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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.

Supervision With Activity Updates May 2026

As a team, it has been awesome to witness both the small and big successes that we see within our taiohi through Supervision with Activity.
During their time with YCD through SWA, many of our taiohi work towards goals such as gaining employment and re-engaging with education. A big part of our mahi is focused on building positive, trusting relationships to help grow their confidence and belief in themselves, more recently we have connected through cooking programmes weekly and health and wellbeing utilizing our gym facilities at YCD.
We aim to create a safe and supportive environment where taiohi can explore different interests and try new experiences. This gives them opportunities to connect, learn, and grow.

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.