Mother’s Day for the Care Experienced Community…
While many celebrate Mother’s Day with flowers, brunch, and heartfelt posts, it’s not that simple for everyone. For some care-experienced young people, the day brings painful reminders of fractured whānau connections, loss, or the absence of a maternal figure. Some have reconnected with their mothers – a journey of healing and hope. But for others, […]
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 […]
Rangatahi Reef Ecology Experience – Tairāwhiti
The VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai Coast Team recently hosted a powerful and unforgettable experience for our care-experienced rangatahi with the Rangatahi Reef Ecology Tour in beautiful Gisborne. Thanks to the generous support of Eastern and Central Community Trust, 10 of our tamariki and rangatahi (ages 10 and up) were able to step away from daily […]
Easter Aroha – Hawkes Bay
This Easter, the VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai team in Hawke’s Bay had the privilege of delivering something truly special to tamariki and rangatahi in care – thanks to the incredible generosity of our community partners, Rotary Havelock North and Re-Source. With the help of their koha, our team was able to distribute 90 Easter packs […]
Tāmaki’s Easter Egg Hunt
The VOYCE Tāmaki team recently hosted a vibrant Easter-themed event filled with creativity, outdoor fun, and heartwarming moments. The day brought together care-experienced tamariki aged approximately 6–12 years old for a memorable gathering designed to spark joy, connection, and community spirit. Tamariki enjoyed a mix of indoor and outdoor activities, including biscuit decorating, crafting their […]
Whānau Fun Day – Cromwell
Recently, VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai teamed up with our friends at Caring Families Aotearoa to host a special whānau fun day picnic for tamariki and rangatahi with care experience in Cromwell. The gathering took place at the beautiful and peaceful Lowburn Hall in Cromwell — a perfect setting for a day filled with fun, creativity, […]
VOYCE Rangatira train with the Foster Youth Museum
Earlier this year, a group of VOYCE kaimahi and Rangatira travelled to California, USA, for a unique training opportunity with the Foster Youth Museum. This experience was part of our growing journey to amplify the voices of care-experienced young people in Aotearoa. In early 2025, VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai piloted our own museum pop-up in […]