtaki, Kāpiti, Porirua, Hutt Valley & Wellington). They work with people of all ages and stages of life. Papatoetoe Adolescent Christian Trust Go to site At PACT we are committed to journeying with at risk rangatahi by providing essential support using preventative and mana enhancing approaches that encourages and empowers them and their whānau to reach their potential. Odyssey House Auckland Go to site Odyssey House is one of New Zealand's most well respected and experienced providers of addiction treatment services. A range of live-in treatment options for adults and youth, as well as community and school based options are available to improve well-being. St John of God Waipuna Go to site St John of God Waipuna is a specialist youth agency in Christchurch which manages an innovative range of programmes providing young people, their families/whanau and the community with support and opportunities for development. Perry Outdoor Education Trust (POET) Go to site Our outdoor education programmes are actively breaking down barriers, advocating for inclusivity, and delivering transformative experiences that are positively impacting the lives of young individuals from marginalised communities. West City Boxing - West Auckland Youth Development Trust Go to site The Mission of the WAYDT is “Helping Young People Become Champion Men and Women” and this is at the forefront of the work we do. We are a youth development organisation utilising boxing to teach youth life skills, using the “passport to success” programme. The boxing programmes are also supported by working with youth and their families. YMCA New Zealand Go to site The YMCAs across the country work together on a number of shared projects and aim to build strong people, strong families and strong communities by being locally responsive and engaged but also nationally co-operative and supportive. WACT (Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust Youth Services) Go to site WACT provides a high level of community development services with the purpose of growing the skills, knowledge and potential of those they serve in the wider Bay of Plenty region. Young Workers Resource Centre Incorporated Go to site At te Whare Kaimahi Rangatahi (Young Workers Resource Centre) we proudly lead the way in New Zealand employment rights for young workers, because they’re the group most exploited. For that reason, we provide FREE employment support to anyone under 35, and employment education workshops specifically designed for rangatahi. Tuilaepa Youth Mentoring Trust Board Go to site Tuilaepa Youth Mentoring Services (TYMS) is a Pacific-led cultural and relationship-based intervention service that provides mentoring, advocacy and support for primarily Maori and Pacific youth, and their families. Whakatipu Youth Trust Go to site Whakatipu Youth Trust is a not for profit organisation that works alongside young people aged 10-24 to achieve positive outcomes through support and advocacy. Bald Angels Charitable Trust- Ngā Anahera Go to site Ngā Anahera-Bald Angels programmes provide manaakitanga for vulnerable & disadvantaged youth in all areas of wellbeing and capability. Our kiwiMANA and Rainbow Rangatahi programmes provide mentoring, safe spaces, advocacy and support - empowering rangat VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai Go to site VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai is an independent connection and advocacy service for care experienced children and young people in New Zealand. They believe children and young people in care need to be heard and their voices kept at the centre of all the decisions made about them. Youthline Wellington Incorporated Go to site Youthline's primary purpose is to provide a safe youth-centred service that supports and empowers rangatahi. We do this through our Helpline (phone, web, email and text counselling services), through our youth development and mental health peer support programmes, education services (primarily to youth in the Wellington region, but also to others in need), events, expos and fundraisers in the community and by training young people to volunteer at Youthline Wellington and support their community. Porirua City Council Go to site Odyssey House Christchurch Go to site Sport Bay of Plenty Go to site Save The Children NZ Go to site Crescendo Go to site Crescendo is a social enterprise that uses music to engage marginalised and disconnected rangatahi/young people, empower them with industry skills and experience and see them carve their own meaningful pathways in the world. Green Bay Youth Work Go to site The Collaborative Trust Go to site Kaikōura Youth Council Go to site Kaikōura Youth Council is open to all 12-24 year olds in the Kaikōura area. We are a fluid, supportive, casual but effective group who work hard and have fun together. We aim to help our peers put their voices to use and to make the world a better place. Light of All Nations Ministry Hamilton Go to site The New Zealand Drug Foundation Go to site The New Zealand Drug Foundation Te Puna Whakaiti Pāmamae Kai Whakapiri is a catalyst for change, creating or partnering in ground-breaking interventions and policies that reduce harm and demonstrate the change we want to see. Our vision is an Aotearoa Stand Tall Community Trust Go to site Stand Tall is a Tauranga-based charitable trust dedicated to equipping young people aged 15–24 with the skills, tools, and networks to build the future they want to see. We use entrepreneurship as a powerful approach to youth development, helping rangatahi Te Hau Awhiowhio o Otangarei Trust Go to site TÄ“ tōia, tÄ“ haumatia Nothing can be achieved without a plan, workforce and way of doing things. We are committed to a Kainga Whānau Ora approach that provides a revitalised model of health and social approach to wellness by empowering and putting whānau in principle and practice as a contributing factor in the relationship for wellness. Mash Trust Go to site MASH Trust is a non-government organisation and registered charity operating since 1989. MASH provides a range of support services for approximately 1700 people with mental health conditions, disabilities, alcohol and addiction struggles, and youth suppor Greater Green Island Community Network Charitable Trust Go to site The Greater Green Island Community Network - Wheako delivers positive youth development in partnership with local schools. Targeted at fostering wellbeing, belonging, resilience, and mastery in tamariki and taiohi, Wheako supports youth aged 11-18 with ta Waka with Wings Charity Go to site Waka with Wings is a focused on empowering youth through grants, mentorship, and community events. We engage the community with initiatives like the annual Rotorua Youth Awards and Beyond 2050 STEM Festival, supporting personal growth and fostering strong Big Buddy Mentoring Trust Go to site We provide programmes for male youth aged 7 to 17. ‘One 2 One’ matches boys with male volunteers. These long-term relationships offer friendship, support and a good male role model to look up to. ‘Group’ takes 12 rangatahi on an 8 week facilitated course to develop life skills, be challenged in the outdoors, while being supported by good men. MacStrong Health & Wellbeing Go to site Through a variety of activities and pro-social environments, our programs focus on building essential skills, emotional regulation, communication, life skills, and career/trade skills. Our primary goal is to boost young individuals' self-esteem and a sens Ko Wai Au Trust Go to site Here at Ko Wai Au, we empower rangatahi to strive for better futures, we provide services that enable rangatahi to make positive contributions within their kura, whare, rohe and whānau. We focus to address those rangatahi who require support and encourag Taupo Pathways for Youth Employment Go to site Taupo Pathways are a charitable trust dedicated to preparing and supporting rangatahi to have a plan and direction for the future Outline Go to site OutLine is a national, all-ages Rainbow mental health organisation providing a free support phone line and chat service, trans peer support service, and rainbow specialist counselling. OutLine supports rainbow people - as well as whānau and other allies. KŌ KOLLECTIVE Go to site KŌ Kollective Trust exists to enable Ōpōōtiki whānau and community to dream, activate and thrive. Mauri Oho! Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora! We provide innovative opportunities and services where we hold space for whānau to determine and achieve their success Moana Futures Limited Go to site Moana Futures Limited is based in Whangarei; we offer a range of services such as SCUBA/Snorkel dive training as well as our Alternative Education program for 13–15-year-olds, we run a therapeutic corrections program & water safety/safe boating program. W What Hope Community Trust Go to site We run youth offerings primarily for ages 18-24 supporting holistic well-being and future aspirations. Our core offering is mentoring with workshops prepare rangatahi for independence with soft skills, well-being tools, wealth creation strategies and hol The Kindness Institute Charitable Trust Go to site TKI develops, delivers and grows mindfulness and stress management programs in partnership with young people throughout Tamaki Mākaurau / Auckland. Core aspects of our kaupapa include: Community-mandated, rangatahi-led Aligned with kaupapa Māori princ Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa Go to site We offer a broad range of youth mental health and addiction services throughout the motu. These include primary mental health in the community and schools, day programmes, youth respite and MST Touch Compass Dance Trust Go to site Touch Compass is New Zealand’s leading professional disability-led arts organisation championing accessible arts performance and arts education. We deliver high-quality performances and art activations, youth and community classes, workshops, and professi Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou Go to site Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou is a charity that actively supports the tamariki and whānau of people in prison or those serving a community-based sentence. Our Social Workers and Mentoring Coordinators are committed to supporting children and young people Untouched World Charitable Trust Go to site Untouched World Foundation kaupapa is to empower the next generation to lead in sustainability. We run week-long camping and marae based programmes to build leadership capability and sustainability knowledge amongst young people from 15 of age and upward Maka Leadership Programme Go to site Maka Leadership Programme is a kaupapa-driven youth development programme based in West Auckland that supports rangatahi, particularly Māori and Pacific young people, to build confidence, discipline, and positive life pathways. Through a blend of Muay Thai training, mentoring, cultural learning, and facilitated kōrero, Maka Leadership creates a safe and structured environment where young people are supported to develop emotional regulation, respect, leadership skills, and a strong sense of identity. The programme emphasises accountability, brotherhood, and service to others, providing rangatahi with practical tools to navigate life’s challenges and contribute positively to their whānau and wider community. Blue Light Ventures Inc Go to site Youth Charity and working with Rangatahi from 6 - 24yrs we are a Nationwide Organization Avinash org Go to site Number10 Southland Youth One Stop Shop Go to site Number10 Southland Youth One Stop Shop provides free, wrap around holistic support for 10-24yr olds covering both health and social services. Aivnacijaj Go to site Gisborne Youth Support Go to site GYS works to serve our rangatahi by creating connections, places to belong and opportunities for growth. we run a drop in hub and free programmes that young people can register for or be referred to. Mystery Machine Go to site Solving crimes and catching bad guys Band of Merry Men Go to site stealing from the rich and giving to the poor Avinash org Go to site Taupo Family Centre Inc Go to site Taupo Family Centre Inc provide Youth 4 Life services including mentoring, programmes, edcucation and specialised counselling Waitara Taiohi Trust Go to site At Waitara Taiohi Trust, we are driven by a single vision: He puna wai koropupū ko Waitara – a place of refreshing where taiohi are woven, whole, and winning. Our mission is to awhi taiohi in cultivating a deep sense of belonging, identity, and confidence. Grounded in our Theory of Change, we walk alongside our rangatahi through intentional mentoring, trusted relationships, and leadership development. Whether through community initiatives or vocational training, we are dedicated to ensuring every young person has a clear pathway to thrive.

Youth Week Grants Before you jump in, please take a moment to read through the whole form so you’ve got everything you need. If you need any support at any stage, reach out on (04) 802 5000 or youthweek@arataiohi.org.nz . Dayna is always happy to kōrero and help with any pātai. A few key things to note Applications close Sunday 15 March, 5pm. You will be notified by April 12th on the outcome of your application. Grants are up to $1,000 + GST. Keep answers clear and concise to support our youth grants panel to assess your application. Make sure you read our Terms and Conditions. Each year, Youth Week grants are oversubscribed. This means we can’t fund every application and may not be able to fund the full amount you have asked for. Please take your time to understand how our panel of youth assessors will consider your application. Our youth panel brings their own lived experience and expertise to the final assessment. Make sure your application clearly shows us how your idea lines up with the following criteria: Youth-Led: clearly show how your event was led by young people, from ideation to delivery to evaluation. Connection to the 2026 theme: show how your event reflects or celebrates the theme: “Taringa whakarongo! Ki te reo o ngā taiohi – Our voices matter! We deserve to be heard.” Equity lens: We want to distribute funds fairly across Aotearoa. Our youth assessors will consider accessibility, regional representation and how your event uplifts or provides space for taiohi who are often underserved or underrepresented.  You and your organisation do not have be a membership of Ara Taiohi, however members do receive a small additional weighting as part of our commitment to recognising and strengthening the youth development sector. Apply Here Terms & Conditions You must fulfil each of these to be a successful applicant. I understand that funding will only be provided to legally registered organisations, not individuals. If your organisation submits more than one application, the maximum total we can allocate to that organisation is $1,000 + GST. Please check internally if there are multiple applications, as this may affect the outcome. Applications from a branch of a national organisations that has multiple branches will be treated as an individual organisation (for example the Wellington branch and the Christchurch branch of a national organisation can each apply for $1,000 +GST). I understand that grants are up to $1,000 + GST, i.e. if you are GST registered and request $1,000, your invoice will be $1,000 + GST, totalling $1,150. My event must be held during Youth Week 2026: 18-24 May, 2026. My event will be alcohol, smoke and drug-free. If my event is a public event, I will post it on the Ara Taiohi website on the Youth Week events schedule. I will share/tag my event with Ara Taiohi on Facebook and Instagram unless my event is a completely private event. I will include the Youth Week logo or theme image on promotional material. A payment and agreement form must be completed with details of who will receive the funds for my event. This must be provided alongside your invoice for payment. I will complete an evaluation form outlining how the Youth Week event went. This must be completed and returned to Ara Taiohi by 15 June 2026. I will distribute a participant survey to young people engaged in my event (Ara Taiohi will supply a link closer to the time).  I will distribute an engagement survey to young people directly involved in planning, decision-making, and/or delivering the funded event (Ara Taiohi will supply a link closer to the time). Privacy Statement We collect your information for the purpose of assessing your Youth Week application and contacting you about the grant. We will share organisation name and contact email and event details with our funders, for the purposes of supporting announcements and visits during Youth Week 2026. If anything sits outside of this, we will request permission before doing so.

Kaupapa Ara Taiohi is the peak body for youth development in Aotearoa. We are a national membership based organisation connected to over 3,700 individuals and organisations who represent a diverse range of groups and practitioners that work with young people. Youth Week Youth Week is a nationwide festival of events organised by young New Zealanders to celebrate the talents, passion and success of local young people. MOSAIC Our MOSAIC resources support youth workers to hold safe, meaningful kōrero with rangatahi about racism, discrimination, and values, and to navigate situations where young people express discriminatory views. INVOLVE INVOLVE is Aotearoa’s national youth development biennial conference — a vibrant gathering of youth workers, rangatahi, researchers, and sector leaders. Over two dynamic days, it’s a space to connect, learn, and be inspired through powerful kōrero, creative sessions, and shared experiences that celebrate and strengthen youth work across the motu. Our Partnerships

< Back Te Mana o Kupu Youth Voice Whangaroa Health Services Trust Target Age: 15-19 Address: Leigh Street, Kaeo, New Zealand When: 20 May 2026 3:30 pm hillary.sheard@whst.org.nz A youth-led creative forum designed to empower Rangatahi to share their thoughts on the issues that matter most to them through various multimedia communication platforms. Previous Next

< Back Ball 4 Hauora Health & Sport Te Tohu O Te Ora O Ngati Awa Target Age: 13-18 Address: 100 College Road, Edgecumbe 3120, New Zealand When: 20 May 2026 12:00 pm jason.newton@nash.org.nz Ball 4 Hauora is a youth‑led Youth Week event at Rangitaiki College using basketball engagement to promote rangatahi wellbeing, connection, and youth leadership in a safe, inclusive environment. Previous Next