Code of Ethics for Youth Work in Aotearoa - Noho Marae
Wanna be a good youth worker or a great one?
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Code of Ethics training is essential for all youth workers and a prerequisite for membership with Rerenga Awa | Canterbury Youth Workers Collective.

About the Code of Ethics Noho Marae
We're excited to launch into our fouth year of running our Code of Ethics Training as a noho marae. A noho marae is an overnight marae stay. Being part of the bicultural journey, is required of all participants.
The Code of Ethics for Youth Work in Aotearoa New Zealand defines key values and standards for youth workers in Aotearoa New Zealand. This training unpacks the 24 clauses of the 3rd Edition of the Code of Ethics which is developed around Mana Taiohi.
It's not just what you can't do. It's about growing in solid youth development practice for our rangatahi and celebrating the unique and necessary approach that defines youth work.
The Code of Ethics for Youth Work in Aotearoa does not have a 'Treaty clause', instead a commitment to biculturalism is woven throughout the document. In order to have our Ethics Training better reflect this, and on the advice of our Tangata Whenua Kaitohutohu (advisory group) we decided to move the training to the marae. Don't be shy! We know many of our Youth Workers haven't had the opportunity to stay at a marae before, but there will be a lot of value for your personal and professional development by weaving this in with Ethics training.
As part of our training as stated before we have it on a marae. As part of this there is a pōwhiri at the beginning of it. A pōwhiri is the formal welcoming process. We will gather together at the gate and then be called onto the marae by our hosts. More details on this process will be explained when we gather, including protocols around where you stand and where you sit, who will speak when, waiata and kai.
Process of the Pōwhiri as follows :
• Manuhiri should gather by the carpark by the marae
• A koha will be gathered at this time to give to the tangata whenua during the pōwhiri
• When the kaikaranga comes out onto the atea, the pōwhiri starts
• Manuhiri will be called down the steps onto the atea and in through the main door of
• Manuhiri will be invited to sit on the right-hand side of the marae as they enter with men at
the front and women behind
• A waiata is sung after each kaikōrero to support what is said
• Once the whaikōrero is finished and koha given, the manuhiri will be led along the line
of tangata whenua to harirū and hōngī.
Once you have been welcomed onto the marae, Please make
yourself comfortable and help out when you can. This includes:
• Helping in the kitchen to prepare kai and clean up
• Clearing tables
• Keeping the whare tidy and helping with the cleaning before we leave.
Marae Guidelines
Please be respectful of the marae.
• Please take your shoes off before going into the wharewhakairo
• No kai is to be brought across or consumed on the marae atea or the mahau
• The marae complex and all our buildings are auahi kore (non-smoking)
• Please do not sit on tables.
Staying overnight
Mattresses will be provided.
Please also bring:
• Small koha for the pōwhiri
• Sheets/Sleeping bag(&undersheet)/duvet/pillow
• Towels
• Personal toiletries
• Earplugs (for those light sleepers)
• Other personal items, such as medication, pyjamas and warm clothes.
If you are unsure of what to do or where to go, please ask – we are here to help!
Waiata
During the pōwhiri process, as the manuhiri (guests), we will sing a short waiata (song). There will be a brief opportunity to learn this before the ceremony starts, therefore, arriving at 9:30am will be very important.
Mihimihi
An important part of getting to know each other is sharing our mihi (introduction) This will most likely take place during the pōwhiri process. Please come with your mihi prepared. There are resources online that you should be able to find. Please get in touch if you have any questions about this. For beginners, the most basic form of a mihi is a pepeha and you could check out http://pepeha.nz/ to get you started. But don’t feel limited by this. Use people around you to build on your mihi.
Staying Over
A noho marae is a marae stay, so we will be staying overnight. Not only is this an excellent way to immerse yourself in what it’s like to be at the marae, it has the added benefit of allowing us to maximise our learning time. Please be aware that we will all be sleeping together in the main room of the marae. If you have any further questions about this, please get in touch.
What to Bring
We will eat together on the marae, so we will take care of the food.
Make sure you bring:
What was said above for staying overnight
Some pens and paper for taking notes
Water bottle
Koha
Koha
Also, as part of a pōwhiri process, it is tradition for the manuhiri (guests) to present a koha (monetary gift) to the Tangata Whenua (hosts). We are paying to stay on the Marae (hence your registration fees) so this part of the process is a representative gesture of what is traditionally done, however it is still commonplace for individuals to contribute toward this. We will have an envelope with us when we meet in the carpark for people who are able to contribute, a small amount like $5 would be appropriate.
Be ready for wānanga!
Being on a marae is quite a privilege and we will have a rich time together getting to know each other and sharing kai. However, it will also be a very intensive learning time. Don’t bring work to do on your breaks. Be rested. Be present. Be ready to learn.
If you are sick in the days prior, please do what you can to get well, but if you are sick on the day please stay home. It is essential that you let me know if you are sick.
Upcoming Dates 2023
Next Noho Marae Dates 2023
13th - 14th March
17th - 18th July
16th - 17th October
Programme
Day One
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Pōwhiri - Meet at the marae for the formal welcoming ceremony. Youth Workers will be supported and guided by our facilitators as well as CYWC staff.
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Whakawhanaungatanga and marae tikanga - Getting to know each other, the local history and understanding protocols on the marae
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Lunch
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Introduction to the Code of Ethics/Youth Development
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Biculturalism and the Treaty of Waitangi
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Free Time
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Dinner
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Bicultural Ethics Continued
Day Two
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Ethics in Scenarios
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Lunch
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Final Learnings plus Mihi Whakamutunga
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Depart the Marae
Location
79 Springfield Road, St Albans, Christchurch 8014
Payment Policy
Payment Policy:
These trainings are highly subsidised by the Department of Internal Affairs and without this sponsorship, each participant would need to pay $240 approx. Refunds are available through this ticketing system 7 days prior to training otherwise refunds would only be considered under significant circumstances. However, any registrant who does not attend and does not communicate with CYWC Staff will need to be invoiced for the full cost of the training.
Any questions (or to check if you're a member) email admin@cywc.org.nz
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