Youthtown NZ

10/03/2026

✨ Announcement ✨

We are thrilled to continue our partnership for a fifth year with Play It Strange by supporting five young songwriters through a Recording Scholarship!

These talented finalists from the 2026 Play It Strange National Year 9–11 School Songwriting Competition will have the unique opportunity to have their original songs professionally recorded and mastered - a powerful step in their creative journey.

Together, we're creating a platform where young voices are heard, and the next generation of musical talent is celebrated!

Hear all about the 2025 scholarship recipients here and listen to their winning songs 👉https://www.youthtown.org.nz/newsarticle/163505?newsfeedId=1552362

01/03/2026

🌈 Happy Children’s Day | Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki!

Looking for fun, simple ways to celebrate today?
Here are some great ideas inspired by the Children’s Day kaupapa:
👉 Explore the outdoors together
👉 Make a DIY chatterbox to spark great kōrero
👉 Try a family bingo challenge
👉 Share simple acts of kindness

Whether you’re at home, out in nature, or celebrating with whānau, we hope today is full of joy and togetherness. 💛

20/02/2026

A few weeks into Term 1 and our Outdoors season is already making waves with schools across the motu 🌊💦 Building confidence, teamwork, and skills from day one!

09/02/2026

With the summer holidays wrapping up last week, we’re taking a moment to reflect on everything achieved across our programmes ☀️

From Queenstown right through to Auckland, tamariki have been busy making memories, jumping into adventures, trying new activities, and sharing plenty of laughs along the way.

It’s been a summer full of energy, creativity, and connection, made possible by the dedication of our amazing teams who brought each programme to life in their own unique way. Thank you to everyone who helped make this holiday period such a positive and memorable one for our tamariki and communities 💛

04/02/2026

Belonging doesn’t just happen - it’s built through the spaces and relationships that young people return to, week after week.

Across Aotearoa, Youthtown’s hubs and community spaces give young people a place to connect and feel part of something bigger.
Because when young people feel they belong, they lead, contribute, and grow!

Read more here 👇

Belonging doesn t just happen - it s built through the spaces and relationships that young people return to, week after ...

30/01/2026

Some lovely moments from last week’s holiday programme in Te Kuiti 💚

19/01/2026

Loving the energy, adventures, and holiday fun happening at the Hub 🌞

19/01/2026

At Youthtown, over 40% of our staff are aged 24 or under, a reflection of our belief that young people aren’t just participants in our programmes, they’re part of leading them.

True leadership comes from trust, standing alongside young people, listening, and creating spaces where every voice matters.

Read how peer leadership is shaping Youthtown’s work across Aotearoa: https://bit.ly/4r4ubpO

19/01/2026

So much fun already and plenty more to come for our Panmure tamariki🎉