Action Education Inc

He Reo Rangatahi Open Mic & Slam

Join us from 5:30pm at the Fickling Convention Centre for our amazing He Reo Rangatahi Open Mic & Slam! The event will start with open mic, where poets from all across Tamaki Makaurau will have the chance to share their poetry in a youth-friendly space, before transitioning into Action Ed's He Reo Rangtahi Slam, where students from different schools across the region will battle it out after a full day of workshops to see who will come out as He Reo Rangatahi Slam Champion 2026.

🗓️ Tuesday 7th July
⏰ 5:30pm
📍 546 Mount Albert Road, Three Kings, Auckland 1042
💵 FREE

Sign up on the day!

Lets Go Poets!

Kia ora!
Tuwhare Residencies are open for applications.
We have 3 residencies on offer:

✊🏾Te Pane Kākā o Tuwhare - Tuwhare Poetry Residency.
✊🏾Te Ringatoi o Tuwhare - Tuwhare Creative Residency.
✊🏾Te Kaituhi o Tuwhare - Tuwhare Creative Writing Residency.

Applications are available at https://honetuwhare.org.nz/tuwhare-residency/

Art work: Tracey Tawhiao, 2025. Buy her art at: Tracey Tawhiao

SUP OPEN MIC W THEE ONE AND ONLY!!!!
When we tell you we are satttttt for this feature.. WE MEAN IT 😭🫶🏽

Please show some love to Talia 🌺

Talia Stanley (she/they) is a disabled Samoan youth development worker, writer, and spoken word artist from Tāmaki Makaurau. She is the 2024 New Zealand Poetry Slam Champion and has over 12 years of experience in the arts and community sector. She is a board member of The 09 Poetry Slam and works for The D*List as their Community Development Lead. Talia believes by supporting and amplifying community voices and stories, we can create meaningful and positive change.

🗓️ Wednesday 3rd June
⏰ 7pm
📍 Youthline Manukau, 145 Saint George Street, Papatoetoe
💵 FREE

Sign up on the night for the open mic 🎤

IT'S BACK! Our He Reo Rangatahi programme is back for round two!

This is a spoken word incubator programme with a one-day poetry event and SLAM! With workshops led by Aoteroa’s leading poets and artists, and only participants from He Reo Rangatahi are invited to enter.

An incredible opportunity to hone your craft, amplify your voice, receive quality mentoring and many platforms to flex your pen and rock the mic. We will be releasing the full programme with details soon so stay posted!

In no particular order the schools we are inviting onto this programme are as follows:

Glendowie College A/B
Alfriston College B
Diocesan School for Girls A
Ormiston Junior College
Ngā Puna o Waiōrea
Northcote College B
McAuley High School
Henderson High School B
Marcellin College A
Wesley College B
Mount Albert Grammar School A
Epsom Girls Grammar School
Rosmini College

IT'S BACK! Our He Reo Rangatahi programme is back for round two!

This is a spoken word incubator programme with a one-day poetry event and SLAM! With workshops led by Aoteroa’s leading poets and artists, and only participants from He Reo Rangatahi are invited to enter.

An incredible opportunity to hone your craft, amplify your voice, receive quality mentoring and many platforms to flex your pen and rock the mic. We will be releasing the full programme with details soon so stay posted!

In no particular order the schools we are inviting onto this programme are as follows:

Glendowie College A/B
Alfriston College B
Diocesan School for Girls A
Ormiston Junior College
Ngā Puna o Waiōrea
Northcote College B
McAuley High School
Henderson High School B
Alfriston College B
Marcellin College A
Wesley College B
Mount Albert Grammar School A
Epsom Girls Grammar School
Rosmini College

A huge mihi to the Ministry of Youth Development (Te Manatū Whakahiato Taiohi) and Foundation North.

Through their support we have the opportunity to bring life-changing programmes to rangatahi from Tāmaki Makaurau in 2026.

The programmes, running from January to December 2026, are designed to walk alongside young people aged 12 to 24 providing them with the tools, confidence, and connections to thrive in education, work, and life.

Word -The Front Line curates safe spaces where young people explore and find their voice. Through spoken word, rangatahi are given a powerful outlet to name their experiences, tell their stories, and step into their identity with confidence. For many, it's the first time they've felt truly heard, and for us as community to hear them. That sense of being seen ripples outward — into how they show up at school, in their communities, and in life.

The Employment Incubator takes that foundation further, offering structured mentoring, paid and unpaid work experience, and hands-on skills development. Its focus? Preparing rangatahi for meaningful employment, further study, or leadership roles — especially in the creative and youth sectors where their voices and perspectives are needed most.

“We're incredibly grateful to the Ministry of Youth Development and Foundation North for believing in what we do, for believing in our rangatahi and supporting us to provide spaces to see them thrive! Thank you! At this moment in time it is absolutely crucial to bring together these diverse young people, wrap around them and witness their collective solidarity and strength! He reo rangatahi, he ao hurihuri – the voices of youth keep the world turning” — Ramon Narayan, Chief Executive Officer, Action Ed.

Together, the two programmes take a holistic approach: building the inner confidence young people need while opening the outer doors of opportunity. With the backing of the Ministry of Youth Development's Youth Development Partnership and Innovation Fund and the generous co-investment from Foundation North, Action Education can deliver this work at scale — reaching many more young people across our rohe.

JOIN THE ACTION ED WAKA! 🌺🔥

We have an open position for a Poet/Facilitator to join the team, if that sounds like a bit of you and you want to help shape the future, hit the link in our bio NOW! 👀

Action Ed Community Spotlight 🔦
BIG UP !

Our CEO and absolute pillar for the community, Ramon is one of one with the "Best Laugh in the Southern Hemisphere". We are privileged to mahi alongside you bro, you elevate us all with your light. Be sure to wish him a massive happy birthday today! 🎂

Fav poet: "Yasiin Bey - Fav poet for today"
Highlight of your '26 so far: "Waitangi Day, being up on the whenua surrounded by beautiful people and mean vibe"
Word of advice: "Embrace the JOMO! (Joy of missing out)"