News | 20 August 2024
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A peek inside Te Tai Ohinga - Wellington’s new youth hub

Located in the CBD, Te Tai Ohinga is a space for young people aged 13-18 to come together, create and connect. This is what you can expect to see in the hub.

Image of the Kitchen at Te Tai Ohinga

Accessible kitchen with free kai
Te Tai Ohinga has a wheelchair accessible kitchen with free kai and featuring a microwave, oven, fridge, kettle, toaster, and freezer. Snacks will be available for rangatahi who are using the space. The benches and tables in the youth hub are in various sizes, so they are accessible for wheelchair users.

 
Image of the Study space at Te Tai Ohinga

Dedicated quiet space for study
For rangatahi that need a quiet place to get some work done, Te Tai Ohinga features a dedicated study area equipped with four computers and two adjustable desks. This space is ideal for youth who need to concentrate on assignments, do some research, or focus in a quiet environment.

 
Image of young people hanging out in the Te Tai Ohinga Podcasting space

Podcasting and recording studio
Te Tai Ohinga gives rangatahi the opportunity to share their stories and get creative in a podcasting and recording studio. With professional microphones and headphones, and a desktop with recording software, the space can be used for high quality recordings. Chat to or email the staff in the space to book, or wander in if it’s free. 

 
image of Te Tai Ohinga meeting room

Bookable meeting rooms
Te Tai Ohinga has both large and small bookable meeting spaces, furnished with cosy décor and equipped with video call capabilities. Rangatahi can use these spaces to collaborate on projects on an as-need basis, or pre-book the space by chatting to or emailing The Y.

 
Image of bespoke Menzshed bench at Te Tai Ohinga

Places to relax
Scattered throughout the hub are plenty of comfy seating areas and nooks for rangitahi to connect with friends, study and relax. One of these seating options is a curved, multi-level seat created by volunteers at MenzShed.

Lots to do
The youth hub was shaped by input from rangitahi about what amenities they wanted to see in the space. Amenities include a table tennis table, a gaming space with an Xbox and Playstation, puzzles and boardgames, and plenty of books and crafts.

Te Tai Ohinga youth hub is located at 203 Willis Street and is open from 3pm – 7 pm on weekdays and 10am – 6pm on Saturdays. If you have any questions about the space, you can contact The Y.