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Youth Politics

Jack, Wellington, Youth Politics
Wellington Youth Council
27.01.12 | Permalink | Comment?

Do you want to share your views on the direction of Wellington? To get involved in the planning and development of Council services? Joining the Wellington City Youth Council can give you the chance to advise the Wellington City Council on issues that affect the city’s youth.

Keen? Members must be between 12-24 years of age, live inside Wellington City Council’s boundaries and be willing to come to meetings at WCC, 4.00-5.30pm every 2nd Wednesday. For more information and an online application form, look here. Applications must be submitted by Jan 31st.

You can also connect with the Youth Council on Facebook and share your ideas and views that way as well!
Library Serf, Wellington, Youth Politics
Wellington City Youth Council
22.02.11 | Permalink | Comment?

Three young people are needed for the 2011 Wellington City Youth Council. Could you be one of them? Read about it and apply here.
Capt. Walker de Planck, Competition, Youth Politics
Yes, Youth Minister
04.03.10 | Permalink | Comment?

Youth Parliament 2010 is beginning in July. To become a youth parliamentarian you must be selected by your local MP, or you could enter this competition being run by MP Phil Twyford. Youth Parliament can influence NZ policy and members learn allllll about government procedure and democracy.

Also, you can join the Youth Press Gallery to report on the Youth Parliamentarians. You must be a youth!
Adrienne, Happenings, Youth Politics
There could be a lot of cake involved…
16.04.09 | Permalink | Comment?

From Georgie and Waylon in the Council’s Youth Team …

Wellington City Council are proud to announce the details of our annual Youth Forum: ENGAGE. On Friday 1 May 2009: 9.30am – 3.30pm at the council chamber at the Town Hall, Wakefield St.

ENGAGE will give you an opportunity to:

· Learn about Wellington City Council, the draft Long Term Community Council Plan (LTCCP), how the City is planning for the next 10 years and how young people can have their voices heard

· Meet City Councillors, youth advisors and the Wellington Youth Council

· Meet and talk about the city with other young people from Wellington

They would like as many young people to be a part of this forum as possible and are keen to have a diverse range of ethnic, academic, and cultural backgrounds present.

If you are aged 12-24 and want to take part then all you need to do is contact Waylon (waylon.edwards@wcc.govt.nz) or Georgie (georgina.rhoades@wcc.govt.nz) in the Youth Team at Council by 5pm Thursday 23 April. They are totally keen to ensure that as many of you as possible are informed about how you can be involved and have a say on planning for your city. They can even help you get permission to get out of school for the day.

Oh, and food and drinks will be provided. What more do you need?
Edna Welthorpe, Internet, Youth Politics
Say Something Original
05.12.08 | Permalink | Comment?

ThinkB4YouSpeak.com is an American campaign that encourages teens to think about their use of language; homophobic remarks like “that’s so gay”, while usually unintentionally offensive, can be pretty damaging. Although designed for U.S. schools, the aim of the campaign is pretty international, and the TV adverts are very funny.
Prudence, Youth Politics
Respect my authority
01.04.08 | Permalink | Comment?
Aotearoa Youth Voices is seeking advocates for the Provoke Network. Advocates will
- be able to participate in fun and creative workshops to brainstorm projects and strategies
- receive monthly email newsletters with information and opportunities in youth participation in decision making
- get email updates on hot youth topics
- be able to get your voice heard and discuss with other young people important youth issues through online discussion forums
- have the opportunity to have your say and give input to Government decision making.
You can join up here.
Internet, Prudence, Youth Politics
Shameless!
11.01.08 | Permalink | Comment?

Shameless is a Canadian magazine for young women. It offers a ‘fresh alternative to typical teen magazines, for girls who know there’s more to life than makeup and diet tips.’ It’s unavailable here, but luckily they have an excellent blog. And in the latest issue there is an article about the two New Zealander girls who took on a corporate giant and won – at the age of 14!
Prudence, Youth Politics
How to win friends and influence people
03.09.07 | Permalink | Comment?

The Wellington City Council is looking for interested young people between 12 and 24 to join the Youth Council. This is an advisory group to the WCC who meet regularly and work across and with the many works areas of the Council. The closing date for applications is 5pm on 12th September 2007.

There’s a flyer on the Wellington Youth Network wiki and there is also an application form on the same page. Please contact Bessie Fepulea’I (04 801 3178) or Mark Farrar (04 803 8525) at Wellington City Council for information, or if you want a hard copy of the application form or flyers mailed to you.