Tasman Youth Council is made up of four groups of friendly young people from Waimea, Motueka, Murchison and Golden Bay who work together to ensure that the youth of Tasman District have a voice that is heard and have opportunities for real decision-making.
Youth CouncilLORS:
Keep up to date with the current issues young people
face and provide them with a voiceMake sure that Local and Central Governments are
aware of young people’s ideas for their communityMake sure that Tasman District Council’s planning processes consider the potential impact on young
people both for now and in the future
Initiate projects and events that benefit the local youth within their communities
Participate in conversations with local political branches (Community Board and Community Councils) and the Regional Community Development Committee
Are made aware of opportunities to attend youth leadership development and formation events
Who is YOUTH COUNCIL for?
Youth who are passionate about representing their local community and want to make a significant impact on how our society works, and how our towns are functioning
Youth who are interested in politics and want to learn about how decisions are made and what role the wider community play in these decisions
Youth aged between 12 and 24 years old who live in the Tasman District or have an interest in the Tasman Community, e.g. study or work in the area
What Youth Councils do?
Participate in conferences and hui and organise projects to find out what young people think about current issues
Advocate for youth and their ideas by writing submissions and presenting them to Council
Drive youth orientated community projects and events like skate parks, street murals, youth hubs, movie nights and more!
Initiate programmes that help connect young people to support services, e.g. youth employment, youth wellbeing etc