April 20 2001 Media Advisory

Minister seeks input on Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa

On Tuesday Youth Affairs Minister Laila Harré will kick off two months of public consultation on the proposed Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa.

A discussion document will be launched at a gathering of about 140 Youth Service and Youth Conservation Corps members from around the North Island at the Devonport Naval Base.

Following the launch the Minister will join in the games and sporting events organised for Corps members.

Media are welcome to attend, and a preview copy of the Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa discussion document and youth resource kit will be available under embargo on Monday.

When: Tuesday April 24

10am: Launch of Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa public discussion document

10.30am: Sports and activities

Where: Ngataranga Sports Field
Jim Titchener Parade
Devonport Naval Base
North Shore
Auckland

ENDS

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