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• Budget 2013

  » 19/05/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Summary and links to commentary on aspects of the Budget relating to children and young people are included below:...

• Vacancy - Exciting opportunity at Te Papa Takaro o Te Arawa

  » 17/05/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Papa Takaro o Te Arawa is the oldest Maori/Iwi (Te Arawa) sports trust and has been in operation for close to...

• Eastside Update

  » 16/05/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  1. Freeparking and Ira Matatau are holding a Youth Night on Tuesdays at Puketawhero Park from 3:30pm. These Youth...

• Rotorua Central Skate Park Mural - Opportunity for Mural Artist

  » 15/05/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Please let artists, art teachers or young people who may be interested know about this opportunity:
  
  The...

• Young People's Opinions Wanted! Rotorua Perceptions of Safety Survey

  » 14/05/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Local company APR Consultants is conducting the 2013 perceptions of safety survey on behalf of the Rotorua District...

• Rotorua Children's Team - Making Children's Teams Work - 2nd Workshop

  » 14/05/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Come to the second workshop to have continuing input into the design of the new Rotorua Children's Team.
  

• Neighbourhood Matching Fund established for Rotorua

  » 14/05/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua District Council has recently established a funding pool called Neighbourhood Matching Fund, which will...

• 'Operation Dairy' in Waikato addresses young people's access to Synthetic Cannabis products

  » 13/05/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  On Tuesday 14 May Police and the Waikato District Health
  Board will launch Operation Dairy in the Waikato, and...

• Upcoming Toolbox Parenting Courses

  » 13/05/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Please note the following courses starting soon:
  
  EARLY YEARS TOOLBOX PARENTING COURSE
  Six Weeks...

• Introductory Rural Skills Course - Starting in June

  » 13/05/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  This programme will start in June and leads to:
  National Certificate in Agriculture (Level 2)
  and / or...

• Vacancy - RAP Youth Programme Coordinator Trainer - Wellington

  » 10/05/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Kupenga - the National Network of Stopping Violence - is seeking a RAP Youth Programme Coordinator Trainer to...

• New Koutu Youth Space Grand Opening

  » 10/05/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  The official opening of the Koutu Youth Space is on Sunday 12 May from 11am to 2pm at Karenga Park. The site will be...

• Budget 2013: Expansion of Maori and Pasifika trades training

  » 10/05/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  A major expansion of Maori and Pasifika Trades Training to 3,000 places as part of Budget 2013 has been announced by...

• Rise in Youth Employment

  » 10/05/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  The latest household labour force survey form Statistics NZ shows an increase in youth employment. The biggest...

• Vacancy - Kaiako Rangatahi (Youth Tutor) Youth Guarantee - Sports - Te Wananga o Aotearoa

  » 10/05/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Are you interested in increasing the educational achievement of targeted 16 and 17 year olds not currently engaged in...

• Vacancy - Youth and Family/Whanau Focused Psychologist - Rotorua

  » 08/05/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  An opportunity awaits for a youth-focused Psychologist to join an exciting growing service
  
  Real provides...

• Vacancy - Real Youth Worker - Rotorua

  » 08/05/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Opportunity knocks in an innovative youth-focused service
  
  Real provides health and wellbeing services in...

• Survey for Young People - Youthtown Voice of NZ

  » 06/05/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Youthtown wants young Kiwis to speak up on the issues that matter most to them, through the second annual Voice of NZ...

• Youth Week recognises young people's contributions

  » 06/05/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Youth Affairs Minister Nikki Kaye says everyone should take the time to acknowledge the contributions made by New...

• Youth Week 2013 Begins!

  » 03/05/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Ma te kahukura ka rere te manu - With many feathers the bird will soar
  
  A celebration of young people in...

• Survey of Youth-Related Organisations

  » 03/05/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  If you're a youth service organisation that has received Microsoft software donations through TechSoup Global's local...

• Youth Week in Rotorua

  » 03/05/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Check out Rotorua's Youth Week events!
  
  A poster will event information is available on the Rotaz...

• Bullying - Pink Shirt Day - 17 May

  » 03/05/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  People in schools and workplaces will think they're seeing through rose-coloured glasses on May 17 as New Zealanders...

• Community Campaign for Food in Schools

  » 03/05/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  The new Community Campaign for Food in Schools has been launched to promote debate about the best ways to implement...

• Youth Day Out - Sunday 12 May

  » 03/05/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  You're invited to the Rotorua Youth Centre's 'Youth Day Out'.
  
  There will be a lot going on from Hip Hop...

• Have you nominated a Youth Health Volunteer for the Minister of Health Volunteer Awards?

  » 03/05/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Have you responded to the call for nominations for these awards, which include a category for Youth Health...

• Vacancy - Ministry of Youth Development - Regional Youth Participation Advisor

  » 30/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Ministry of Youth Development has a vacancy for a Regional Youth Participation Advisor to join our regional team...

• Tautoko Mai Parenting Programme: Information for Service Providers / Referrers

  » 29/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Relationships Aotearoa, in collaboration with REAP House, is excited to have an opportunity to bring this unique...

• Youth Work Training Regional Hui - Register Now!

  » 29/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  The Youth Work Training Regional Hui is an annual opportunity for youth workers across Central Region to get together...

• Play in the Bay - May is Indoor Month

  » 29/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Play in the Bay is a Sport Bay of Plenty initiative to entice new people to get involved in activity regularly.

• Learning by Doing: Community-led Change in Aotearoa NZ

  » 29/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Inspiring Communities has released a new publication: 'Learning by Doing: Community-led Change in Aotearoa NZ'. The...

• Concern about Young People's Access to Synthetic Cannabinoids

  » 23/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Dr Leo Schep from the National Poisons Centre gave presentations to 130 youth workers, health and social service...

• Fire Awareness Intervention programme

  » 23/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  New Zealand Fire Service provides the Fire Awareness Intervention programme, which is designed to stop children from...

• Opportunities for Young People: Get Your Learner Driver's Licence

  » 23/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  A Training Course to prepare young people to sit their Learner Driver's Licence will be held on:
  
  6 - 7...

• Youth Development Partnership Fund - Round Nine Now Open

  » 23/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  The Youth Development Partnership Fund enables the Ministry of Youth Development, Territorial Authorities and young...

• Proposed Changes for Applications to Lottery Community Committees

  » 22/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  The Department of Internal Affairs has very recently released a consultation paper on proposed changes to the...

• Funds Allocated from Ministry of Youth Development - Services for Young People fund

  » 20/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Youth Affairs Minister Nikki Kaye has announced funding for six organisations offering diverse services to young...

• Reporting on Better Public Services Targets

  » 20/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Government reporting against the Better Public Services (BPS) targets includes the following:
  
  YOUTH...

• Youth Parliament 2013

  » 20/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  The next Youth Parliament will be held on 16-17 July 2013.
  
  Youth Parliament is as close as possible to...

• Kiwi League Tag - Streets Of Origin

  » 19/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua Community Youth Centre Trust presents:
  
  Thursday 2 May 2013
  11.00am - 3.00pm
  Linton...

• Marriage Equality and Queer Youth

  » 19/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  The passing of the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill, which once in force will allow any two...

• The Positive Power of Young People in Neighbourhoods

  » 19/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  This Creative Practice Workshop with Jim Diers is an opportunity to learn about practical tools and strategies for...

• How Can the Community Reduce Suicide? - Workshop

  » 18/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  You are invited to attend a workshop on:
  
  'How Can the Community Reduce Suicide?'
  With Guest...

• Forecast rain delays Koutu Youth Space opening day

  » 17/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Heavy rain forecast for Rotorua has resulted in the planned opening of Rotorua District Council's Koutu Youth Space...

• SECOND SESSION NOW AVAILABLE - Synthetic Cannabinoids - Presentation by Toxicologist Dr Leo Schep - Rotorua

  » 16/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  The response to the opportunity to hear a presentation from Dr Leo Schep on Synthetic Cannabinoids has been very...

• Making Children's Teams Work - Invitation to Workshop for Rotorua

  » 16/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Tuesday, April 30th, 2013
  9.30 am - 2.00 pm
  TE AO MARAMA, Huranga Street, Ohinemutu, Rotorua
  RSVP...

• 'Nights of the Roundtable' - An event for Rotorua Youth Workers

  » 14/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  In place of our usual May Roundtable, this will be an opportunity for people who work with young people in Rotorua to...

• Youth Justice Reform in USA

  » 14/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Attached is a link to a Radio NZ interview with Emily Tow Jackson, who leads a family philanthropīc...

• Global Youth Service Day - Celebrate Youth Volunteering

  » 12/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Global Youth Service Day is April 26 - 28 2013.
  
  Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) celebrates and mobilises...

• New UNICEF Report - Comparing Child Wellbeing across Wealthy Countries

  » 12/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  A new UNICEF report which looks at the state of children in the world's most advanced economies, hows that a great...

• Synthetic Cannabinoids - Presentation by Dr Leo Schep - Rotorua - 22 April 2013

  » 10/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  PLEASE NOTE THIS SESSION IS NOW AT CAPACITY - IF YOU HAVE NOT RSVP'd AND WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND A SESSION, PLEASE EMAIL...

• Youth Week Update from Ara Taiohi

  » 10/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Only 24 more days till Youth Week 2013 'Live like a Legend'!
  
  EVENTS - win a $50 voucher
  
  You...

• South Waikato Youth Strategy - Have Your Say!

  » 09/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Jade Hohaia has been commissioned under the Social Sector Trials write a youth strategy for the whole of the South...

• Introduction to Motivational Interviewing (MI) - Helping others talk themselves into change

  » 09/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  This two-day Introduction to Motivational Interviewing Workshop will be held on:
  29 and 30 April 2013

• Government Proposals on Cyber-bullying

  » 08/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Justice Minister Judith Collins has announced a raft of new proposals to hold cyber bullies to account for their...

• Working Together to Keep Kids Safe

  » 08/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Free child protection workshops are being run in the Bay of Plenty for professionals who work with children and...

• Research on Students' use of Facebook

  » 07/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  A University of Canterbury psychology masters student, Milesa Cepe, has found that 93 percent of high school and...

• Vocational Pathways

  » 07/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Government has launched the final Vocational Pathways publications, allowing senior secondary and foundation tertiary...

• South Waikato Youth video

  » 06/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Follow the link below for a 3 min video clip that was shown at the South Waikato youth launch for the Social Sector...

• Youth Worker Vacancies - Te Maioha o Parekarangi

  » 05/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Informaiton is attached regarding current vacancies for Youth Workers and Casual Youth Workers at Te Maioha o...

• Bay of Plenty Regional Council - Community Engagement Advisor

  » 05/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Sally-Anne Daniell leaves her role as Community Engagement Advisor with Bay of Plenty Regional Council today. There...

• Volunteer Awards - calling for health volunteer nominations

  » 03/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  The Minister of Health has announced the first 2013 Minister of Health Volunteer Awards to recognise the individuals...

• Rotorua Community Roots Carnival

  » 02/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  A Rotorua Community Roots Carnival will be held on Sunday 14 April atPuketawhero Park, Rotorua starting at 9.00 am....

• Cost Benefit from Youth Development Activities

  » 02/04/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  The Foundation for Youth Development (FYD) has released a report it commissioned 'Growing Great Futures - Whakatipu...

• Dress for Success Request for Donations

  » 30/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Dress for Success's mission as a non-profit organisation is to assist low income and unemployed men and women, return...

• Youth Week Events and Resources

  » 28/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Youth Week preparations are in full swing!
  
  Ara Taiohi would really like to know how you are going to...

• Maori Electoral Option - An opportunity to encourage young people to register to vote

  » 28/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Maori Electoral Option packs have been posted out this week to enrolled voters of Maori descent so they can choose...

• Public Debate Constrained for Community and Voluntary Sector

  » 28/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  A report into constraints on democratic public debate experienced in the community and voluntary sector has found...

• Htwn Youth Connect Newsletter - March 2013

  » 28/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Attached is the latest newsletter from Htwn Youth Connect, the Hamilton's youth sector network, with news of upcoming...

• Te Hautaki o Ara Taiohi Report

  » 27/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Last year Ara Taiohi ran 11 hui throughout New Zealand as part of Te Hautaki o Ara Taiohi. These hui were a chance...

• Play in the Bay - April is Adventure Month

  » 27/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Play in the Bay is a Sport Bay of Plenty initiative to entice new people to get involved in activity regularly.

• Eastside Sports Day and Gear Swap - Sunday 7 April

  » 27/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Please find attached a flyer that tells you about the Eastside Sports Day and Gear Swap being held on Sunday 7 April...

• Stall Opportunity at Youth Fundraiser - Fordlands Market Day

  » 27/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  A Market Day is being planned on:
  Saturday 27 July
  Wrigley Road Reserve
  Fordlands
  

• Opportunity for a Young Person - Technical Trainee

  » 27/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  This is a busy hands-on role with the successful candidate assisting with general venue set up/take down duties as...

• Youth Guarantee Practical Trade Skills Course

  » 26/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Trade Education offers a Youth Guarantee practical trade skills course FREE for 16 and 17 year olds.
  

• Vacancy - Youth Worker - Rotorua Youth Centre

  » 26/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua Youth Centre has a vacancy for a Youth Worker to plan and run activities and events at the Youth Centre...

• Certificate in Vocational Skills - Trades Pathway

  » 25/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  This Waiariki Institute of Technology programme will run from:
  Start Date: Monday 22 April 2013
  End...

• 'Kawerau Stylze' - Celebrating World Health Day with the Riders Against Teen Suicide

  » 22/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  'Kawerau Stylze' - Celebrating World Health Day with the Riders Against Teen Suicide.
  
  This event will be...

• Value for Children from Social Workers in Schools (SWiS)

  » 22/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Opening speaker at next month's (April 29, 30) NZ SWiS Conference, Australian Dr. Doris Testa Lecturer Academic...

• Young People supporting Earth Hour

  » 22/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Earth Hour 2013 will take place at 8.30pm - 9.30pm on Saturday 23 March. For information on how young people in NZ...

• Youth Rates Bill is Passed

  » 22/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Government has passed the Starting Out Wage Bill, which will cut the minimum wage of 16 - 17 year olds going into any...

• Youth Week 2013 in Rotorua

  » 22/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Youth Week 2013 is set to take place from 4 - 12 May.
  
  If you intend on hosting or running a Youth Week...

• Kids Gone Fishin Family Day

  » 22/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  See the attached flyer for information on â??Kids Gone Fishinâ?? Family Day on 7 April 2013.

• Rotorua District Community and Youth Awards

  » 22/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua District Council has a number of community awards which take place once a year. The Rotorua District...

• Suicide Prevention: Essential Skills Day for Youth Workers - Rotorua

  » 21/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  This free training will be held on:
  Friday 12 April
  8.00am - 4.30pm
  Lakes DHB Boardroom (near...

• 'Re-FRESH Yourself' - Tokoroa

  » 21/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  We have a whole bunch of informative youth and community development announcements being made on the afternoon of 2nd...

• 2013 Youth Cards

  » 20/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  The Rotorua District Youth Council is currently distributing the new 2013 Youth Cards to schools and youth based...

• New Social Sector Trials Locations Announced: including Rotorua, Waikato, Whakatane, Gisborne

  » 19/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Social Sector Trials subject to tender:
  
  The Ministry of Social Development will be publishing a tender...

• Synthetic Cannabinoids: Presentations by Toxologist Leo Schep - 18 April in Taupo

  » 19/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Youth based services, families, medical providers and the Police in our local community are extremely concerned about...

• Starting Out Wage Bill - Second Reading in Parliament

  » 17/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  The Starting Out Wage Bill received its second reading in Parliament on 14 March.
  
  The Bill amends the...

• Kea Street School celebrates Technology Funding

  » 17/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Kea Street School, which provides education for students aged five to 21 years, with intellectual and physical...

• LifeHack - Opportunity for Young People - Youth Mental Health & Social Media

  » 17/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  A series of 'LifeHack' weekends will be held in April, at which young people will team up with mental health experts,...

• Projects Funded through new Youth Mental Health and Social Media Fund

  » 17/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Five projects have been granted funding through the new fund to support projects that improve youth mental health and...

• Rotorua Career Expo - Youth and Community Stalls Available Free of Charge

  » 15/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  The Rotorua Career Expo is set to take place on 9 - 10 May 2013 at the Rotorua Energy Events Centre.
  

• Vacancy - Community Anti Bullying Coordinator

  » 15/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  This position is available as part of a joint collaboration between Te Waiariki Purea Trust and Rotorua Community...

• OREA: The Journey of Spring Water to the Lake

  » 15/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Orea is an activity-based peer support programme using a delivery style that aims to promote resilience, confidence,...

• Fonterra Community Grass Roots Fund

  » 15/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Fonterra has a Community Grass Roots fund for rural projects
  
  For more information or to apply, go to:...

• Opportunities for Young People: Get Your Learner Driver's Licence

  » 15/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Training Courses to prepare young people to sit their Learner Driver's Licence will be held on:
  
  MARCH...

• Job Opportunity for Ngati Whakaue / Te Arawa Graduate

  » 13/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Are you:
  * A Ngati Whakaue / Te Arawa graduate or have completed papers towards a tertiary qualification?

• EBOP One-Stop Network Newsletter

  » 13/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Please find attached the first EBOP One-Stop Network Newsletter!
  
  This newsletter has been designed to...

• Clutha District approach to youth unemployment successful

  » 13/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  An innovative approach to youth unemployment has led the Clutha District Mayor to describe the region's Ready,...

• Young people signing up for apprenticeship bonus

  » 13/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  More than 350 young people have signed on as building apprentices since a $2000 bonus became available last Wednesday...

• 'Intermediate Facebook' Webinar

  » 12/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  An 'Intermediate Facebook' webinar will be held on 15 March.
  
  This webinar will explore how to utilise...

• Film-making Workshops - Inspiring Stories Trust

  » 07/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Inspiring Stories Trust is a Wellington based organisation committed to helping young people tell their story through...

• Orea Health Journeys

  » 07/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  An activities-based noho marae style programme for boys between the ages of 14 and 18 years.
  
  The...

• Working With Young People in EBOP Network Hui

  » 06/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  If you or your organisation works with young people then please schedule in your diaries:
  
  Tuesday 19...

• Working with Young People with Alcohol and Other Drug Issues

  » 06/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  This training workshop for youth workers will focus on:
  
  * Examining the impact alcohol and drugs have on...

• Rise & Shine Festival - Hamilton

  » 03/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  WHAT IS RISE & SHINE?
  The most inspirational festival in New Zealand 'Rise and Shine' is hitting...

• Privacy Concerns are Barrier to Young People Accessing Health Care

  » 03/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Perceived lack of confidentiality is an important barrier to young people accessing health care services in New...

• Hauora Scholarships available for Maori Students

  » 03/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Maori students encouraged to apply for Hauora Scholarships, to help them start or complete studies in health related...

• Youth Week 2013 - Grant Applications Close on 8 March

  » 03/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Youth Week 2013 will run from 4 - 12 May, with the theme 'Live Like a Legend'.
  
  Ara Taiohi have grants...

• Opportunity to Support - Wera Aotearoa Community Trust

  » 03/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Wera have been nominated to win a brand new 2013 Corolla to use for three years thanks to Toyota!
  
  Please...

• Opportunity to Support - Wera Aotearoa Community Trust

  » 03/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Wera have been nominated to win a brand new 2013 Corolla to use for three years thanks to Toyota!
  
  Please...

• Opportunity to Support - Aspen Place Community Support Group

  » 03/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  We have been supporting work with whanau in the Pohutukawa Drive area for the last year. A majority of what we do is...

• Rotorua Road Safety Youth Expo

  » 03/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  25 - 28 November 2013
  
  Week-long delivery to Year 10 high school students and alternative education...

• Driver Directions - Driver Education for Young People

  » 03/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Driver Directions is a driver education event that is 95% practical. It allows young drivers to drive in a safe open...

• Enrolments at Waiariki Institute of Technology

  » 03/03/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Waiariki Institute of Technology enrolments are closing soon but there are still spaces left in: Travel, Journalism,...

• Events Happening Eastside

  » 28/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  An Eastside Hui was held Tuesday 12th February at Owhata Primary School. The purpose of this hui was to develop an...

• At the Heart: Families at the centre, communities leading

  » 28/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Video based resources to help you think about your work with families and communities.
  
  In July 2011 over...

• REMINDER - Capable Rotorua meeting

  » 26/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  The next Capable Rotorua Meeting will be held on:
  
  Friday 8 March
  2.00 - 4.30pm. Afternoon Tea...

• Play in the Bay - March is Walk Month

  » 26/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Play in the Bay is a Sport Bay of Plenty initiative to entice new people to get involved in activity regularly.

• Literacy Tutors/Trainee Tutors Needed

  » 25/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Literacy Rotorua is planning to increase services in Rotorua and expressions of interest are now being sought from...

• Census 2013 Information Evening

  » 25/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Statistics NZ is holding a meeting for stakeholders in Rotorua on Tuesday 26 February to talk about how the 5 March...

• Art Classes at RAVE

  » 25/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  For information on art classes that are suitable for young people, including:
  'After School Pottery' and 'Art...

• Calling for Young People Across Central Region!

  » 22/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Ministry of Youth Development is looking for young people who are passionate about youth and decision making and live...

• 'Struggle Street' in Rotorua

  » 21/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Calvary Community Auckland presents the production 'Struggle Street' a story of young people who tell their own...

• White Ribbon Newsletter - Feb 2013

  » 21/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  The first national White Ribbon newsletter for 2013 is attached.
  

• Five steps for investing in early intervention in order to prevent mental ill health among children and adolescents - Swedish Project

  » 21/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Early and improved interventions for children and adolescents are among the most important investments in our future!...

• Neighbours Day Aotearoa on 23 - 24 March

  » 19/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Neighbours Day Aotearoa is back for the third year as a national celebration of neighbourliness, turning strangers...

• Opportunity for Young People in Waikato and Coromandel - Secondary School Art Students

  » 19/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Senior secondary school art students in the Waikato and Coromandel are getting the chance to show their creativity in...

• Art, Stories, Music...

  » 15/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Art, Stories, Music... and other such forest adventures!
  
  An event on 3 March 2013, 1.30pm to 4.30pm

• Be Heard - Youth Parliament 2013

  » 15/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Youth Parliament 2013 is coming up on 16 and 17 July.
  
  Youth Parliament 2013 is a wonderful way for young...

• Understanding Learning Difficulties, ADHD and Managing Difficult Behaviour - Workshops Planned in Many Communities

  » 13/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  This professional development workshop is intended primarily for schools and professionals who are supporting at risk...

• Creative Communities Evening - Funding Information

  » 13/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Are you creative? Have an idea but no funds to make it a reality?
  
  Come along to the Creative...

• Maori Carpentry Cadetship - Waiariki Insitute of Technology

  » 12/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Waiariki Insitute of Technology's Maori cadetships are designed to support students obtain a nationally recognised...

• Rotorua Youth Centre - Afternoon Madness Workshops - Term 1 2013

  » 11/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  The Afternoon Madness Workshops here at the Rotorua Youth Centre are about to begin for Term One 2013!
  

• Vacancy - Youth Guarantee Tutor - Tauranga Employment Plus

  » 11/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  We are a successful Training Provider looking for a person who will be a good role model and provide our 16 and 17...

• Rainbow Youth 'WTF' campaign

  » 11/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Rainbow Youth is continuing its 'WTF' campaign in 2013. This is a viral campaign around sexuality and gender...

• Submissions on the Family Court Proceedings Reform Bill - Resources Attached to Assist with Submissions

  » 11/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Submissions close on Friday 13 February on the Family Court Proceedings Reform Bill.
  
  Attached are...

• Eastside Collective Hui

  » 08/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  An Eastside Collective Hui is being held on:
  12 February 2013
  5.00 pm
  At Owhata Primary School.

• National Rangatahi Courts' Hui

  » 07/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Orakei Marae will be hosting a world first in March of this year: the first ever national hui for everyone who works...

• Vacancy - Foundation for Youth Development - Regional Manager

  » 07/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  The Foundation for Youth Development are seeking a Regional Manager.
  
  The position is listed on Seek...

• Calling for Health and Disability Commissioner Consumer Advisor Applications

  » 07/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Applications are now open for up to four vacancies on the Consumer Advisor Group to the Health & Disability...

• The Eve Rimmer Games

  » 05/02/2013, Posted by Steve Holmes

  The Eve Rimmer Games in Whakatane is fast approaching with it taking place on 23rd and 24th March and entries closing...

• Government to act on Cyber Bullying

  » 04/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Justice Minister Judith Collins is expected to outline new measures to curb cyber bullying within the next few weeks....

• Kawerau vs New York - Community and Youth Event

  » 01/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  The Kawerau Youth Mentoring Programme is organising an International 3x3 Basketball competition:
  

• Vacancy - Co-ordinator for YMCA OSCAR After School Programme - Hamilton

  » 01/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  See the attached for more information.

• Rotorua Represented on Ship for World Youth

  » 01/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Tireni Ratema and Moeahu Flavell are members of a 10-strong New Zealand delegation taking part in the 25th Ship for...

• Youth Mental Health + Self-Harm

  » 01/02/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Two recent audio items about youth mental health issues from Radio NZ.
  
  1. Attached is an item from the...

• New Zealand Apprenticeships

  » 29/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Government is to boost the number of people in apprenticeships by combining all apprenticeships into a single...

• 2013 School Boards of Trustees Elections

  » 29/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  School communities around the country are getting ready to elect a group of people to govern their school for the...

• Opportunity for Young People - Become a Tearaway Maverick!

  » 29/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Aotearoa's iconic youth magazine, TEARAWAY, is looking for student writers, photographers and illustrators to join...

• Workshop: Mobile App Planning and Development

  » 25/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  TechSoup are holding workshops for not-for-profits to learn how to use mobile apps to connect with their clients,...

• The Pacific Project - Opportunity for Secondary School Students

  » 24/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  The Pacific Project is an opportunity for secondary school students that combines the best of Model UN, discussions,...

• Social Media for Not-for-Profits

  » 24/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  A range of webinar learning opportunities about social media are available through TechSoup. Go to the TechSoup...

• The Youth Violence Project

  » 24/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  The Youth Violence Project incorporates the use of films produced by a filmmaker and young people, using interviews...

• Vacancy - Programmes Co-ordinator - YWCA Hamilton

  » 23/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  See attached for more information.
  
  For an application pack, contact:
  Abby de Lisle

• Train the Trainers SAAD Workshop

  » 23/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  A FREE Train the Trainers workshop will be held in Hamilton on Thursday 31 January from 10am - 12.30pm.
  

• New Minister of Youth Affairs Announced

  » 23/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Prime Minister John Key has announced a series of changes to the National-led Government's Cabinet, including...

• New Suicide Prevention Education Website from Lifeline Aotearoa

  » 22/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Lifeline Aotearoa has developed a new website that provides information about their ASIST and
  safeTALK suicide...

• Teen Smoking Rate has Dropped

  » 22/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  The latest New Zealand Health Survey shows there are nearly 16,000* fewer young people smoking than in 2006/07. The...

• Art and Mosaic Classes for Young People

  » 21/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  * After school from 3.30 to 5.30pm:
  Small classes. Plenty of attention. Individual classes to suit different...

• Youth Work 101 Workshop Series

  » 18/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  The Youth Work 101 workshop series is starting soon, with five workshop topics being delivered in 10 different...

• Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi Open Day

  » 18/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi (Whakatane) will be hosting an Open Day on:
  1 February 2013
  9am - 3pm

• Certificate in Adult Literacy Tutoring

  » 18/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  In April, Literacy Rotorua will be running a tutor training course for people who wish to be involved tutoring...

• Tour De Bay Corporate Challenge - An Opportunity for Youth Service Providers!

  » 18/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Sport BOP is running a 'Tour De Bay Corporate Challenge' throughout February.
  
  Get your workmates...

• Opportunity for women 16+ years to participate in isafe study

  » 18/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  AUT's 'isafe study' is testing an interactive internet based tool for women who live in unsafe and abusive...

• Rotorua Youth Centre - Search for New Facilitators

  » 17/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Currently the Rotorua Youth Centre is putting together new workshops for the Afternoon Madness afterschool programmes...

• Opportunity for Young People: Get Your Learner Driver's Licence

  » 17/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  A Training Course to prepare young people to sit their Learner Driver's Licence will be held:
  
  Dates: 29...

• Play in the Bay - February is Bike Month

  » 16/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Play in the Bay is a Sport Bay of Plenty initiative to entice new people to get involved in activity regularly.

• Keep Rotorua Beautiful Awards Nominations Now Open

  » 16/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua District Council (RDC) is encouraging local people to nominate those in the community who could potentially...

• Strengthening Families - Rotorua

  » 15/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  The Strengthening Families Rotorua office is open for 2013 and ready to start receiving referrals.
  

• Scholarships for Maori Tertiary Students

  » 15/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  A major scholarships programme to support the development of Maori business capability and the growth of Maori...

• Upcoming International Conferences

  » 15/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  A range of youth-related international conferences coming up in 2013:
  
  SOUTH AUSTRALIAN YOUTH WORKERS...

• Toolbox Parenting courses in 2013

  » 14/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Toolbox courses will begin in early February 2013.
  
  Early Years, Middle Years, and Tweens and Teens...

• Working with Young People in Eastern Bay of Plenty - Further networking opportunities planned

  » 10/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  A 'Working with Young People in Eastern Bay of Plenty' forum was held in Whakatane on 11 December, which was attended...

• Bill to introduce Breakfast and Lunch Programmes in Schools

  » 10/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  The Education (Breakfast and Lunch Programmes in Schools) Amendment Bill has been introduced to Parliament.
  ...

• Rotorua District Youth Councillors Selected for 2013

  » 10/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Sixteen young people from seven local schools have been selected to serve on the 2013 Rotorua District Youth Council...

• Creative Workshops for School Holidays at Rotorua Museum

  » 10/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Inspired by its 'Off the Wall: World of WearableArt Up Close' exhibition, Rotorua Museum is running creative...

• 2013 Summer Camp

  » 09/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua Youth Centre is running a 2 day fun summer camp for 12 - 17 year olds from 23 - 25 January.
  
  We...

• The Drivers of Positive Youth Development

  » 08/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  We hear a lot about the drivers of crime - but wouldn't you really like to know more about what drives young people...

• Theme for Youth Week 2013 - Opportunity for Young People and Youth Workers to Vote

  » 07/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Young people and people working with them have an opportunity to vote on the theme for Youth Week 2013.
  

• Curious Website Re-launched

  » 07/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  The Curious site at http://curious.org.nz/ has recently been re-launched to...

• Submissions on the Family Court Proceedings Reform Bill - Resources to Support Submissions

  » 07/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Submissions have been called on the Government's Family Court reform legislation, and are due on 13 February 2013....

• New Years Honour for Youth Work

  » 07/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  Youthline CEO and Ara Taiohi Board Member Stephen Bell was recognised in the New Year Honours, becoing a Member of...

• Woodfirst Product Design Competition 2013

  » 07/01/2013, Posted by Site Admin

  As the first step towards Rotorua's Woodfirst initiative, Rotorua District Council and Waiariki Institute of...

• Spreading the News - Working4Youth e-Newsletters

  » 21/12/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  In 2012 49 weekly e-newsletters have been distributed from the Working4Youth website. Since the first issue in July...

• Rotorua Youth Services Bulletin for January

  » 21/12/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Attached is the Rotorua Youth Services Bulletin for January.
  
  The Bulletin is designed to help you...

• Police Consultation on Cost Recovery

  » 21/12/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The New Zealand Police has announced the release of a public consultation paper on a proposal for cost recovery. It...

• Teaching resources for making your voice heard to make a complaint

  » 21/12/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  A group of specialised complaint handling organisations has developed resources to help people learn how to make...

• Rangatahi Court research shows strong whanau engagement

  » 20/12/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  A report released this week on the effectiveness of the Rangatahi Court (te Kooti Rangatahi) shows positive early...

• Youth panel approves grants for 63 community anti-bullying projects

  » 20/12/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Associate Social Development Minister Tariana Turia recently announced that 63 community projects aimed at preventing...

• Who's Available to Support Young People and Families over the Christmas period?

  » 19/12/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Attached is a list of opening hours for Rotorua-based support agencies over the Christmas and New Year period.
  ...

• Partnership Schools: Indications of Interest Invited

  » 18/12/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Partnership Schools / Kura Hourua Working Group is seeking indications of interest (IOI) from groups who may be...

• Youth Voice on NZ's Financial Outlook

  » 18/12/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Finance Minister Bill English met with a select group of 27 young people this week to exchange views on New Zealand's...

• Vacancies: Local Area Co-ordinators and Manager - Eastern Bay of Plenty

  » 17/12/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Several roles are available in the Eastern Bay of Plenty for roles related to Ministry of Healthâ??s...

• Opportunity for Young People: Get Your Learner Driver's Licence

  » 14/12/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  A Training Course to prepare young people to sit their Learner Driver's Licence will be held:
  
  Dates:...

• Student Transitions Between Primary to Secondary School - ERO report

  » 12/12/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  A new report released by the Education Review Office (ERO) looks at the process of students moving from primary to...

• Fact sheet on 'Feed the Kids' Bill

  » 12/12/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  FEED THE KIDS
  
  A Fact Sheet on the Education (Breakfast and Lunch Programmes in Schools) Amendment Bill...

• Youth mental health information fund launched

  » 11/12/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced the launch of a new contestable fund to improve youth mental...

• Suicidal Behaviours, Research, and Prevention - Post-graduate Paper in Suicide Studies

  » 10/12/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Attached is a flyer for a post-grad paper in suicide studies that the University of Otago is offering at their...

• Rise Magazine

  » 10/12/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The December issue of MSD's 'Rise' magazine includes several articles that relate to work with young people,...

• Vacancy - Kaiako - Certificate in Career Preparation (Tertiary Study Skills) - Te Wananga o Aotearoa

  » 10/12/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Closing date: 10 December 2012
  
  Kaiako - Certificate in Career Preparation (Tertiary Study Skills)

• Vacancy - Kaiako Certificate in Social Services Level 4 (2 positions) - Te Wananga o Aotearoa, Rotorua, Kawerau

  » 10/12/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Closing date: 10 December 2012
  
  Kaiako Certificate in Social Services Level 4 (2 positions)

• Vacancy - Kaiako Rangatahi (Youth Tutor) - Youth Guarantee - Te Wananga o Aotearoa

  » 10/12/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Closing Date: 10 December
  
  Kaiako Rangatahi (Youth Tutor) - Youth Guarantee
  Certificate in Sports,...

• Rotorua - What's Available for Young People Over Summer?

  » 07/12/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  What services, events, activities and opportunities available for young people in Rotorua over the summer months?

• Safe Not Sorry

  » 07/12/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  'Safe not Sorry' is a resource by Child Matters CPS that provides a practical, easy to use guide to ensuring that...

• Road safety campaign targeting Rotorua's rural roads

  » 07/12/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua District Council's ongoing road safety campaign is expanding to add a new focus on the district's rural...

• Rotorua Regional Children's Director - Appointment Announced

  » 07/12/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  An appointment to the new role of Children's Director was announced yesterday as part of the White Paper for...

• Te Arawa Whanau Ora website launch

  » 05/12/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The team at Whanau Ora have developed a new website, which has been set up so that whanau can access support more...

• Technology cuts kids' activity time

  » 05/12/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Increased "screen time" due to advancing technology has been identified as a contributor to childhood...

• MPs endorse national youth summit in Auckland

  » 03/12/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Members of Parliament from all sides of the political spectrum have united to invite young New Zealanders to apply to...

• In Parliament: Limited Service Volunteer Programmes and Youth Pay Rates

  » 30/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  In Parliament this week:
  
  LIMITED SERVICE VOLUNTEERS:
  Labour MP Jacinda Ardern has challenged the...

• Opportunity for Young People: Get Your Learner Driver's Licence Before Christmas

  » 29/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  A Training Course to prepare young people to sit their Learner Driver's Licence will be held:
  
  Dates:...

• Working with Youth Poster

  » 29/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Ara Taiohi has developed a new resource for working with young people.
  
  Attached is the new 'Working with...

• Minister: Working with Maori key to reducing youth crime

  » 28/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Expanding relationships with Maori and iwi youth service providers is an important tool in addressing Maori...

• Capable Rotorua Launch

  » 28/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Careers New Zealand launched Capable Rotorua on Tuesday 27 November.
  
  Attached are presentations given at...

• Youthtown celebrates its 80th year

  » 28/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  A commemorative time capsule featuring items symbolising 'what represents youth today' will be showcased and sealed...

• Inspiration Voyage - Spirit of Adventure Trust

  » 27/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Each year, through generous sponsorship from the Lions Clubs of New Zealand, spearheaded by the Karori Lions Club,...

• Working4Youth December Roundtable - An invitation for all who work with young people in Rotorua - Note change of Venue to RYC

  » 23/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  If you work with or for young people in Rotorua, make sure you're at the December Working4Youth Roundtable to...

• Pasifika Education Plan 2013-2017

  » 23/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Government has launched a new initiative aimed at raising achievement among Pasifika students.
  
  The...

• Change of Venue: Strengthening Families & Rotorua Safer Families Forum - 30 November 2012

  » 22/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Strengthening Families in collaboration with Rotorua Safer Families are facilitating the above kaupapa to support and...

• Neighbours Day Aotearoa weekend: 23 - 24 March 2013

  » 22/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Neighbours Day Aotearoa is an opportunity to 'turn streets into neighbourhoods' by encouraging and supporting...

• Skills Crisis for Young People

  » 22/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  This week the NZ Herald has produced a week-long series focused on the skills crisis that means many young people are...

• More Kiwis satisfied with education system

  » 22/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Education Minister Hekia Parata says the Government's unrelenting focus on raising achievement for all children has...

• "Step It Up" Sunset Primary School Gala Fundraiser

  » 22/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  On Saturday 24 November 2012 Sunset Primary School will be holding a Gala to raise funds for the students School...

• Mentoring fatherless boys

  » 20/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Mentoring boys is a profoundly simple concept but one that has huge implications in healing the social fabric of our...

• Talented student film-makers tackle drink driving

  » 20/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Students Against Driving Drunk (SADD) and Turners Auctions are proud to announce the finalists in this year's Turners...

• Working with Young People in Eastern Bay of Plenty - Networking Forum - Tuesday 11 December

  » 19/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  You're invited to a networking forum for people who work with young people in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, on:
  ...

• Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) Website

  » 19/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Every child and young person needs at least one competent and caring adult and to experience success. You and your...

• Smiling Mind - New web programme

  » 19/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Smiling mind is a new web program and app that teaches young people mindfulness skills. It is designed to fill a gap...

• Rotorua Youth Services Bulletin for November-December

  » 16/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Attached is the first Rotorua Youth Services Bulletin for November-December!
  
  This is a new initiative...

• Rainbow Youth: Wall Reminders of How to Work Well with Queer Youth

  » 15/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  There are many simple things you can do to gain the right skills to work well with queer youth.
  
  Rainbow...

• The search is on for a local to be the front person for Rotorua's new marketing campaign

  » 15/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The search is on for a local to be the front person for Rotorua's new marketing campaign.
  
  You'll be...

• Youth Minimum Wage Change - Survey

  » 15/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Young People's Reference Group are welcoming submissions on the youth wage change. What this means is that young...

• Social Media Innovations Fund

  » 15/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  A new fund has been established to support projects that improve youth mental health and emotional wellbeing through...

• Y For Youth

  » 15/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Y for YOUTH is on the hunt for motivated ambassadors to make a real difference to the future of NZ by representing...

• Rise in young females' binge drinking

  » 14/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Young teenage girls are now slightly more likely to binge-drink than boys of the same age, according to a survey by...

• Community Development Scheme Funding Round Opens

  » 13/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew today announced the opening of the new funding round for the...

• Rotorua leads stand against family violence

  » 12/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua will be awash with white ribbons later this month as the city leads a national stand against family violence,...

• Increase in Youth Unemployment

  » 12/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Household Labour Force Survey figures for the September quarter released last week show an increase in youth...

• International Speaker on Current trends and issues in youth mentoring

  » 12/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Renee Spencer from the school of Social Work, Boston University, USA will speak on current trends and issues in youth...

• Western Heights Community Day - December 8 2012

  » 12/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  A number of Rotorua service organisations working within the Western Heights community are organising a Western...

• Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentoring Programme

  » 09/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  A Steering Committee has been formed to progress development of a Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentoring Programme for...

• Buskers and Bazaar - Street theatre competition for youth

  » 09/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  This is an opportunity for young people to take part performing street theatre in the Buskers and Bazaar Event, which...

• The FreeParking Youth Park StreetBall Competition

  » 09/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The FreeParking Youth Park StreetBall Competition will be held on the 18th November 2012.
  
  Registrations...

• Minimum Wage (Starting-out Wage) Amendment Bill

  » 08/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Public submissions are now being invited on the Minimum Wage (Starting-out Wage) Amendment Bill.
  
  This...

• Vodafone Apprenticeships for 2013

  » 08/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Vodafone is looking for 10 school leavers to join their new Technology Apprenticeship Scheme commencing April 2013....

• Workforce Development Ltd Diploma in Youthwork

  » 08/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Following on from the rapid uptake and success of the 1st Workforce Development Ltd Diploma in Youthwork that began...

• New Zealand Foster Care Awareness Week

  » 07/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Nov 2 to 8th is New Zealand Foster Care Awareness week, and one amazing woman speaks of her 27 year experience.

• Waiariki awards its first secondary school Trades Academy graduates

  » 07/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The annual Eastern Bay of Plenty Trades Academy 2012 prize giving will be held this Friday, November 9, at 10.00am....

• Schools Named for 'Sport in Education' Initiative

  » 07/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Sport New Zealand has begun a project which aims to use the power of sport to help kids achieve in the classroom and...

• Invitation to the launch of Capable Rotorua

  » 06/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Please find attached an invitation from Careers New Zealand to the launch of Capable Rotorua on Tuesday 27 November...

• 'NCEA and The Whanau' Champions Training

  » 05/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  An 'NCEA and The Whanau' Champions Training will be held in Rotorua on 15 and 16 November 2012.
  
  'NCEA...

• Workshop to help migrants settle into the community

  » 05/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua District Council (RDC) is encouraging local people and organisations who want to make connections with...

• Youth Road Safety Expo for Teens and Parents

  » 05/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua District Council (RDC) is encouraging local teenage drivers and their parents to participate in the city's...

• Youth Mentoring Programme in Rotorua

  » 02/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Two meetings have been held recently with people interested in supporting development of a community-based youth...

• Tupuna - Nga Kaitiaki Mokopuna: A resource for Maori grandparents

  » 02/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Maori grandparents' experiences are shared in a new publication released by the Families Commission.
  
  The...

• Rotorua District Youth Council 2013 - Applications Open

  » 02/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua District Council is currently taking applications for the 2013 Rotorua District Youth Council. Please help...

• Te Ao Auahatanga Hauora Maori: the Maori Health Innovation Fund 2013 - 2017

  » 02/11/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Ao Auahatanga Hauora Maori: the Maori Health Innovations Fund was launched in 2009.
  
  A key priority...

• Consultation on Rotorua District Plan

  » 31/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua District Council's proposed district plan is now available for submissions. District Plans are legal...

• RAW Workshop for Young People

  » 30/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  See attached flyer.

• Report: Students Failed by Education System

  » 30/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  A review by the Ministry of Education says the education system has been failing at-risk students by dumping them...

• Community Economic Development and Social Enterprise - Regional Workshop

  » 26/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Building social capital and local wealth: Community Economic Development
  
  A regional workshop led by Di...

• Mauri Ora: a foundation for cultural awareness and identity

  » 26/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Wananga O Aotearoa provides an opportunity for people who work with young people to learn about Maori culture and...

• StarJam Celebrates 10 Years!

  » 25/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  StarJam is a super-charity which creates national and international limelight opportunities for young people with...

• New Alcohol Drug Helpline Texting Service for Youth

  » 25/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Helpline offers dedicated, free, confidential information and support service for young people to get help on any...

• SKIP Funding Applications

  » 25/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Do you have big ideas for how your community can help parents build great relationships with their children?
  ...

• Rotorua First Site For Children's Teams

  » 24/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The first Children's Team, an initiative in the White paper for Vulnerable Children, will be trialled in Rotorua.

• Youth Detention Review Launched

  » 24/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  This week saw the launch of the 'Joint Thematic Review of Young Persons in Police Detention' by the Independent...

• Ohanga Ora Programme - Tipu Ora

  » 23/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Tipu Ora Ohanga Ora Programme provides tailored support to 20 young single Maori mothers in Rotorua to engage in...

• Waiariki Institute of Technology Information Sessions

  » 23/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Waiariki Institute of Technology are holding information evenings and would like to invite you or anyone you know who...

• Waiariki Institute of Technology Information Sessions

  » 23/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Waiariki Institute of Technology are holding information evenings and would like to invite you or anyone you know who...

• A Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Youth Social Media Awareness Campaign

  » 19/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The risk to unborn babies from alcohol has been making headlines for decades. At least 50 percent of women think that...

• Career benchmarks for tertiary education

  » 18/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Careers New Zealand has developed in partnership with the tertiary sector a set of career development benchmarks for...

• Rotorua Youth Centre - Term 4 Afternoon Madness Workshops

  » 18/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua Youth Centre are launching their Term 4 Afternoon Madness workshops starting the last week of October and are...

• Free Community Training - To help community groups tell their success stories

  » 17/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Come along to a FREE South Waikato-wide Community Training workshop:
  Date: 30th October [Tuesday]
  Time:...

• Festival for the Future 2012 - Opportunity for young people

  » 16/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Festival for the Future is about ideas, innovation and action. It's a cross-disciplinary event that reframes 21st...

• Powershift 2012 - Youth Climate Summit

  » 16/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Powershift 2012 is an awesome opportunities for those young people out there wanting to build leadership skills and...

• Play in the Bay Water Month

  » 16/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  November is Water month!
  
  Play in the Bay is an exciting new initiative from Sport Bay of Plenty. Each...

• Potential for a Community-based Youth Mentoring Programme in Rotorua

  » 12/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Following up from a meeting in September with people interested in supporting development of a community-based youth...

• White Paper for Vulnerable Children Released

  » 11/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Minister for Social Development has released the White Paper for Vulnerable Children. The proposals in the White...

• Government has announced a new "starting-out" youth wage

  » 10/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Government has announced a new "starting-out" youth wage.
  
  The Minimum Wage (Starting-out Wage)...

• Review of Youth Work Qualifications - Feedback Requested

  » 10/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) has instituted a major review of all New Zealand qualifications at...

• Calling for young people to join Hamilton Youth Council

  » 09/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Hamilton City Youth Council is currently recruiting for interested young people aged between 15-25 years to join...

• Fundraiser to support initiatives in schools around violence against young women

  » 09/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Zonta Club of Rotorua invites you to a 'Festival in the Garden'
  
  This is a fundraiser primarily to...

• Strengthening Families & Rotorua Safer Families - Visually Creative Interagency Forum 30 November 2012

  » 09/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Strengthening Families in collaboration with Rotorua Safer Families are facilitating the above kaupapa to support and...

• Outward Bound Connect Youth Worker Course

  » 05/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  A specially designed 8 day Outward Bound course that focuses on developing the skills and confidence of people who...

• Te Arawa Lakes Trust Trustee Elections

  » 05/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Notice is hereby given of the intention to hold an election for 9 Trustees, 3 for each of the Tuupuna Rohe (Te...

• Handbag Heaven - Tickets on sale now for Dress for Success Fundraiser

  » 04/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Dress for Success Rotorua presents Handbag Heaven.
  
  Join us at the iconic Blues Baths in Rotorua for an...

• The Certificate in Forestry Operations Level 3 is starting October 23 2012

  » 04/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Information/Enrolment Day:
  10am Thursday 11 OctoberO Block, Mokoia Campus, Rotorua
  
  Come along and...

• Out of School, Out of Mind: The need for an Independent Education Review Tribunal

  » 03/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  YouthLaw has published a paper 'Out of School, Out of Mind' that proposes the need for an Independent Education...

• Play in the Bay Outdoors Month

  » 02/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  October is Outdoors month!
  
  Play in the Bay is an exciting new initiative from Sport Bay of Plenty. Each...

• Child Poverty - Feedback invited on Issues and Options Paper

  » 02/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Expert Advisory Group on Solutions to Child Poverty was established in March 2012 by the Children's Commissioner....

• Youth Advocates in Aotearoa/New Zealand's Youth Justice System - Report

  » 01/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  A report has recently been released on 'Youth Advocates in Aotearoa/New Zealand's Youth Justice System' by Alison...

• Young People and Police Detention Legal Assistance service

  » 01/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Young people you work with may not be aware that they are entitled to speak with a lawyer under this scheme, even if...

• Community Programme to Re-engage Young People in Education - New Plymouth YMCA

  » 01/10/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The link below leads to an audio news item about a new programme being trialled by YMCA in New Plymouth to support...

• Parenting Events - Expo

  » 28/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Living Well Church will be hosting a parenting event on the 26th and 27th of October in conjunction with "The...

• Youth Work Training in Central Region

  » 27/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  A co-ordinated regional approach to youth work training is now in underway for Central Region (Waikato, Bay of Plenty...

• Students succeeding through Youth Guarantee

  » 26/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Data released by the Tertiary Education Commission shows young people who have not previously achieved at school are...

• Fewer charges, fewer young people in court

  » 26/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Justice Minister Judith Collins has welcomed the release of six-monthly data on appearances and actions within the...

• Rotorua Blue Light Holiday Programme

  » 25/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Blue Light Ventures are giving kids aged 8 to 16 years an opportunity to go to Rainbow's End in the second week of...

• Vacancy - Tutor/Student Support - Employment and Training Unit, Te Arawa Lakes Trust

  » 25/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Applications are invited for a Tutor/Student Support position to assist in the delivery of the National Certificate...

• International Bluelight Youth Leadership and Personal Development Programme

  » 21/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Nominations are open for the International Bluelight Youth Leadership and Personal Development Programme.
  

• Rotorua Community Youth Centre Trust: Invitation to AGM

  » 21/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Please come and support the Rotorua Community Youth Centre Trust as they celebrate this year at their AGM on:
  ...

• October School Holidays at the Arts Village

  » 21/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua Arts Village has two programmes for the coming holidays, with 8 days of full time classes with skilled...

• Impact of new welfare payments on young people

  » 21/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Follow the link below for a NZ Herald feature article on how recent changes to benefit management and services are...

• Holiday Programme: Breakaway Challenge 2012

  » 20/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Breakaway Challenge 2012 for 11 - 14 year olds will run in the October school holidays, based at Mokoia...

• Courses towards the Certificate in Construction Skills (Introductory) Level 2

  » 20/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Attached is programme information from Waiariki Institute of Technology on a foundation course for those interested...

• Unison School Leaver's Scholarship

  » 20/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Unison is offering one school leaver from Hawke's Bay, Rotorua or Taupo a scholarship to the value of $5000 per year...

• Unison School Leaver's Scholarship

  » 20/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Unison is offering one school leaver from Hawke's Bay, Rotorua or Taupo a scholarship to the value of $5000 per year...

• Youth Work Training in Central Region

  » 19/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  A co-ordinated regional approach to youth work training is now in underway for Central Region (Waikato, Bay of Plenty...

• Survey Opportunity for Young People on Youth Crime Action Plan

  » 19/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  This is an opportunity for young people to take part in a survey of their views on the youth justice system. Please...

• Intergenerational Skills 2 B Shared - Facilitators Wanted

  » 19/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Rotorua Community Youth Centre Trust develops and promotes afterschool and weekend workshops. These activities...

• School's Out Holiday Activities

  » 19/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The school holidays are almost here and the Rotorua Youth Centre has some awesome activities lined up for our youth....

• Youth Fund applications now open

  » 18/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  MYD is pleased to open the 2013 Youth Fund for young people to apply for small grants of between $2,000 - $7,000.

• Rotary Youth Leadership Awards now open

  » 18/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) is a week-long leadership development programme for 20-28 year olds hosted and...

• Showcase from Tokoroa Youth Trials

  » 18/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Follow the link below for a video montage from the Tokoroa Youth Trials that showcases some Tokoroa youth initiatives...

• Maara Kai Funding

  » 18/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Attached is information from Te Puni Kokiri for the 2013 Maara Kai projects for Maori / Community organisations and...

• Youth Work Training in Central Region

  » 14/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  A co-ordinated regional approach to youth work training is now in underway for Central Region (Waikato, Bay of Plenty...

• Canteen Bandana Challenge - Building Strength Together

  » 14/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Canteen's Bandanna Week is 14 - 30 September.
  
  Download the attached flyer and form to find out about...

• Aumangea Resilient Communities Conference - How are Families Coping within Your Community?

  » 14/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Are you concerned about how families are coping within your community?
  
  Does your organisation see ways...

• Inspiring Youth Wins Best Project Award

  » 14/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Mamaeroa Merito was recognised for her achievements at the Community Trust Power Awards for Youth. Alongside four...

• Solutions to Child Poverty: Issues and Options - Hamilton, 26 September

  » 14/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Dr Tracey McIntosh, co-chair of the Expert Advisory Group for Solutions to Child Poverty in New Zealand invites you...

• Ara Taiohi Wananga and AGM

  » 13/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Ara Taiohi is a national youth sector organisation. The Ara Taiohi Wananga and AGM that is taking place on Wednesday...

• Scholarships open for Agricultural Training

  » 11/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Applications are now open for Beef + Lamb New Zealand scholarships, to support young people into agricultural...

• Youth Work Training in Central Region

  » 10/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  A co-ordinated regional approach to youth work training is now in underway for Central Region (Waikato, Bay of Plenty...

• Funding Available for Community Health Projects

  » 07/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  New Zealand organisations running programmes that improve the health and well being of local communities are invited...

• Work Experience Opportunities for Polytechnic, Institute of Technology and University Students

  » 05/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Government has announced it will invest $1.2 million placing almost 200 undergraduate students into more than 110...

• Joint Winners For Taupo Youth Community Spirit Award

  » 05/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Emma Robinson from Taupo Nui-A-Tia College and Jessica Parker from Tauhara College have been named as joint winners...

• Suicide Prevention - Free Webinar from Mental Health Foundation

  » 04/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) is holding a free webinar focused on understanding suicide and effective...

• Financial Literacy - Education Resources Available

  » 04/09/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The New Zealand Network for Financial Literacy has a range of education resources for unit standards related to...

• Talking to kids about Resilience, Grief and Loss, Youth and Suicide Prevention

  » 31/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  These sessions will cover strategies to build resilience ways to understand grief and loss, whatever the cause, and...

• Talking to kids about Resilience, Grief and Loss, Youth and Suicide Prevention

  » 31/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  These sessions will cover strategies to build resilience ways to understand grief and loss, whatever the cause, and...

• MPs vote to keep drinking age at 18

  » 31/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Parliament this week has made the decision to keep the drinking and purchase age of alcohol at 18.
  
  In...

• Developing a Community-based Youth Mentoring Programme in Rotorua

  » 30/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Are you interested in supporting development of a community-based youth mentoring programme in Rotorua?
  

• Opportunity to Provide Feedback on Local Mental Health and Addiction Services

  » 30/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Mental Health Commission is holding meetings with interested people to collect feedback about what is working...

• Winner of Inaugural Whakatane Youth Community Spirit Award

  » 29/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Oliver Missen from Whakatane High School has been named as the winner of the inaugural TrustPower Whakatane District...

• Hamilton Vacancy - Youth Support & Transitions Facilitator

  » 29/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Wananga o Aotearoa in Hamilton has six vacancies for Youth Support & Transitions Facilitators.
  

• Who'll be Rotorua District Library's first ever Junior Library Chef?

  » 28/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Thirty school children are preparing to take part in Rotorua District Library's new culinary challenge for young...

• 59 towns, 76 days, 2219 kilometres - walking New Zealand to cure kids

  » 28/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Wanting to mark his 60th birthday by giving something back, father of four Ken Lusby is walking from Stewart Island...

• Youth Crime Action Plan: Generating good ideas from experience

  » 27/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Ministry of Justice is developing a Youth Crime Action Plan: a practical plan to reduce offending by, and...

• Mentoring giving young offenders fresh hope

  » 27/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Mentoring young people at risk of becoming career criminals is the best way to put them on the right track.
  ...

• Youth Service launched

  » 24/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Waiariki Purea Trust are pleased to announce the new Youth Service package for Taupo, Turangi, Rotorua and...

• Registrations for the 2012 JustSpeak Camp

  » 23/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The new JustSpeak website has been getting a lot of interest from young people interested in attending the first...

• Jetstar Flying Start Programme - Applications close 31 August

  » 23/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Jetstar's Flying Start Programme invites community groups and organisations to apply for a grant for $30,000, made up...

• Let's Cook Programme in Schools - Registration closes 31 August 2012

  » 23/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Celebrity chef Brett McGregor and Parmco Appliances have joined forces to get kids passionate about cooking with a...

• Careerforce ITO - Vacancy for Te Mana Whakahaere (Advisory Group Maori)

  » 21/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Careerforce is the Industry Training Organisation (ITO) with coverage for the non-regulated heath, aged-care,...

• Recruiting New Facilitators Nationally - Ministry of Education

  » 20/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Ministry of Education is seeking expressions of interest from people who have experience of working with students...

• Three Canon Grants to Help Environmental Projects

  » 17/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Canon New Zealand is offering $15,000 worth of product grants to support worthwhile environmental initiatives...

• Te Punanga Haumaru Fund now open

  » 17/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Applications are now open for the first round of the new Te Punanga Haumaru Fund.
  
  This fund supports...

• Law Commission Makes Recommendations on Cyber Bullying and Schools

  » 16/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  In May 2012, in response to rising concerns about the impact of cyber-bullying on young people, Government asked the...

• Forum for the Future 2012

  » 16/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Pete Hodkinson, President of the New Zealand Union of Students' Associations (NZUSA), spoke up this week at Unitec's...

• AMP - Do Your Thing Scholarships

  » 16/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Kiwis are renowned for their incredible passion and determination for achieving their goals - and this year, AMP...

• Opportunity for Young People - Share Your Vision for the Future of New Zealand

  » 15/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Young people are invited to create a unique and energetic video message of 2 minutes or less and be in to win an...

• Join the Young People's Reference Group

  » 14/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Currently, Children's Commissioner Dr Russell Wills is looking for new members for his young people's reference...

• Young People Call For Change In Public Attitude Towards Youth Offenders

  » 14/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  JustSpeak, a community of young people who seek to encourage a new generation of debate around criminal justice...

• Report on youth volunteering in Youth UN NZ

  » 13/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Youth around the globe were celebrated on Sunday 12th August - on the International Day of Youth. New Zealand's own...

• SADD Week 13 - 19 August 2012

  » 13/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  This year's theme is all about CHANGE - and you get to decide what change it is you seek for your school and wider...

• Play in the Bay Move It Month

  » 09/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  August is Move It month!
  
  Play in the Bay is an exciting new initiative from Sport Bay of Plenty. Each...

• Families Commission - Demographic profile of New Zealand Families

  » 09/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Families Commission has produced "New Zealand families today: a brief demographic profile" a summary of...

• Cook Island Language Week - 6-10 August 2012

  » 08/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  This is the first national celebration of the Cook Islands language with a week of events (6-10 August) inspired by...

• Broadcasting, Media and Music Technology: Student Registrations Open

  » 08/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Do you know any young people who are into broadcasting (sourcing news, radio DJ work), media (making videos,...

• JustSpeak to launch in Auckland with a forum on Youth Offending

  » 08/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  JustSpeak will officially launch in Auckland on Wednesday 8 August with a forum on youth offending in Aotearoa.

• Family Court Reforms

  » 03/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Justice Minister Judith Collins today unveiled the Government's plans to reform the Family Court - the first...

• Applications for Community Post are now open

  » 03/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Community Post is the cornerstone sponsorship for New Zealand Post. NZ Post donates postage-included envelopes and...

• Responses to Child Offending Discussed

  » 03/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  A forum has been held this week to discuss ways to improve responses to child offending. The Child Offenders...

• Review of Industry Training will Increase Apprentice Numbers

  » 03/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Government is planning changes to the industry training system to boost the number of apprentices in training and...

• Internship Opportunities for Maori and Indigenous students interested in a Research Career

  » 01/08/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  A research internship programme is available for Maori and Indigenous students interested in pursuing a career in...

• White Paper for Vulnerable Children

  » 30/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Government has announced the planned release of the White Paper for Vulnerable Children and public submissions on the...

• Rotorua Youth Service Directory

  » 27/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Working4Youth is currently updating the Rotorua Youth Service Directory, which is available online on the...

• New Western Bay of Plenty Youth Pathways website

  » 26/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  A core group of educators from the Western Bay of Plenty have been collaborating on a new initiative aimed at helping...

• Rotorua Youth Centre Afterschool Workshops

  » 26/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua Youth Centre are launching their Term 3 Afternoon Madness workshops starting next week and are looking for...

• Learnings about how young people prefer to receive information and communications

  » 26/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Hutt City recently undertook a youth survey and identified from it learnings about how young people prefer to receive...

• Applications open for World of Difference

  » 26/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Vodafone NZ Foundation is looking for passionate people who have an ambition to make a difference for our youth...

• Youth and Social Worker Positions at Rotorua Community Youth Centre

  » 20/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Youth Worker Vacancies: Two full time 12 month youth work positions are available. One is to plan and run marae-based...

• Welfare Reform Bill passes into Law

  » 20/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Social Security (Youth Support and Work Focus) Amendment Bill passed its third and final reading in Parliament...

• Applications open for Prime Minister's Pacific Youth Awards

  » 19/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Applications for the 2012 Prime Minister's Pacific Youth Awards open today giving young Pacific people the...

• Rotorua Library celebrating Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori with community

  » 19/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua mayor Kevin Winters will officially launch Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori (Maori Language Week) at Rotorua District...

• Youth Worker Vacancy Rotorua

  » 19/07/2012, Posted by Jane Pearson

  Youth worker Real provides health and wellbeing services in the community to young people aged between 14 and 22. We...

• UN Youth gives young kiwis a taste of the nation's international aspirations

  » 17/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  New Zealand's possible candidacy for the United Nations Security Council might be three years away but a group of 80...

• Residential Special School Closures Right Approach But Funding Must Follow

  » 17/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  New Zealand's leading disability services provider has called for mainstream schools to be adequately resourced if...

• Plunket welcomes Select Committee inquiry into preventing child abuse

  » 17/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  New Zealand's largest provider of services to support the wellbeing of children under five welcomes the Health Select...

• Child Protection Agency supports call on Government

  » 17/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  ECPAT Child ALERT, a child protection agency supports the new briefing paper released by UNICEF NZ, entitled 'What...

• Ngongotaha Waitangi Day 2013 Celebrations - Looking for Food Stalls and Activity Stands

  » 16/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Eight individual organisations have come together to celebrate Waitangi Day 2013 in Ngongotaha. Preparation is now...

• The Potential of Neighbourhoods: Unleashing capability and innovation at the front line - Jim Diers Workshop

  » 16/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Inspiring Communities is delighted to welcome Jim Diers to Aotearoa New Zealand. Jim Diers has had decades of...

• Schools as front-line fighters against youth crime

  » 16/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Principal Youth Court Judge Andrew Becroft spoke to School Trustees at NZSTA's Annual Conference at the week, and...

• The Outlook for Someday Sustainability Film Challenge calls for 2012 Entries

  » 12/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Outlook for Someday film challenge for young people is calling for entries in 2012, with TV Broadcasts and a...

• 1000 days to get it right for every child: Business discussions to highlight shared interest in child wellbeing

  » 12/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Every Child Counts-BusinessNZ discussion series brings together some of the nation's leading businesspeople,...

• Final Days to Enter Taupo District's Community Heroes

  » 11/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Local community groups and volunteers have just a few more days to ensure they are part of Taupo District's biggest...

• Need for better Investment in Early Childhood Education

  » 11/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The New Zealand Educational Institute have found several recent reports indicating that the most vulnerable children...

• Urgent Review of Youth Disability Services Needed

  » 09/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Leading disability services and advocacy group CCS Disability Action today called for an urgent review of the...

• In Confidence: Confidentiality and Social Work with Young People - Participation Study

  » 09/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Helena Cody would like to invite social workers to participate in an exploratory study of how social workers make...

• JustSpeak: Design Your Ideal Justice System Competition - Opportunity for Young People

  » 09/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Write an essay or design a piece of creative work (such as a painting, photo, film, poem or piece of music) about...

• More than 200 Youth Leaders will be gathering in Rotorua

  » 06/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The annual Presbyterian Youth Leader's conference is being held in Rotorua at the Keswick Christian Camp from 6 July...

• Fully Funded Institute of Sports Scholarships

  » 05/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Scholarships are available for youth aged 15-17, who find school unsuitable to their learning, or are not in school,...

• Social Workers in Schools expansion underway

  » 04/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Ministry of Social Development have announced that extra Social Workers in Schools (SWiS) will begin in schools...

• Breakfast Buddies - Caring for Kids in the Community

  » 03/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Statistics shows that 100,000 New Zealand children are heading off to school without breakfast at least once a week,...

• Reflective Practice: Creating Transformative Supervision Workshop

  » 03/07/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  This is a two day workshop developed and run by Te Aroha Noa and Palmerston North's Massey Universities, School of...

• Youth Offending Strategy to be reviewed

  » 29/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  JustSpeak, a young people's network working towards a fairer justice system, welcomes the Associate Minister of...

• New Vocational Pathways launched

  » 29/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The New Zealand Government announced five Vocational Pathways to support young people progressing from school into...

• Young people have time and give time to communities

  » 29/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Youth volunteerism contributes to the world in countless ways and creates positive change in many aspects.
  ...

• Grandparents raising grandchildren to get Toolbox

  » 28/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced that a tailored version of the Toolbox parenting programme...

• Graduate Diploma in Mentoring and Leadership - First paper offered FREE in 2012

  » 27/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  This qualification is aimed at Professionals who currently work in a Leadership role. It will assist students to...

• Community Post - Register Your Interest Now

  » 26/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Community Post is the cornerstone sponsorship for New Zealand Post. NZ Post donates postage-included envelopes and...

• Calling all Youth Providers - Join the Super 12 Waka Ama Corporate Challenge 2012!

  » 26/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Come on all you youth providers - enter your team for a great day on the lake!
  
  Enrtries are open for the...

• Taupo Youth and Community Meeting

  » 25/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Put the date for the next Taupo Youth and Community Meeting in your diary:
  
  Monday 23 July
  2-3pm...

• Oral Submissions to Maori Affairs Select Committee's Inquiry into the Determinants of Wellbeing for Maori Children

  » 25/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Maori Affairs Select Committee has been hearing submissions to its Inquiry into the Determinants of Wellbeing for...

• 'School's Out' Holiday programme at Rotorua Youth Centre - Revised Flyer

  » 25/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Attached are revised flyers for the Rotorua Youth Centre's 'School's Out' Holiday programme in the July Holidays....

• Rotorua Perceptions of Safety Survey 2012

  » 22/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The presence of Rotorua Police in the CBD is a factor contributing towards local people feeling safe in the city...

• New Websites Assist Schools to Respond to Bullying and Other Challenging Behaviour

  » 22/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Ministry of Education has launched two new websites to assist schools to create safe and secure learning...

• Te Waireka Roadshow - Coming to Taupo on 19 July

  » 22/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Waireka are the contracted Lakes DHB provider for youth residential alcohol and other drug treatment services....

• Te Waireka Roadshow - Coming to Rotorua

  » 22/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Waireka are the contracted Lakes DHB provider for youth residential alcohol and other drug treatment services....

• Ship for World Youth

  » 22/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Applications for Ship for World Youth have just gone live - nine young people (18 - 30 years) and one co-ordinator...

• Youth Worker Feedback Wanted on New Open Polytechnic Degree

  » 20/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Open Polytechnic is developing a new 4-year Bachelor of Social Work programme and would like your feedback....

• Please vote for Owhata School

  » 20/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Please vote for Owhata School's Colgate Carton Creation - Owhata is the only Rotorua School to make the 10 finalists!...

• Marae Expo 2012

  » 19/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  An expo for Marae representatives will be held at Te Papaiouru Marae in Rotorua on July 6.
  
  The Marae...

• Forum to Discuss Potential for Environmental Youth Council

  » 19/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua Youth Centre is investigating the possibility of starting up an Environmental Youth Council. We are inviting...

• Good Health Rotorua - 2012 Edition Available Now

  » 19/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The 2012 edition of 'Good Health' is now available.
  
  'Good Health' is a directory of health and...

• Attendance Awareness Week - Tokoroa - 25-29 June

  » 17/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  'It's not okay to miss a day'
  
  Attached is information about the Attendance Awareness Week being held in...

• Government announces Job Streams

  » 15/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Government has announced a new business-focused package of employment programmes.
  
  Two Job Streams, which...

• Schools Out Holiday Programme - Rotorua Youth Centre

  » 14/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  See the attached flyers for information about Rotorua Youth Centre's 'School's Out' Holiday programme for the July...

• Gaming Society Funding - Survey of Community Groups

  » 14/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Department of Internal Affairs is currently undertaking research into grants that gaming societies make to...

• Rotorua Museum and RAVE (Rotorua Arts Village) School Holiday Programme

  » 13/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  An innovative and exciting school holiday programme focussed at kids aged 8-14 years.
  
  Rotorua Museum and...

• BP Vouchers for Volunteers 2012 - 17 June to 15 July

  » 13/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Organisations that rely on volunteers can apply for petrol vouchers through the BP Vouchers for Volunteers 2012...

• The Future We Want Report - Environmental Concerns of Young New Zealanders

  » 13/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Young Kiwis have rejected the image of New Zealand as a clean, green paradise and want Government and other decision...

• Free Workshops: Human Rights and Young People - Bullying and Harrassment

  » 12/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Rotorua District Community Law Centre is supporting two free workshops with Julie Watson from the Human Rights...

• Te Whare Hauora O Ngongotaha - Martial Arts Training

  » 11/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Attached is information about Tae Kwon Do training provided through Te Whare Hauora O Ngongotaha.

• Te Whare Hauora O Ngongotaha - Children's Holiday Programme

  » 11/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Attached is information about a holiday programme run by Te Whare Hauora O Ngongotaha.

• Cost of Child Poverty - UNICEF Report

  » 11/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Every Child Counts says the latest report from the UNICEF Innocenti Research centre in Italy reveals a crisis in...

• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Morning Tea

  » 08/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Grandparents who are parenting a grandchild fulltime or just helping out occasionally are invited to a Grandparents...

• Te Punanga Haumaru - The safe refuge in troubled times

  » 08/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  New funding announced in the 2012 Budget, to invest $12 million over four years ($3 million each year) in services...

• Decision on Increases to Class Sizes Reversed

  » 08/06/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Government has announced it will reverse its controversial Budget plans to class size ratios after two weeks of a...

• World Smokefree Day!

  » 31/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Today is World Smokefree Day. It's about celebrating and working towards smokefree/auahi kore lives for New...

• Professionalisation of Youth Work

  » 31/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Ara Taiohi Board has appointed a sub-committee to focus on the professionalisation of Youth Work. The...

• Increasing Class Sizes May Disadvantage the Most Vulnerable

  » 31/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Source: CCS Disability Action Press Release
  
  Disability organisation CCS Disability Action, is concerned...

• National Youth Forum on Cultural Diversity

  » 28/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  This year the forum will be held in Auckland from 17-20th of August. It will be jointly hosted by the New Zealand...

• Budget 2012 - Students and People with Disabilities hit the hardest

  » 28/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Source: Simon Collins, NZ Herald
  

• Budget 2012 - Funding for Youth 'One Stop Shops'

  » 28/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Source:

• Budget 2012 - Technology Staff Cuts for Intermediate Schools

  » 28/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Intermediate schools and others with children in Years 7 and 8 face big cuts to staffing for technology teachers....

• Invitation to 'Inside Child Poverty' Documentary Screening

  » 25/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  You're invited to attend a screening of the documentary 'Inside Child Poverty' with Green MP Holly Walker, on...

• Budget 2012

  » 25/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The following Press Release was issued by ComVoices, a network of community and voluntary sector organisations, on...

• He Poroporoaki ki a Charmaine Hireme

  » 24/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  We have great sadness in letting you know that Charmaine Hireme has passed away suddenly.
  
  Char was well...

• Introduction to Concept Design - Workshop by Paul Tobin, Weta Workshop

  » 22/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  This workshop by Paul Tobin, concept designer at Weta Workshop will be held at the Bath House on 24 June.
  

• Updated Poster for Youth Week Events in Rotorua

  » 20/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  See the attached poster for events in Rotorua for Youth Week 2012.

• 1-Day Film Making Workshop: Rotorua - Monday 11 June

  » 18/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  See the attached flyer for this one day Film Making Workshop, in Rotorua on Monday 11 June

• The Outlook for Someday - 2012 Film-Making Workshops

  » 18/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Outlook for Someday susatinability film project is presenting free one-day film-making workshops, open to...

• Youth Week Events in Rotorua

  » 18/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Youth Week 2012 is here!
  
  Do you know what's happening in Rotorua to celebrate Youth Week?
  

• Strengthening Communities - Western Bay of PLenty

  » 17/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Western Bay of Plenty are holding 'Strengthening Communities' workshops on:
  Monday 21 May in Katikati

• Rotorua Community Leadership Awards - Deadline for Nominations

  » 16/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Nominations for the 2012 Rotorua Community Leadership Awards are now open.
  
  Mayor Kevin Winters in...

• Bikes

  » 15/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Do you know anyone who is in need of a bike?
  
  Do you have a bike that is no longer in use?
  

• Vacancy - Taupo District Council Community Engagement Team

  » 14/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Taupo District Council have a vacancy for a Community Projects Officer as part of their Community Engagement team - a...

• Meeting the Future: Engaging Youth in the Community and Voluntary Sector

  » 14/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  New Zealand Council of Social Services (NZCOSS) is the national umbrella organisation for local Councils of Social...

• Online Fundraising: Fundy

  » 14/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  This is a new, easy and free way to fundraise online.
  
  It's free to set up and run your own 'fundy',...

• Vacancy - Kaiako Matua - Whakatane

  » 14/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Wananga o Aotearoa are seeking a Kaiako Matua to be based in Whakatane. This is a full-time position for someone...

• Networking Forum - 6 June - Te Maioha o Parekarangi

  » 11/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Come to a Networking Forum at Te Maioha o Parekarangi, the CYF Youth Justice Residence:
  
  * Hear about Te...

• Youth Worker Training - Regional Hui

  » 11/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Come to a regional hui to be part of a new regional approach to youth worker training people who work with young...

• Youth Week 2012 in Rotorua - Calendar of Events

  » 11/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Attached is a calendar of Rotorua events to celebrate Youth Week 2012.
  
  Please make sure the young people...

• Fundraising Opportunity - Rotorua Christmas Parade

  » 11/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Rotorua Christmas Parade Charitable Trust extends an invitation to Rotorua-based community groups to forward...

• Save-a-Mate - A Programme for People who work with young people

  » 10/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Save-a-Mate (SAM) is an interactive workshop that focuses on teaching young people to prevent, recognise and respond...

• Media Focus on Bullying - NZ Herald

  » 09/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  This week the NZ Herald has a focus on bullying and is featuring a number of articles, profiles and comment pieces on...

• RDC Youth Policy Review - Youth Survey and Youth Sector Focus Group

  » 04/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua District Council is currently undertaking the review of its Youth Policy.
  
  YOUTH SURVEY

• NZ Music Month - Clinics in Rotorua

  » 04/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  NZ Music Month Clinics will be held in Rotorua on Saturday 19 May with musicians:
  Jan Hellriegel
  Michael...

• Te Arawa Tangata Marae Master Chef - Sunday 6 May, Owhata Marae, Rotorua

  » 04/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  This Sunday from 9am, Te Arawa marae teams will battle it out at Owhata marae in the Te Arawa Tangata Marae...

• Funding Challenges for Effective Approach to Youth Employment in Otorohanga

  » 03/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The media has recently been covering the efforts of Otorohanga mayor Dale Williams to ensure that its widely...

• Rotorua Careers Expo 2012

  » 03/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Rotorua Careers Expo 2012 will be held on:
  
  Thursday 24 May: 9am - 2.30pm and 4pm - 7pm
  and

• Youth Week Planning - Provide Information on Your Events by Friday

  » 02/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  If you are planning to run a Youth Week event, please pass on details (including: activity name, activity...

• Play in the Bay May Indoor Month Calendar

  » 02/05/2012, Posted by Melissa Gordon

  What is 'Play in the Bay' all about?
  
  Play in the Bay is an exciting new initiative from Sport Bay of...

• Te Hautaki o Ara Taiohi - 8 May 2012 - Remember to Register!

  » 02/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  A reminder that all those who work with young people in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty are invited to Te Hautaki o Ara...

• The Parenting Show with Pio

  » 02/05/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Pio Terei will be in Rotorua with a show about 'Building Awesome Whanau' on:
  
  Tuesday 22 May
  Sunset...

• Remember 'Thank a Youth Worker Day' this week - Thursday 3 May

  » 29/04/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Thursday 3 May is 'Thank a Youth Worker Day'.
  
  Join the celebration by taking a moment this week to give...

• Draft for Review - Working4Youth Submission on RDC Long-term Plan - Your Feedback Requested

  » 27/04/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Please take the time to provide your feedback on a draft Working4Youth submission to Rotorua District Council on the...

• Media Coverage of NZ youth death figures

  » 26/04/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Source: NZ Herald:
  

• MentorPlus Training for Mentors

  » 24/04/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  In July the Youth Mentoring Network will be delivering their mentoring training for individuals working with young...

• Changes to Truancy Services

  » 24/04/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The District Truancy Service is soon to be replaced with a new service which will combine the current truancy...

• Southern Mayors want Youth Transition Service Retained

  » 24/04/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Cuts to a 'successful' Southern youth transition service have been labelled 'short-sighted' by the region's mayors....

• CommunityNet Aotearoa - Information and Resources

  » 23/04/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The CommunityNet Aotearoa website at www.community.net.nz is a useful information sharing resource for NZ community...

• Submission Opportunity - Inquiry into preventing child abuse and improving children's health outcomes

  » 18/04/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Public submissions are now being invited on the inquiry into preventing child abuse and improving children's health...

• Disability Support Services Strategic Plan 2010 - 2014

  » 18/04/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Ministry of Health's Disability Support Services group (DSS) has developed a four- year Strategic Plan for the...

• Volunteer Awareness Week: 17-23 June 2012

  » 18/04/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Volunteer Awareness Week is New Zealand's largest celebration of volunteering and civic participation. It's a great...

• Ideas for Youth-Focused Submissions on RDC's draft Long-Term Plan

  » 17/04/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  A project space has been created on this website to support you to write a submission to Rotorua District Council on...

• Improving Outcomes for Vulnerable Young People - Conference

  » 13/04/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Expressions of Interest are now open for Connect For: Improving Outcomes for Vulnerable Young People Conference to be...

• New Website for New Zealand Blue Light

  » 13/04/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  New Zealand Blue Light is a registered charity and community policing youth programme.
  
  Blue Light has a...

• Youth Week Funding Applications

  » 13/04/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Applications are now open to apply for Youth Week event grants!
  
  The application forms are available on...

• Electricity Supply Industry - Free Industry Taster Courses

  » 11/04/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Electricity Supply Industry Training Organisation (ESITO) is holding FREE industry taster courses in the...

• Social Security (Youth Support and Work Focus) Amendment Bill

  » 11/04/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Public submissions are being invited on the Social Security (Youth Support and Work Focus) Amendment Bill. The bill...

• Carpentry Training to Assist with the Christchurch Rebuild

  » 10/04/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Tumahaurangi Trust - Construction Trade Training needs 150 students to enrol in this programme with the aim of...

• How can RDC's Long-term Plan make Rotorua a great place for Young People?

  » 10/04/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  This month Rotorua District Council's draft Long-term Plan is available for comment, giving you an opportunity to let...

• Youth Mental Health Package Announced

  » 04/04/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Government announced today a package of initiatives to improve services for young people with, or at risk of, mild to...

• Help Shape Rotorua's next ten years - Consultation on RDC Long-term Plan

  » 03/04/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Every three years councils in New Zealand are required to produce a Long-term Plan. Previously known as the ten year...

• New Project Aims to Break Mental Health Barriers in Youth Justice

  » 30/03/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Young people who are involved in the justice system will have earlier and more standardised access to mental health...

• Beyond Words: New handbook for NZ bereaved parents launched

  » 30/03/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Skylight, the trauma and grief support agency, has launched new resource for bereaved parents.
  
  'Beyond...

• Rotorua Long-term Plan Adopted - Available for Feedback from Monday

  » 30/03/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua District Council (RDC) this week adopted its draft Long-term Plan covering the ten years from 1 July 2012 to...

• Vocational Pathways for Secondary Students

  » 28/03/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Industry Training Federation (the member organisation for ITOs) has been developing Vocational Pathways. One of...

• Vacancy - Youth Services Co-ordinator - Te Puke

  » 27/03/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Youth Services Coordinator - 20 hrs per week
  
  Liftup Trust is seeking a Youth Services Co-ordinator to...

• Together, we can make a difference

  » 26/03/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Did you know that more than 50 per cent of job openings aren't advertised? Instead, they're filled through word of...

• Vacancy - Assistant Youth Worker at Papamoa Community Support Centre

  » 23/03/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  To assist our Senior Youth Worker by being a role model for our young men in our Mana Youth/Tama Toa programme. Our...

• Health of Maori Children and Young People with Chronic Conditions and Disabilities

  » 23/03/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  This report from the New Zealand Child and Youth Epidemiology Service provides an overview of secondary health...

• School's Out Holiday Fun

  » 23/03/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Rotorua Youth Centre is running school holiday activities in the April holidays.
  
  Please share this...

• Youth Smoking Hits Record Low

  » 23/03/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The 2011 Year 10 ASH Smoking Survey results show a record drop in youth smoking â?? especially among Maori...

• Tender Announced - Delivery of new Welfare Reform Youth Services

  » 21/03/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  A tender has been announced for Third Party Providers to deliver new Welfare Reform Youth Services
  

• Support Young Drivers to Understand New Give Way Rules

  » 20/03/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The two changed give way rules will come into force at 5am on Sunday 25 March 2012.
  
  Help the young...

• Youth Worker Training - National Certificate in Youth Work Level 3

  » 19/03/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Waiariki Purea Trust will be running the National Certificate in Youth Work Level 3, starting on Friday June 1....

• Win Funding for Rotorua Youth Centre

  » 19/03/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  As you will know, in 2012 Laurie Durand in working with the Rotorua Community Youth Centre Trust as a recipient of...

• Youth Worker Training for Central Region

  » 16/03/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The potential to develop a regional approach to youth worker training across the Central Region (Tairawhiti - Bay of...

• TechSoup New Zealand - technology donations for charities

  » 16/03/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  TechSoup New Zealand provides donated and discounted technology products and services from companies such as...

• Oasis Community Centre -Youth Group starting in Ngongotaha

  » 14/03/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Mark Kahu of the 'Oasis Community Centre - Youth Group' is opening the doors for young people from 8 - 18 years this...

• Closed for Good - BNZ Volunteering

  » 13/03/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  On 8 May 2012, BNZ will be closing its stores for the day and bank staff will team up with volunteers across NZ to...

• Fellowship in Youth Health Leadership

  » 13/03/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Applications are open for this Fellowship offered by the Vodafone New Zealand Foundation in association with SYHPANZ...

• Current Opportunities for Young People: Art - Volunteering - Youth Voice

  » 13/03/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Several current opportunities for young people are listed below:
  
  1. ART CONTEST: Global Monitoring...

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (Asist) - Taupo

  » 12/03/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  This two-day training will be held on:
  29 and 30 March 2012
  8.30 am - 4.30 pm
  Wairakei Terraces,...

• HIPPY - Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters

  » 09/03/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  HIPPY ('Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters') is a successful two-year programme that helps parents...

• Youth Week - Planning Meeting

  » 08/03/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Youth Week is just around the corner 19 - 27 May. This year's theme is "Love the Skin You're In". See:...

• UNITEC's 'Managing to Make a Difference' Short Courses

  » 06/03/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  UNITEC's 'Managing to Make a Difference' short courses are for people who are interested in improving their skills in...

• Sugar and Spice and NOT so Nice - Presentation on the Girls Project - Dr Donna Swift

  » 02/03/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Soroptimist International Rotorua has invited Dr Donna Swift, Principal Researcher of the Girls Project (an...

• Rotorua Community Grants 2012

  » 02/03/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Applications for financial assistance under the Rotorua District Council Community Grants scheme are now invited....

• Implementation of Welfare Reforms Announced - Changes for Young People

  » 29/02/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Government has this week announced that the first legislation to implement comprehensive welfare reforms will be...

• Funding Expo Rotorua 2012

  » 29/02/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Come along to the Funding Expo for a wealth of information to help with your fundraising:
  Thursday 15 March...

• Literacy Rotorua - Certificate in Adult Literacy Tutoring

  » 24/02/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  A training course starts on Tuesday 1 May for people who want the skills to tutor adults in reading and writing as a...

• Tough times for the young

  » 22/02/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Follow the link below to read this interesting article in the NZ Herald, written by Professor Alan France (Head of...

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (Asist) - Rotorua

  » 22/02/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  This two-day training will be held on:
  
  15 - 16 March 2012
  8.30 am - 4.30 pm
  Tunohopu Marae,...

• High and Complex Needs (HCN) Unit - Job Vacancies (Wellington-based)

  » 22/02/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The HCN Unit is responsible for supporting interagency collaboration for children and young people with high and...

• Invitation to be part of Youth Expo at Te Arawa Games 2012

  » 22/02/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Papa Takaro o Te Arawa extends an open invitation to your organisation to be part of The 2012 Te Arawa Games.

• Suicide Prevention Helpline Extends Hours

  » 21/02/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Lifeline Aotearoa's toll-free, National Suicide Prevention Helpline is extending its service hours.
  
  The...

• Talking to Kids About Suicide

  » 21/02/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  * How much should children be told about suicide?
  * Ways to talk to children and young people about suicide

• Information Stall for Education, Training or Employment

  » 15/02/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Youth Transitions Service will be holding an information stall in the City Focus on Friday 17 February, 10am - 2pm...

• Parents Inc - Discussion Opportunity with CEO Bruce Pilbrow

  » 15/02/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Parents Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation that is probably New Zealandâ??s largest provider of parenting...

• Problem Gambling Scholarships

  » 15/02/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Rau Matatini offer scholarships (Undergraduate and post-graduate) to Maori and non Maori who may be interested in...

• Events for Children and Families

  » 15/02/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  See the attached flyers for more information on these events for children and families. Information for these, and...

• Parenting Programmes

  » 15/02/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The attached flyer provides information about parenting programmes currently being offered through a range of...

• Grounding Vision - Empowering Culture

  » 15/02/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  A 1 Day facilitators workshop for those working in or promoting a community-led community development will be held...

• New Western Heights Youth Space - Grand Opening

  » 15/02/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Western Heights is next in line for a community celebration for the grand opening of the new Park Road Reserve youth...

• Youth Court Research

  » 13/02/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Youth Court Research project was an exploratory research project aimed at providing insights into the experiences...

• Survey - Choose the winning theme for this year's Youth Week - May 19 - 27

  » 10/02/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  For this year's Youth Week young people were asked to help create an unforgettable theme that represents their views....

• Save-a-Mate - Session for People who work with young people

  » 10/02/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Save-a-mate (SAM) is an interactive workshop that teaches young people alcohol and other drug knowledge and first aid...

• Grand Opening - New Fordlands Youth Space

  » 03/02/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Netball, touch rugby, and rippa rugby competitions are just some of the events taking place at next week's grand...

• Registrations are open for Te Arawa Games 2012

  » 03/02/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Kia Ora Whanau
  Registration for Te Arawa Games is now open. The Games will be held on 23 - 25 March 2012.

• Te Arawa Rangatahi Court begins sitting this month

  » 02/02/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Arawa Rangatahi Court will begin sitting this month at Taharangi Marae, Tarewa Road. It is the tenth Rangatahi...

• Social Justice Education Symposium - Saturday 25 February

  » 01/02/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Kia Aroha College invites you to attend a Social Justice Education Symposium on:
  Saturday 25 February
  at...

• Vacancy - Rotorua Youth Centre

  » 26/01/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The Rotorua Youth Centre has a position available for a Youth worker/ Tutor.
  Fixed term contract: March 2012 to...

• Vacancy - National Youth Participation Advisor - MYD National Office

  » 26/01/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Ministry of Youth Development have a position available in their National Office for a National Youth Participation...

• RYC - Afternoon Madness Afterschool Programmes

  » 25/01/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua Youth Centre are launching their after school programmes for Term 1. Starting in February. Activities will...

• Changemakers Convention in Auckland - Friday 10th Feb

  » 24/01/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Keen for some extra inspiration for the year? ReGeneration (co-convened by our very own past WoDer Lani Evans) will...

• Youth Fund 2012 - Last Week of Applications

  » 23/01/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  This is the last week to get your applications in for the The Ministry of Youth Development's 2012 Youth Fund....

• Youth Week Theme- 19-27 May 2012

  » 20/01/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  The dates for Youth Week 2012 have been set, and Ara Taiohi are looking for creative young people to help determine...

• Vacancy - Youth Town Tokoroa

  » 20/01/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Youthtown is seeking an experienced manager, with rounded business acumen to manage the day to day operations of the...

• Swimsation Sponsorship Programme

  » 18/01/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  'Kia Maanu Kia Ora' - Stay afloat to stay alive
  
  Applications are now open for Ngati Whakaue children...

• Strengths-based Practice Workshop - Massey University

  » 17/01/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Massey University in conjunction with Te Aroha Noa Community Services are running a Strengths-based Practice Workshop...

• Vacancy - Child Youth & Family Youth Justice Rotorua

  » 11/01/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  Child Youth and Family Youth Justice in Rotorua are looking for 2 enthusiastic people to become members of their...

• LAKE TAUPO FOREST TRUST - LAKE TAUPO CHARITABLE TRUST SPORTS GRANT 2011/2012

  » 09/01/2012, Posted by Site Admin

  If you are of Tuwharetoa decent and are looking at competing in a sporting event at a National Level there is a grant...

• Working4Youth Newsletters in 2011

  » 21/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Each week, Working4Youth distributes a brief e-newsletter with information on news and events relevant for the youth...

• TE WAIARIKI PUREA TRUST - Christmas Closure

  » 21/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Waiariki Purea Trust will be closed from Thursday 22nd December 2011 12pm until Monday 9th January 2011 8am.

• ADHD Training - February 2012

  » 17/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  ADHD Rotorua in conjunction with the Dyslexia Foundation and Speld New Zealand are planning some exciting...

• Te Hautaki o Ara Taiohi coming your way in 2012!

  » 16/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Exciting news - Ara Taiohi is hitting the road in 2012.
  
  Between February and May, staff and board...

• Review of Regulatory Gaps and the New Media

  » 15/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Law Commission is seeking New Zealander's views on the standards and accountabilities which should apply to the...

• National Certificate in Youth Work Level 4

  » 13/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  This qualification is designed by Social Service Industry Training Organisation who have recently merged
  with...

• Youth Development Partnership Fund - Round 8 Open

  » 12/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Youth Development Partnership Fund enables the Ministry of Youth Development, Territorial Authorities (City and...

• The Outlook for Someday - Sustainability Film Challenge for Young People

  » 09/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Outlook for Someday 2011 will be screened on TVNZ 7 at 6.30pm each night from Monday 12 to Friday 16 December....

• Office Space, Meeting Rooms and Activity Spaces available for Youth Services and Agencies

  » 09/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Are you looking for office space?
  
  The Rotorua Youth Centre, at 6 Te Ngae Rd, has office space available...

• Networking Forum - Using Social Media Networks with Young People

  » 09/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Come to a networking forum on Thursday 15 December, to learn about how youth services can use online social...

• Green Paper Survey - Out Now!!

  » 09/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Government is concerned about vulnerable young people and children in New Zealand. It
  has put out a Green...

• MYD - 2012 Youth Fund

  » 06/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Ministry of Youth Development is pleased to open the 2012 Youth Fund.
  
  If you are:
  - a young...

• Workwise - New Website Open

  » 06/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The new Workwise website is now live. The site was redeveloped to improve access to information about Workwise and...

• RFP - The Flexible and Responsive Home-Based Initiative in Rotorua, Central North Region

  » 02/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Ministry of Education has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for to provide the Flexible and Responsive...

• Look after yourself and look after your mates - Operation Unite in BOP

  » 02/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Look after yourself and look after your mates - Operation Unite to target alcohol related harm in BOP
  

• Respite Care Camp January 2012

  » 02/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Waiariki Purea Trust are running a Respite Care Camp on the 16th -20th January 2012. The Age Bracket: 5-7 and 8-12...

• Outward Bound 50th Anniversary Scholarship

  » 02/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Outward Bound, which was started with the help of the Rotary Club of Auckland in 1962, celebrates its 50th...

• Te Arawa Fisheries 2012 Scholarships Available

  » 01/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Arawa Fisheries 2012 Seafood Training Scholarships are open. This scholarship is for students who are going to...

• Every Child Counts Community Wheel of Action

  » 01/12/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Every Child Counts has published a new poster to help New Zealanders to think about the actions they can take to...

• Save-a-Mate (SAM) Programme - Book Now for 2012

  » 30/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Red Cross are starting to take 2012 bookings for their SAM programme.
  
  New Zealand Red Cross developed...

• Free Rangatahi Challenge Holiday Programme

  » 29/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Waiariki Purea Trust are running a FREE HOLIDAY PROGRAMME during the December and January school holidays. The...

• Vacancy - Case Leader - Te Maioha o Parekarangi Youth Justice Residence - Rotorua

  » 29/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Maioha O Parekarangi has a vacancy for a Case Leader. This is a young person's residence operated by Child Youth...

• Free Training Opportunity for Youth Workers - 'Possible Selves' - Friday 2 December

  » 28/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A training opportunity for youth workers is available at short notice:
  
  'Possible Selves' is a powerful...

• Dare to Dream - Creative Communities Rotorua Promotional Evening

  » 28/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Are you creative? Have an idea but no funds to make it a reality?
  Come along to the Creative Communities...

• Update - Writing Submissions for the Green Paper for Vulnerable Children

  » 25/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Further to the discussion workshop that was held on 10 November, attached are:
  * A record of the discussion...

• Innovative online tool launched to encourage youth to vote

  » 23/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A group of Massey University students from Wellington have taken the initiative to launch a non-partisan web based...

• Seen and not heard? Save the Children: things must change

  » 23/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Save the Children's Hear Our Voices Values Exchange is an online platform that gives young people a chance to have...

• White Ribbon Day - Friday 25th November 2011

  » 22/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  White Ribbon Day is an International campaign which started in Canada in 1991 and stretches right across the world....

• New Fund - Global Focus Aotearoa Fund

  » 21/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Global Focus Aotearoa has announced the launch of their new fund to support global education activities in New...

• Taiohi Advisory Group Positions - MYD Central North Region

  » 18/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Ministry of Youth Development is calling for Expressions of Interest from young people who are passionate about...

• New Youth Forensic Mental Health Services Announced

  » 18/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Addition funding of $33 million for forensic mental health services for youth offenders was announced this week.

• Training in Introductory Rural Skills Available

  » 18/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Agriculture New Zealand is providing training for 16 -17 year olds who love the outdoors and working with plants and...

• 0800 What's Up celebrates 10 years of service to children

  » 15/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  0800 WHAT'S UP (0800 942 8787) - the nation's only dedicated child helpline - will celebrate its 10th birthday at a...

• Koutu Community Sports Day - Saturday 26th November 2011

  » 15/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The E Oho Community Youth Group have organised a Community Sports Day Event to run on Saturday 26th November 2011...

• Vacancy - Teen Services Specialist - Rotorua District Library

  » 15/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua District Library is looking for someone with a positive and outgoing personality who can relate to the 12...

• Western Heights Fun Day Out - Saturday 19th November 2011

  » 15/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The youth of the Western Heights Community have organised a FUN DAY OUT for families to enjoy on Saturday 19th...

• Arts Village - Art In The Sky Project

  » 11/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Art in the sky is the first community art project since the mosaic floor that will involve so many of the art...

• Minutes from November Taupo Youth Community Advisory Group meeting

  » 11/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Minutes from the November meeting of this group held at Central Plateau REAP, Taupo, on November 8th 2011.

• The bay PRIDE festival - Saturday 10th December 2011

  » 11/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The bay PRIDE festival is to be held in Hannahs Bay on Saturday 10th of December 2011.
  
  This event has...

• Rotorua District Youth Council - Applications open

  » 10/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Rotorua District Council is currently seeking applications for the 2012 Youth Council (RDYC).
  RDYC is a...

• Fordlands Fun Day - Saturday 19th November 2011

  » 10/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Fordlands will be holding their yearly community Fun Day 9 am - 2 pm Saturday 19th November 2011.
  If any group...

• Reminder - Workshop on Gluckman Report and Green Paper for Vulnerable Children - Thurs 10 November

  » 09/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Come to a discussion workshop on Thursday 10 November, with sessions on:
  * Improving the Transition: Reducing...

• TANE MAHUTA - WANANGA FOR TANE BY TANE

  » 02/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Korowai Aroha o Aotearoa Inc is offering a newly developed Tane Leadership Wananga Tane Mahuta.
  
  Tane...

• Election Special - Meet the Rotorua Electorate Candidates.

  » 02/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Hear how they would use their parliamentary vote to address Issues affecting voters.
  Tuesday 8th November...

• QPR Training - Suicide Screening and Triage

  » 02/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  This training is designed for those working in roles where they may have first contact with people who are at risk of...

• Workshop - 10 November 2011 - Gluckman Report and Green Paper for Vulnerable Children

  » 01/11/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Come to a discussion workshop on Thursday 10 November, with sessions on:
  * Improving the Transition: Reducing...

• Push Play Day - Walking Passport Challenge

  » 28/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  ON YA FEET - Friday 4th November
  Come along and take part in this awesome Push Play event. The Classic Hits...

• Youth Vacancy - SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE

  » 27/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE are looking for 30 youth with physical challenges who are between the ages of 16 - 20yrs on a...

• The Two Way Closet - Youth Group

  » 27/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  There is a group available for young people in Rotorua who are gay, lesbian, transgender, curious/questioning or...

• Rotorua Yacht Club Have A Go Day

  » 26/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua Yacht Club and the Bay of Plenty Disabled Sailing Trust will be hosting their season opening HAVE A GO day on...

• Vacancy - Policy Analyst (Maori) Research Officer - RDC

  » 26/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  There is a vacancy available for a Policy Analyst (Maori) Research Officer at the Rotorua District Council.

• Vacancy - SUICIDE PREVENTION INFORMATION DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - Mental Health Foundation

  » 26/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Mental Health Foundation vacancy available in Auckland.
  Applications close Wednesday 2nd November.
  For...

• Vacancy - Maori Resource Development Officer - Mental Health Foundation

  » 26/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Mental Health Foundation vacancy available in Wellington. Application close Wednesday 2nd November.
  For more...

• Oil Spill Response - Public Meeting - Rotorua Friday 21 October

  » 20/10/2011, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Attached is an invitation to a meeting regarding the Oil Spill response to be held on:
  
  Friday 21 October...

• MH101 Mental Health Learning

  » 19/10/2011, Posted by Jane Pearson

  FREE ONE DAY COURSE: Give you the confidence to recognise, relate and respond to people experiencing mental illness

• Back to the Future - CATE Conference 2011

  » 18/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The CATE (Careers and Transition Education Association) Conference will be held in Rotorua from 23 - 25 November....

• Who do you know who would make a great CYF caregiver for teens?

  » 14/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  CYF have launched a recruitment driver for CYF carers, in response to the national shortage of carers. Right now CYF...

• Operation RENA - Opportunities for Young People to Respond to the Oil Spill Disaster

  » 14/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Do the young people you work with want to volunteer for clean-up of oil from beaches and estuaries? There's...

• Oil Spill - Community Support Page Launched

  » 14/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Skylight has set up a special web page to offer information and support strategies for all those in the Bay of Plenty...

• Are the Young People You Work With Enrolled to Vote?

  » 13/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Make sure the young people you know who are 18 years or older have enrolled to vote in the upcoming election on 26...

• Vacancies at Ministry of Youth Development

  » 12/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Ministry of Youth Development currently has two vacancies:
  
  Regional Youth Development Advisor.

• Youth Development Programmes in Rotorua - Survey

  » 11/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Are there enough youth development programme available for Rotorua young people? The Youth Projects Trust wants to...

• Vodafone New Zealand Foundation recognizes inspirational Rotorua leader

  » 07/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Laurie Durand is one of seven inspiring recipients of the Vodafone New Zealand Foundation World of Difference...

• 'Queer our Schools' Campaign

  » 07/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Queer Avengers will be launching its 'Queer our Schools' campaign today in Wellington.
  
  Among other...

• Minutes from October Taupo Community Advisory Group meeting

  » 06/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Minutes from the meeting held at Central Plateau REAP on Tuesday October 4th, 2011

• Library 'Teenzown' Nights Out

  » 04/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  At the library these holidays will be two nights out in Teenzown so young people aged 13 - 18 years are free to come...

• Changes to Working4Youth Roundtable Dates - October and November 2011

  » 04/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  As discussed at the last Working4Youth Roundtable, there are some changes to the scheduling of our October and...

• Tobacco Seminars - achieving a smokefree Aotearoa 2025

  » 03/10/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Where do you and your organisation fit in achieving the Governmentâ??s goal of a smokefree Aotearoa 2025?

• Ara Taiohi's 2011 Wananga and AGM

  » 30/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  On Thursday 27 October 2011 Ara Taiohi will hold a Wananga, followed by the Ara Taiohi AGM Friday 28 October. You are...

• Submissions open for Maori Affairs Select Committee Inquiry into the Status and Wellbeing of Maori Children

  » 30/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Maori Affairs Select Committee Inquiry agreed in June to hold an inquiry into the Status and Wellbeing of Maori...

• Awarding Excellence to Managers of Volunteers

  » 30/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Nominations are now open for the 2011 Volunteer Manager Award of Excellence.
  
  This is awarded by the...

• Young Leaders - Opportunity to visit Japan

  » 22/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Director General for Policies on Cohesive Society, Cabinet Office, Japan,
  invites young leaders in...

• Breakaway Holiday Programme - 10 -14 October

  » 21/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A Breakaway Holiday Programme will be available for 11 - 13 year olds in the first week of the October school...

• Whanau Day - Activities, Information and Haangi

  » 21/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Waiariki Purea Trust are holding a Whanau Day, on:
  
  Saturday 1 October 2011
  10am - 2pm
  At...

• Professional Development Seminars

  » 21/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The following range of professional development seminars available in Auckland over the coming months may be of...

• Young People Receiving Benefits - Recent Statistics

  » 20/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Attached are statistics provided by the Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs which show the number of young people who were...

• Housing NZ announces changes to its role

  » 14/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Housing NZ has announced major changes to the way it does business, including withdrawing from a role supporting the...

• Left Further Behind - how policies fail the poorest children in New Zealand

  » 14/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) has released a report about government policies that fail children living in...

• Ministry of Education seeks Expressions of Interest for provision of new Attendance Service

  » 13/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  An Expression of Interest (EOI) for the integrated Attendance Service was released on the Government Electronic...

• Family Collectives - Thinking, Planning and Taking Action

  » 13/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  An information evening about creating a Family Collective to support a lifestyle option for a son or daughter who has...

• Request for Support - Red Cross 'Lottery' - September 15 to November 28

  » 13/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  New Zealand Red Cross is part of the largest humanitarian organisation in the world, helping people wherever they...

• Respite Care Camp 17 - 21 October for 5-7 and 8-12 year olds

  » 13/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Waiariki Purea Trust is holding a Respite Care Camp on 17 - 21 October, for for 5-7 and 8-12 year olds.
  

• Rippa Rugby Youth Tournament - Sunday 9 October

  » 09/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  To celebrate the Rugby World Cup the Rotorua District Youth Council is organising a social Rippa Rugby Tournament on...

• Ombudsmen's Office wants compulsory anti-bullying programmes in schools

  » 09/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Office of the Ombudsmen has released a report into bullying at Hutt Valley High School in 2007, which reveals...

• Report looks at deadly impacts of alcohol on children and young people

  » 09/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee (CYMRC) has released a special report into the role of alcohol in the...

• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference

  » 09/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The second 'Grandparents Raising Grandchildren' National Conference will be held at the Ellerslie Events Centre in...

• Research Report - Hei Tikitiki: Maori Rites of Passage and Youth Development Research Project

  » 09/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A new report, 'Hei Tikitiki: Maori Rites of Passage and Youth Development Research Project' explores the lessons...

• Outward Bound and Ara Taiohi join forces to offer a course just for those who work with Youth!!!

  » 08/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Please find attached the details of a course being offered just for those who work with young people and their...

• Taupo Youth Community Advisory Group Sept 2011 minutes

  » 08/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Minutes from the September 2011 meeting of this group.

• RISE - Grants for young people's projects promoting mental health and wellbeing

  » 07/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  RISE is an exciting project for young New Zealanders to carry out their own youth mental health awareness project....

• Develop a best practice Drug Policy for your Youth Organisation

  » 06/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Do you want your youth organisation to be a nurturing environment that supports young people to make good decisions...

• Labour Party announces Youth Employment Policy

  » 02/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Labour Party has announced plans to turn unemployment payments into apprenticeship subsidies to tackle youth...

• He Ara Hou - The Pathway Forward - Getting it right for Aotearoa New Zealand's Maori and Pasifika children

  » 02/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A new report has been released by 'Every Child Counts' as part of their campaign '1000 days to get it right for every...

• Strengthening Families Lead Agent Training - 29 September

  » 02/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Training to become a Lead Agent for Strengthening Families is available 29 September.
  
  Strengthening...

• The Children's Social Health Monitor - 2011 Update

  » 01/09/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  In New Zealand, children and young people living in more deprived areas experience significantly worse health...

• Established Protocols to Keep Young People Safe are Essential for Service Providers

  » 29/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The following article in a recent edition of 'New Idea' magazine highlights the importance of youth service providers...

• Report on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addiction

  » 28/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Mental Health Commission has released a report on 'Child and Youth Mental Health and Addiction'.
  
  The...

• Vacancy - Te Arawa Whanau Ora Establishment Manager

  » 26/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Arawa Whanau Ora is looking for an Establishment Manager to provide leadership for Te Arawa Whanau Ora. This role...

• Coroner calls for compulsory checks of children

  » 26/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua Coroner Wallace Bain has called for compulsory spot checks of all children from birth to the age of 5 to...

• Searching Students and Confiscation: New Ministry of Education guidance on good practice

  » 25/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Ministry of Education has just released guidelines for the search and seizure of drugs and weapons in schools....

• Brain Development Workshop

  » 23/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  This free workshop by the Brainwave Trust is sponsored by Lakes DHB and will be held on:
  
  22 September...

• Brain Development Workshop

  » 23/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  This free workshop by the Brainwave Trust is sponsored by Lakes DHB and will be held on:
  
  22 September...

• Funding Opportunities - Rotorua District Council

  » 23/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Two funds managed by Rotorua District Council are open for applications from August:
  
  1. COMMUNITY SAFETY...

• Taupo Proposal for Work Experience for Young People

  » 19/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Source: 'Grassroots help for jobless youth', NZ Herald, 19 August 2011
  
  A scheme being floated for the...

• Restorative Justice Conference

  » 19/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Whanaungatanga - Building Relationships through Restorative Practices, the 5th Restorative Justice Aotearoa National...

• Student Loan Scheme Act a mixed bag for students and graduates

  » 19/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The NZ University Students' Association (NZUSA) says the cost of study will go up yet again as borrowers are charged...

• Spirit of Adventure - Inspiration Voyage for Young People with Physical Disabilities

  » 18/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Each year, with support and generous sponsorship from the Lions Club, spearheaded by the Karori LionsClub, the Spirit...

• Vacancy - Green Prescription Lifestyle Coach - Eastern BOP

  » 17/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Are you passionate about physical activity, and a healthy lifestyle? If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you!...

• Funding Opportunity for organisations working with high needs young people

  » 16/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Youth focused organisations working with high needs young New Zealanders (aged 12-24 years) are urged to apply for...

• Importance of investing in early childhood highlighted

  » 15/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  'Every Child Counts' has released a report prepared for them by Infometrics Ltd, called '1000 days to get it right...

• Taupo Youth Community Advisory Group Meeting, August 2011

  » 15/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The minutes from the Taupo Youth Community Advisory Group Meeting held on August 9th, 2011

• National Party announces youth welfare policies

  » 14/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The National Party announced today policy platforms relating to young people:
  
  YOUTH WELFARE POLICY:

• UK Riots - local commentary about young people in NZ

  » 12/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  In the wake of this week's riots in England, some commentators have been considering the question 'could it happen...

• safeTALK about Suicide: Starting the Conversation - He Timata Te Korero

  » 12/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Lifeline Aotearoa has started 'safeTALK', a suicide awareness and prevention campaign.
  
  Included on their...

• 'Rotorua Entertains' Workshops

  » 10/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The 'Rotorua Entertains' project is being coordinated by Rotorua District Council, with support from Rotorua Trust....

• Community Advisory Group (Youth) Meeting Minutes July 2011

  » 10/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Minutes for our July meeting are attached.

• International Youth Day - 12 August

  » 09/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  International Youth Day is on 12 August. The theme for International Youth Day is 'Dialogue and Mutual...

• Free rugby tickets support 'Blow the Whistle on Violence' campaign

  » 08/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Treasure Rotorua, Rotorua Safe Families and Bay of Plenty Rugby Union are giving away 2,400 tickets to the Bay of...

• Literacy Rotorua Book Appeal - Books for Preschoolers

  » 08/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Literacy Rotorua is running an appeal to collect books for preschoolers who do not have any books of their own.

• Nominations Open for Voluntary Organisations - TrustPower Spirit of Rotorua Awards 2011

  » 08/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Nominations are open for the 2011 TrustPower Spirit of Rotorua Awards, which are run by Rotorua District Council in...

• After School Programme at the Arts Village

  » 05/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Family Focus Rotorua is running a programme from the Arts Village on Wednesdays for 5-13 year olds.
  

• Toolbox Courses

  » 05/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Attached is information about Toolbox courses scheduled for Term 3.
  
  Toolbox is an interactive, small...

• Vacancy Re-advertised - Rotorua Family Violence Prevention Network Co-ordinator

  » 02/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A Co-ordinator is being sought for the Rotorua Family Violence Prevention Network.
  
  The primary role is...

• New Resource for Bullies

  » 02/08/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Skylight have launched new resource for 10 - 17 year olds who have been bullying, called 'Who Me'. This title...

• Policy Guidelines for using Facebook and of the Social Media

  » 29/07/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Ara Taiohi recently surveyed their members seeking examples of how youth sector organisations are developing policies...

• Green Paper for Vulnerable Children - Submissions Invited

  » 28/07/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  "Every child thrives, belongs, achieves - Green Paper for Vulnerable Children" has been released,...

• Hunger for Learning - Call for Government Support of School Breakfast Programmes

  » 28/07/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) has released a report "Hunger for Learning" which recommends that...

• Driving Age Increases from 1 August

  » 28/07/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The increase of the driving age from 15 to 16 years will come into force from Monday 1 August.
  
  New...

• Green Paper for Vulnerable Children to be launched this week

  » 25/07/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  On Wednesday 27 July Government will release a Green Paper for Vulnerable Children. The Green Paper will present...

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

  » 22/07/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A two-day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) will be held on:
  
  18 - 19 August

• Report on Fresh Start Reforms in Operation

  » 22/07/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Minister of Social Development has released a progress report on implementation of the Fresh Start youth justice...

• Navigate - The 2011 New Zealand Youth Mentoring Conference

  » 15/07/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The 2011 New Zealand Youth Mentoring Conference will be held on 16 - 17 August in Auckland.
  
  Speakers...

• Leadership and Project Management in Youth Work

  » 15/07/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  This is the next workshop in the TOHU - National Diploma in Youth Work series and is open to anyone who works with...

• How Do We Talk About Suicide? - SPINZ National Conference

  » 14/07/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Suicide Prevention Information NZ (SPINZ) is holding a National Conference on:
  
  Wednesday 7 September...

• Vacancy - Rotorua Family Violence Prevention Network Co-ordinator

  » 14/07/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A Co-ordinator is being sought for the Rotorua Family Violence Prevention Network.
  
  The primary role is...

• No Synthetic Cannabinoids Poster

  » 08/07/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Encourage retailers in your neighbourhood to be responsible and choose not to sell synthetic cannabinoids, by...

• Vulnerability Report - Call to Increase Benefits for Children and Support for Young People

  » 03/07/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) is calling for greater levels of support, including lifting...

• HUI UP! - Improving The Way We Support Those At Risk Of Suicide Or Self Harm

  » 30/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A HUI UP! awareness forum will be held on:
  Friday 8 July 11.00 am - 2.00 pm
  Rotorua District Council...

• Bachelor of Youth Development

  » 30/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  WelTec (the Wellington Institute of Technology) has developed a Bachelor of Youth Development qualification which is...

• Te Arawa Rangatahi Honogonga - Te Arawa Youth Gathering

  » 29/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  This event will be held at Te Papaiouru Marae, Tamatekapua, Ohinemutu from Thursday 21 to Saturday 23 July 2011...

• Proposals Invited - Freeparking Youth Sport and Recreation delivery

  » 28/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Rotorua District Council invites Proposals from interested parties seeking to deliver FreeParking: Youth Sport...

• Kia Tutahi - An Accord between Government and Communities of Aotearoa

  » 27/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Cabinet has endorsed a Kia Tutahi Standing Together Relationship Accord that aims to strengthen the relationship...

• Maori Affairs Select Committee Inquiry into the Status and Wellbeing of Maori and Pacific children

  » 24/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Maori Affairs Select Committee this week decided that it will undertake an inquiry into the determinants of...

• Whakanuia Te Wiki o te Reo Maori - Maori Language Week: 04 July - 10 July 2011

  » 23/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  With school term dates being adjusted to accommodate the Rugby World Cup 2011, Maori Language Week will take place...

• Bay of Plenty Regional Council - Youth Jam held for future decision makers

  » 23/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Students from around the region learned how hard making decisions can be at the annual Youth Jam in Rotorua this...

• 'Hear and Say' Maori Language Pronunciation Workshop

  » 21/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A 'Hear and Say' Maori Language Pronunciation workshop will be held by Settlement Support on:
  
  Saturday 2...

• Vodafone Foundation World of Difference - Sponsorship to work with a NZ youth charity

  » 21/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Vodafone Foundation's World of Difference programme is now open.
  
  The Vodafone Foundation is on the...

• Rotorua District Council - Long Term Plan 2012-22 pre-Consultation

  » 13/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua District Council wants to hear your views on what could make your area better. Help us plan for a better...

• Reminder - Alcohol and other drug harm minimisation workshop - Sam Programme

  » 12/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Further to the recent news of an alcohol-related death of a school student in Auckland over weekend, a reminder that...

• Recommendations of Maori Youth Council

  » 12/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A paper presenting the findings of the Maori Youth Council in response to the call from the Minister of Maori Affairs...

• Draft Ara Taiohi Strategic Plan

  » 10/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Board of Ara Taiohi has established four strategic goals for the next three years and has set some immediate...

• Strengths-based Practice Workshop - Creating Transformative Change in Practice and Organisations

  » 10/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A 3-day Strengths-based Practice Workshop focused on creating transformative change in practice and organisations is...

• Publication - Working with Families: Strengths-based approaches

  » 10/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A new book provides a resource for social and community workers.
  
  'Working with Families: Strengths-based...

• International Wellbeing Study

  » 08/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The latest results from the International Wellbeing Study (www.wellbeingstudy.com) indicate that New...

• Improving the Transition: Reducing Social and Psychological Morbidity During Adolescence

  » 03/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  'Improving the Transition: Reducing Social and Psychological Morbidity During Adolescence' is a report from the...

• Take the Lead - Competition for young people

  » 03/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Aotearoa Youth Voices is running a short competition to showcase young people who 'take the lead' in different ways...

• Subsidies Available for Mark Cabaj Workshop

  » 03/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Subsidies are available for people who work in Tangata Whenua, Community and Voluntary Sector organisations to attend...

• Youth Mentoring Training

  » 03/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A 4-module youth mentoring training is being provided in Rotorua on 27 July - 28 July.
  
  The cost is $420...

• Sam Programme - Alcohol and other drug harm minimisation workshop

  » 01/06/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Red Cross are running 'Sam', a programme for youth and those who work with youth about drugs & alcohol and their...

• Youth Congress - Call for Young New Zealanders to 'Be the Change'

  » 27/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  UNICEF NZ (UN Childrenâ??s Fund) is making a final call to young New Zealanders who would like the unique...

• ADHD Rotorua Fundraiser - An Australian Evening with The Pierce Brothers

  » 26/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Do you enjoy good food, good music and good company? ADHD Rotorua is organising a fabulous fundraising evening that...

• Training Opportunity: 1 Day QPR Training in Suicide Screening and Triage

  » 26/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A one-day training opportunity is available on:
  7 July 2011
  8.30 am - 4.30 pm
  Rotorua Hospital...

• AmYOUzing Race and Backyard Bounce

  » 20/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  An open day will wrap up NZ youth week run in conjunction with NZ Music Month.
  
  This is a 'by youth, for...

• Communities Leading - Mark Cabaj Workshops

  » 20/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Inspiring Communities, with local partners, is delighted to bring Mark Cabaj to New Zealand next month and to offer...

• Youth Fashion Show

  » 18/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Kawerau Youth Council is currently planning an extravaganza of dance, music and fashion. The show is to celebrate...

• Applications open for Prime Minister's Pacific Youth Awards

  » 18/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Applications for the 2011 Prime Minister's Pacific Youth Awards opened today, giving high-achieving young New...

• Youth Week Poster 2011

  » 17/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Want to know what's going on in Rotorua for youth week this week ? attached is the youth week poster for 2011 with...

• Youth Peace-building Conference

  » 13/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Young people from Australia, the Cook Islands, Kiribati, Fiji, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall...

• Winter School 2011, Mokoia Campus, Rotorua

  » 12/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Attached is the confirmed programme for Winter School 2011, Mokoia Campus, Rotorua
  
  This is hot off the...

• Youth Services Directory for Taupo District now online

  » 09/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A searchable directory of youth services for the Taupo District is now available online on this web page.
  

• Volunteer Opportunity - Stage Challenge

  » 09/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Volunteers are being sought for ASB Stage Challenge 2011, on Monday 30 May.
  
  Do you know anyone that...

• One Young Person's Opportunity to be the boss of the Ministry of Youth Development for Youth Week 2011

  » 09/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The theme for this year's Youth Week is STEP UP, Be heard, Take responsibility, Be YOUth! The Ministry of Youth...

• Outward Bound 'Connect' Course for Youth Workers

  » 06/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  In July Outward Bound are offering a 'Connect' course for youth workers, which combines support form experienced...

• Land Transport (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2011

  » 06/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Parliament has passed the Land Transport (Road Safety and other Matters) Amendment Bill 2011. The new Bill includes...

• Budget 2011 Announcement - Youth Employment Package

  » 04/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Government has announced a Youth Employment Package as part of Budget 2011, with three components:
  * Skills for...

• Opportunity to nominate outstanding teachers and leaders in your school community

  » 03/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Parents and secondary school students have a chance to nominate outstanding teachers and leaders in their school...

• Youth Week Update from Ara Taiohi

  » 03/05/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Events:
  There are heaps of cool events up on the Youth Week website at

• Victory Village Forum

  » 27/04/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Victory Village Forum has been rescheduled to Wednesday 27 - Friday 29 July, to allow people in all communities...

• Youth Week Update from Ara Taiohi

  » 27/04/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  An update from the Youth Week Team at Ara Taiohi:
  
  Grants: Grants were finalised by the Youth Week...

• Call for entries Fellowship in Youth Health Leadership

  » 27/04/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Youth researchers and practitioners with strong leadership skills are being urged to apply for a Fellowship in Youth...

• Taupo Funding Expo (FREE!)

  » 20/04/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Funding - how to access and plan for funding, tax, legal and software presentations, workshops and advice for your...

• 2011 Rotorua Perceptions of Safety Survey

  » 18/04/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Young people (and other Rotorua residents) aged over 15 years are able to provide their views on safety in the...

• Youth Services Hui in Murupara

  » 06/04/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Ika Whenua Hauora's Youth Development Team are holding a meeting of service providers, on:
  Tuesday 19 April...

• Health Check - Survey for Young People living in Rotorua and Taupo

  » 06/04/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Lakes District Health Board want to make sure health services are relevant to young people's needs and are keen to...

• Training Opportunity - Project Adventure

  » 01/04/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A training opportunity to increase your Bag of Tricks and Facilitation Skills has come up.
  
  WHEN: Monday...

• Training Opportunity - Agents of Change Workshop

  » 29/03/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Agents of Change workshop will be held in Taupo on 14 - 15 April is run over two days and will focus on the role...

• Are you getting our Weekly e-Newsletter?

  » 25/03/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Are you receiving Working4Youth's weekly e-newsletter? Every Friday we send out a email newsletter with brief items...

• Rangatahi Adventure Challenge

  » 22/03/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Waiariki Purea Trust is offering a holiday program based on Rotorua Lakes, participating in activities such as...

• Rotorua Careers Expo - Stall Opportunity for Youth Services and Community Organisations

  » 18/03/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Rotorua Careers Expo 2011 will be held at the Rotorua Event Centre on
  
  Thursday 19 May, 10.00 - 2.30;...

• Youth Week Funding 2011 - Ara Taiohi

  » 16/03/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Youth Week is proud to announce that the Vodafone Foundation of NZ has once again come on board to sponsor Youth Week...

• Training Workshops - Effective Meeting Management and Minute Taking

  » 10/03/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Training workshops are available on:
  - The Art of Minute Taking: 15th March 2011
  - Effective Meeting...

• 2011 Secondary School Waka Ama Champs

  » 10/03/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Secondary School Waka Ama Championships will be held at Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) at Rotorua, on Tuesday 29...

• Strengthening Families Facilitation Training - 29 March

  » 10/03/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Strengthening Families are looking for facilitators to run Strengthening Families meetings, and will be holding a...

• Youth Recreation and Activities Meeting

  » 10/03/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The next Youth Recreation and Activities Meeting will take place Tuesday 15 March. 3.30pm to 5.00pm, at Rotorua...

• He Poroporoaki ki a Putu Mihaka

  » 06/03/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  It is with great sadness that we let you know of the sudden passing this weekend of Putu Mihaka.
  
  Putu...

• Forum - Child/Youth Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Service Continuum Project

  » 27/02/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Contribute to a discussion to identify effective solutions for tamariki/rangatahi with drug and alcohol problems in...

• Changes to the Working4Youth Website

  » 24/02/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Regular users of the Working4Youth website will notice some changes to the layout of the website this week! We are...

• Interactive Drawing Therapy Courses

  » 22/02/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Interactive Drawing Therapy (IDT) uses right-brain drawing and writing techniques to complement and extend the more...

• Family Lifestyle Coach Programme

  » 18/02/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Sport Bay of Plenty offers a free Family Lifestyle Coach programme that aims to support, encourage and motivate...

• Youth Worker Training Scheme (YWTS)

  » 11/02/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Youth Worker Training Scheme (YWTS) has funds available in the current year to support training opportunities for...

• Career Counselling and Coaching Workshop

  » 11/02/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  A Career Counselling and Coaching Workshop will be offered in Auckland on 11 â?? 13 April, and in Wellington on...

• Rotorua Teen Parents to get Intensive Support

  » 08/02/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Whare Kaupapa Awhina, a new supported home for teenage parents has opened in Rotorua as a service of the Open Home...

• Sharing the Kete - Family Inclusive Practice Workshops - Youth, Alcohol and Other Drug Issues

  » 08/02/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Kina Trust promotes family inclusive practice in the mental health and addictions sector. These regional workshops...

• Rotorua District Youth Council for 2011 selected

  » 02/02/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Seventeen young people, representing six ethnicities and eight local schools, have been selected to serve on the 2011...

• Graduate Diploma in Not-For-Profit Management

  » 01/02/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The 2011 programme for the Graduate Diploma in Not-For-Profit management is now available.
  
  It is a...

• More Young People Seeking Help for Problem Gambling

  » 01/02/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The Problem Gambling Foundation's 2010 client statistics reveal an increase in the number of youth seeking help for...

• BayTrust Coach Development Scholarships

  » 01/02/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The purpose of these scholarships is to develop the skills that contribute to quality coaching within the Bay of...

• Alcohol Reform Bill - Submissions Close on Friday 18 February

  » 01/02/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Public submissions are now being invited on the Alcohol Reform Bill. The Bill will implement the Government's...

• Te Waiariki Purea Trust search for mentors

  » 21/01/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Waiariki Purea Trust are searching for some gifted people to fulfill the role of Whanau Mentor on a part time...

• Training Opportunity - Reflective Practice Workshop

  » 20/01/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  This workshop on Reflective Practice is being facilitated by Rod Baxter and Lisa Hann, two top educators in this...

• CED Conference 2011 is here

  » 20/01/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  The New Zealand Community Economic Development Conference 2011 has been confirmed for 19-20 April at the Trusts...

• Ara Taiohi Appointments

  » 20/01/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Sonya Hogan has been appointed to the position of Executive Officer with Ara Taiohi, the new national umbrella...

• Events requiring Volunteers/Assistance

  » 18/01/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Some opportunities are available for young people who are 18 years and over to get work and volunteer experience....

• Healthy Eating Healthy Action (HEHA) Community Action Project

  » 18/01/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Applications are being sought for Healthy Eating Healthy Action (HEHA) Community Action Project Funding for hapu, iwi...

• Vacancy - Trust Manager - Te Waiariki Purea Trust

  » 17/01/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Waiariki Purea Trust is looking for a manager to provide leadership to an organisation that is a leading provider...

• Western Heights Community House

  » 14/01/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  There is a new Western Heights Community House located behind the Western Heights Medical Centre on Brookland Road....

• COGS makes grants to 59 Rotorua Community Organisations

  » 14/01/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  59 community groups based in Rotorua have received a grant from the Community Organisations Grants Scheme (COGS) in...

• Te Papa Takaro O Te Arawa: 2 Vacancies

  » 13/01/2011, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Papa Takaro O Te Arawa are currently seeking an experienced person for a health and wellbeing activation role and...

• New community service for young people with AOD issues launched in Rotorua

  » 21/12/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  A new community service described as 'groundbreaking' for the Lakes DHB area is giving children and young people with...

• Reminder to RSVP - Networking Forum - 15 December 2010

  » 10/12/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Remember to rsvp for the Networking Forum to be held on:
  Wednesday 15 December 2010
  10.00 am to 1.00...

• December 2010 Working4Youth Roundtable will not be held

  » 10/12/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Please note that as a Networking Forum is planned for Wednesday 15 December, a decision has been made to cancel the...

• Break Away - Rangatahi Adventure Challenge - Holiday Programmes

  » 10/12/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Waiariki Purea Trust are providing 'Break Away' holiday programmes over summer.
  
  The target group for...

• Summer Recreation Events - Add your agency's activities to listing

  » 08/12/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Sport Bay of Plenty is coordinating a calendar of youth activities and events taking place during the summer school...

• Guide for councils on developing a youth policy

  » 06/12/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  The Ministry of Youth Development has published a guide on how councils can develop a youth policy in their area....

• Ara Taiohi Newsletter

  » 05/12/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  The attached newsletter from Ara Taiohi, the new national umbrella organisation for people who work with young...

• Networking Forum - 15 December 2010

  » 05/12/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  A Networking Forum for anyone who works with or for young people in Rotorua will be held on:
  Wednesday 15...

• 'Bringing Up Your Parents' - a new family development initiative programme

  » 30/11/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  An opportunity for organisations who work with young people to attend a Two Day Interactive Programme 'Bringing Up...

• Training Survey - Summary of Results

  » 28/11/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  In October 2010, Working4Youth conducted an on-line survey to ask you what training you would be interested in over...

• Youth Work Workforce Survey

  » 28/11/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  The Central North Island Team for the Ministry of Youth Development (MYD) was approached by youth organisations to...

• Creative Communities Funding Information Evening

  » 18/11/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  DARE TO DREAM!
  Creative Communities Rotorua information evening
  
  24 November 2010 5.30 pm -7pm @...

• Ara Taiohi - Launch of New National Organisation to support people who work with young people

  » 17/11/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  A new national umbrella organisation has been launched today to help people who work with young people (aged 12- 25)...

• Youth Mentoring expert Professor David DuBois - Webinar Opportunity

  » 10/11/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  There is an opportunity to hear internationally renowned Youth Mentoring expert Professor David DuBois PhD, through a...

• Youth 09 Report on Health and Wellbeing of Alternative Education Students

  » 04/11/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Researchers at The University of Auckland have discovered that students attending Alternative Education (AE) have...

• Youth Mentoring Researcher on Breakfast TV - Thursday 4th November

  » 03/11/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  TVNZ's Breakfast programme are interviewing Professor David DuBois tomorrow morning at approximately 8am. Tune in to...

• Whanau Ora Providers Announced

  » 29/10/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  The Whanau Ora Governance Group today announced 25 provider collectives and stand alone providers selected to develop...

• Stix n Stonz

  » 27/10/2010, Posted by Nicky Simon

  Stix and stonz is a youth group initiative all the way from Wellywood promoting awareness and prevention of Teen...

• Consultation - Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) Expanding Membership

  » 26/10/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) is consulting on a proposal to provide professional body...

• Youth Work Training Opportunity in Rotorua - National Certificate in Youth Work Level-3

  » 21/10/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  For the first time there's an opportunity for youth workers (paid or voluntary) to earn a National Certificate in...

• Government response to Special Education Review announced

  » 20/10/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Associate Minister of Education Rodney Hide has announced Government's response to the Special Education Review. The...

• Now taking applications for the 2011 Rotorua District Youth Council

  » 15/10/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Search for young leaders who can make a difference
  
  The Rotorua District Council is on the look out for a...

• Scholarships - Te Arawa Fisheries Seafood Training Programme

  » 13/10/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  $1,000 grants are available for training in 2011 for people interested in working in the seafood industry as a...

• Youth Advisors needed for Mental Health Commission Advisory Group

  » 11/10/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  The Mental Health Commission has an Advisory Group that provides advice on mental health and addiction issues. The...

• Training Survey - What Do You Want?

  » 10/10/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  If you work with or for young people in Rotorua, Working4Youth wants your views on training you would be interested...

• New BayTrust Fund - Henry Duncan Trust

  » 08/10/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  BayTrust has established a new fund to address the root causes of community issues by supporting projects or...

• Survey on new National Youth Sector Organisation

  » 07/10/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  NZ Aotearoa Adolescent Health and Development (NZAAHD) and the National Youth Workers Network Aotearoa (NYWNA) are...

• ERO Report on Promoting Success for Maori Students

  » 06/10/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  The Education Review Office (ERO) report 'Promoting Success for Maori Students: Schools' Progress' (June 2010)...

• Vodafone New Zealand Foundation Youth Health Fellowship

  » 05/10/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Wanting to advance the youth health and development sector in New Zealand? Through its commitment to Kiwi youth, the...

• Engineering Cadet - Rotorua District Council

  » 04/10/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua District Council is looking to give someone a fantastic opportunity to kick-start their career in civil...

• BOP Sports Awards - Nominations Close 5 October

  » 30/09/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Nominations for the 2010 Bay of Plenty Sports Awards close on Tuesday 5 October at 12.00pm.
  
  In addition...

• Call for Applications for Te Wananga Whakairo Rakau - National Carving School

  » 30/09/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute are seeking applications for the 38th intake for Te Wananga Whakairo...

• Sulpha City Sk8 Jam - Information Stall Opportunity

  » 22/09/2010, Posted by

  The Rotorua Youth Centre is amping up the school holidays with a awesome free event for youth and their families on...

• Bi-cultural Practice - Understanding and working together in a bi-cultural context with young people

  » 22/09/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  This course is being run as the third block course for the National Diploma in Youth Work, but it is open to anyone...

• Free Mental Health Training Day

  » 15/09/2010, Posted by Jane Pearson

  Take the opportunity to receive FREE training! Blueprint for Learning are delivering a one day training on MH101 -...

• Alternative Education 2010 Forum

  » 10/09/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  A one-day hui on Alternative Education will be held in Wellington on 24 September. This is a chance for AE leaders,...

• Mayoral Debate for Young People

  » 10/09/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Senior high school students have the opportunity to put Rotorua's three mayoral hopefuls to the test in a debate next...

• Youth Work Workforce Survey

  » 08/09/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  The Central North Island Team for the Ministry of Youth Development is working with other youth organisations to...

• Consultation on the Rights of Children and Young Persons

  » 08/09/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The Human Rights Commission is preparing a chapter on the Rights of Children and Young Persons. The draft of the...

• Comment on NZ's implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

  » 08/09/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The NZ Human Rights Commission and the NZ Children's Commissioner have both released comments on New Zealand's...

• Workwise employment agency helps youth to get and keep working or training

  » 07/09/2010, Posted by Jane Pearson

  Workwise employment support for youth (18 to 25 years) with depression, anxiety, stress and other mental health...

• Viral Games to spread Anti-tobacco Messages to Young People

  » 06/09/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  The Health Sponsorship Council (HSC) is a government agency that encourages New Zealanders to adopt and maintain...

• Nominations open for new Pacific Youth Awards

  » 06/09/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  The newly-created Prime Minister's Pacific Youth Awards will recognise high-achieving young Pacific New Zealanders....

• Plans for a new National Youth Sector Organisation

  » 29/08/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  NZ Aotearoa Adolescent Health and Development (NZAAHD) and the National Youth Workers Network Aotearoa (NYWNA) are...

• Alcohol Law Reform

  » 29/08/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  The Government has announced a package to reform alcohol law. The package responds to the Law Commission's review of...

• Creative Communities Discretionary Funding Round Opens on 30 August

  » 29/08/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua District Council's Creative Communities Discretionary Funding Round opens on 30 August and closes on 1...

• Rethinking Business as Usual - Workshop on Social Justice - Engaging Youth and Community

  » 25/08/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Aka Waiariki, Rotorua Maori Principals Association is hosting a professional development workshop on Social Justice -...

• YouthTown Youth Coordinator (x2) Vacancy

  » 16/08/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  YouthTown is seeking to fill 2 Youth Coordinator positions to coordinate youth events, programmes and activities for...

• KiwiSport Funding Applications are Open

  » 11/08/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  KiwiSport Funding Applications are now open, and close on 7 September. Application forms and further information are...

• Youth Worker Professional Development - National Certificate in Youth Work Level 4

  » 11/08/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Te Waiariki Purea Trust are delivering this training programme, which is open to those who are employed and...

• Nominations Open for TrustPower Spirit of Rotorua Awards - See Education and Child/Youth Development Category

  » 11/08/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Nominations are open to celebrate volunteers through the TrustPower Spirit of Rotorua Awards, run in conjunction with...

• Involve Conference 2010 - 17 - 19 November

  » 04/08/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Involve is a biennial conference for people working with young people. The purpose of Involve is to provide an...

• Youth Building Global Connections

  » 04/08/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Many young people in Rotorua have had the opportunity to connect with students from other countries either as hosts...

• Response Ability Pathways Workshop

  » 03/08/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Lloyd Martin from Praxis (a network of practitioners and educators in youth work and community development across New...

• Community Safety Projects Fund - Funding Application Open

  » 02/08/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Up to $25,000 is being made available by the Rotorua District Council for community group projects that have a...

• UN International Year of Youth - August 2010 to August 2011 - Our Year, Our Voice

  » 01/08/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  The United Nations has proclaimed an International Year of Youth starting on 12 August 2010, which is the UN...

• Call for Nominations to Maori Youth Council

  » 28/07/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The Minister of Maori Affairs, Hon Dr Pita Sharples, is seeking to establish a 12 member Maori Youth Council. The...

• Whakanuia Te Wiki o te Reo Maori - Celebrate Maori Language Week

  » 27/07/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Maori Language Week is 26 July - 01 August. The theme is Te Mahi Kai - The Language of Food. The key message for...

• Opportunity for Young People to Comment on Road Safety Education

  » 27/07/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  The Ministry of Transport is reviewing the effectiveness of road safety education for young people. This is one of...

• Reminder to RSVP - Networking Forum at Te Maioha o Parekarangi

  » 24/07/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  A Working4Youth Networking Forum will be held at Te Maioha o Parekarangi, the new CYF Youth Justice Residence,...

• Kia Ora Hauora website

  » 15/07/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Kia Ora Hauora is a Maori Health workforce development programme aimed at students and current health sector workers...

• Rotorua Community Youth Centre Trust

  » 15/07/2010, Posted by Kowhai Yukich

  The Rotorua Community Youth Centre Trust is going under construction so the youth lounge has moved into the left wing...

• COGS applications close Friday 30 July

  » 09/07/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Community Organisation Grants Scheme (COGS) is a community based grant-making scheme, providing grants to non-profit...

• Working4Youth Networking Forum at Te Maioha o Parekarangi

  » 01/07/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  A Working4Youth Networking Forum will be held at Te Maioha o Parekarangi, the new CYF Youth Justice Residence, pm...

• Groundbreaking Maori youth programme in Canterbury and West Coast regions celebrates achievements

  » 30/06/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Today marks the conclusion of the Mental Health Foundation's Manawaora o Nga Taiohi programme and the Foundation...

• Hui Whakapiripiri - Registrations close on Friday 2 July

  » 29/06/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) is holding its annual Hui Whakapiripiri aimed at those who share an...

• Whanau Ora Expression of Interest Process

  » 25/06/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Expressions of Interest (EOI) have opened for Whanau Ora.
  
  Expressions of Interest (EOI) are being called...

• Community Max extended in Bay of Plenty

  » 25/06/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  The Community Max work scheme for unemployed young people has been extended until the end of next year in four...

• Hui - How to guide to Contestable Funding with Creative NZ

  » 17/06/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Are you planning an arts project for your roopu, marae or organisation?
  Are you holding a hui for the arts...

• Wh?nau Ora and the Youth Sector

  » 10/06/2010, Posted by

  The Wh?nau Ora and the Youth Sector Training Day with NZAAHD is fast approaching!
  
  There are still spaces...

• Matariki Fordlands Facelift

  » 08/06/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  In order to create a new beginning for Fordlands youth the Fordlands E oho group would like to celebrate Matariki by...

• Vacancies - Workwise Trust

  » 01/06/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Two vacancies are currently open at Workwise Trust. Applications close 5.00pm, Friday 11th June 2010.
  

• Engaging Maori Learners - Adult Literacy and Numeracy Symposium

  » 31/05/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  This free Symposium will include a focus on identifying and demonstrating strategies for effectively engaging the...

• Youth Services told to Work Together

  » 27/05/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Source:

• TOHU Project - Diploma in Youth Work

  » 26/05/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  TOHU Project aims to enable experienced youth workers access the National Diploma in Youth Work, an advanced...

• Youth Violence Symposium - Outcomes Report

  » 20/05/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  This two-day symposium in March 2010 was aimed at people who work with youth and youth violence, and attracted 382...

• Budget 2010 Announcements

  » 20/05/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The Minister of Finance delivered the Budget 2010 on 20 May.
  
  - You can see Budget 2010 announcements...

• Alcohol In Our Lives - Curbing the Harm, Final Report from law Commission

  » 20/05/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  'Alcohol In Our Lives: Curbing the Harm' is the Law Commission's final report on the review of New Zealand's liquor...

• Te Arawa Rangatahi Leadership Forum - Applications Open

  » 13/05/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  This programme is an iwi leadership programme and is focused on developing the leadership skills of those people who...

• Youth Volunteering Workshop

  » 12/05/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  One of the national events being planned for Volunteer Awareness Week is a one day workshop at which a group of young...

• Rotorua's Youth Week, 20 - 30 May 2010

  » 10/05/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua's Youth Week is set to take place from May 20th to 30th 2010. We've made it a little longer this year.

• Whanau Ora Announcement

  » 06/05/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Tariana Turia, Minister responsible for Whanau Ora, today announced $134.3 million funding for Whanau Ora over four...

• Mentoring Training

  » 05/05/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The Youth Mentoring Network are now offering Youth Mentoring Training, with support from the Ministry of Youth...

• Opportunity to work towards a National Diploma in Youth Work.

  » 05/05/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The TOHU Project is an opportunity to work towards a National Diploma in Youth Work.
  
  The trainers will...

• Privacy Training

  » 05/05/2010, Posted by Ariana Smith

  PRIVACY TRAINING
  This training provides participants with an overview of the Privacy Act for those who are not...

• BRAINWAVES TRAINING

  » 05/05/2010, Posted by Ariana Smith

  This training provides participants with information about a baby?s brain and its development. The way it develops...

• Global Youth Service Day April 23 - 25

  » 23/04/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Global Youth Service Day is an annual campaign that celebrates and mobilizes the millions of children and youth who...

• Self Harm - Understanding and helping young people who hurt themselves - Seminar

  » 21/04/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Self-harming behaviours are a complex and challenging problem which typically begin in adolescence. Self-harm...

• Request for Proposals for CAMHS Community Based Services

  » 10/04/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Lakes District Health Board is inviting proposals from suitably qualified and experienced Providers of child,...

• Whanau Ora Taskforce Report has been released

  » 08/04/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Government released today the Whanau Ora Taskforce Report, which has a focus on improving social, education and other...

• Working4Youth Network Forum - Supporting Youth Submissions

  » 08/04/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Working4Youth Network Forums are for anyone who works with or for young people in Rotorua. Forums are opportunities...

• Regional Youth Participation Advisor - MYD

  » 31/03/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  There is a vacancy at the Ministry of Youth Development for a Regional Youth Participation Advisor to join the...

• Mental Health and Addiction Services - Have your say

  » 25/03/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The Mental Health Commission is holding meetings so you can tell them about the Mental Health and Addiction services...

• National Diploma in Youth Work - Training Opportunity in Taupo

  » 19/03/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  An opportunity to undertake training towards the National Diploma in Youth Work is available in Taupo. The course is...

• Community-Led Development in the Bay of Plenty - Workshop

  » 16/03/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  A workshop on Community-Led Development in the Bay of Plenty will be held on Wednesday 14 April, 10am to 2pm, in...

• Youth Work Vacancies

  » 16/03/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  As you may know, Child, Youth and Family are building a new youth justice residence just outside of Rotorua and are...

• Family Violence Training

  » 10/03/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Family Works is hosting a free four-day Family Violence Training workshop in Rotorua, on Thursday 22 April, Friday 23...

• Suicide Prevention Seminar - Dealing with the Aftermath

  » 10/03/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  This Half - Day Seminar on responding to the impact of suicide in school and community settings will be presented by...

• Rotorua Funding Expo

  » 25/02/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Rotorua Convention Centre, Friday 5 March, 9am to 2.30pm
  
  Updates from funders regarding criteria and...

• Youth Week Grants Open

  » 24/02/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Youth Week grants are open. These are to enable our young people and communities to put on events to celebrate Youth...

• Restorative Practice in Schools

  » 22/02/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The Working4Youth Youth Transitions SIG meeting on Wednesday 24 February will include a focus on use of restorative...

• NZ youth more disadvantaged than youth in other OECD countries

  » 18/02/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  A brief report from the New Zealand Institute identifies that NZs adequate overall performance on some social...

• Rise in Youth Unemployment

  » 05/02/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The Household Labour Force Survey for the December 2009 quarter shows a marked increase in youth unemployment (15 to...

• Youth Worker (multiple vacancies) - Te Maioha o Parekarangi youth justice residence, Rotorua

  » 28/01/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Youth Worker (Multipul Vacancies) at Te Maioha o Parekarangi Youth Justice Residence Rotorua
  
  Child Youth...

• Youth Violence and Associated Difficulties Symposium. Brochure attached

  » 27/01/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Youth Violence and its associated difficulties - 2 day Symposium
  Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd March 2010

• Youth Violence and Associated Difficulties Symposium. Abstracts attached

  » 27/01/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Youth Violence and its associated difficulties - 2 day Symposium
  Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd March 2010

• Midlands Mental Health Promotion Forum

  » 27/01/2010, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Rotorua will host the second mental health promotion forum in March this year. This forum is an opportunity to join...

• CRIME PREVENTION TRAINING OPPORTUNITY - 25th FEB 2010

  » 06/01/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Crime Prevention through Environmental Design is an approach to crime prevention based around looking at the...

• 2010 INVOLVE Conference Announced

  » 06/01/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  Involve 2010 Connect:
  Together We Are Stronger
  17 - 19 November 2010
  Auckland
  
  Day 1...

• Vacancy - YOUTH CENTRE MANAGER

  » 06/01/2010, Posted by Site Admin

  We require a dynamic Manager for our Rotorua Youth Centre.
  
  Experienced Professional Manager with...

• Conference on Infant, Toddler and Early Childhood Mental Health

  » 22/12/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The Conference on Infant, Toddler and Early Childhood Mental Health will be hosted by the University of Auckland in...

• Funding Allocation for Breakaway Programmes Announced

  » 15/12/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Programmes to be funded through Breakaway over summer have been announced:
  
  Breakaway Info on FACS...

• Tender to provide education programme at Te Maioha o Parekerangi Youth Justice Residence Rotorua

  » 15/12/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Ministry of Education is inviting proposals for the delivery of an education programme at Te Maioha o Parekerangi,...

• Vacancies at Te maioha o Parekerangi Youth Justice Residence Rotorua

  » 04/12/2009, Posted by Site Admin

  Please go to Child Youth & Family's website

• Vacancy - Rotorua Family Violence Prevention Networks Co-ordinator

  » 20/11/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Applications are invited for this role, providing Family Violence prevention collaboration initiatives, leadership,...

• E OHO Youth Programme 2010

  » 19/10/2009, Posted by Tireni Ratema

  We are now calling for rangatahi (14-18yr) to join E OHO in the following area's: Fordlands/ Eastern Suburbs/...

• Youth Guarantee Places for 2010

  » 25/09/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The allocation of Youth Guarantee places for 2010 was announced on 24 September.
  
  A total of 80 places...

• Community Response Fund: Round 2 Closes 25 September

  » 11/09/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The Community Response Fund is a short-term, time limited response to address immediate cost and demand pressures the...

• Suicide Intervention and Prevention Training

  » 04/09/2009, Posted by Site Admin

  Pou Whakarite Momori Suicide Intervention and Prevention Training
  
  For Maori and Iwi practitioners who...

• Suicide Intervention and Prevention Training

  » 04/09/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Maori and Iwi practitioners who work with Maori and or within a Maori community including:
  
  - Person/s...

• Rotorua District Council - Community Safety Projects Fund

  » 04/09/2009, Posted by Juanita Conder

  The Rotorua District Council Community Safety Projects Fund opens for applications from local not-for-profit groups...

• Ministry of Social Development's New Break-Away & Fresh Start Youth Initatives

  » 27/08/2009, Posted by Site Admin

  26 August 2009
  
  The Government will provide financial assistance providing targeted help for young...

• Website Review - Working4Youth

  » 26/08/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  A report of the first year of operation of the Working4Youth website, which was launched in May 2008 as an online...

• Alcohol in Our Lives - Have Your Say

  » 24/08/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The evidence of alcohol-related harms along with some preliminary ideas for reform of the law is presented in Alcohol...

• Vacancy - Te Papa Takaro O Te Arawa

  » 21/08/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Te Papa Takaro O Te Arawa is seeking a Te Arawa Pride Project Co-ordinator.
  
  Further information is...

• School for All: The Right to Feel Welcome and Safe at School, Bullying: what, who, why, when and how (to fix it)

  » 19/08/2009, Posted by Site Admin

  ?School for All: The Right to Feel Welcome and Safe at School?
  Bullying: what, who, why, when and how (to fix...

• Trust Power Community Awards

  » 06/08/2009, Posted by Site Admin

  VOLUNTEER CELEBRATION HITS ROTORUA
  
  The once-a-year opportunity to celebrate volunteers has hit town,...

• Community Probation & Psychological Services Open/Recruitment Day

  » 04/08/2009, Posted by Site Admin

  The Community Probation & Psychological Services is holding an Open/Recruitment Day at the Rotorua Service...

• Youth Worker Vacancies

  » 04/08/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Te Waiariki Purea Trust is advertising vacancies for Youth Workers.
  
  Applications close Friday 14 August...

• Youth Opportunities Package

  » 03/08/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Government has announced its Youth Opportunities Package, described as a targeted package of initiatives which will...

• Presentations regarding Youth Violence and Family Violence

  » 30/07/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Rotorua District Council, together with Korowai Aroha, cordially invite practitioners working across the family...

• Discovery for Teens Programme

  » 16/07/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Discovery Foundation are holding an informative afternoon regarding the Discovery programme on Friday 24th July 2009,...

• Job Vacancy - Workwise Employment Agency

  » 30/06/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Information is attached regarding job vacancies at Workwise Employment Agency.

• Youth Sector Network - Breakfast

  » 26/06/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  A Youth Sector Network - Breakfast will be held on Wednesday 1 July, 7.30am to 9.00am, at Tumahaurangi Marae, Marae...

• Reminder - Emergency Youth Housing - Presentation of Scoping Report

  » 22/06/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  A report has been undertaken into the need for Emergency Youth Housing in Rotorua, and will be presented at a meeting...

• SPINZ Conference Sponsorship

  » 22/06/2009, Posted by Site Admin

  Tena koutou katoa,
  
  Te Rau Matatini and SPINZ are offering 20 registration sponsorships for the SPINZ...

• Safe Communities Meeting - invitation to Youth Sector and Social Services, 1-3pm 23rd June, Tikitapu Rm, Work and Income

  » 15/06/2009, Posted by Arapeta Tahana

  Come along and share your views about safety in Rotorua. As well as sharing your views, this is an opportunity to...

• Citizen's Initiated Referendum

  » 15/06/2009, Posted by Electoral Enrolment Centre

  If you turned 18 since the general election last year or moved houses you need to enrol so you can vote in the Postal...

• Community Action on Alcohol Fund (CAAF)

  » 10/06/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  ALAC has announced the introduction of its new Community Action on Alcohol Fund.
  
  The CAAF will replace...

• Community Event re Addiction and Substance Abuse

  » 10/06/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Pat Buckley, CEO of Amped 4 Life Trust, is hosting an invitation Community Event at the Rotorua Council Chambers in...

• Community Response Fund open

  » 09/06/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Applications are now open for the new Community Response Fund, which provides a short term, time limited response to...

• Emergency Youth Housing - Presentation of scoping report

  » 09/06/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  A report has been undertaken into the need for Emergency Youth Housing in Rotorua, and will be presented at a meeting...

• Working4Youth Website Review Questionnaire

  » 29/05/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The Working4Youth website has been operating for a year, and we are reviewing how useful it is for you, and how we...

• Youth Statistics website LIVE

  » 29/05/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The Ministry of Youth Development?s new online data resource, Youth Statistics, was published this morning

• Safe Communities Meeting

  » 13/05/2009, Posted by Site Admin

  Did you know
  1 in 3 fatal injuries in Rotorua occur in our homes?
  1 in 3 fatal injuries in Rotorua occur...

• Smoke?

  » 12/05/2009, Posted by Rob Blaikie

  Smoking Not Our Future is undertaking the next round of planning, and Health Sponsorship Council would like to ask a...

• Youth Justice Central Residential Facility Update

  » 28/03/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The Youth Justice Central/Rotorua (YJ Rotorua) project team are undertaking a follow-up Information Tour to the...

• Using the Working4Youth Website

  » 25/03/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  This Working4Youth website is an online resource for anyone who works with or for young people in the Rotorua...

• Midlands Mental Health Promotion Forum

  » 18/03/2009, Posted by Rob Blaikie

  Open attachement for info and look in calendar for the rego form

• Working with and for Young People in Rotorua - Map of Rotorua's Youth Sector

  » 06/03/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  This is a new resource that is being developed to provide an overview of networks, working groups and more in...

• Kids Who Worry Too Much Seminar

  » 05/03/2009, Posted by Site Admin

  A seminar hosted by Dr Angela Dixon: Recognising & Managing Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolecence....

• Media Coverage - Minister launches Youth Sector Development Day

  » 27/02/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Attached is a Daily Post article reporting on Minister of Youth Development, Paula Bennett's launch of the Youth...

• Youth Week 09 Small Grant

  » 13/02/2009, Posted by Site Admin

  Some small grants have been made available through NZ Aotearoa Adolescent
  Health & Development (NZAAHD) to...

• NZAAHD

  » 12/02/2009, Posted by Rob Blaikie

  
  New Zealand Aotearoa Adolescent Health and Development (NZAAHD) is a national network organisation for people...

• Mental Health Foundation joins call for improved youth services

  » 11/02/2009, Posted by Rob Blaikie

  The Mental Health Foundation has added its voice to calls for improved youth services following the publication a...

• Suicide Intervention and Prevention

  » 10/02/2009, Posted by Diana Beattie

  ANAMATA PTE is offering a FREE course on Suicide Intervention and Prevention to Maori and Iwi practitioners who work...

• Homelessness: Prevention / Early Intervention: Whose Choice? 24 March 2009, Christchurch

  » 27/01/2009, Posted by Site Admin

  Brought to you by the New Zealand Coalition to End Homelessness.
  
  For any further information please...

• Governance workshop, March 2009, Tauranga, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

  » 27/01/2009, Posted by Site Admin

  Lead by Tony Hassed of BoardSense Ltd and previously National President of the New Zealand Institute of Managemen....

• Rotorua Community Youth Centre Manager Vacancy

  » 22/01/2009, Posted by Site Admin

  YOUTH CENTER MANAGER
  
  Full TimeYOUTH CENTRE MANAGER We require a dynamic manager for our Rotorua...

• Ministry of Youth Development's Youth Development Partnership Fund Now Open

  » 15/12/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  The fifth round of the Youth Development Partnership Fund opened on 8 December 2008 and closes on 2 March 2009. The...

• New study shows youth depression and drug use declining

  » 08/12/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  New study shows youth depression and drug use declining People who work with youth are celebrating new statistics...

• Access to Safe and Secure Housing for At Risk and Vulnerable Young People

  » 03/12/2008, Posted by Diana Beattie

  A recently released report on research into the alignment between the housing sector and the housing needs of...

• E Oho Project

  » 24/11/2008, Posted by Ariana Smith

  E Oho Project is an exciting new initiative supported by RDC & Te Waiariki Purea Trust.
  E Oho is a working...

• NZ Guide to effective practice in youth Mentoring

  » 21/11/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  The Youth Mentoring Trust released "Guide to Effective Practice in Youth Mentoring" for NZ (GYM). GYM...

• The School environment and adolescent well-being

  » 21/11/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  While the primary purpose of school is the academic development of students, its effects on adolescents are far...

• Review of Alternative Education

  » 11/11/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  The Ministry of Education is reviewing the Alternative Education system (including Activity Centres). The Review of...

• The Lowdown - factsheets

  » 07/11/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  The Lowdown - factsheets
  
  www.thelowdown.co.nz has a range of factsheets about mental health written for...

• Youth Clearing house

  » 10/10/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  
  NZAAHD and The Collaborative have been leading a process to discuss the possibility of a research...

• Training Vacancy Report - September 08

  » 30/09/2008, Posted by Ariana Smith

  This report is generated monthly by Youth Transition Services to monitor the number of youth attending and the number...

• YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WORKER VACANCY

  » 29/09/2008, Posted by Ariana Smith

  Vacancy for a Youth Development Worker for the E Oho Project funded by Ministry of Youth Development and partnership...

• Schools Plus Update

  » 24/09/2008, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Information on the findings of the Schools Plus consultation and the Schools Plus policy is now available on the...

• On2it - Working Together Forum

  » 24/09/2008, Posted by Diana Beattie

  The Taupo Youth Offending Team together with Taupo District Council invites your participation in this exciting...

• Looking for Mentors

  » 22/09/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  Looking for Mentors living in the Bay of Plenty and Hamilton Regions. We have rangatahi needing you NOW
  

• No Sweat Parenting

  » 11/09/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  No Sweat Parenting
  - Manaaki Whanau -
  13 x half-hour programmes for Maori Television
  
  

• Employment Consultant Vacancy

  » 11/09/2008, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Workwise is a national employment agency. Our employment consultants work alongside people with experience of mental...

• Training Vacancy Report - August 08 (YTS)

  » 05/09/2008, Posted by Ariana Smith

  This report is generated monthly by Youth Transition Services to monitor the number of youth attending and the number...

• Vic Tamati Presentation

  » 05/09/2008, Posted by Ariana Smith

  Come along and listen to Vic from the Family Violence - "It's not OK" Campaign.
  
  ...

• Have your say

  » 02/09/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  Please click on the link below to have your say!
  
  

• Boost for Pasifika students

  » 01/09/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  Boost for Pasifika students
  NZ Herald | August 20, 2008
  Pasifika students at the top of the class is...

• Doubt cast on drugs programme for schools

  » 01/09/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  
  Radio NZ | 29 August 2008
  New research casts doubt over whether drug and alcohol education programmes...

• International Careers Conference: Wellington, November 2009

  » 28/08/2008, Posted by Jane Pearson

  For the first time since 2002, Career Services, with the endorsement of the International Association for Educational...

• National Certificate in Youth Work Level 4 Training

  » 22/08/2008, Posted by Ariana Smith

  This training is opened to paid practicing youth workers and/ or supervisors of MOYD courses and youth provider...

• YOuth Breakfast coordinator Job

  » 13/08/2008, Posted by Corinne Strickland

  We are looking for someone to take over as the coordinator for the Rotorua Youth Breakfast Forums. You need to be...

• ADHD: Diagnosis and Management

  » 11/08/2008, Posted by Helen Franich

  A free presentation by Dr Kevin Appleton, child, youth and adult psychiatrist during ADHD awareness week.

• YTS Youth Support Worker (Cadet) Vacancy

  » 05/08/2008, Posted by Ariana Smith

  We currently have a 12 month Cadetship position available within our Youth Transition Service Team. Applications are...

• Training Vacancy Report - July 2008 (YTS)

  » 05/08/2008, Posted by Ariana Smith

  This report is generated monthly by Youth Transition Services to monitor the number of youth attending and the number...

• Monty Betham - Baring my Soul

  » 04/08/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  coming to Rotorua!
  check out the attachment

• The Law and Mental Health

  » 04/08/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  Mental health
  
  The Law and Mental Health
  
  An education resource for community groups that...

• Youth and alcohol: Challenging the stereotype Of Substance (Australia) | July 2008

  » 28/07/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  This short article by Dr Clarissa Hughes in the July issue of the magazine, 'Of Substance' briefly outlines the...

• Save the Children Fund small grants fund

  » 28/07/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  Save the Children would like to fund local initiatives that endeavour to make lasting benefits for children and young...

• Ship for World Youth - Opportunity to Apply - Note short timeframe for applications

  » 25/07/2008, Posted by Diana Beattie

  Young people between the ages of 18-30 are invited to apply for a placement on the Ship for World Youth programme....

• Youth health and literacy

  » 21/07/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  Health
  
  Seizing the day: Youth health and literacy
  Listener | July 5-11 2008 Vol 214 No 3556
  ...

• Natural High Train the Trainer Workshop

  » 17/07/2008, Posted by Toni Ashmore

  Natural High is a resource that applies a mental health promotion approach to the issue of young people and the use...

• ROTORUA SAFE FAMILIES CAMPAIGN

  » 10/07/2008, Posted by maraea pomana

  This notice is for all individuals and agencies to identify which Workstream you would likek to be a part of. This...

• RAP - training 4 youth workers

  » 10/07/2008, Posted by maraea pomana

  R.A.P is a new initiative to assit all people who work with youth to develop strategies of how to promote...

• Youth gangs project wins top public sector award.

  » 08/07/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  A Ministry of Social Development (MSD) project to reduce youth offending in South Auckland received the top accolade...

• Training Vacancy Report - YTS

  » 01/07/2008, Posted by Ariana Smith

  This report is generated monthly by Youth Transition Services to monitor the number of youth attending and the number...

• Offer hope to young offenders, not a quick fix

  » 27/06/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  NZ Herald - Tuesday June 24, 2008
  
  Without exception, every generation believe that they were better...

• New police powers to curb teen drinking

  » 27/06/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  The Press | Wednesday, 25 June 2008
  
  Police will be given new powers under changes unveiled by the...

• Nomination for Awards.

  » 25/06/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  Nomination for Awards.
  
  The 2008 World Harmony Run, a global torch relay, will pass through Rotorua in...

• Free Event Management Workshop

  » 24/06/2008, Posted by Jess Morrison

  There will be two free Get Set Go Event Management courses in July 2008, please view the attachment for more details....

• Free First Aid Course July 2008

  » 24/06/2008, Posted by Jess Morrison

  Please view the following if you are interested in attending one of two free first Aid courses in July 2008.

• E OHO youth project gets government funding

  » 23/06/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  Rotorua District Council has received $65,000 from Ministry of Youth Development to implement 'E OHO', a programme...

• What's working well

  » 19/06/2008, Posted by Site Admin

  A new discussion forum topic has been started. Why not let others know what worked well when working with a young...

• YIRRA YAAKIN, NATIVE EARTH THEATRE

  » 10/06/2008, Posted by maraea pomana

  "I Don't Wanna Play House" (Yirra Yaakin Theatre)
  By Tammy Anderson
  I Don't Wanna Play House,...

• Electoral Education Workshop

  » 28/05/2008, Posted by Rob Blaikie

  The workshop is for people who work with communities who are not well represented on the electoral role.
  

• Closure of Rotorua Violence Prevention Services

  » 26/05/2008, Posted by Andrew Joll

  This is to inform you that Rotorua Violence Prevention Services is closing down at the end of July 2008 after 11...

• Regional Volunteer Seminar to be held in Rotorua, facilitated by SPARC June 4

  » 15/05/2008, Posted by Andrew Joll

  What a fantastic opportunity for volunteers in the Bay of Plenty! Sport Bay of Plenty have linked in with SPARC to...