Let’s connect

The HBC Youth Hauora Network is a collaborative group of local organisations dedicated to supporting youth on the coast.

To kick off 2025, it is bringing together a lineup of individuals with lived experience and professionals in the youth mental health space.

This event is an opportunity for people to come together as a community, hear valuable insights, share knowledge, and learn practical ways to better support the mental health and well-being of young people. They will be chatting about things like recognising the signs that someone might be struggling, starting safe and supportive conversations, sharing what local resources are available and hearing from youth and lived experience perspectives. There is also an opportunity to submit questions for the panel when you purchase a ticket.

Community connector Olivia Huszak says it will be an awesome evening. Although this event is aimed at parents/caregivers supporting young people, young people are welcome to attend.

The panelists will be: Genevieve More – Voices of Hope Co-founder • Marni Otway – Family Navigator, StepsForward • Tamzin Walker – Mental Health First Aid – Te Pou • Rob Mokaraka – Actor & Playwright – Shot Bro • Luka Browns – Footie Night Club Founder and Co-ordinator.

Adults $5 and teens are free

Grab your tickets from www.youthhauoranetwork.org.nz