Ara Taiohi is a national youth sector organisation created by New Zealand Aotearoa Adolescent Health and Development (NZAAHD) and the National Youth Workers Network Aotearoa (NYWNA). It was officially launched in October 2010 at the Involve Conference in Auckland.
 
Ara Taiohi has been set up to support people who work with young people to be more connected, effective and accountable.
 
Young people are at the heart of Ara Taiohi. 'Ara' means 'pathway to/for' and 'taiohi' means 'young person' in te Reo Māori.
 
Our Kaupapa
Mō te oranga o ngā taiohi me ngā kaitiaki e mahi ana mō rātou.
For the wellbeing of taiohi and the people who support them.
 
Our Mission
To support people who work with young people, and thereby enhance youth development so that young people thrive.