Youth Week is celebrating young people’s contribution to their communities and to the Auckland Region from 23 to 31 May 2015.
Auckland Council is proud to support a number of youth events that focus on young people in local communities across the region. These events include: I Am Auckland Awards, youth leadership conferences and performing arts.
C.H.O.L.A
Free
23 May - 20 June
Fresh Gallery, Otara
Auckland Festival of Photography
Fresh Gallery Otara Facebook page
Tautai Guiding Pacific Arts newsletter
Stencil Workshop with Ceeroc, Hoodsavvy and Onesian
Free
28-29 May, 11am-4pm
Fresh Gallery, Otara
Colour Party Facebook page
Young Leaders Conference
Free
30 May, 8.30am-5pm
John Locke Theatre, Alfriston College
Register at the Young Leaders Conference website
Youth Cinema
Free
30 May, 6.30pm-9.30pm
War Memorial Hall, Helensville
Rodney Youth Facebook page
Avondale Youth Awards
Local board funded, free for attendees
3 June
495 Rosebank Road, Avondale
Avondale Community Action Facebook page
Whau Local Board Facebook page
Spiders Web newsletter
Youth Week runs from 23 to 31 May and is a nationwide festival of events organised by young New Zealanders to celebrate the talents, passion and success of local young people. The events are designed to encourage young people to take on challenges, share ideas and focus on the positive aspects of being young.
The week also recognises the youth workers, youth service providers and others working with and for young people. For more information go to the Youth Week information page.