Regional Events
Regional Events are a great 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.
Matariki 2026
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.
This year’s theme emphasises inclusion, encouraging people of all backgrounds to come together to learn, share, and celebrate the Māori New Year, highlighting cultural diversity, shared traditions, and collective values.
To find out more about this years theme for Matariki and how Caring Families Aotearoa will celebrate the Māori New Year, click below.
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 2026 took place from Monday 2nd – Sunday 8th March.
Our wonderful Regional Coordinators planned a range of free events for caregivers during the week, including appreciation morning teas, pottery classes, Heart of Healing Care Workshops and family barbeques.
Click below to see some pics and highlights from Foster Care Awareness Week 2026.
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.
Watch this space for details of Family Fun Days 2026, which will be advertised in September.
Family Fun Days are local community events funded by local businesses.
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.