Kahu Youth Trust

Kahu Youth Trust Kahu Youth engages with Youth in the Upper Clutha region to encourage, educate, entertain, help buil

Our vision is to empower ALL Upper Clutha rangatahi to live their best lives. Kahu Youth provides programs, activities, events and a fun, safe, base for young people aged 11 to 24 in Wanaka, New Zealand. We are a charitable trust with five Youth Workers who work both at our base, The Crib, and in the local and wider community. Our Youth Workers run programs that cover a range of interests and invo

lve members, local resources and members of the Wanaka community. Kahu Youth receives a fantastic amount of support from the community and relies on grants and fundraising for our various costs which allows us to provide exciting activities and programmes. We have 3 youth space that are safe where rangatahi 11yrs+ can drop-in for fun and general hangouts with friends. Drop-in hours are as follows;

The Crib, 11 Russell Street, Wānaka
MON: Closed
TUE, WED: 3:00pm - 5:30pm
THUR: 3:00pm - 5:30pm
FRI: 3:00pm - 8:00pm
SAT & SUN: Closed

The Cave, 28 Myra Street, Lake Hāwea
THUR 3:30pm - 6:00pm

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Important notice 📢Due to Albert Town bridge repairs next Tuesday our Hāwea drop-in will be closed!
17/06/2026

Important notice 📢
Due to Albert Town bridge repairs next Tuesday our Hāwea drop-in will be closed!

🌟Matariki Celebrations🌟We will be honoring Te Ao Māori with an afternoon of Kapa haka and community spirit! Join us at d...
15/06/2026

🌟Matariki Celebrations🌟

We will be honoring Te Ao Māori with an afternoon of Kapa haka and community spirit! Join us at dinosaur park from 2pm onwards and enjoy performances from local groups. Come down and show your support. We would love to see you there!

When: FRI 10 July, 2pm - 6pm
Where: Dinosaur Park and Roys Bay Reserve
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Kāhu Youth Trust Winter School Holiday Programme is HERE!Looking for something fun, active, and meaningful these school ...
11/06/2026

Kāhu Youth Trust Winter School Holiday Programme is HERE!
Looking for something fun, active, and meaningful these school holidays? We’ve got you covered!

Our upcoming Winter Holiday Programme is packed full of epic experiences for youth, from Alpine adventure to plenty of snow days. And creative sessions, skill-building activities and plenty of laughs along the way! Whether your young person is keen to get outdoors, try something new, or just hang out in a safe and supportive space, there’s something for everyone

Secure your spot now: https://kahu-youth.classforkids.io/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQvBGdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJbm8yem11VHFqUXl3eVhMc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmZfDECrO9GOuvLr2E4wrXlTPD5seY-DsmXBYEcyX-gv_vkXJ0ZtGQzN8oZH_aem_IImJgQGt1-1XcBESnUjEoQ

We can’t wait to spend the holidays with you all!

✨Matariki✨Te Kāhui o Matariki is a cluster of 9 stars that raised in mid-winter, making the start of the Māori New Year....
10/06/2026

✨Matariki✨

Te Kāhui o Matariki is a cluster of 9 stars that raised in mid-winter, making the start of the Māori New Year. Our Matariki celebration provides an opportunity for whānau and our community to come together to reflect on the year that has been and refresh and rise for the year ahead!
Come and celebrate new beginnings with us. We would love to see you there! 💛🌟

When: FRI 10 July, 2pm - 6pm
Where: Dinosaur Park and Roys Bay Reserve

✨Save the date✨Kāhu youth can’t wait to bring our community together to celebrate Matariki, the Māori New Year! Come dow...
02/06/2026

✨Save the date✨

Kāhu youth can’t wait to bring our community together to celebrate Matariki, the Māori New Year! Come down to the Dinosaur Park and join us for an afternoon filled with Kapa haka, fun activities for tamariki and rangatahi, Maori music, a delicious Hāngī, bonfires and more!

When: FRI 10 July, 2pm - 6pm
Where: Dinosaur Park and Roys Bay Reserve

What an awesome day celebrating Pink Shirt Day at Kāhu Youth 💗It was so cool to see our rangatahi coming together to spr...
19/05/2026

What an awesome day celebrating Pink Shirt Day at Kāhu Youth 💗

It was so cool to see our rangatahi coming together to spread kindness, support each other, and stand up against bullying. From decorating cupcakes and creating anti-bullying shirts to simply checking in on our mates to remind each other that everyone deserves to feel safe and valued!

Local support services in the Wānaka community:
💬 Kāhu Youth Trust
💬 Mount Aspiring College Guidance Team
💬 Community Link Upper Clutha
💬 Youthline - Free call/text 234 or visit Youthline.co.nz
💬 1737 - Free call or text anytime to talk to a counsellor
💬 Wānaka Community Hub

If you or someone you know is struggling with bullying, reach out, speaking up is a strength, not a weakness!

Stay tuned for many more fun activities happening this week for Youth Week! 🎉

Inviting all youth, whānau, and community members who champion for youth to join us at our AGM Tuesday 26th May, from 6:...
07/05/2026

Inviting all youth, whānau, and community members who champion for youth to join us at our AGM Tuesday 26th May, from 6:00pm – 7:30pm at Paetara Aspiring Central.

This is a special opportunity for us to come together, reflect on the highlights of 2025, and hear what’s ahead. Our Trustees will give an update on progress towards our strategic plan, and you’ll also hear from our Youth Workers about their youth development work with local rangatahi.

We will wrap up the meeting at approximately 7:00pm and invite you to stick around for some light (non-alcoholic) refreshments and snacks.

Please RSVP by emailing [email protected]. If you have questions or topics you’d like us to cover, email [email protected]. We’d like to know what matters to you.

We hope to see you there. 🧡💚

Hi everyone just a friendly reminder that The Cave (Hāwea) drop-in will not be opening till next week, Tuesday 5th of Ma...
28/04/2026

Hi everyone just a friendly reminder that The Cave (Hāwea) drop-in will not be opening till next week, Tuesday 5th of May!! 🙌😁

We can't believe how fast the holidays went!! We packed in so many awesome activities this school holidays, including Yo...
23/04/2026

We can't believe how fast the holidays went!!

We packed in so many awesome activities this school holidays, including Youth vs Wild, Catch a Fish, Highlands Go Karting, a Community Day planting trees with Cardrona, a two-day Wellness Retreat focused on health and wellbeing, plus adventures at Wild Wire and Bike Glendhu.

A huge thank you to everyone who was involved and supported these school holidays for our kids!

🌿 What’s On for Term 4 at Kāhu Youth! 🌿We’re back for another awesome term, and we’ve got heaps of fun activities planne...
13/10/2025

🌿 What’s On for Term 4 at Kāhu Youth! 🌿

We’re back for another awesome term, and we’ve got heaps of fun activities planned for After school clubs, The Cave and PAC Drop-In!

The Cave Lake Hāwea Drop-In: Tuesdays | 3:30 - 5:30 pm

PAC Drop-In: Tuesdays - Fridays | 3:30 - 5:30 pm

After School Clubs | Monday - Friday 3:30pm - 5:30pm
** Taika Club & Art Club have spaces available, all other clubs are fully booked**

Come hang out, play games, get creative, and join in on all the exciting activities we’ve got lined up this term! Everyone is welcome bring your friends and come see what’s happening at Kāhu! 💥

👉 To book or find out more, head to: https://kahu-youth.classforkids.io/
🌐 Kahuyouth.org

Address

Paetara Aspiring Central, 35 Plantation Road, Wānaka
Wanaka
9305

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 8pm

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