Drop in & Hang Out
On 20 November 2025, VOYCE hosted a Drop In and Hang Out event at our Tāmaki office, led by Sarah and Brianna. This laid back tūhono (event) brought together nine care experienced rangatahi aged 14+ and three caregivers, creating a relaxed and welcoming space for connection. The hang out prioritised giving rangatahi the freedom to […]
Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill – Info Sheet
Submission close 11.59pm Wednesday 26th November 2025 You can the full Redress System for Abuse in Care HERE What is this Bill saying? This Bill introduces a presumption against financial redress for serious violent or sexual offenders. What does this mean? The Bill proposes measures that will make it harder for Survivors of abuse in […]
One year on from historical apology:
A year to the day since the government’s formal apology for abuse in state and faith-based care, care-experienced rangatiahi and their advocates say that while the words of remorse were important, the real measure of progress lies in action, and they are still waiting to see it. The National Day of Reflection is a moment […]
Young people call for change
Care-experienced rangatahi are adamant the state has yet to honour the six promises made to children in care, and warn that unless the sector starts listening to the voices of young people, it risks not meeting the needs of another generation of tamariki. Kei te rongo koe? Are you listening? is the primary enquiry of […]
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 […]
Te Reo a Kori
To celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, our Coast team hit the road across Hawke’s Bay for a week of fun, movement, and learning with tamariki and rangatahi. Over several days, 18 young people and their caregivers joined us across multiple group whares (homes) to take part in Te Reo a Kori – Language […]
Style Lab – Tāmaki
Style Lab 2025 was an event inspired by rangatahi feedback and a desire to design a space that celebrates our female identifying rangatahi stepping into their identities. We wanted to create a Tūhono experience that embodied self-care, affirmation, and connection. Partnering with L’Oréal, we co-designed a “glam” event that blended high-quality hair and makeup services […]
Social Worker Day…..
For this years Aotearoa New Zealand Social Worker’s Day, we wanted to reflect on what good practice looks like, and how that can positively impact the life of tamariki and rangatahi in care. We talked to Amelia, one of our care experienced kaimahi (Kairahi for Te Waipounamu) about her experience as a social worker, and […]