Youth developmentWhakawhakanake rangatahi

Youth employment

Council youth connectors work with young people aged between 16 and 24, helping them get their CVs ready and prepare for interviews. If you are a young person looking for employment or have a family member who could use some help, go to the Youth Employment page.

Youth Council

Hastings Youth Council meets regularly to discuss youth-focused issues and work on youth-related projects. It advises Hastings District Council on issues that affect our district's youth, thereby providing a voice for young people at the decision-making table.

For more information see Youth Council page.

Youth Potential Project

This programme ensures that there is quality support, services and opportunities available to all youth by collaborating with existing organisations that provide youth services.

See Council's Youth Potential Project page for more information.

Youth Week | 17-26 May

Get involved in this nationwide festival organised by young New Zealanders to celebrate the talents, passion and success of local young people. Youth Week 2019 in Hastings has an action packed programme of events and activities to suit every young person, from an outdoor concert feature youth bands, skate and basketball comps, youth art symposium, a gumboot hunt and so much more. All events and activities are free entry/participation. Aimed at young people aged 12-24 years old.

VIEW THE FULL PROGRAMME HERE