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Youth Council
The Tasman Youth Council is a youth forum sponsored by the Tasman District Council. It has youth representatives from secondary schools and the community throughout the Tasman district.



Who is on the Tasman Youth Council?
  • Year 12 and 13 representatives from secondary schools
  • Youth from the community
  • Youth workers from the five Tasman District wards
  • A councillor from the Tasman District Council
  • The Recreation Coordinator from the Tasman District Council



What does the Tasman Youth Council do?
  • Gives Tasman youth a real voice, so that young people can be heard and taken more seriously on the issues affecting youth in the district.
  • Brings the needs and concerns of young people to the attention of the community.
  • Encourages consideration of youth issues at local, regional and national levels.
  • Assists the Tasman District Council's planning of services and facilities for young people.
  • Organises events for young people throughout the district.



How to join the Tasman Youth Council
  • Through your secondary school
  • Contact Tasman District Council Recreation Co-ordinator
  • Through current Tasman Youth Council representative



Want to know more about the Tasman Youth Council?

Contact:
Cindus Colonna
Community Recreation Officer
Phone 03 543 8525
Email: cindus.colonna@tdc.govt.nz
Address: 189 Queen Street, Private Bag 4, Richmond, 7031 New Zealand