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Tūhono 2026 

South Auckland Careers Expo

Waihangatia tō ara – Shape your path for the future

 

For over five years, FunFest has brought together South Auckland whānau, employers, and training providers to spark opportunity and uplift community. Now in 2026, we introduce Tūhono — a bold new careers kaupapa proudly sponsored by Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi. This is not just an expo. It’s a movement where whakapapa meets workforce and mātauranga meets mahi.

Discover your future pathway through interactive exhibits, employer showcases, inspiring kōrero, and hands-on opportunities — all while surrounded by whānau, kai, music, and the magic of FunFest.

🌿 What is Tūhono?

Tūhono means to connect, to join, to bond — but in te ao Māori, it’s more than a word. It’s a kaupapa that speaks to whakapapa, wairua, and opportunity. At its heart, Tūhono is about bringing people together — rangatahi, whānau, providers, and communities — to build futures grounded in identity and purpose.

This concept underpins the South Auckland Careers Expo inside Funfest 2026: a space where connections are made, doors are opened, and futures are shaped.

✨ Waihangatia tō ara – Shape your path for the future

This year’s theme is a call to action for every young person who walks through the arena doors. Waihangatia tō ara means “Shape your path” — a reminder that each rangatahi holds the power to carve their own journey, guided by whakapapa, supported by community, and fuelled by mātauranga.

As a stallholder, you’re not just offering information — you’re helping shape futures.

​​🌿Become a Stallholder at Tūhono 2026, Powered by FunFest

🌟 Why Be Part of Tūhono 2026?

  • 1x VIP Day – an exclusive, invite-only launch with community leaders, kaimahi, and kaupapa-driven organisations

  • 4x Public Festival Days – high-energy engagement with thousands of rangatahi and whānau

  • A powerful new platform to showcase your mahi and connect with future talent

  • Authentic, culturally grounded experiences in a trusted community festival environment

  • You’ll stand alongside fellow changemakers committed to building real-world pathways for the next generation.

💼 What’s Included for Stallholders?

Sites are available from $4,500 + GST, your stallholder package includes:

  • A dedicated site in the Main Arena for all five days. Site options in Foyers or outside - see stallholder kit for details

  • Access to both VIP Day and public festival days

  • Promotional support through FunFest’s digital channels

  • Exposure to whānau, learners, job seekers, and future collaborators

  • A place in a kaupapa where connections run deep and futures are shaped with intentio

🚀 Ready to Join the FunFest Whānau?

Click the Stallholder Link below and complete the contact form to secure your spot today.

Spaces are limited and demand is high—don’t miss out!

🚀 Ready to Join the FunFest Whānau?

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