22/05/2026
And just like that e te iwi, Youth Week has come to an end!
It’s been such a fun week sharing our videos and celebrating our amazing rangatahi, and we’re wrapping it all up with the final episode of our *Youth Voice Series*! 🗣️
For this last episode, we passed the mic to Urbane Tahitahi-Matiu, a confident, community-driven 16-year-old tauira from Kaitāia College. Coming from a whānau of strong community pillars who serve wholeheartedly, it’s no surprise to see those same values shine through in this rangatahi!
Just a reminder that nominations for our rangatahi giveaway are now officially closed. Over the weekend we’ll be taking the time to read through all the beautiful nominations and acknowledgements, and we’ll announce our special winner next Wednesday!
A huge mihi to everyone who got behind our Youth Week online campaign and helped uplift the voices of our rangatahi here in Kaitāia, Te Hiku o Te Ika🫶🏽
And to sign off for our rangatahi, it doesn’t stop here, EVERY WEEK: “Your voices matter, and you deserve to be HEARD!”