Piki Amokura aims to enhance Selwyn as an exceptional place for young individuals (ages 12 - 24) to thrive. We have actively engaged with a diverse range of individuals and service providers to shape this strategy to reflect the needs and aspirations of our youth community.

Herea ki te amokura - Woven beyond greatness.

Our rakatahi and tamariki are our future leaders.  They reflect the past and are a pathway into the future. Provided with the tools, the opportunity and guidance our rakatahi and tamariki will thrive.

The term piki has several meanings.  When used in this context, piki refers to a feather plume, a decorative feather worn on the head. It is a sign of prestige. Piki means success.  It also means to climb or ascend.  As rakatahi and tamariki move through life their aspirations will change, their skills, mātauraka, talents and passion will grow and develop.

Amokura is a figurative term for a leader or chief.

Piki Amokura refers to our rakatahi and tamariki at the beginning of their journey, a journey led and designed by them, our future leaders.

Represented by a pou on the tara nui, right side of the wharenui, Piki Amokura recognizes rakatahi as the architects of their future. Read the strategy document here.

There's heaps going on for young people in Selwyn, run through the Selwyn Youth Council, at our libraries and other Council events across the community .