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Kaupapa – Mission
Our mission is to walk alongside Rangatahi as they navigate through a journey of self-discovery, empowering them to realise their strengths and reach their full potential

Moemoea – Vision
To support young people to achieve a sense of wholeness

Kaupapa statement
YCD is a Kaupapa Māori provider upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We honour rangatahi, create inclusive and equitable spaces for all, and work hard to be the provider of choice. Through our values Inclusive, Positive, Aroha, Empower, and Accountability, we bring this vision to life.
Our purpose
YCD walks alongside Young People to enable them to live whole lives.
We do this by being.
• Whai Kawenga – Accountable – We step up to our vision and mission.
• Whakamana – Empowering – We encourage, challenge and advocate.
• Pai – Positive – We focus on strengths, hope and opportunities.
• Whakaurutanga – Inclusive – We cultivate a strong sense of belonging.
• Aroha – Love – We listen with compassion and love.
Operate with openess, transparency, and accountability.

Celebrating Rangatahi.

Youth Week is for everyone. It’s about noticing and valuing the ways young people shape our hapori and world around us. Joining in the celebration means honouring the mana and energy they bring to the world.
This year, our focus is all about making sure youth voices are heard. ‘Our Voices Matter, We Deserve to Be Heard’ is a chance for rangatahi to share themselves in the ways that feel right to them, hrough kōrero, creativity, culture, leadership, and everyday actions.

Get behind Youth Week this week, there are a range of activities and events happening all over the city, check in with your local library or community groups for details.

Big mihi to Sonya and the awesome crew at Laser Strike for having us for Youth Week 2026 and letting YCD take over.

Laser Tag battles going OFF, karaoke anthems getting absolutely butchered by some of you 😂🎤, heaps of laughs and just good vibes all around with our rangatahi and whānau.
Seeing our young people connect, relax, have fun and just enjoy themselves in a safe space is what it’s all about for us. We love it.
Earlier in March the YCD team had the privilege of visiting Te Ora Hou Ōtautahi
We were welcomed warmly into their whare where we shared kōrero and connection.
It was a special opportunity to learn more about the important mahi they do within our community and to strengthen relationships between our organisations.
We are very grateful for the manaaki shown to us, and for the kai that was shared. Moments like these remind us how powerful connection and whakawhanaungatanga can be.
Ngā mihi nui to the Te Ora Hou team for hosting us. We look forward to what the future looks for us both.