Key messages & helpful tips for caregivers It might look like harmless steam—but it’s not. Many teens think vaping is just flavoured mist, but most vapes contain nicotine—a highly addictive substance that can alter mood, focus, and brain development. Many young people don’t realise how hooked they are until they try to stop… and can’t. ...
If you’re a caregiver / parent, or working with rangitahi in Wānaka, attending this Cyber-Safety Presentation is a must! Path Wānaka Ara Ki Wānaka in collaboration with Community Links, Te Kura o Tititea Mount Aspiring College, and Kahu Youth Trust is proud to host this hard-hitting, eye-opening and often hilarious In-person “Parent Cyber Safety Evening” presented ...
Navigating Parenthood in 2025 presents new challenges, and none of us feel fully prepared. Between social media, peer influence, and evolving family dynamics, parenting young people today requires a whole new skill set. Introducing Path Wānaka’s New Parent | Whānau Support Group At Path Wānaka | Ara ki Wānaka, we believe that parents and ...
Navigating the hard conversations around supplying alcohol, and the effects it has on your teens brain, check out the following: How to talk about drinking with your child. Download the Conversation Guide Values-Based Messaging Keep Their Future Bright: Teenagers and alcohol Parental Supply of Alcohol Message Guide on the Common Cause website. A recent article ...
If you’re a caregiver or working with rangitahi in Wānaka, attending a MHFA Course is a must! Path Wānaka Ara Ki Wānaka is proud to co-host this TWO-day community course in February (18th and 25th) 2025 at Lake Wānaka Centre. Facilitated by Karyn Munro Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa, & Te Hau Toka, this course is ...
A big thank you to everyone who attended the Nathan Wallis event on the Teen Brain last week. We’ve received some positive and insightful feedback from attendees that we want to share with you all. “Very entertaining speaker, maybe a series that looked more in-depth at each stage would be helpful.” “It was a well-organised ...
If you’re a parent in Wanaka, attending Nathan Wallis’s talk on the teen brain is a must. Path Wānaka, Central Otago Reap and Community Links are delighted to bring Wallis to Wānaka. Wallis, New Zealand’s leading neuroscience educator, is known for his lively, humorous, and down-to-earth presentations on how the brain develops and what that ...
A recent article released by Te Pou (a national workforce centre for mental health, addiction and disability in New Zealand) emphasises the crucial role adults play in supporting the mental health of young people. Karyn Munro, a Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) instructor, highlights the growing mental health challenges among youth, exacerbated by factors ...
