Wātea Youth Space Napier

16/06/2026

We have just caught up with the team at who have generously gifted us 100x free ride coupons available to be used within the month of June! Our buses are crucial for rangatahi in our region and we are so excited to carry these for you- pick up yours before theyre gone! (Route 1, 2 & 3) We also have resources that can guide you through accessing the bus, if you get confused or nervous just pop in to see us and we can help you!

11/06/2026

OUR Q***R SOCIAL EVENT SERIES in collaboration with Napier Libraries. Hosted at Wātea this friday and next. Bring your friends or meet new ones! Join us for an evening of celebration, connection and creation. 💓🏳️‍🌈

04/06/2026

its hallelujah! we have some fun events cooking 🧑‍🍳 stay tuned 💓🏳️‍🌈

15/05/2026

Nominations are open! So cool to see appreciation for rangatahi out there doing it :)

Tēnā koutou katoa,

Te Taiwhenua o Te Whanganui a Orotu are pleased to announce the Ahuriri Rangatahi Civic Awards 2026 ✨🎉

This is a call to our community to help us shine a light on the incredible young people of Ahuriri, aged 16 to 24, who lead with humility, resilience, and a deep commitment to our community. While many awards focus on academic or sporting feats, this kaupapa honours character and the leadership found within our local microsystems. We celebrate those who stay grounded in their values while navigating the modern world.

Nominate Today!

Nominations for the Ahuriri Rangatahi Civic Awards 2026 are now open via our website www.taiwhenua.com/rangatahiawards

Join us in honouring the heart and character of our future leaders. We look forward to receiving your submissions and celebrating the diverse range of rangatahi making an impact in Ahuriri.

Registrations are open till 5pm on May 30th.
The award ceremony will be on Friday evening the 26th of June

More exciting information about the event to be announced in the coming weeks.

Mate atu he tētēkura, ara mai he tētēkura 🌱

13/05/2026

is quickly approaching us!!!! BE IN THE DRAW TO WIN THESE GOODIES by popping in to see us this Friday in your best pink shirt! 👚 Bonus entries for posting mirror selfies in our Wātea mirror 😉

08/05/2026

Tomorrow night!!!!!!! Open to ALL AGES and FREE entry... what more could you want!? Come and support our rangatahi talent at this fun night out 🙇‍♀️

01/05/2026

Pop into Wātea to pick up some 'free compliments' in honor of pink shirt day coming up! Share the love with a friend, your family or even a stranger to join the movement!!!! Thank you for this kaupapa.