Join us for the Youth Advocates Conference at the Pullman Hotel Auckland. 

View the Youth Advocates Conference 2024 BROCHURE here.

This conference offers a unique opportunity to engage with 10 judges, and other senior professionals, from across New Zealand who are experts in youth justice. Participate in panel discussions, and 1:1 roundtable sessions with these experts - a rare and valuable chance for direct interaction.

The conference will deliver practically focused content on pertinent topics presented by our experts, concentrating on two key areas:

Te Ao Mārama and its Role in the Youth Justice System:

• Best-practice Family Group Conferences

Crossover and Interface between the Youth Court and Other Jurisdictions:

• Family and Mental Health
• Presentation, panel, and roundtable discussion sessions for each topic

This ticket includes a full breakfast buffet, see MENU here. Available presenters and attending Judges will join for breakfast in the Regatta Room at the Pullman Hotel Auckland prior to the conference.

We look forward to seeing you.

Who should attend?

Youth Advocates and all those practising in the area of youth justice.

Presenter Details

Principal Youth Court Judge, her Honour Judge Malosi

His Honour Judge Davis

His Honour Judge FitzGerald

Catherine Cull KC

Vanessa Curac

Dr James Gardiner

Sarah Mandeno

Katie Murray MNZM, QSM

Sacha Norrie 

Andrew Telea

Rosemary Thomson

Lila Tu’i

Judges in Attendance

Her Honour Judge Bennett

His Honour Judge Bidois

Her Honour Judge Denise Clark

His Honour Judge Johnston

Her Honour Judge McMeeken

Her Honour Judge Moala

His Honour Judge Rowe

Presenter Details