Youth Council

Youth Week 7 - 15 May 2022
To celebrate Youth Week 2022, Stratford District Youth Council (SDYC) has a full week of fun, low cost or free activities for local youth to get involved in. These are opportunities for young people to come together and enjoy what Stratford district has to offer, all while celebrating their place in our community and learning more about SDYC.
Youth Week 2022 runs from 7 to15 May 2022 and the theme is “Our voices matter, we deserve to be heard.”
SDYC will be kicking off Youth Week early with their On the Bus event on Friday 6 May. Co-Chair Keisya Gunawan says, “Our On The Bus event includes a trip to New Plymouth to play mini golf and laser tag. These events are always a bunch of fun and we expect this one to be no different. Tickets are only $10 and can be purchased from Eventbrite.co.nz. Make sure you secure your seat on the bus – you don’t want to miss it!”
The week-long celebration includes two free movie sessions at TET King’s Theatre, a free pool party at TSB Pool Complex.
Friday 6 May:
SDYC On the Bus to laser tag and mini golf – SOLD OUT
Sunday 8 May:
FREE movie session at the TET Kings Theatre: Sonic the Hedgehog 2, 4pm
Saturday 14 May (POSTPONED UNTIL 28 MAY)
FREE Pool session and BBQ at the TSB Pool Complex from 1pm till 4pm
Sunday 15 May:
FREE movie screening at the TET Kings Theatre: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, 1pm
Visit our events page for more information or keep an eye out on SDYC social channels for event reminders.
2021 Youth Councillors
Overview
Since 2003, Stratford District Youth Council (SDYC) has been championing local youth voices and running awesome youth events. As a team of diverse youth aged 12 to 24 years old who live, work and/or go to school in the Stratford district, SDYC meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month to have input into Council activities, build leadership skills and plan future activities that benefit our local youth.
Youth Council contributes directly to the Stratford District Council’s community outcomes by:
- advocating for young people in the community;
- supporting initiatives of groups working with young people;
- providing engaging activities for young people.
Representatives
The Youth Council is Co-chaired by Achim Hanne and Keisya Gunawan who are joined by Connor Giblin, Brooke Hereora, Ciara Staines-Hurley, Emma Steele, Taylyn Kelsen, Victoria Payne, Lucas Jacobson, Cady Webb, Lara Abraham, Aidan Campbell, Zoe Pitcher and Georgia Payne to make up the full 14 members of the Stratford District Youth Council.
Roles for 2022
- co-chairs: Achim Hanne & Keisya Gunawan
- Secretary : Victoria Payne
- School liaisons: Ciara Staines-Hurley & Emma Steele
- Media representative: Zoe Pitcher
- Games Co-ordinators : Lara Abraham & Aidan Campbell
Stay connected
To keep up to date on everything Stratford District Youth Council, check out their social media pages:

Further information
If you would like to attend a meeting or raise an issue, contact:
Community Development Team
Email: stratforddc@stratford.govt.nz
Phone: 06 765 6099