Regional Events
Regional Events are a wonderful way for caregivers to relax, have fun and meet others who are walking the same path.
They are run by our wonderful Regional Coordinators with the help of our Regional Committee volunteers, who organise events such as coffee mornings, movie screenings, and Matariki celebrations, to name a few.
Please see below to find out about our upcoming regional events.
Christchurch Sensory Experience
Are you caring for tamariki under the age of five? Gather them up and join us (and VOYCE Whakarongo Mai) for some multi-sensory fun at the Southern Centre!
Date: Tuesday 8 April 2025
Time: 12.10pm for a 12.20pm session
Location: The Southern Centre at the Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre, Hoon Hay. Our Regional Coordinator Lisa is looking forward to seeing you!
Central Otago Whānau Community Fun Day
We are teaming up with our friends at VOYCE Whakarongo Mai to offer a fun day out for caregiving whānau in Lowburn!
Gather up the family and join us for some kai, traditional games, crafts, face painting and more.
Saturday 12 April 2025, 12pm – 3pm @ the Lowburn Hall
Click below to register – our venue has good options for fine, or wet weather, so we have Autumn covered!
Foster Care Awareness Week
Foster Care Awareness Week is an annual celebration dedicated to recognising our wonderful caregiver members and the selfless work they do. Foster Care Awareness Week 2025 ran from Monday 3rd – Sunday 9th March.
Our wonderful Regional Coordinators planned a range of events during the week and throughout the month of March, including interactive workshops, craft sessions and appreciation morning teas.
Family Fun Days
Each year, from the end of November until mid-December we hold exciting events around New Zealand called Family Fun Days. From pool parties and movie screenings to ten-pin bowling, these events are always popular with our caregiving families. Family Fun Days are local community events funded by local businesses.
Click below for more information.
Matariki
Matariki is a star cluster in the sky and its arrival has a wonderful meaning; it is a time to spend with whānau (family) and friends, to reflect on the past year, and to look forward to new beginnings ahead. It is a time of remembrance, joy, and peace.
We held two wonderful events to celebrate Matariki 2024, in Rotorua and Napier. Click below for more details.
Share your Feedback
Did you recently attend one of our regional events and want to share your feedback? We would love to hear from you!
Fill in our quick feedback form below. Your voice helps to shape future caregiver events.
Join a Regional Committee
In each region there is a Regional Committee/Panel made up of caregiver members from the region, National Office team as required, and the Regional Coordinator. The Regional Committee will approve event proposals from the Support Groups and offer assistance where necessary. They may plan/organise events for all members in their region and promote events on Facebook.