let’s all connect!
There are some amazing groups out there - find out how you can get connected with like minded youth!
Groups to connect with!
Marlborough Youth trust
A epic collective in central Blenheim (also hosts My Space) where they support young people with a variety of activities, socialise and ‘be themselves’ in a drug, alcohol & smoke free environment! Also available online!
They aim to build connection with youth through events, youth focused programmes, and opportunities for youth to contribute to the Marlborough community.
My Space
My space is an epic HUB for all things youth events and activities, and there to support youth in all they need and do!
They organise events for the Marlborough Youth, provide information about services within Marlborough to the Youth. They also can help with other groups events that have youth involvement. Based at Cnr Kinross & Redwood St Behind The Stadium 2000 & Smith City 18 Kinross St, Blenheim 7201
Q-YOUTH
Q-Youth is a Nelson based community organisation that provides support, information, advocacy and education for LGBTI young people and their whānau.
MINK Richmond library
Whether you're looking for thrills, wanting to chill, or swotting the weekend away, you'll find your perfect match right here - MINK also meet after school at the Richmond library!
Whanake youth
Whanake Youth are a small team of friendly healthcare professionals who are passionate about the health and wellbeing of the youth in our community. They offer a non-judgmental space to nurture and develop their health and wellbeing.
The space in Stoke - Whanake, Nelson offers a warm, safe and friendly space for local youth aged 13-25 to come and hang out, get creative and find answers and support for any general concerns or health worries.
Tasman youth Council
Nelson youth Council
The Tasman District Youth Council are here so that the youth of Tasman have a voice in making decisions in our community and on our council.
Tasman Youth Councils are four groups of friendly young people in Richmond, Motueka, Golden Bay and Murchison, who work together to ensure that young people of Tasman District have a voice that is heard and have opportunities for real decision-making.
The Nelson Youth Council is a group of twenty diverse young people aged 14-24 who work to make the city a better place for youth and to give young people a voice in Nelson.
They aim to have representatives in every secondary school in the Nelson region, as well as NMIT and community representatives. NYC meet monthly in the Council Chamber to discuss youth issues, actions and projects on the go.
Marlborough Youth council
The MYC is made up of representatives from all the colleges in Marlborough (Marlborough Boys' College, Marlborough Girls' College and Queen Charlotte College), Community College and Business They provide a youth voice on council and community issues and positively raise the region's view of youth and what they do.