Emerge Aotearoa is a for-purpose, charitable organisation that supports the oranga (wellbeing) for t?ngata whaiora and whānau. They support people from diverse communities across Aotearoa through a broad range of health, housing, social and wellbeing services. They deliver services including mental health and disability, social housing and housing services, children and young people, addiction support, peer support and health innovation. Their work reflects strong ties to tangata whenua and a commitment to becoming a Tāngata Tiriti organisation.

Empowerment Trust is a charitable trust with Level 3 MSD Social Service Accreditation and the New Zealand Centre of Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower International. They provide primary prevention work across New Zealand that is trauma-informed, culturally aware and evidence-based. The Kidpower approach increases protective factors and reduces risk factors for all types of violence by providing strategies, awareness and skills to build healthy relationships and prevent harm. They create safe learning experiences for adults and young people to take positive action to avoid or stop bullying, abuse and violence.

Enabling Good Lives aims to transform the disability support sector, giving disabled persons and their families more choice and control about the lives they lead, and the resources that are available to them.

In Christchurch the EGL approach is open to ORS* funded high school students. Young people and their families work alongside an Enabling Good Lives Connector / Kaitūhono to dream big, make a plan for the future and connect with their local community. The young person and whānau also have access to an EGL personal budget which combines all of the disability support funding into one resource which can be used flexibly to achieve their goals and live their good life.

Enabling Youth work in partnership with government and community organisations to enable young people to develop positive, proactive skills, strengthen social cohesion and create safer communities. The programme assists young people with raising foundation skills, encouraging lifelong learning and positive relationships by addressing issues of violence and abuse. Enabling Youth works with at-risk rangatahi and young people aged 11-30 in Christchurch and North Canterbury and 12-18 in South Canterbury.

Environment Canterbury (ECan) is the regional council responsible for managing Canterbury's land, water, air, and transport systems. They oversee environmental protection, resource management, public transport planning, flood and coastal protection, and regional sustainability initiatives across the Canterbury region.

Familial Trust supports family and whānau impacted by a loved one's misuse of alcohol and drugs, offering guidance, connection, and practical help. Their services include phone support, youth work, Information and advice, face-to-face support, peer and education groups, and advocacy. They run specialised programmes for children and young people such as R.O.C.K.S., S.T.A.R, and the Discovery Programme, providing safe, supportive spaces to learn healthy boundaries, build resilience, and realise they are not alone. All programmes are free and delivered in a fun, engaging environment that promotes wellbeing and empowerment.

We have a long history of providing community based projects and programmes from this centre, all of which we have designed to meet the needs of the local young people and to encourage young people to fully realise their potential. Our dedicated staff and volunteers have a passion to develop strength and resilience within our community and to see young people flourish through the building of positive relationships that can provide support and encouragement for young people and their families throughout their formative years. We operate twice weekly after school in Sumner at Matuku takotako Thursdays and Fridays 3:30pm-5:30pm as well as provide leadership programmes in two local schools.

GirlGuiding NZ is a non-profit organisation where girls can be girls, discover their passions, contribute to their communities, and form friendships in a safe and positive environment. They offer a non-competitive learning environment that is open-minded and values-based, supporting girls and young women to develop into confident, adventurous, and empowered leaders. The programmes include Pippins (for 5 to 6 years), Brownies (for 7-9.5 years), Guides (for 9-12 years), and Rangers (12-17 years). In these programmes, the girls learn teamwork, leadership, independence, and take on new challenges and adventures.

Girls' Brigade empowers girls and young women to succeed through leadership development and youth programmes. Girls also gain badges and awards that recognise individual growth, skills, and involvement.

Our Motto is 'Seek, Serve and Follow Christ'

Grace Vineyard Youth is passionate about creating a culture of honour for God and each other, with a vision to see young people transformed by Jesus and leading their generation toward Him. Their young adult leaders form strong mentoring relationships, run small groups for discussion and support, and model healthy life practices. GVY also offers fun activities, epic games, and annual camps.

The Graeme Dingle Foundation inspires school-age children and young people to reach their full potential through programmes that build self-esteem, promote good values, and teach essential life, education and health skills. Their programmes support tamariki and rangatahi aged 5-24, helping them develop resilience, confidence and goal-setting skills to thrive in life. With inspirational leaders and mentors, they empower young people to overcome obstacles, improve wellbeing and academic outcomes, and feel positive about their future.

Grey District Youth Trust has supported and advocated for young people in the Grey District since the early 2000s. It works creatively with youth to foster connection, participation, and positive change through wellbeing, education, employment, and community initiatives. The Trust supports youth-led programmes such as Art Soup, Māwhera Youth Voice, outdoor groups, and Rainbow-inclusive spaces. Its focus is on ensuring young people are connected, heard, and actively engaged in shaping their community.

Hagley Adult Literacy Centre provides low-cost or free literacy and numeracy support for adults. They help learners enhance their reading, writing, spelling, basic maths, communication skills and study skills in a supportive environment.

He Waka Tapu is a kaupapa Māori organisation based in Ōtautahi, Hakatere and Wharekauri, using tikanga Māori to help whānau identify what they want out of life and access the support they need. The organisation offers personalised health consultations, community health initiatives, crisis intervention, Addiction and recovery support, reintegration services, and family violence prevention programmes.

Te Whatu Ora is New Zealand's national health service, providing publicly funded health and hospital care across the country.

Healthy Families Ōtautahi is one of ten national Healthy Families NZ localities, working to prevent chronic disease by strengthening the environments where people live, learn, work and play. They bring community leaders together to promote healthy food choices, physical activity, smoke-free living, moderated alcohol use, and improved mental wellbeing. By exploring the lived experiences of whānau, they identify the conditions that drive poor health and work to create systems-level change that makes healthy choices the easy choices.

Home & Family has supported the Canterbury community for over 125 years, walking alongside whānau and protecting childhoods from violence, abuse, and neglect. They support more than 1000 tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau each year through services including integrated Safety Response, social work, supervised contact, child therapy, trauma-focused psychology and youth violence prevention programmes.

The Hope Community Trust provides practical, emotional and spiritual support through wraparound care, emphasising dignity, belonging and strong relationships. Based in Rangiora, they offer a professional counselling service and operate the Hope community Food Bank, which supports anyone in North Canterbury needing extra help with groceries. The Trust also runs the Hope Woodend Hub, a community space offering programmes, drop-ins, workshops and connection opportunities

MTFJ supports rangatahi in the Hurunui district to connect with local employment opportunities. Funded by the Ministry of Social Development, the programme links young people with local businesses, creating sustainable pathways into work. The Community Employment Programme has been making a real impact since 2019.

SEED is proudly funded by the Snowgrass Charitable Trust.  SEED supports young people aged 15+ as they transition from school into their next chapter. Over a 10-week programme, participants grow confidence, gain practical skills, explore industries, take part in community projects, and strengthen self-management abilities.

The Hurunui Youth Council (ages 14½–24) forms annually to provide youth voice on matters that affect young people. Members collaborate with peers, develop leadership skills, and contribute to council decision-making by sharing perspectives on relevant issues. Meetings provide insight into local government and opportunities to shape the future of the district.

Underpinned by a positive youth development framework, the Hurunui Youth Programme provides a strengths-based approach to supporting young people on their journey. It offers recreational activities, development programmes, and leadership opportunities for rangtahi aged 12–24 across the district, available during school, outside school, and school holidays.

InsideOUT Kōaro is a national charity that provides education, resources, consultation and support for schools, workplaces and community organisations on anything relating to rainbow and takatāpui communities. Their vision is for all rainbow young people in Aotearoa to feel a strong sense of safety and belonging in their schools and wider communities.

Kaikōura Youth Council is an Incorporated Society open to all high school students and young people up to age 24. The council provides a supportive, collaborative space where youth can contribute ideas, build confidence, and take part in local decision-making.

Kaitiaki o Ara (SADD) is a national charity dedicated to reducing harm on New Zealand roads by empowering young people to make safer, better choices behind the wheel and as road users. Their youth-led programme focuses on key road safety issues and equips rangatahi to drive change within their schools and communities. With aspirations centred on safe vehicles, safe road use, safe road sharing, and positive driver licensing journeys, Kaitiaki o Ara supports young people to build a culture of responsibility and leadership on Aotearoa's roads.

Kāwai Rangatahi provides youth development support in the Linwood community through mentoring, wellbeing programmes, and engagement activities in local schools and public spaces. Their team offers one-to-one mentoring, daily breakfast clubs, resilience groups, lunchtime activities, and after-school sport and hauora sessions for rangatahi in Years 6-13. Kāwai Rangatahi also runs community-based activities such as Taha Tinana, Kāwai Club at Linwood Library, youth events, and positive engagement at Eastgate Mall.

Key Assets New Zealand is a not-for-profit NGO providing specialised foster care services for mokopuna, their whānau, and mātua whāngai across Aotearoa. Key Assets works closely with mātua whāngai, Oranga Tamariki, and a network of professionals (such as social workers, therapists, educators, and cultural advisors) to ensure mokopuna receive holistic, culturally informed support. Their approach recognises the intrinsic worth of every child and aims to strengthen whakapapa by nurturing positive, supportive foster care experiences.

Kimihia Adventure Programme offers an alternative education pathway for youth at risk through a collaborative approach involving families, community, care agencies and schools. The programme supports students who are unable or unwilling to engage in mainstream education by teaching literacy, numeracy and essential life skills through adventure-based learning.

Kindred Centre Counselling and Therapy is a safe and welcoming professional network of registered counsellors and therapists offering confidential support. The Centre provides online counselling and therapy for individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, burnout, mental illness, or other mental health concerns. Therapists work collaboratively with clients to foster wellbeing and stability. Kindred Centre also offers clinical supervision and mentoring to counselling and community-based professionals to support reflective and ethical practice.

The King's Trust Aotearoa New Zealand supports young people to transition from education into employment by building confidence, skills, and sustainable pathways. Founded in 1976 (formerly The Prince's Trust), it delivers the Enterprise Programme for young people aged 18-30, supporting entrepreneurship and employment through training, mentoring, networking, and seed funding. The programme helps taiohi test ideas, start businesses, or move into work, education, or training, with ongoing alumni support.

Kingslea School provides vulnerable kiwi kids with a learning sanctuary where students feel confident, feel they belong, enjoy coming to school, have a voice, feel challenged, and feel proud of what they have learned and achieved. Kingslea is a special, composite, decile one state school that delivers education to children and young people in residential and non-residential care throughout New Zealand. All students fit the Ministry of Education profile for priority learners and come for Care and Protection and/or Youth Justice related issues