Rangatira mo¯ a¯po¯po¯? Rangatira i te¯nei ra¯!
(Leaders of tomorrow? Leaders for today!)
Youth Week is a nationwide festival of events organised by young New Zealanders to celebrate the talents, passion and achievements of young people. It recognises the amazing contributions young people make to their communities in Aotearoa New Zealand, and inspires us to value, support, and affirm the diversity of young people in our society.
Youth Week is coordinated by Ara Taiohi, the peak body for youth development in Aotearoa, with the support of the Ministry of Youth Development – Te Manatu¯ Whakahiato Taiohi and Sport New Zealand – Ihi Aotearoa. Events are designed to encourage young people aged 12 to 24 years to take on challenges, share ideas and focus on the positive aspects of being young. The week also recognises the youth workers, youth service providers, and others working with and for young people. YOUTH WEEK 2023
As chosen by young people and the youth sector, Youth Week 2023 celebrates the theme Rangatira mo¯ a¯po¯po¯? Rangatira i te¯nei ra¯! (Leaders of tomorrow? Leaders for today!). Youth Week aims to amplify young people’s valuable contributions to their communities by supporting them to design, deliver and evaluate all aspects of the week. Ara Taiohi wants Aotearoa to be a country where young people are vibrant, optimistic, supported and encouraged. ACKNOWLEDGE YOUTH WEEK
● Post what’s happening in your world using #youthweeknz23
● Run an event to celebrate Youth Week
● Support young and upcoming artists by checking out Ara Taiohi’s Spotify playlist
● Encourage young people to participate in Ara Taiohi’s TikTok challenge
● Share Youth Week communications
● Celebrate young kaimahi or volunteers in your organisation
● Check new research on youth wellbeing
● Celebrate Pink Shirt Day, Friday May 19
● Upskill in youth development by exploring Ara Taiohi resources
● Show your appreciation of organisations in communities that support young people
● Spend time with rangatahi in your world; listen to their dreams and aspirations.