Nomination period still open for youth representatives

The nomination period for the Youth Voice representatives has been extended until the end of June, extending the opportunity for youth to become involved in what happens in their community.

"Youth are an important part of our community and our Council is actively encouraging our youth to take up leadership roles in their community," says Community Development Officer Marlene Perry.

"We are committed to fostering today's leaders into tomorrow's champions to make sure the youth voice is heard in our district," says Mrs Perry.

A youth / Council partnership group was established to explore how our Council could facilitate an initiative that would not only accommodate a youth voice, but would also encourage it. We have developed, with the help of the Coromandel Youth Collective, a Youth Voice model as an avenue for the districts youth to discuss their ideas and highlight issues and opportunities that are important to them.

Community Boards are now seeking nominations youth representatives. If you (or someone you know:

• Are aged between 16 and 24

• Have out of this world communication skills

• Are someone youth in your area can look up to

• Passionate about youth having a voice in what happens in their community, and

• Live in the Thames-Coromandel District

Nomination forms can be found on our website and close on the 30 June. Send your completed nomination forms to:

Thames:
Larissa Doherty
Thames Community Coordinator
515 Mackay Street, Thames

Coromandel-Colville:
Margaret Harrison
Coromandel Community Coordinator
355 Kapanga Road, Coromandel

Mercury Bay:
Kirstin Richmond
Mercury Bay Community Coordinator
10 Monk Street, Whitianga

Tairua-Pauanui:
Lorna Price
Tairua-Pauanui Community Coordinator
620 Port Road, Whangamata

Whangamata:
Jennifer Mahon
Whangamata Community Coordinator
620 Port Road, Whangamata

www.tcdc.govt.nz/youth-voice

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