Hastings Youth CouncilKaunihera rangatahi

The Purpose of the Hastings Youth Council is to provide a voice for young people around the district.The Youth Council works on youth-related projects, using Hastings District Council’s Youth Strategy as the basis for all deliverable activities, and advises Council on issues that affect our district's youth.

What is Hastings Youth Council

The Hastings District Council recognises the positive contribution young people make to a strong, diverse, resilient and inclusive community. The Hastings Youth Council is a vehicle in which young people can be actively engaged in local government planning and decision making relating to their city.

The Youth Council is responsible for creating dynamic engagement opportunities for young people to participate in, be heard and be involved in community activities and
government decisions.

The Youth Council’s objective is to canvas youth opinions on a range of topics, to then advocate and implement changes on behalf of the young people in Hastings.

The Youth Council's main roles are to:

• give a youth perspective on issues
• promote and encourage youth involvement in planning and developing Council services
• make sure the views of young people are canvassed and passed on to the Council
• give advice on planning and infrastructure, particularly relating to any direct impact on young people
• give input relating to policy and strategic development.

Read our long term plan here

Youth Council membership

The Youth Council is open to:

• youth aged 15-21 years
• people who live, work or attend school within the Hastings District

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