Kākahu Koha: Christmas Pop Up

Time

  • 4:00 pm

Date

  • 04/12/2024

Organiser

  • VOYCE

Location

  • Nelson

On Wednesday, 4th December, VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai hosted the incredible Kākahu Koha Christmas Pop-Up at Whanake Youth in Nelson. Over 60 tamariki, rangatahi, caregivers, and whānau came together to celebrate the end of the year with joy, connection, and a unique shopping experience.

Thanks to the generosity of Common Equal, we gifted brand-new, branded clothing to attendees, ensuring everyone felt valued and celebrated. Whanake Youth provided a welcoming space, and Oranga Tamariki kept everyone cool with ice blocks, while VOYCE served up pizza and great music to keep the vibes high.

Fun Activities:

  • Basketball games for tamariki and rangatahi.
  • Fresh cuts and fades from Nuks the Barber.
  • Opportunities for meaningful kōrero and connection.

Event Highlights:

  • Seeing the joy as tamariki and rangatahi selected clothing, especially gender-affirming options that made everyone feel seen.
  • Bringing together new and familiar faces from our Nelson care community.
  • Heartwarming feedback like this social media comment:
    “You guys were a blast. Narveer & I loved our gear. Fun time had. Merry Christmas to our three wonderful people who pulled this event off. Gran Barb & Narveer. Hugs Team.”

Thank You to Our Supporters:
This event wouldn’t have been possible without Common Equal, Oranga Tamariki, Nuks the Barber, and Whanake Youth. Together, we created an unforgettable experience that celebrated the spirit of the season.

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.