“WE’RE STRONGER TOGETHER”
Let’s get together and celebrate Youth Week
By Shannan Wong, Youth Week Director
W
e’re stronger together when
In collaboration from CCS Disability
we amplify young people and
Action and Deaf Aotearoa the theme
last year due to the Level 4 rāhui this
acknowledge their capacity
reflects the commitment to ensure that
was unable to happen. This year in
to contribute to community! Youth Week 2021 (held 8-16 May) creates space for young people to
with in person events and gatherings;
all young people are able to engage
person gatherings and events are back
with Youth Week.
and will be better than ever!
“We have been overwhelmed and
Additionally, to create a physical
design, develop and deliver ways
inspired by the diverse communities
representation of the theme the Youth
to uplift their wellbeing and that
that are eager to amplify young people,
Week team are asking your young
of their whānau and communities.
their capacity to contribute and offer
people to contribute to their first ever
Ara Taiohi (the peak body for
spaces of celebration” says Shannan
nationwide paper weaving craft project.
youth development) is the kaitiaki
Wong, Director of Youth Week.
(caretaker) of Youth Week (held 8-16
Ara Taiohi received over 80
May), an annual festival of events
applications from young people and
where we as a nation are able to
community organisations across
You can find out more and get involved by heading over to: youthweek.org.nz.
celebrate our young people, their
Aotearoa. Local events in Te Tai Tokerau,
Local event organiser:
strengths, talents and resilience.
Northland include an inclusive and
Sharon Carroll
adaptable day of sport run by Parafed
This year’s theme, “We’re Stronger Together!”, chosen by young people,
North and a free Youth community
Active Recreation and Community Sports Coordinator
reflects a commitment to the wellbeing
event including panels hosted by
M: +64 272653227
of all of Aotearoa, and the important
Whangarei Youth Space.
E: sharon@parafednorthland.co.nz
role young people play in this.
Traditionally Youth Week is celebrated
NorthTec’s Bank Street Campus suits a range of flexible study options and workshops with opportunities for public room hire.
City Centre Learning Hub 38 Bank Street Whangārei MON-FRI: 9am - 5pm SAT: 10am - 1pm 7
