Youth Council

Colour in the Park
Stratford District Youth Council invites you to come celebrate Children's Day at their Colour in the Park event on Sunday March 5th, 2023.
The young and young at heart will love getting doused in coloured powder as they run or walk 2.5km or do the full 5km run around King Edward Park. Add more good vibes with music and dancing, free Face Painting and a free Sausage Sizzle before the final colour throw.
The event is a colourful and creative way of spending time with family and bringing the community together.
To find out more and to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/colour-in-the-park-...
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, Taylyn Kelsen, Victoria Payne, Lucas Jacobson, Cady Webb, Lara Abraham, Zoe Pitcher and Georgia Payne to make up the members of the Stratford District Youth Council.
Roles for 2022
- co-chairs: Achim Hanne & Keisya Gunawan
- Secretary : Victoria Payne
- School liaison: Ciara Staines-Hurley
- Media representative: Zoe Pitcher
- Games Co-ordinator : Lara Abraham
Stay connected
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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