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July 2010
The Nelson Youth Council wants young people to get amongst it and enrol to vote in this year’s Nelson City Council elections.
Young people will play an important part in the future of Nelson City - we're offering you the opportunity to get your voice heard about your vision for Nelson City.
If you're 18 then you're in luck and you can enrol and vote. But democracy isn't just about voting, anyone of any age can get involved and influence these elections and the Nelson Youth Council is encouraging all young people to share their ideas, concerns and issues with this years candidates.
How to get involved
- Freetext your name and address to 3676
- Freephone 0800 36 76 56
- Visit your local library for information
Get your voice heard
Candidate Question Time on Thursday 16 September, 4pm-6pm, Council Chamber at Nelson City Council, 110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson
Make some noise
Write to the Nelson Mail (mailbox@nelsonmail.co.nz) and share your vision or concerns with the Nelson public. Letters should be less than 200 words.
Support our campaign
Spread the word and join our Facebook group "Get Amongst It - Enrol and Vote Nelson 2010"
How it works … and what we do
Young people from Nelson, and reps from Nelson high schools meet throughout the year as part of the Nelson Youth Council. They suss out what other young people want for Nelson, give their opinions to the City Council when it is planning new things, and link up with other youth throughout NZ to see what they’re doing and get more ideas for Nelson.
Youth Council starts each year with a mix of new reps and some of the old crew. That way we get some continuation in our projects. All our work is supported by staff at NCC. Other community organisations who work with young people also support our projects.
We decide what things we want to focus on for the year – we might want to keep working on projects already happening or we might have completely new areas we want to focus on, like Communications or the Environment. When we’ve decided those areas, we set up Working Groups.
YES (Youth Event Support)
Youth Councillors continue to contribute the YES scheme, a programme that encourages young people to organise youth-oriented events in Nelson by helping with financial assistance and teaming them up with a community mentor. Youth run events can access up to $400 for events that are safe, alcohol and other drug free. Contact Ron at The New Hub for further information on 545 9147 or info@nelsonhub.org.
Read more about planning for safe events
Serve on the Youth Council
If you are between aged 14 and 25 and are interested in becoming a Youth Councillor contact Community Liaison Adviser – Social Well Being on +64 3 545 8746 or download the information brochure and application to the right.
Contacts
Cr Pete Rainey
Hi, I’m Pete Rainey. I’m a City Councillor and I liaise between Youth Council and Nelson City Council.
Administration Adviser
An administration adviser also works on behalf of Youth Council at Nelson City Council. Phone +64 3 546 0391 or email a Council Administration Advisor.