Welcome to Community Action on Youth and Drugs

  • About CAYAD

    Kia ora mai tātou. Community Action on Youth and Drugs (CAYAD) is funded by Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand to reduce the harm young people experience from alcohol and other drugs.  The programme is guided by the National Drug Policy 2015-2020 and operates in 20 locations throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • Community Action

    CAYAD coordinators support leaders from communities, organisations and young people to collaborate and create lasting changes in their environment that will promote wellbeing and reduce the risk of harm from alcohol and other drugs.

  • Evidence-Based Change

    CAYAD projects are informed by local, cultural and academic evidence. Our work includes improving policies, systems and practices; community action to reduce supply of alcohol and other drugs; and increasing opportunities for young people to be healthy and reach their full potential.

Case Studies

Upcoming events

  • National Hui at Tūnohopū Marae

    Event: National Hui
    Dates: 24 - 26 March 2025
    Details: Thank you all for an amazing hui.
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  • National CAYAD Advisory Group hui


    Event: National CAYAD Advisory Group hui
    Dates: 16 September 2025
    Details: Being held in Tāmaki Makaurau, the initial national hui planning.

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  • CAYAD Core Skills Course



    Event: CAYAD Core Skills Course
    Dates: 20 - 22 October 2025
    Details: For new coordinators & managers. Being held in Tāmaki Makaurau, more details to follow.

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  • HB CAYAD team

    National Hui at Waiohiki Marae


    Event: National Hui
    Dates: 23 - 26 March 2026
    Details: Guiding whakatauākī - Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini. Attributed to Pāterangi of Ngāti Kahungunu. Hui registration details will follow in November.

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  • lunchtime learning hui


    Event: OnlineHui
    Dates: Thursday 11 September
    Details: NCT - Change stories & guest speaker, Steve Randerson, digital marketing research project.

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  • lunchtime learning hui


    Event: Hui
    Dates: Thursday 9 October
    Details: Conflict resolution and mediation, presented by Hinemoa Dixon, Senior Mediation Specialist.

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  • lunchtime learning hui


    Event: Hui
    Dates: Thursday 6 November
    Details: Mike Tuala, Pou Pasifika Project.

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  • lunchtime learning hui


    Event: Hui
    Dates: Thursday 12 February
    Details: NCT - national hui update and project sharing

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