We run a variety of youth development programmes...
Youth Council
We are employed by Kaikōura District Council to coordinate the Kaikōura Youth Council. The Kaikōura youth council is a group of young people, open to 12 - 24 yr olds. KYC runs events for others in the community, such as the bienniel Kaikōura Youth Awards, and activities during Youth Week in May each year. They also have representatives on community groups and trusts, in order to ensure youth voice is present in the decisions that are made for our community. Their main goal is for Kaikōura youth to be optimistic, confident and make valued contributions. They meet fortnightly at either Te Hā O Mātauranga, 14 Ludstone Road or the Kaikōura District Council chambers. For more information about KYC visit their website: kaikourayouthcouncil.org.nz. To get in touch email kkyouthcouncil@gmail.com or get in touch with their coordinator; Petra Jellyman on 027 201 7638, or email admin@kaikoura.link
Also check out on their instagram and facebook!
RodBenders - Youth Fishing Club
We host a fishing club - run by young people, for young people. Fishing Club Spends time doing environmental work, learning about the environment, hanging out with good people, and fishing!
For more info about Fishing Club, get in touch with Petra on 027 201 7638
Outdoor Leadership Programme
We are developing two new outdoor leadership programmes.
The first programme gives young people the opportunity to become either a Rafting Leader, Camping/Bushcraft Leader or Marine Activity Leader. The other programme is designed to compliment these skills, developing a depth of knowledge in different outdoor skills and knowledge, and giving young people an understanding of how to plan and excecute camps and other outdoor activities. These programmes are running from late 2025-early 2026. For more information please get in touch with Sarah.
Kaikōura Youth Programme
We are running an after school drop in space for young people at the Scout Hall. This is run from 1.15pm-3pm on Fridays for senior students, and 3pm-4.30pm for junior students on a Friday.
Previously we have run Lateral Youth for our local young people... below is a video of some of the fun we got up to!
Youth Employability Programmes
We have previously run Youth Employability Programmes, which are all about the soft skills that relate to how you work. These skills include how you interact with others, solve problems and manage your work.
We have previously offered four different programmes:
- Tahi Rangatahi - For youth who are not in education.
- Kare Toa - A continuation of our first Tahi Rangatahi group, where the participants could continue to connect and grow as a group and individuals.
- ASAP (After School Aspiration Programme) - This is a ten week programme for youth aged 12-14. This programme involved writing a CV, setting up practice interviews and more. The programme was fun, practical and activity based - we included vocational pathways, work experience and exploration.
- We also ran a weekly group with senior students at Kaikōura High School.
