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.
Family Fun Days
From the end of November until mid-December we have exciting events held around New Zealand for Family Fun Day. Events like – pool parties, movie screenings and ten-pin bowling. Family Fun Days are local community events funded by local businesses.
Click below for more information.
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 will run from Monday 3rd – Sunday 9th March.
Our wonderful Regional Coordinators are planning a range of events during the week and throughout the month of March 2025, including interactive workshops, craft sessions and appreciation morning teas.
Whānau Community Fun Days
Dunedin and Invercargill caregivers, there is some family fun in store for you!
We are thrilled to be teaming up with our friends at VOYCE to run two extra special events in January 2025, featuring outdoor games and activities, crafts, biscuit decorating, sausage sizzles and more.
Hot Pools Evening
We had an overwhelming response to this event and it is now fully booked.
Come and relax with other caregivers at the He Puna Taimoana Hot Pools!
Date: 11 February 2025
Time: 5.30 – 7.30pm
Location: New Brighton, Christchurch
This is a fabulous opportunity to book in some self-care time and enjoy the company of others on a similar journey to you. Entry is on us!
Panmure Pool Party
Come along to the Panmure Lagoon and Leisure Centre, for a fun day out with other caregiving families. There will be a free sausage sizzle, snacks and lots of swimming!
Date: 15 February 2025
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Panmure, Auckland
Our Regional Coordinators Christie and Chris look forward to seeing you!
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 this year, 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.