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Events for YOUTH WEEK 2012 from around the country are listed below.  Use the regional links to find out what's going on in your region or scroll down until you find your area.

If you've got an event you would like us to list please send all of your event and activity information in an email to Brittney Schinzel, through this link. Don't forget to including a brief description of the event you are planning, when and where it will be held, and your contact details!   

Links to Events in your Region

Stewart Island Southland
Fiordland Otago
West Coast Canterbury
Marlborough Nelson
Wellington Wairarapa
Manawatu-Whanganui Taranaki
Central Plateau Hawkes Bay
East Coast Bay of Plenty
Waikato Coromandel
Auckland Northland

Youth Week 2012 Events

Southland

  • Invercargill

    Come check out the Youth Week Display at the Children’s Ward, Southland Hospital in Invercargill during May 14th -31st! All welcome! For more information contact Dian Parata.

  • Invercargill

    Child, Adolescent and Family Services Art Competition -"Artful Concepts". CAFS southland is celebrating youth week with an art competition during May 14 to the 26th! Young people will be given art packs to come up with a creation that represents 'loving the skin their in'. There will be 3 catagories - under 5, under 12 and over 12. Many awesome prizes to be won! For more information contact Tara Trounson.
     

  • Gore

Gore District Council will be holding a different youth focused event on every day of the week in celebration of Youth Week!

Monday May 21st

  Interschool Tournament Top Top/School
Tuesday May 22nd  Community Service In Mataura
Wednesday May 23rd  Skate Board Competition
Thursday May 24th  Free Ice Cream at McDonalds!
Friday May 25th  Free 3D movie, Superhero Themed!

 

For more information on these events and how you can come along, contact Jacqui Green.

  • Invercargill

Scavenger Hunt and Talent Show! Come join us for the ultimate scavenger hunt across a range of youth organisations! THen show off your talents and skills later on during our talent show! For information on the date and venue of this event please contact Ruth McLaughlan.

  • Invercargill

Esthetisian Day! Come learn how to style your hair, be creative with your make up, and style your clothes! The event will start at 5pm on 22nd-25th of May, at SIT Hairdressing School, and then back to Social and Health Services (190 Forth Street). Then have a photo shoot to capture you loving the skin you're in! Afterwards a formal dinner will be held. For more information on when this event please contact Serena Weeds.

  • Dunedin

Heaps of events going on at Dunedin Public Libraries during Youth Week!

Career Quest
Looking for Your Ideal Career?

Take the Career Questionnaire and discover career options that match you and what you love to do!
Visit: www.dunedinlibraries.govt.nz/careerquest

Monday 7 May - Tuesday 22 May - All Libraries
FREE

Starting Work?

Everything You Need to Know about Starting Work!
Get the job you want. Find out about your rights, how taxes work, and get great tips from the people who want to employ you. Contact fiona.curd@careers.govt.nz

Wednesday 23 May 9.30am- 10.30am, Teen Space, City Library
FREE

Gig Night

Thanks to dunedinmusic.com we are bringing free live music to your library. Check out some Dunedin's brightest and best musicians throughout May. Astro Children. Indie rock trio. Influenced by White Stripes & Greenday. Nanny State. Three piece folk pop. TLA. Dunedin's very own ska band

Thursday 24 May, 5.30pm - 7.00pm
Teen Space, City Library
FREE

Lunchtime Acoutic Session

Kate Grace and Marcus Turner. French folk duo.

Friday 25 May, 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Ground Floor, City Library
FRE

For more information on any of these events please contact Lynette Hartgill.

  • Dunedin

The Chicks Project Presents on the 19th of May at The Attic (140 George street, upstairs next to farmers). The first band kicks off at 6pm, so come early to get a good seat! All ages are welcome, this event is an free event and is also an alcohol free event. Bands that will be there are Crisis, ^This Way Up^, John George Macleod's Melon Platoon, Thoughtful and the Mighty Heart, Outright, The Good Chaps, and Tyler Bailey.  Check out their Facebook page for more information. You can also contact The Chicks Project through email, here.

  • Dunedin

Everything you need to know about starting work! Looking for your first job? There is a lot to think about. Our panel of experts will answer all your questions! anel to include: IRD, Community Law Centre; youth employer and Drug and Alcohol counsellor/employment coach. Come check this event out on Wednesday April 23; 9.30am-10.30am at Dunedin Public Library, Teen Space. Morning Tea provided.

This is a joint Youth Week and Otago Careers Festival Event! For more information contact Tess Livingstone.

Hair, makeup, clothing style and self care programmes for hine taiohi! Don’t miss out on this event! All are welcome on May 22nd-24th at Awarua Social and Health Services on 190 Forth Street, Invercargill. For more information on the details of this event please contact Serena Weeds.

  • Various Venues, Invercargill

    Youth Taking Time Out – Various venues in Invercargill – for more information contact Mary Napper  or ph: 03 211 1669.

Otago

  • Cromwell

    Battle of the Bands Cromwell! If you are a youth band, individual performer, or just love to listen to music come express yourself, and attend Cromwell's Battle of the Bands on May 26th at Cromwell College Auditorium! Prizes to be won! For more information on the venue and date of this event please contact Rob Jones.
     

  • Wanaka, Otago

    Hoodie day! Bring in your own hoodies or buy one for $15 and create your own design on it so it becomes your skin! The venue for this event will be at The Mount Aspiring College. For more information on this event contact Richard Elvey.

Canterbury

  • Timaru, South Canterbury

    V.O.I.C.E (Vision, Opinion, Identity, Creative Expression) will be holding art workshops in the six weeks leading up to Youth Week, for youth ages 12-24. Local artist will be availible at the workshops to engage with youth and give them opportunities to be seen and to sell their work. The week long exhibition will be held from May 21st - 25th, at the Timaru District Council Chamber. Opening & Awards Nights are Monday 21st May 6:30 - 8:00pm. Entry Forms & Info are availible at www.wavesouthcanterbury.co.nz or from Youth Alley, 165 Stafford St, Timaru. For more information you can also ring Kirsty on 688 6997 or text 0274267839 / 0274642007.

  • Christchurch, Canterbury

    DisengAGEd is a day-long conference that will bring together young people ages 16-24 of different backgrounds, to look into the reasons why youth are not participating in the voting process, and how to get them engaged in civil society, which is particularly important in post-quake Christchurch. This will involve key speakers, activities and an intention to solve the problem of low youth participation in politics. MPs, local body councillors and academics will be present to listen and action any outcomes of the conference. We are inviting students from high schools to attend this conference, as we have room for 30 high school students: eager students with ideas, who want to engage in politics, or who are truly disengaged from politics.

    DisengAGEd starts at 9.30am into the evening on Saturday 19th May 2012. Registration required online or Email us at DisengAGEd Conference with any questions, we're happy to respond.

  • Christchurch, Canterbury

Youth Week events for the Selwyn District hosted by the Rolleston, Malvern, Lincoln and Ellesmere Youth Action Groups.

Friday 18 May Moviemania Family movie night at the Darfield Recreation Centre
Saturday 19 May Youth Café Live music @ Rendezvous Café, Rolleston
Sunday 20 May Skate Jam New World Supermarket Car Park, Lincoln
Monday 21 May Official Launch of Rollywood FM Rolleston Community Access Radio Station run by the Rolleston Youth Action Group
Tuesday 22 May District Wide Youth Forum Hosted by the Selwyn District Council
Wednesday 23 May Skate Jam Rolleston Community Park, Rolleston
Thursday 24 May - Friday 25 May Training Selwyn/Mid-Canterbury Youth Workers' Training Hui
Friday 25 May Station Skate Skating  and DJ event at The Station Youth Centre, Leeston
Saturday 26 May D-dub Club Dance Party Darfield Recreation Centre
Sunday 27 May Skate Jam Darfield Community Park, Darfield

For more information visit the Sensational Selwyn Youth Facebook page.

Feed Our School Project! Ashburton Intermediate School's Shine girls are going to work together to make, bake, and feed thier school! The shine programme teaches at risk youth about; worth, strength, and purpose, through a personal development and self esteem course. The shine girls would like to give back to their school and their teachers and staff and have a lunch for them! For more information on this event contact Keri Kuru.

  • Kaikoura

Youth Versus Oldies Quiz Night! Come spend the evening pitting you wits again the older people in your community on Wednesday May 23rd. For more information contact Susi Haberstock.

  • Timaru

    Youth Week Art Exibition! Through out Youth Week May 19th - 26th in Timaru. We want you to exhibit your artwork and show you talent! There will be the following categories: 2D Canvas, 3D, Mixed Media & Photography. FOr more information on this event and how you can join in and an express your talents contact Kirsty Henderson.
     

  • Christchurch

We Speak 2012! Get involved in decision making and empower change during the We Speak conference. There will be workshops in which youth can attend to gain new skills and knowledge. To register click here, or you can do so on the day of. For more information visit their facebook page or contact Nathan Kurkin.

  • Central Christchurch

R15 Dance Party! Show off your pride and confidence, and get together with your best mates! The Venue is at The CPSA Student Centre at CPIT Madraf Street Campus at Saturday the 26th of May at 8pm! For more information please contact Sebastien Frances.

  • Christchurch

    Amazing Race on May 27th at 11am - 4pm! Open to ages 9-13 with teams of 4 or 5. Please get your registration in before May 25th (Late registrations from 10 am on the day of). Starts at Youth Town Christchurch (Cuthberts Green) $20 team entre fee, includes post-rac BBQ! For more information contact Jade or ph 027 447 7327.
     

  • Hurunui, Canterbury

    3 Awesome Events!

    Sunday 20th May HYP  Paintball at Ultim8 Paintball in Leithfield
    Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd May Hurunui Youth Council presents Gazump
    Cyber Safety Sessions
    Friday 25th May HYP  Youth Week Social

    For more information contact Samantha Mould.
     

Nelson/Tasman

  • Nelson

Two Events! Big Skate Night, Friday 25th May, 7pm AND School Sounds Showcase, Saturday 26th May, 6-9pm. For more information on these events venues contact Matt Shipman or on 545 9147.

  • Nelson

MC (Multicultural) Youth Nelson Quiz! New to New Zealand? Join us for a fun quiz to test your knowledge, learn some useful tips and win prizes! Numbers limited so pre-registration is essential. Check out the “Ethnic Youth Resource Kit for migrants and refugees” published by the Youth Council of the NZ Federation of Multicultural Councils. MC Youth Nelson Quiz will be held on Monday 21st of May at 4pm at McDonalds Restaurant, Rutherford Street, Nelson. For more information contact Evey McAuliffe, Phone 539 0030 or visit us on Facebook!

  • Nelson

Mana Rangatahi Youth Group Barbeque! Come enjoy a yummy BBQ at the Glen Innes Family Centre on the 23rd of May. Bring friends along! For more info on the BBQ contact Kathleen Nelson.

  • Moteuka, Tasman

    Youth Film during 48 Hour Film Festival! Bring your friends and come watch a Youth Film on May 18th – 20th in Motueka. For more information on the Youth Film contact Paul Johnson.
     

  • Nelson

    Teen Book Club Meetings! A fun get together to talk about books! Come join in during Youth Week at the Richmond Library in Nelson. For more information on contact Laura Close.

  • Moteuka, Tasman

Teen Book Group! Come join in on the fun on May 22nd at Motueka Public Library in Motueka! For more information on the Teen Book Group contact Mary Butler.

  • Nelson

    Dress up team building day with Nelson City Council! Come join in by wearing your wackiest and wildest clothes! For more information on this event contact Rachel Large.
     

  • Tasman

Amazing Race! Join in on this amazing event at Takaka Library Carpark at 11 am until 2:30 pm on May 20th! Show us your skills and challenge yourself! For more information on this event contact Shane Johnston.

  • Nelson

    Check out the awesome events going on in Nelson!!!

    Youth Health Workshop – Beyond Booze & Bongs May 22 from 9:30 to 3:30 Tahuna Function Centre, 70 Beach Road, Tahunanui, Nelson $20.00 Cost for Lunch

    For more information contact Vonnie Marshall or 035391654
    Inspired Productions Drama Workshop and Challenge 26th May Sat, From 10 am to 4pm The New Hub Studio

    Workshops and Challenge (registered) / 5pm: Show time (open to public to come and watch.

    Contact Jamie Turner / 022 025996
    Futures Conference May 25th from 9 am - 3pm NMIT Nelson Allowing 16-19 year olds to get a taste for tertiary study.  
    Winning Ways to Well-Being Art Launch May 24th from 12:30 to 1:30 Upstairs Meeting Room at Community Groups Centre, 50 Halifax St.   Contact Philippa Winch

    For more information on all these events please contact Deanna Kilpatrick.
     

  • Moetuka, Richmond, Tasman!

    World Record Attempt and Mad Mish through Mot! These events are taking place on May 25th and May 27th in Richmond and Motueka, Tasman. For more information on how you can take part in setting a world record or attending a Mad Mish contact Paul McConachie.
     

Wellington

  • Hutt Valley, Wellington

VIBE is holding a Youth Voice Symposium event during the week of Youth Week in The Hutt Valley. A working group of young people will be recruited to coordinate and deliver a Youth Voice of referencing for young people. Referendums will be delivered by way of a symposium or a survey.

The symposium will be a working group of young people who will plan, organise and facilitate a symposium for young people, to coincide with Youth Week. The survey will be a working group who will plan, compile and distribute a survey which will be held biannually, coinciding with Youth Week. The finalized date and place for where and when the Youth Voice event will take place will be announced shortly, so stay posted! For more information feel free to contact Emma Chattington or Fati Tagoai.

  • Upper Hutt, Wellington

    Youthtown Upper Hutt is running the 'Amazing Race Upper Hutt' during Youth week. The event will be held on Saturday 26th May 2012 and starts at 11am at Youthtown UH. Saw it on TV? Well be a part of it as we bring you our very own Amazing Race Upper Hutt! Come along with your team of 3 and compete in a number of challenges and activities all over Upper Hutt. WIN AN IPOD TOUCH FOR EACH OF YOUR GROUP MEMBERS. Also many more prizes to be won on the day. Don't miss out on this fun-fulfilled event. $10 team entry fee is all you need to enter and there will be a BBQ supplied after the race. Contact details Jade or Dan on 5279730 or email Dan.
     

  • Central Wellington

    Beauty through the eyes of the beholder. This photography project is an opportunity for a group of young people to express what 'beauty' is to them, based on the worlds that they live in. A maximum of 10 people will be given a camera for a week and will go out into their communities, schools, families - to show us the beauty they see in the world around them. There will then be an exhibition which will allow the young people to talk about the photos they have taken. This project is perfect for creative young people who love taking photos! For more information please contact Sarah. Event will kick off on Monday 21st May at Evolve, Central Wellington. Get in quick, only limited spaces available.

  • Central Wellington

    Friday night LIVE! This is the launch of a Friday night Youth Group for high school aged young people. This group is aimed to provide opportunities for young people to meet new friends, have fun, and develop self confidence and leadership skills. The launch will take place on Friday 25th May at Evolve, Central Wellington. After this launch evening, the group will be running weekly on Friday's, from 4 - 6pm. For more information please contact Sarah.
     

  • Kapiti Coast, Wellington

    Social Touch Rugby Session. Throw the ball around, learn some new skills and play a social game with your mates from around the community. Easy as, show up, have some fun and score yourself some free fish n chips at the end.
    Social Touch Rugby sessions will be held on Sunday 20 May, 2.00-4.00pm at Waikanae Park, Kapiti Coast. For more information contact Mark Hammond or visit their Facebook page!
     

  • Kapiti Coast, Wellington
    3 on 3 Basketball Jam! Come join the new craze! 3 on 3 Basketball is here, with plenty hype around it! Just show up and give it a go with the help of our talented mentors. The 3 on 3 will be on Sunday 27 May, 2.00-4.00pm at Kapiti College Gym, Margaret Road, Raumati Beach. Come down and enjoy some free food, and good fun! For more information contact Mark Hammond or visit their Facebook page!
     
  • Upper Hutt, Wellington

    Movie night at Ascot Cinema! Purchase a ticket to any movie and go in the draw to win FREE MOVIE TICKETS! First, second, and third prizes will be drawn—make sure you check out your most favourite movie, and be in to win! Have a movie night, any night between Saturday 19 May until Sunday 27 May at Ascot Cinema, Upper Hutt. For more information check out www.ascotcinemas.co.nz or telephone: 528-5590

  • Upper Hutt, Wellington

    Xtream Activation Trailer visits Upper Hutt colleges! The Xtream Activation Trailer visits local schools during lunchtime from Monday 21st of May – Friday 25th of May, to get students active and moving. Informal, social sports opportunities will be provided by Upper Hutt City Council Recreation Services staff at a range of schools during Youthweek so keep your eyes open for the trailer turning up at your school.

  • Upper Hutt, Wellington

    Turn it Up! With The Edge! Youth Week at H2O Xtream is going to be massive with The Edge coming to play dem funky beats, while you soak it up in the pool. On Saturday the 19th of May, 7-9pm, you will see the Edge team here with a DJ, sounds, comps and prizes, and it’s FREE entry to all! Enjoy the slides, waves, inflatables and spa, chill out with your mates, and let H2O Xtream and The Edge show you how much we love you! For more information contact Rachel Jury.
     

  • Upper Hutt, Wellington

    Inspire: Young Achiever Awards! Recognising our local young people who have achieved in the areas of Culture, Service, Leadership, Environment, Recreation & Events.Nominees are invited to attend. The awards will be held on Monday 21st of May, from 5.30 – 7.00pm at Expressions Arts & Entertainment Centre. For more information contact Fran by email or telephone 527 2798, or visit www.uhyouth.com.
     

  • Upper Hutt, Wellington

    Sports Competition! Any young person aged 13 – 24 is invited to Timberlea Park for an awesome sports comp under lights! BBQ and drinks provided, and lots of great prizes. FREE event. Register your interest with Paul Thom. The sports competition will be held on Wednesday 23rd May from 6.00 – 8.00pm at Timberlea Park.

  • Upper Hutt, Wellington

    Picture You! To celebrate Youth Week email us a photo of you doing what you do, being who you are ‘Loving the skin you’re in’! Perhaps you’re performing on the stage or playing sport in the weekend. Maybe you’re playing a musical instrument or simply hanging out with family or friends. What best expresses who you are in the world? Email your photo (no less than 2MB) and a few words about it and what’s going on to curator@expressions.org.nz by Thursday 24 May. Prizes will be awarded with a special ‘Visitors Choice’ award to be presented to the most popular entry as voted by visitors to the Centre! Exhibition of entries can be viewed throughout May 29th – 17th of June at Expressions Arts and Entertainment Centre, 836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt. Contact Rebecca Pubben on 04 529 0086 for more information!

  • Upper Hutt, Wellington

    Gear Up! is about taking an enthusiastic and willing group of people, young and old, and practically helping our community.  The primary purpose of this project is about getting involved in our community, sharing resources, and using our time to help the people living around us. Secondly the aim of this project is to inspire youth to use whatever skills and resources they have to help others around them, so that our future leaders are compassionate, resourceful and hard working. What I am picturing is a large scale working bee. People, community groups or organisations tell us what they need, or the odd jobs they have, that we can help with. I will pair up workers with a job or a need that they can help with for a weekend. These jobs could include a range of things; from cleaning windows, picking up rubbish, painting fences, weeding, fixing things to organising and playing a sports game, playing cards and singing songs at a nursing home. So let’s gear up and get involved. Gear up! will be held on the 26th and 27th of May at 8:30am-5:30pm (Saturday), 12pm-5:30pm (Sunday). The meeting point is at Christian Fellowship Upper Hutt, 16-22 Lane Street. The times to meet are. The actual  activities will take place around different areas in Upper Hutt. Fore more information contact Ashton Lindsay or 027 323 7052.

  • Wellington

Eden, specialists in eating issues and body image, just prior to Youth week  they are running a nourish training workshop in Wellington.  Support the young people you work with in encouraging them to LOVE THE SKIN THEY'RE IN!!  The workshop is on Tuesday 8th of May. Click here for more information. Workshops include training, activities and resources which look at body image, critical thinking skills, health and celebrating diversity. For more about visit the Eden website.

  • Lower Hutt, Wellington

    Youth Week Concert at Secret Level Youth Centre! Come check out this awesome concert in Lower Hutt, Wellington. Van Gell has all the details so feel free to contact him!

  • Takapuwahai, Porirua

    There will be Youth Alcohol awareness in schools around Takapuwahia. For more information on which local colleges the awareness will be held in please contact Jodi Ellison.

  • Eastbourne, Wellington

    Eastbourne’s Talent Quest! Show us your talent on May 25th at Eastbourne Youth Centre, in Wellington! All talent welcome! For more information on how you can join in contact Gina Sinclair.

  • Wellington

Photography Project - Beauty is in the eye of the holder! Groups of 10 will be given a camer for a week a and be able to take photos of the things they find beautiful around their communities. After they will exhibit their work!
AND
Evolve Youth Group! Launching a weekly youth group for those who want to gain more confidence, meet new ppl, and discuss self-esteem issues.
For more information on the venue of these two Evolve Youth Service events contact Sarah McGregor.

  • Kapiti Coast

"Love The Skin You're In" Video! Paraparaumu College is going around taking videos of their fellow classmates expression on videa why they love the skin they are in! They will then be showing this video the week after Youth Week at a school assembly! For more information on this event contact Claire Reeves.

  • Lower Hutt

    Mufti Day to raise money for Youth Line on 25th May at Avalon Intermdiate! For more information on how you can take part in the Mufti day contact Simonne Goodall.

Hawkes Bay

  • Gisborne, Hawkes Bay

The Cultural Slam and Art Festival, presented by Lytton High School on Tuesday 22nd of May, aims to showcase the diverse range of culture and talents of the youth in the Gisborne region. The Art Festival starts at 4.30pm, and is located in the Lytton High School marae, Te Ukaipo. A plethora of art pieces created by youth and students of Tairawhiti are to be showcased. At 6.00pm, the Cultural Slam officially begins at the Lytton High School hall. An energising and uplifting three hour live event split into three sessions with which may include local youth dancers, bands, pasifika and maori groups, drama groups and definitely a whole lot of fun!

For updates and further information, visit the Cultural Slam Facebook page or visit www.culturalslam.org

  • Hawkes Bay

    Art FEST! Come join in on t-shirt transfer creations and printing, bandanna designing and creating, made with love skin care products making and make your own lip balms, face washes, bath bombs and more! This event will be running at different OSCAR Foundation programmes in Wellington, Hawkes Bay, and Tairawhiti. For all the details on this event and how you can join in on this Love the Skin you’re in FUN contact Julie King.

  • Napier

    Come promote Youth Week at the Community Hub in Napier during May 21st to the 25th. Take part in our Pink Shirt Day on May 18th  too and get the low down on some sexuality education at Lindisfarne College! For further info on how you can join in contact Gill Lough.

  • Hukarere

    Hukarere Girls College is hosting a youth health clinic and health promotion education on May 21st! Join in, and love the skin you’re in! For more information on the clinic contact Ana Wehipeihana.

  • Napier

    Come check out the Career EXPO on May 23rd-24th in Napier! To join in on the fun and learn more about this events location contact Parris Greening.

  • Makauri, Gisborne

    Ataahu Fashion Show! All aspiring youth who are interested in the feild of fashion and design are encourage to gather four friends together and create an outfit, inspired by Op Shop and vintage clothing, that will represent their best interpretation of Love the Skin you're in! Creation will be modeled in a fashion show by the model of your choice. For more information on the date of this event please contact Te Tria o te rangi Nikora.

  • Gisborne

    Fittest Youth! Students from EIT Certificate in Health and Fitness will be working together with Shane Hooks owner of FITT Physical Training to create two excersice circuts. The Team will be going around to local highschools and engage youth to participate in their circuts!

Monday 21st May  Champion College - Lunch Time
Tuesday 22nd May  GGHS & GBHS Rectory Feild - Lunch Time
Wednesday 23rd May  Lytton High Schol - Lunch Time
Thursday 24th May  East Coast School (TBC) - Lunch Time

 

For more information about the circuts below contact Lloyd Gabriel.

  • Napier

Napier Working BEE! Youth will be coordinating and completing a Working BEE [roject together for a local charity or not for profit group in Napier. For more information on the date and times of the Working BEE and how you can get involved please contact Paul Faleono.

  • Hastings

Snapp'd! Get snapp'd loving the skin you're in! Directions Youth Health Centre will be making a photo collage of young people loving the skin their in! They are inviting all young people to capture a photo of themselves, and write a speech bubble as to why they love the skin their in. The centres staff will be hitting the streets to talk to young people and capture their beauty. You can also upload your photo's to the Direction Youth Health Centre Facebook page. All those who participate will have a chance to win a lucky dip prize to celebrate Youth Week! For more information contact Charmaine Tuhaka for more information.

  • Hastings

    Design event! Running through out the whole of Youth Week! Enter your drawings, writing, or creative designs to go on a skateboard and be showcased in your local library! Entry forms will be available through out the following 3 libraries: Flaxmere, Hastings, Havlock North. Get your entries in for a chance to win! For more information contact Kerry Champion.
     

  • Masterton

    Youth Week Radio Show! Listen in to Arrow FM 92.7 on Monday May 21st, Access Radio, Queen Street. For more informatio on the Radio Show contact Corrine Oliver.

Manawatu-Whanganui

  • Taihape

Controversial debates will be delivered around poignant and relevant topics of today. If anyone has any suggestions for debates moots please email Shadrack Simik.

  • Palmerston North

    Youth Space is hosting multiple events and activities during Youth Week in Palmerston North! Events include a giant paper people chain, professional photo shoots, face silhouette cut outs and more! All of these are aimed at youth and for youth so, come join in during Youth Week! For more information on the dates and times of these events contact Chloe Naylor.

  • Whanganui

Open day at Awa City Computer Clubhouse. Come hang out during our Open Day at the Clubhouse on Saturday May 19th in Whanganui. For more information contact Masina Kenworthy for the latest details!

  • Whanganui

You have a choice! Learn about the choices you have surrounding alcohol, drugs, and safe driving at local Colleges in Wanganui. Colleges include; Wanganui City College, Wanganui Collegiate School, Culliane College, Girls College, Alternate Education Groups. For more information on learning about your choices from May 21st-24th in Wanganui contact Loren Mooney.

  • Levin

Horowhenua’s Got Talent! Come show off yours on Saturday May 26th at Levin Memorial Hall, Leven. For more information on how you show off your talents contact Gina Scandrett.

  • Palmerston North

    Love the Skin you’re in Art Competition! Enter your art, or come check out the art of others, before and during Youth Week in Palmerston North. For more information on how you can be a part of the Art Comp contact Mihia Taiapa.

  • Palmerston North

Dance Competition and Mini Olympics! Show off your talents and skills during this Youth Week event on May 17th at Lower North Youth Justice Residential Centre! For more information on how you can take part contact Brad Christensen.

  • Dannevirke

Tararua Community Youth Services will be holding a "Love the skin you're in evening" on Friday May 25th at Dannevirke Youth Centre (25 Allardice Street). It will be a great night of celebrating who we are. There will be: Free Haircuts, Free file & Paint, Free eyebrow shape. We will be making our own skincare product and Young People will get brochures to take home. There will be music, a FREE BBQ, giveaways, quiz'. A Smoking Cessation lady will be coming for those wanting to quit smoking. The local fire brigade are coming to run skills and drills. For more information contact Rosie Whaitiri.

  • Palmerston North

Art Competition! There will be 3 different age categories to participate in! There will also be a chance to accompany your work with a 100 word description on why your art work relates to love the skin your in. For more information on this event contact Leigh Sirett.

  • Whanganui

Rangatahi Leadership Wananga at our Marae Whangaehu! This event will be held on the 25th-27th at Whangaehu Marae! Develope your personal and leadership skills, cultural revitalization, invest in our rangatahi as leaders, and celebrate being ranatahi Maori! This two day noho at the marae will hold a variety of activities such as alcohol and drug awareness, sexual identity workshops, weaving, cooking, and hunting activities, sharing stories, listening to motivational speakers, setting personal goals, and leadership skill development. For more information on this event please contact Taikarera Turia.

  • Horowhenua, Levin

We have a heap of things going on in Horowhenua in Youth Week!

Monday 21 May Skate Park Session 3.30pm - 5pm Levin Skate Park - FREE EVENT

Tuesday 22 May		 Music at the Park, 3.30pm - 5pm Levin Adventure Park. FREE EVENT
Wednesday 23 May Sports Team Challenge, 3.30pm - 5pm Levin Adventure Park. FREE EVENT, teams of 4.
Thursday 24 May 'Post-It Note' Art Exhibition Opening, 3.30pm - 5pm Horowhenua District Council. FREE EVENT
Friday 25 May Quiz Night, 6pm - 9pm Horowhenua District Council. $2 per person, teams of 8.
Saturday 26 May Horowhenua's Got Talent, starting at 6.30pm Levin Memorial Hall. 0-12 years $2, 12 years and up $5.

For more information go to the Youth Coice Horowhenua Facebook Page!

  • Taumarunui

Build self-esteem and Love the Skin you’re in through a variety of activities at Manunui School on Friday May 25th! (Taumarunui) For details on the planned activities contact Tracey Woods.

  • Pahiatua

    Photo Shoot! All young people are welcome to come along to get there hair done and get a picture taken of their beautiful selves! The photo shoot is on May 26th at The Youth Centre 186 Main Street, Pahiatua. For more information contact Sheril Davy.

Taranaki

  • New Plymouth

    Amazing Race delivered by YSC! Come showcase your talents by collaberating problem solving, orienteering, stamina and speed! For information on the date of this event please contact Kiterangi Cameron.
     

  • New Plymouth

Create a film! The students from the Western Insititute of Technology at Taranaki will be interviewing youth asking them what they love about themselves. Once the films are done they will be watched during the school lunch time, while having a crazy dress up day BBQ! For more information on the date of this event contact Joanah Phillips.

  • Taranaki
    On the Bus with the Lions Friday 18th May 4- 9 pm Meet at Memorial Hall 40 selected year eight students from all ten of the Stratford District's primary schools will be out for the afternoon, rock climbing at the New Plymouth YMCA, followed by riding the hydro slides and swimming at the Todd Energy Aquatic Centre.
    The Amazing Race: Stratford Sunday 20 May 2012
    2.00 pm - 5.30 pm    		 Meet at the War Memorial Carpark Grab your running shoes and some friends for a chance to take part in The Amazing Race Stratford.
    Teams of 3/5 people can be registered at the Stratford Information Centre
    $5 per team. Visit www.facebook.com/StratfordDistrictYouthCouncil
    Youth Service Monday 21 May 2012
    7.00 - 8.30 pm    		 Stratford Baptist Church Come and hear an exciting message, play some games, and worship God. (There will also be snacks!)
    www.facebook.com/StratfordDistrictYouthCouncil
    BBQ Breakfast Wednesday 23 May 2012
    7.00 am    		 War Memorial Carpark

    Who wouldn't want a FREE hot breakfast in the morning?  Join the Stratford District Youth Council and the crew from The Edge for a BBQ breakfast before school. Food and spot prizes, a great start to the day! www.facebook.com/StratfordDistrictYouthCouncil
    On The Bus: Rollerskating Friday 25 May 2012
    5.45 pm ? 10.00 pm    		 Leave from War Memorial Carpark

    Ever wanted to give rollerskating a go? Hop on the bus with some friends for a laugh!
    Tickets are $4 and can be purchased from the Stratford Information Centre. Bring some extra money for food from the canteen.
    www.facebook.com/StratfordDistrictYouthCouncil

    For more information on these events contact Sarah Hamilton.

Waikato

  • Tokoroa, Waikato

    Youth Club Night every Tuesday leading up to Youth Week and on May 22nd. Venue is at Raukawa Charitable Trust Board, Tokoroa. For more Info contact Aroha Riki-Hamana.

  • Hamilton

    Week long Youth Week Events; Kiorahi night, Cue Masters games night, Putaruru movie night, Wheels/dance, temping bowling trip to Hamilton, concert at youth park and more. Come join in on all this fun during the 21st-26th of May in Tokoroa, Putaruru and Hamilton! For more information please contact Sulita Povaru-Bourne.

  • Waikato, Thames

Gay Straight Alliance Group Youth Week Launch! Thames High School are creating a Gay Straight Alliance Group to encourage others to feel comfortable with who they are and finding support through other like mided people. For more information on this event and how you can learn more about the group contact Wyonetta Ryan.

  • Paeroa

    Youth Week Celebrations!

    Youth Art in Public Place  - Art Symposium Sunday May 20th
    Paeroa Skate & Leisure Centre - 1 to 4pm  Sunday May 20th
    Workshop Iraro I Runga Iroto i waro Mike Odonell Thursday May 22nd
    Paeroa Skate Park - Graffitti Art Workship, Mural Art, Youth Voice Sunday May 27th

    Young people getting together and uniting! A chance to be yourself! For more information contact Melanie Budge.
     

  • Hamilton

Heaps of events going on in Hamilton!

 

Te Ahurei a Rangatahi (The gathering of Youth)
Graffiti Art Exhibition		 Corner of Bryce and Barton 
Streets (Entrance across from Sierra Cafe)		 9am-5pm Monday 21st- Friday 25th
Graffit Art Celebration Night Graffiti Art Silent Auction starting 6pm at Te Ahurei Carpark  (down 
the drive next to 'Sierra').		 Friday 25th May, Graff Off starts at 7pm.
Hamilton City Council
Youth Chat (for adults)		 Reception Lounge Hamilton City Council 12.15pm-1pm Daily (Wed-Thurs)
NRoM - Hip Hop Ya Don't Stop Workshops Clarence Street Theatre, Small cost for this event* Saturday 26th May
Registrations at 9.30am
'Just Because'
Variety Youth Concert		 Clarence Street Theatre, Small cost for this event* Saturday 26th May 6pm
Hamilton Youth Council
Free Roller Derby		 Eastlink Sports Complex
Dey Street		 Friday 25th May
7pm-9.30pm
40 Hour City Survivor In the shop window of the old Abode Acquisitions shop, corner of 
Collingwood and Alexandra Streets.		 Friday 25th 5pm- Sunday 27th 9am
Poet's in the Corner Poetry Jam Enderley Park Community Centre 19th May 3pm-5pm
Drama Kings
Acting Workshops		 King Street Church Monday 21st and Thursday 24th May
5-7pm
Taiohi Toa Whanau Day and Garage Art Display 160 Grey Street 9am-5pm Friday 25th May
YMCA 3-7pm Daily
$1 casual rates and groups classes (proof of age 13-24 required)		 Monday 5.30pm- Box'nBurn, 6pm Cardio Spice.
Tuesday 6pm- Power Play
Wednesday 6pm- Zumba
Thursday 6pm- Cardio Spice
Friday 6pm- Zumba
Twilight sports - Ki o Rahi Western Community Centre at Dominion Park Wednesday 23rd May
4-5pm
Revolution Tour 2012 Eastside Vision Church Saturday 26th May
7pm
Youth Focus Service King Street Church Sunday 20th May
10.30am
Youth Focussed Breakfast Shows Community Radio Hamilton 21st-25th May
7am-10am
Variety of organsiations
Htwn Youth Week Roadshow		 At lunchtimes in Fraser, Melville and Fairfield High Schools. One more school TBC. Entertainment and information, promoting the 'Love the skin you're  in' youth week message May 21st- 25th
Te Ahurei a Rangatahi U-Knight Studio 46 @ Te Ahurei a Rangatahi Te Ahurei
11 - 18 year olds boys group!		 Wednesdays from 5pm
07DZYN Studio 46 @ Te Ahurei a Rangatahi Te Ahurei
11 - 18 year oldsgirls group		 Mondays from 4.30pm.
HCC Kickboxing for Youth Fairfield Hall

Tuesdays 4-5pm
40 Hour City Survivor In the shop window of the old Abode Acquisitions shop, corner of Collingwood and Alexandra Streets. Friday 25th 5pm- Sunday 27th 9am

For more information on these awesome events contact Louise Cole.  

  • Taupo

    Art Expo! Come check out the Art Expo on may 31st in Taupo! For information on how you can get involved contact Mary-Lou Clark.

Auckland

  • Onehunga, Auckland

    The Onehunga Community Centre will be partnering up again with the Jordan Rec Centre (Onehunga YMCA) to celebrate Common Ground 2012 . Common Ground is an annual event which celebrates our young people during NZ Youth Week.

    During Common Ground The Onehunga Community Centre will also be kicking off the Volume 3 (V3) Youth Music Production. Auditions will be held daily, so pass out the word. There are only sixteen spots available. V3 carries on from V1 - Street Dreams in 2010 and subsequently V2 – Jamm’in Fresh in 2011. For more information visit http://www.onehungacentre.org.nz and don't hesitate to join in during Youth Week in Onehunga, Auckland!

  • Manukau, Auckland

Round up your mates and do some fun excerise, and better yet, what better way than Bootcamp Style! Love to Live Fitness is holding a variety of Youth Bootcamp sessions which will be held indoor and outdoor. If you are keen to know more don't hesitate to email Leanne Stoutley Personal Trainer and visit her website at www.lovetolivefitness.co.nz.

  • Pukekohe, Auckland

    Drug and Alcohol Free Party on Friday the 25th , in Pukekohe, Auckland (Venue to be confirmed). For more information on the party contact Emma Sweeney.
     

  • Auckland

    Want to learn more about Human Services Majors in Youth Work? Come to orientation, open evenings and recruitment drives in Auckland. For more information on where in Auckland and more about this events location please contact Erica Farrelly.

  • Kelston, Auckland

    Kiribati is Celebrating Youth 2012! It is about celebrating culture, sports and youth! Come join in on May 22nd and May 26th at Kelston Boys High School Gymnasium, Kelston, Auckland. For more information on the Celebration, contact Charles Enoka Kiata.

  • Manurewa, Auckland

    Family Activity Day on May 26th at Clendon Park School, Manurewa! Come join in on the family fun! For more information about the Family Activity day contact Dudley Adams.

  • Manukau

Cultural Arts and Crafts Evening! Come join in on May 26th at Korowai Manaaki in Manukau! Heaps of fun to be had, show come show off your creativity! For more information on how you can join in contact Emma-Loiuse Duncan.

  • South Auckland

    Noho Marea! Come learn about cultures and traditions on the Marea in South Auckland on May 22nd-24th! Also join in on South Auckland’s Amazing Race by foot. For more information on these two events please contact Seu Kaisala.

  • Balmoral, Auckland

    Magnet is officially launching their organisation and their website on May 26th! The launch will coincide with Youth Week and showcase all the Youth Leaders from their "Young Deaf People Leading Social Change" leadership camp. The leaders will be MC'ing an evening of fun and be role modeling a positive Deaf identity! If you would like to attend this event please contact Ursula Becroft Thynne.

  • Onehunga, Auckland

    Common Ground! A 5 year running celebration of the youth community in Onehunga at the Onehunga Bus Depot! Come join in, with many others and mutiple organisations, to celebrate YOUth! For more information on the date of this event contact Joshua Martin.

  • Orewa, Auckland

    Couch run! An all day event, sarting at HBC Youth Centre (214D Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa) and continuing around the Orewa community! Come join in on May 19th from 12 pm until 5pm. Prizes to be won! Afterwards there will be a sausage sizzle! THEN at 6 pm there will be an outdoor movie (weather permitting, if not, there will still be an indoor movie!).
    AND
    Indoor Youth Market! Sell your second hand clothing, toys, baking, hand made items, and books! There will be lots of other fun actitivies to do as well such as face painting, competitions, sausage sizzle, and rock climbing! Get a friend, bring your stuff, and grab a stall to set up your Youth Market on May 26th from 11 am until 3 pm at Hibiscus Coast Youth Centre Hall, Orewa.

    Come join in on these two awesome events! For more information contact Suzanne Booth.

  • Clendon, Manuwera

    Come join in on these wicked events in Clendon! For more information on the venues for these events please contact Joseph Collins.

    Photo-Voice Competition May 7th - 24th

    To enter please email youthweekphotocomp@gmail.com for an application form! Ages 7-24 years.
    Fast Ball with NZ Police May 21st 6 to 9 pm! Location: Clendon 454
    Music Lounge May 22nd 6 to 9pm! Promoting NZ music month by promoting NZ music artists - The Hypnotics!!!
    Table Tennis Competition May 23rd 6 to 9pm! Professional Rodney Bygrave will be there! Location: Clendon 454
    NZ Music Month & Youth Week Celebration May 24th 4 to 6pm! Location: Clendon Library
    Pool Competition May 24th 6 to 9pm! Location: Clendon 454
    Disco May 25th 6:30 to 8:30 pm! Location: Clendon 454
    Finale! Activities, Photo-Comp draw, Performances, Celebrations, Free sausage Sizzle, Bouncy Castle, Give Aways, Ice cream and MUCH MUCH MORE! May 26th 10 am to 4 pm! Location: Clendon 454, MAIA, MYC, MYWN
  • Tuakau, Auckland

Waikato Waka Ama Water Sports! Get empowered to show your cultural beliefs through the learning of water safety, disipline, teamwork and of course HAVING FUN :). This event will be held just prior to Youth Week on May 13th - for more information on the events venue please contact Lydia Tupaga.

  • Mt Albert

    Fitness Workshop and activities at YMCA Mt Albert! Session around body image, fitness, and healthy eating will be availible. The day will end with a large scale youth Music Festival. For more information on these two events please contact Kev Carter.
     

  • Red Beach

Family Fun Night! Come join in at the The Leisure Centre in Stammore Bay on Saturday 26th of May. Two rooms have been booked, one for different spots, and the other for structure games where teams can play together. There will also be a face painter, and a BBQ with sausages, hot chips and drinks, and lucky dip goodies for $2. For more information on this event please contact Daphne McKerras.

  • Pukekohe

Dance Party! Come dance the night away on Friday May 25th from 7 until 10:30 pm at the Town Hall in Pukekohe. There will be a bus leaving to and from Waiuku, for those who need a way there and back. There will also be a wicked DJ, a lighting and smoke show, refreshments and heaps of fun to be had! For more information contact Jenny McMillan.

  • Mt Albert

Raise Up and Represent! Mt Albert Community and Recreation Center, 773 New North Road, Mt. Albert.

Monday 21st - Youth Spinning 4 - 5 pm Youth Hip Hop 6 - 8 pm
Tuesday Youth Sexual Health Workshop 5 - 7pm
Wednesday Youth Power Play 4 - 5 pm Youth Nutrition workshop 5 - 7 pm
Thursday Youth Zumba 4 - 5 pm Youth Soccer 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Friday 25th - DUB-fusion $10 presale tickets available 8 to 12 pm

Applies to anyone from 13 to 18 years of age (Id required) For more information on these events please contact  Kev Carter or go to the YMCA website.

  • Newton, Auckland

Unbound an Exhibition of artwork made from found books. Young and emerging artists from across NZ contributed their book artworks. Visit the Exhibition on the 16 May to 2 June. Exhibition is opening on Tuesday June 15th at 5-7pm located in the old police barracks at 1 Ponsonby Road, Newton. Check out Artstation’s Youth Art Committee’s (YAC) Facebook  page or website for more information!

  • Manuwera

    Week long activities at Manurewa High School! Mufti Whacky Hair Day, Concerts, Sports, Guest speakers, short story project, Mural Art project, Balloon day, community projects all thourgh out Mon 21st May - Fri 25th May! For more information on this event please contact Tee Curry.

Northland

  • Kaitaia, Northland

    Far North REAP, Youth Transition Services and Tai FM @Te Hiku Media are hosting a Street Party on Saturday 26th May at Melba Street, Kaitaia, Northland. All welcome! Music, sizzle, stalls, dancing, competitions,
    giveaways, come and share your groove! For more information email sonny@tehiku.co.nz

  • Opononi, Kaikohe

Opononi Area School will be doing a mass body tracing activity. Where youth will write in their traced bodies what they love about themselves. Come and check it out on wednesday 23rd may at Opononi Area School at 9am onwards!

  • Kaikohe, Northland

    Interested in Youth Tourism? Come learn more on Wednesday May 25th in Kerikeri and Paihai, Kaikohe. For more information on the venue contact Waimirirangi Pou.

  • Whangarei, Northland

    Roller Disco! Come enjoy a great mix of roller skating, music, dance, and sport! The Roller Disco will starts with a 30 minute workshop where safety tips are given. Half way through there will be games and preformances! To find out the dates of this event or more inormation on how you can join in please contact Brigitte Legendre.

  • Whangarei

    Come check out the 8 days of acitivities planned at the Tornado Youth Community Trust Centre!

    May 19th Skateboard Jam
    May 2st Record Breaking Evening!
    May 25th Youth Church Service
    May 26th Youth Run Gala Day
    TBA Delivering Firewood to Elderly

    For more information on these events please contact Andrew Gurney.
     

  • Whangarei

3 hour Aqua RUN! Come join in on Wednesday 23rd for a fun filled day at the pool in Kensington, followed by a sausage sizzle! Also join in on our SPORTS and Tabloid Day on Thursday May 24th, in Kensington followed by lunch! For more information on the venue for these events please contact Rachel Shaw.

  • Kaitaia

RaaaaH WAR competition! Video footage of you making your best Raaaah! facials, sounds, and creativity to be entered to WIN! Entries will be shown at a local cinema (TBA) and then voted on! For more information on the dates and venue for this event contact Sonny Tuhi.

  • Whangarie

    Write a song using the theme love the skin you're in, choreograph a dance routine, rehearse it and perform the production at a public event! Your production will be video tapped and published online through Youtube, Facebook, and broadcasted on the Channel North TV! This event will take place with the Northern Roller Skaters event! For more information on when this event is and the venue please contact Grant Tromp.
     

  • Te Hapua, Kaitaia

    YOUth Amazing Race! All welcome to come and join in on this fun filled day! This event will start on Sunday May 27th at 1pm at The Club Rooms in Te Hapua. It will be followed by a sausages sizzle, and there will be heaps of prizes to be won! We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any question contact Josephine Nathan.
     

  • Whangarei

    Top Town Sports with lunch! All organized and catered by tutors and students! Come down and join in on May 25th at Kensington Stadium, Whangarei. For more information on this event please contact Nikki Hawes.

Coromandel

  • Thames, Coromandel

Come to Thames Writing Workshop for Teens on 22nd and 24th of May at Thames Library and Mercury Bay Library. For more information on the workshops contact Rachel Choppin.

  • Thames

    Youth BBQ – everyone WELCOME! Come enjoy some yummy food and good friends on May 22nd at VETEL, Kopu, Ngatea. For more information on the BBQ contact Staceigh Paul.  

  • Mercury Bay, Coromandel

    Youth Talent Showcase, Music Production workshops, fishing competition and more!  Various music workshops for the week leading to Youth Week, a Talent Showcase 24th of May and a fishing comp on the 26 May! For more information contact Paula Davies.

Bay Of Plenty

  • Tauranga

Rhangatahi Quiz night! Join in on May 25th and test your skills. Venue for this event is a Te Puna Community Complex, in Tauranga. For more information on this event, and how to get involved contact Teri Nicholas.

  • Murupara, Bay Of Plenty

Come to the Launch Of Whakahour Maori Youth Restorative Justice Programme on May 25h at Te Kura Kaupapa Motuhake O Tawhiau. Venue is at 56 Miro Drive, Murupara. For more information on the launch contact Jacob Te Kurapa.

  • Opotiki
    Free Zumba - Tuesday and Thursday 6:10 pm Fight Do - Wednesday 5:10-6:10 pm Body Attack - Thursday 5:30
    For models and photographers Tuesday 3:30- 7 pm  
    Recording Studio Sessions Thursday, Friday 3:30-7 pm Book for appointments
    Hip Hop Workship With Luminous DC Monday 21st 3:30 - 7:30 pm  

    For more information on these events contact Michelle Rautu.
     

East Coast

  • Gisborne

    Love the Skin you’re in X FIT! Completing 2 X - X Fit circuits with under 15's and over 15's with variety of local schools! Come join in on the fun in Gisborne! For information on dates please contact Joleen Turnbull.

  • Central Gisborne

    Showcase your talents on Friday May 25th! From dance crews to beat boxing to bands, come join in and show us your skills! The venue for the showcase will be at Matapuna Alternative Youth Centre. For more information on this event contact Geraldine Callender.