Youth Council

About the Youth Council

The Clutha Youth Council is made up of 15 young people, aged 14-24 years old, who live, work or attend school in the Clutha District. Of the 15, we must have one representative from each of the five secondary school's, two representatives from Telford (SIT) and two representatives from a workplace. The remaining positions are flexible and can be filled by anyone who fits the age bracket. We call for applications at the end of each calendar year.

Each year the Youth Council set their work plan which involves projects, promotions, events and the opportunity to give input and a youth perspective to the Clutha District Council staff and Council.

Applications for 2025

We are currently recruiting for the following positions on the 2025 Clutha Youth Council;

1 x Catlins Area School Representative
1 x Lawrence Area School Representative
2 x Telford Area School Representatives

Want to know more? Contact Lilly Paterson, 022 014 9519 or lilly.paterson@cluthadc.govt.nz

2025 Representatives

Our 2025 Youth Councillors are: Nancy Antill (workplace), Olliver Tunnah (workplace), Priya Baskar (SOHS), Hannah Murray (SOHS), Hollie Crawford (BMC), Dakota Coleman (THS), AJ Nixon (THS), ____ (flexible)

Roles for 2025

Chair - TBD
Deputy Chair - TBD
Minute Secretary - TBD

Meetings & Terms of Reference

Youth Council meetings are held at the Council Chambers at the Council Administration Office, 1 Rosebank Terrace, Balclutha (6.30pm, preceded with a workshop at 5.00pm). Members of the public are welcome to attend.

Meeting dates for 2025 are: