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Ministry of Youth Development / Te Manatū Whakahiato Taiohi

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Learn about the work of the Ministry of Youth Development - Te Manatū Whakahiato Taiohi

The Ministry of Youth Development - Te Manatū Whakahiato Taiohi encourages and supports young people, aged between 12 and 24 years, to develop and use knowledge, skills, and experiences to participate confidently in their communities.

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Happy Youth Week 2026! external

Youth Week is a festival of events and initiatives organised by young New Zealanders to celebrate the talents, creativity, and achievements of young people around the motu. It’s also a time to recognise the youth workers and youth sector organisations that support them. Visit the Ara Taiohi website external to see what events are happening in your neighbourhood and get involved!

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Youth Week 2026 Events Calendar and Resources external

The Youth Week 2026 Events Calendar is live on the Ara Taiohi website! 

Featuring information on youth-led and/or youth-focused initiatives and events organised under the Youth Week 2026 theme, Our voices matter! We deserve to be heard | Taringa whakarongo! Ki te reo o ngā taiohi, the calendar is a great resource for seeing what’s happening between 18 and 24 May. Find an event near you and celebrate young people throughout Aotearoa New Zealand! If you are involved in organising a Youth Week event in your community you can add it to the Events Calendar. 

There’s also an awesome resource developed by young people to help you plan a youth-focused event – check it out!

Click on the link above to learn more.

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