Far North Youth Council

1. Overview

Young people see the world in a unique way. We want to hear what you think and how we can make the Far North a better place for rangatahi.

Applications are now OPEN for the Far North Youth Council (FNYC). The FNYC has been running since 2016, and is a youth-led, youth development initiative. Over 126 youth have represented their communities through this programme over the past 6 years.

Youth Councillors will get tools to build their networks, be an advocate for Far North youth and be given opportunities for personal, professional development and growth.

There are 9 hui planned to include one away trip to Wellington to attend the Festival for the Future event. Meetings will be both face to face and online, your attendance at all hui is expected. The key dates are:

• March 1st to March 14th applications are OPEN for FNYC positions
• March 16th – Meeting One – FACE TO FACE or Online
• April 13th – Meeting Two – FACE TO FACE or Online
• YOUTH WEEK – May 11th – Meeting Three – FACE TO FACE or Online
• June 7 – 9th – Meeting Four – Festival for the Future Wellington trip – FACE TO FACE
• July 13th – Meeting Five – FACE TO FACE or Online
• August 17th – Meeting Six – FACE TO FACE or Online
• September 14th – Meeting Seven – FACE TO FACE or Online
• General Election Month – October 12th – Meeting Eight – FACE TO FACE or Online
• November 16th – Meeting Eight – FACE TO FACE or Online
• December 8th – Meeting Nine – End of year activity – FACE TO FACE

These fixed meetings do not include ad-hoc meetings/ get togethers/ discussion sessions held throughout this year alongside the above schedule.

Want to find out more?

Follow the FNYC Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FarNorthYouthCouncil

Follow us on Instagram @farnorthyouthcouncil

Send an email to farnorthyouthcouncil@fndc.govt.nz

2. Application form

Applications are now OPEN for the Far North Youth Council (FNYC). The FNYC has been running since 2016, and is a youth-led, youth development initiative.  Over 120 youth have represented their communities through this programme over the past 5 years. Fill in the form below to apply.

Your details

Name * (required)

Mobile Phone * (required)

Email * (required)

Home phone

Ethnicity * (required)

Iwi (if applicable)

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You must be between the ages of 15 and 24.

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Age

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Street address

Town

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Questions

Education or Employment, or not (eg, name of school, tech, course, or workplace)

Tell us about something cool you have done (or still do)

If you could change something about your area, what would it be?

What is one thing you would support to make a difference for youth?

Are you involved in any groups? (eg sports, arts, culture, youth group)

Please provide contact details for TWO adults who can tell us how awesome you are:

Referee 1 name

Referee 1 phone

Referee 1 email

Referee 2 name

Referee 2 phone

Referee 2 email

In submitting this application form:

I consent for Far North District Council to contact my referees

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I consent to police vetting if selected and will provide photo identification

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I consent to publication of my name and image if selected

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I have access to internet at home

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I have access to transport for Far North Youth Council events

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