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Southland District
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ResizedImage200299 Mayor Gary Tong Mayor Gary Tong Phone: 0800 732 732 Email: gary.tong@southlanddc.govt.nz[mailto:gary.tong@southlanddc.govt.nz] For more information about the Southland District Council, click here Key Southland District Stats Population 29,613 ¹ Youth Population (15-24) 3,285 ² Number of Unemployed ... Read more
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Chatham Islands Council
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Alfred Preece Mayor Alfred Preece Phone: 03 305 0267 Email: awpreece@xtra.co.nz[mailto:awpreece@xtra.co.nz] For more information about the Chatham Islands Council, click here Key Chatham Islands Stats Population 600 ¹ Youth Population (15-24) 60 ² Number of Unemployed ... Read more
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Financial Boost for Dunedin City
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Dunedin youth will have a greater opportunity to influence Dunedin’s decision makers and learn more about local government civics with a $50,000 funding boost from the Ministry of Youth Development. Youth Minister Nikki Kaye announced yesterday that the Dunedin City Council was one of 25 local authorities to benefit from a $485,000 funding pool, allocated under... Read more
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JobFest15 a real success
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JobFest The latest JobFest15 youth employment summit saw approximately 2,000 young people and 62 businesses meet up at North Harbour Stadium earlier this month in order to get more of Auckland’s youth into employment. Businesses taking part in this latest JobFest were from a range of sectors, and had more than 500 vacancies they were looking... Read more
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Dunedin Youth Council Appointed
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The members of the Dunedin Youth Council for 12 to 17 year olds have been selected and will meet for the first time in early September. The Youth Council has been established by the Dunedin City Council’s Youth Participation Advisory Group so young people aged 12 to 17 can become better informed about civic issues and... Read more
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Initiative funded by Todd Foundation
These funds will help support the Trust’s goals of helping young people in our local community find meaningful opportunities in employment, training and education. This work aligns with The Todd Foundation’s vision of, ‘inclusive communities where all families, children and young people can thrive and contribute’. Marcia Skinnon, Manager of the Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs says, “This... Read more
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Taupo Pathways
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*"A significant issue facing the Taupō District is the projected population declineby 2035. With the sustained loss of young adults and an aging population, it is becoming increasingly important to hold on to our young people." David J Trewavas (MAYOR)* A partnership between local representatives for employers, iwi, youth services, schools and training providers who recognise the... Read more
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MTFJ Workshops focus on boosting Youth Employment
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Workshop 3 Throughout July 2015, the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ), supported by the Tindall Foundation delivered nine workshops throughout the country which focussed on boosting conversation around youth employment. The Workshops looked to explore, shape and strengthen the vital connection between young people leaving school and gaining employment. MTFJ Chairman, Malcolm Campbell said “I cannot... Read more
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Connecting for Youth Employment
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CYE Connecting for Youth Employment (CYE) Trust was established in Central Hawke’s Bay (CHB) in 2013, with support from the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs, to ensure that the community continues on a path to provide employment and training opportunities to young people. Led by Kelly Annand and Vikki Graham, the primary objective of CYE is to... Read more
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Q&A with Matamata-Piako 2014 Tuia delegate
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Bryan Rawiri, 25 years old, was born and raised in Matamata and belongs to the eastern Waikato iwi of Ngati Haua. He is currently completing his apprenticeship in Baking. Bryan was the TUIA delegate in 2014 for the Matamata-Piako District, where he was mentored by the Mayor. TUIA is a leadership development programme that is an intentional,... Read more