Walking alongsiderangatahi and theirwhānau.
He whakahirahira, he whakamīharo ia tamaiti, ia taiohi — all children and young people are special and significant. This is where our mahi begins.
This website isn't a referral pathway — referrals come through our existing referral agencies. Instead, this space is here for sponsors, partners, and new supporters to learn about the mahi KYDT does in our community.
A registered charitable trust, grounded in whanaungatanga
KYDT (Kaipātiki Youth Development Trust) supports rangatahi and their whānau through times of challenge. Our team of qualified social workers, youth workers and student placements build trust, nurture relationships, and walk alongside young people as they create change that lasts.
Small trust, lasting change
Every relationship we build ripples outward — into schools, homes and the wider community.
Five uara that guide every relationship
Doing that which is right in everything we do.
Being true to ourselves and honest in all our mahi.
Empathy, generosity — the act of giving.
Knowing who we are and where we are from — our tīpuna and whenua.
Strengthening ties between kin and community — the glue that binds people together.
A cycle of learning, leadership and empowerment
Our Tuakana–Teina approach reflects our commitment to Positive Youth Development. As rangatahi grow, they are encouraged to become role models themselves — supporting others and strengthening the mana of their peers, whānau and community.
Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.
With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.
Te Whare Aranga — a place to belong
We're building an extension with a dedicated kitchen and additional facilities — more than a building, a place where relationships are strengthened over kai and kōrero. Your support will help bring it to life.
Walk alongside us — together we can create lasting change
Partner with KYDT to help rangatahi and whānau thrive, and to build safer, stronger communities.