Youth Communities - Overview

2008 Tu Tangata Schools Polyfest

Wellington City Council's Youth Team connects with young people aged 12 to 24 and with youth workers on youth issues, with the aim of making the city a great place for young people to live and work in.

The Youth Team's role includes:

• advocating for and on behalf of youth
• creating opportunities for young people
• helping make Wellington attractive to young people
• assisting young people to showcase their skills and talents
• helping young people initiate their own ideas and projects
• ensuring there is a range of ways young people can make their voices heard and have their say.

Youth Projects & Support

The Council's Youth Team supports projects and events organised by and for young people.

Some of the types of youth projects and programmes the Youth Team helps support include:

• learning opportunities
• skills development
• work opportunities
• social and recreation projects
• health programmes.

• Events & Projects Support
• Tu Tangata 2008 - Polynesian Festival video

Youth Participation

The Youth Team ensures young people are involved in decision-making processes inside and outside the Council through Youth Forums and the Wellington Youth Council.

The Wellington Youth Council is another way for young people to participate in local decision-making.

Wellington Youth Council

Wellington Youth Network

The Wellington Youth Network brings together people who work for and with youth. It is managed by the Council.

The network provides information about events, opportunities, funding and support for young people. There are networking meetings every month and regular email bulletins. Contact us to be added to the distribution list.

The network is a member of the National Youth Workers Network Aotearoa.

National Youth Workers Network Aotearoa website

More Information

Related Links

• Grants
• National Youth Workers Network Aotearoa website
• Skate Parks

Department Details:
City Communities