Tāmaki’s Easter Egg Hunt

Time

  • 10:00 am

Date

  • 15/04/2025

Organiser

  • VOYCE

Location

  • Tū Tira YouthTown Mount Eden

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 own Easter egg baskets, and lively outdoor party games such as three-legged races, bunny hop races, and a much-anticipated Easter egg hunt.

We can’t forget to mention our awesome Kaiārahi, David – his dedication to creating a fun space for our tamariki went so far as to allow us to put him in a bunny costume. The kids LOVED seeing David’s bunny hop, dance moves and involvement in all parts of the fun!

Each child left with a goodie bag bursting with their handmade creations, chocolate eggs, and spot prizes from the day’s games.

The feedback from the tamariki was overwhelmingly positive – the day was rated a 10/10 for fun! One child shared, “I hope no one else turns up because this is so fun,” highlighting how much they enjoyed the small group setting. The intimate environment allowed for plenty of freedom, personalised support from caring adults, and meaningful interactions.

A beautiful aspect of the day was the way tamariki supported one another. Older children took the lead in helping younger ones, especially during the Easter egg hunt, even sharing some of their haul with those who didn’t find as many – showcasing the strong sense of whanaungatanga (connection and kinship) that defined the event.

This celebration wasn’t just about chocolate and games – it was a space where care-experienced children could feel seen, supported, and celebrated – we can’t wait for the next one!

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.