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State of the Nelson Tasman Youth Sector
The Nelson Tasman Youth Workers Collective has commissioned a report on the state of our youth sector. It describes what's happening across the youth development sector in Nelson–Tasman, and points to some practical ways to support youth-focused organisations.
This report reflects the voices of people working in the sector, rather than the voices of young people themselves. Seven ideas across four themes have been identified and we would love your feedback on these and on some other key issues affecting young people.
Professionalisation of Youth Work and accountability - Have your say
Tāhono provides multiple pathways for the youth development sector to inform policy directives to the incoming government. Your participation in this survey will directly feed into Policy Directives that will be used to advocate coming into the 2026 election.
‘Owning up’, ‘distracting myself’, ‘accepting it and getting on with life’: Exploring the nuances of youth coping strategies in Aotearoa New Zealand
This study examines how young people in Aotearoa New Zealand identify and respond to stressors in their everyday lives, with a focus on strategies perceived as helpful or unhelpful. Participants identified a recent stressor and described the most and least helpful ways they coped. Inductive content analysis identified seven categories of stressors, including relational challenges, performance pressures, future uncertainty, health concerns, and broader societal issues.
Food and Mood—Exploring the determinants of eating and dietary behaviours that support wellbeing in young adults
There is growing evidence for the link between diet quality and mental health. This research aims to explore the determinants of eating and dietary behaviours that support wellbeing in young adults experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and/or stress in Aotearoa, New Zealand.