Youth Led Events
Youth-led events are what make Youth Week come alive. Every year, rangatahi around Aotearoa dream up and run their own celebrations - stuff that reflects who they are and what they care about. We’ve seen everything from epic, once-in-a-lifetime experiences to chill hangouts and sharing kai with the community. Whatever it looks like, Youth Week hits different when it’s led by young people your young people, and that energy is what makes the festival of events so special.
Want to build your leadership skills & be part of a team that plans a Youth Week event?
Planning a Youth Week event starts with figuring out what you and your crew care about. Think about the kind of vibe you want - something creative, something active, something chill, something that brings people together, or something that uses your voice to spark change.
So where do you start?
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Your idea: What’s the purpose? What do you want people to feel or experience?
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Your people: Who’s helping? Who’s coming along?
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Your place: Where will it happen?
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Your plan: What do you need to make it happen? Think about gear, support, funding, food, music, and transport?
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Your backup: Who’s there to support you? Is there a youth worker, school, community group, council, or local organisation that can help you with the logistics?
Although anyone can run a Youth Week event, we’ve got a small pool of funding available to help support some events. It’s there to give your idea a bit of a boost - maybe to cover some materials, kai, or the basics you need to get things rolling. Huge thanks to the Ministry of Youth Development, Sport NZ, and Te Rourou Foundation for making this possible.