National Youth Week Grant Allocation 2012

The 2012 Youth Week grant allocations have stretched from Northland to Southland. The allocation process has been finalised with a total of fifty-two successful applicants receiving funding for Youth Week events.

Of the sixty-one applications, the fifty-two successful applicants demonstrated a variety of events which fit seamlessly with this year’s theme of ‘Love the Skin you’re in’. There was a diversity of events which were funded. Events included; Amazing races, talent quests, Rangatahi leadership wānanga at maraes, fitness programmes, sports days, family fun nights, art competitions, photo shoots and collages, song and dance routines and much more!

Brittney Schinzel, spokesperson for Youth Week 2012, said she is extremely pleased with the amount of applications Ara Taiohi and the Youth Week team received this year. The applicants who received funding had a high level of ‘Love the Skin you’re in’ quality to their events. It is enjoyable to know that there is a lot of thought and effort being put into the events to come. Youth Week will have a variety of exciting and inspiring events this year. I can’t wait to see how well they turn out!

To see a full list of the successful Youth Week grant events please go the Ara Taiohi website at www.arataiohi.org.nz/YouthWeek events.

Background information

Youth Week New Zealand has been running successfully since 2000. Ara Taiohi has had the privilege of coordinating Youth Week for the past two years.

The week-long series of events recognises the amazing contribution and achievements of young people throughout New Zealand. The week inspires our society to value, support, and affirm the diversity of its young people. Youth Week brings together young people and adults in a special way that reminds us how important it is to celebrate that unique relationship.

For more information visit www.arataiohi.org.nz/YouthWeek

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