Splashing into the New Year – Canterbury Pool Parties!

To kick off the new year and strengthen our connections with whānau in care, VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai hosted two epic Ngā mihi o te Tau Hou pool parties in Canterbury — one at Jellie Park and another at Dudley Park in Kaiapoi. These all-ages, whānau-friendly events were designed to create fun, relaxed spaces where […]

Ashburton Whānau Fun Day – A First for VOYCE!

Our very first Ashburton Whānau Fun Day was a vibrant celebration of whanaungatanga and community spirit! Held in the stunning Ashburton Domain, this family-friendly afternoon was made possible thanks to an awesome partnership with Caring Families Aotearoa. The event marked an exciting opportunity for us to connect with caregivers and tamariki in a new region […]

City2Surf – VOYCE Christchurch

VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai was proud to support tamariki and rangatahi from Oranga Tamariki Supervised Group Homes to take part in this year’s City2Surf – the South Island’s largest fun run. With generous support from Sport Canterbury, we covered entry fees and helped our young people get kitted out and ready to take on either […]

He Tūhono Whakapakari Tinana

Over the April school holidays, VOYCE Ōtautahi hosted various movement-based activities under the banner of He Tūhono Whakapakari Tinana – events to move the body! Designed to help tamariki and rangatahi build confidence through fun, active experiences, these events created space for physical challenge, whānau connection, and loads of fun. Across the three days, we explored: Throughout […]

Promise Three: Learning

Education as a gateway to dreams, rangatahi are supported to achieve aspirations.

Promise One: Care

Every tamaiti receives nurturing, protection, and provision, as any good parent would offer.

Promise Five: Voice

Tamariki and rangatahi are involved in decisions that affect them, and their voices are honoured.

Promise Four: Wellbeing

Timely, accessible, and culturally conscious health and mental health services are available to all taiohi.

Promise Two: Stability

Young people in care experience consistency, safety, and a sense of belonging.

Whānau care is where a child is being raised by someone in their whānau or extended family. Often it means a child living with their grandparents – but could also be another family member like an aunt, uncle or older sibling. Whāngai is the traditional Māori practice of whānau care.