Selwyn Youth Council
In this section
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Become a Youth Council representative
Complete and submit an online form to apply to be on the Youth Council.
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Application Information
Information about youth council membership and activities.
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Terms of Reference
Governing principles for youth council operations.
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Youth Project Fund
Details on the fund, application form, and funding guidelines for the Selwyn Youth Project Fund.
SYC provides a voice for the youth in their communities and delivers projects throughout the year aimed at strengthening the wellbeing of Selwyn young people. Members also deliver consultations and advise the Selwyn District Council on issues relating to youth, to increase understanding of young people's perspectives and needs.
Youth Council Members
| Selwyn Central Ward: Mackenzie Wills (Chair) Peter Gallwas Bhavya Malhotra Chloe-Rose McLenaghan Amber Collishaw Keegan Adams Lucas MacManus Mere Seniyasi | Springs Ward: Joseph Furlong Bobbie Hira Matilda Myers William Li Chen Bella Thompson | General Contributors: Lincoln Mumuta Molly Laurence Makaira Halliday |
| Ellesmere Ward: Catherine | Taumutu Representative: Awhioraki Goodall | Accessibility Advocate: Scarlet |
Meetings
The Selwyn Youth Council meet on the second and the last Wednesday of each month (can differ depending on projects). Before each meeting a public forum time is available to allow anyone to present ideas or plans they have for the youth of Selwyn that the youth council could potentially support or assist with. If you or your group would like to book a time to present please contact us prior to a meeting via email at youth.council@selwyn.govt.nz
Public forums are available 5–5.30pm with youth council meetings held 5.30–7pm.
Contacts
You can email us | Check us out on Facebook | Follow us on Instagram | Phone: 03 347 2800