Ara Taiohi

Since earning my stripes as a youth worker and teacher in Porirua, I been involved in the youth work training space for over twenty years, initially through developing the Praxis course in Aotearoa and the Pacific Islands. I moved on from leading Praxis at the end of 2022 and have shifted to the Hawkes Bay. These days I provide supervision and facilitate workshops around the motu in youth development for: teachers, social and health workers, youth workers, and anyone whose mahi impacts young people. My  specialist areas are the Circle of Mana and alternative education. I am currently finishing off a doctorate in youth development through Victoria University. I use practical and interactive approaches in my teaching, and am comfortable working within te ao Māori contexts. More info at my website: https://www.newseason.nz