Youth

As part of the Community Wellbeing Strategy, the Horowhenua District Council Youth Action Plan 2016-2019 lays out key objectives for Youth Development over the next three years. Its vision statement is that "Young people in the Horowhenua live in a supportive environment which provides opportunities for development and celebrates success" 

You can access and download a copy of the Youth Action Plan below or read more about our Community Wellbeing Strategy on our Community Wellbeing Strategy and Action Plans page. You can also access further information about our various youth focused initiatives, opportunities and scholarships on the below Youth pages.

Youth Directories

We are in the process of populating a comprehensive local Directory which will include Youth Organisations and Services. As an interim measure we have added links to older Directory resources here.

Horowhenua Youth Network

Have you attended a meeting of the Horowhenua Youth Network? Youth organisations from across the district get together to talk about all things related to the youth sector. You are invited to attend!

Youth Empowerment Project Horowhenua (ÿEP)

ÿEP is a remodel of the previous Youth Council. ÿEP was co-designed to improve youth engagement and information sharing. ÿEP has approx. 60 young people district wide that includes a leadership team/governance group (Youth Council) of 15. The leadership team manages a closed group Facebook page that is a platform for conversation and consultation with a large number of youth district wide.

Youth Excellence Awards

Our Youth Excellence Awards are designed to reward young people's efforts in community service or excellence in sport, academia or art and culture. Find out more.

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