Youth Council
Waitomo District Youth Council
Tō tātou reo, ki tua – Our voice, your future
Our role is to promote youth leadership, sound social responsibility and positive action for youth within the Waitomo district.
Our 2020 Council
Back row (L to R): WDC Manager – Community Development, Clowdy Ngatai, Youth Council members, Izarna Ngatai-Wilson, Taetia Kopa, Hinearangi Ngatai, Halima Shah and Te Oranga Anderson.
Front row (L to R): Councillors Janene New and Lisa Marshall (Absent: Mayor John Robertson).
Joining the WDYC
You can join if you're:
- between 14 and 24 years old
- either live, work or study in the Waitomo District
- able to commit to attending scheduled meetings and projects
- wanting to be positively and actively involved with the community
- wanting to promote and support the young people from our district as leaders of the future
Note: If you are under 18 your parent or guardian will need to give their consent for you to join and sign both your nomination and image release form.
Note: Students may be eligible to apply for L3 standard credits if they take a lead role in the youth activities or projects planned.
If you would like more information about what the WDYC does or if you’re thinking about joining the WDYC contact our Manager – Community Development – Clowdy Ngatai on 07 878 0800 or email her at [email protected]
The things we do:
- Waitomo Battle of the Valley’s
A journey of independence and guardianship. Two Seconday schools and Te Wharekura battle it out to determine the 2020 champion that will then take away the trophy depicting our renowned Rereahu tupuna Haware and the wellknown Taniwha and guardian Waewaea. - Waitomo’s got Talent
Waitomo’s got talent provided the curtain raiser for the Brook Park Fire Works.
With a goal to work with another community group the WDYC approached the Brook Park Committee to deliver entertainment that showcased the districts youth for the community to enjoy.
- Movie nights
These free family events were hosted by WDYC in the Piopio Hall, providing free popcorn, lollies and water to the young movie goers.