Day: October 20, 2025

Defying Gravity – Tāmaki

Recently, the VOYCE Tāmaki team ran an exciting tūhono during the school holidays at Gravity Trampoline Park in St Johns. The day buzzed with energy, laughter, and connection – because who doesn’t love bouncing around with friends? With ages ranging from 8 – 16, everyone jumped in, encouraged each other, and made new friends. Kaimahi […]

Mental Health Awareness Week

During Mental Health Awareness Week, VOYCE delivered wellbeing packs to rangatahi we actively engage with, as part of a passive tūhono initiative led by Jessica Bartleman. The packs included fidget toys, an emotional care star necklace, mental health resources, and a cheat sheet of emergency/helpline numbers to support rangatahi aged 8–23. A total of 30 […]

Waka Ama – Hawkes Bay

In October, VOYCE partnered with Heretaunga Ararau o Ngāti Kahungunu Waka Ama Rōpū and Sport Hawke’s Bay to host an energising Waka Ama tūhono for care experienced rangatahi across Hawke’s Bay. Led by Naomi from the Coast Team, the event brought together 18 tamariki and rangatahi aged 10–17 and 8 caregivers from multiple locations for […]

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.