Kawerau Youth Council

Applications for Kawerau Youth Council 2023 Have Now Closed - Thank You for Your Applications 

In June 2008 the Kawerau District Council established the Kawerau Youth Council (KYC) to represent the views of the young people in the community and provide an opportunity for these views to be heard and included in decision making.

KYC comprises young people aged between 12 and 24 and is designed to encourage youth participation in civic affairs and provide a voice and direction on youth issues to the Kawerau District Council, community groups and organisations.

KYC will advocate for and support youth events, activities and facility provisions within the District.

KYC's Vision Statement

"Kawerau is where young people are optimistic, supported and encouraged to take up challenges to contribute to a growing, vibrant community"

KYC's motto

"Gaining more MANA"

KYC Outcomes

• To target the achievers of Kawerau and enhance their leadership skills 
• To establish and run high quality events/activities and functions for the youth of Kawerau 
• To build a community with strong confident youth leaders 
• Creating self confident youth leaders who will then mentor successive generations

Further information

JJ Rika (KDC Youth Projects Officer)