Youth Council
Youth Council members at Waitangi Day celebrations
The Wellington Youth Council meets regularly to provide a voice for young people. It works on youth-related projects and advises the Wellington City Council on issues that affect the city's youth.
The Youth Council's main roles are:
- to provide a youth perspective on issues
- to promote and encourage youth involvement in planning and development of Council services
- to ensure the views of young people are canvassed and conveyed to the Council
- to provide advice on planning and infrastructure, particularly relating to any direct impact on young people
- to provide input relating to policy and strategic development.
The Terms of Reference describes what the Youth Council does.
Wellington Youth Council - Terms of Reference (60Kb PDF)
Membership
The Youth Council is open to young Wellingtonians:
- aged 12 to 24 years
- resident within the Wellington City Council boundaries.
Members must be able to work with other people in a team, be proactive and committed to attending regular meetings.
There is a maximum of 20 members, and membership must be representative of:
- gender
- mixed abilities
- geographical location
- educational level
- employment / unemployment
- diverse cultural backgrounds.
More Information
| Waylon Edwards Youth Communities Advisor |
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| Phone: | (04) 803 8571 |
| Email: | waylon.edwards |
Related Links
Department Details:
City Communities
