ABOUT KAIKŌURA YOUTH COUNCIL

Kaikōura Youth Council is an Incorporated Society formed in 1999.
Membership is open to all high school students, and up to 24 year olds are welcome too!
Our membership numbers range from 10 - 18 depending on how busy everyone is. We are a fluid, supportive, casual but effective group who work hard and have fun together.
We have developed a Theory of Change with our aim of Kaikōura Youth are optimistic, confident and make valued contributions.
Current Members Include:
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Owen Thornton (Co-Chair) 
Theo Rae (Secretary)   
Solomon Bentley  
Jade Cullen  
Grace Jellyman
Kurapa Hawke-Gardyne
​Moses Kahu
Petra Jellyman (Co-Chair)
Noah Bentley
​Zachary Wilson
Rocco Cullen
Maia Kahu
Amber Jellyman
​Coco Bentley
Kaikōura District Council values a youth voice in all decision making. KDC therefore funds a Youth Coordinator role to manage and assist Kaikōura Youth Council with day to day running of the group, as well as events and activities.

This role is currently contracted to Te Hā o Mātauranga – Learning in Kaikōura. Community Development at Council works with the Youth Coordinator to ensure youth voice is well represented in decision making and Council matters.

To get in touch with the Youth Coordinator, email Vicki or give her a call on 027 564 8407
To get in touch with Community Development, email Kim or give her a call on 0277 268 349
Our activities include:
  • Biennial Kaikōura Youth Awards
  • Monthly Youth Blast Events
  • Annual Seaside Sounds Event
  • Submissions to Kaikōura District Council
  • Representation on local council groups ie Freedom Camping Working Party, Community Pool Trust, Creative Communities Funding Committee, Love the Lyell Creek Group
  • Annual Youth Week activities
  • Leadership Development for members
  • Contestable Funding Round for all youth
  • Surveying youth and collating information to ensure youth voice can be heard