Round one projects - New Zealand Ministry of Youth Development

Round one projects

Twelve projects, led by territorial authorities around New Zealand, received funding from the first funding round.

A brief description of the projects are below. Click on the links below or on the sidebar to view case studies of some of the projects.

Dunedin City Council Audacious 2006 Student Business Challenge $50,000
The Audacious 2006 Student Business Challenge seeks to develop young people’s skills in business design, planning and execution. Through participation in the project, young people will be connected with mentors, peers and business partnerships. It is anticipated that this project will both contribute to successful employment opportunities and generate recognition of young people’s abilities.
Case study

Far North District Council Be what you are born to be $64,500
Be what you are born to be seeks to expand the employment expectations of young people and motivate them towards achieving their goals. A youth-led presentation touring the Far North district will provide career information and showcase positive role models of youth achievement.
Case study

Gisborne District Council Kôkiri Taiohi (Young people moving forward together) $118,000
Kôkiri Taiohi (Young people moving forward together) is a Mâori-based initiative which will target local young people and encourage them to take up formal learning opportunities that lead to higher education and sustainable employment. The project will deliver leadership wânanga, a work expo, and marae/community events.

Hamilton City Council Mäori Secondary School Case Competition $36,000
The Mâori Secondary School Case Competition aims to encourage Mâori students towards educational excellence and focus on the development of business skills. Using case studies, mentoring, and peer learning through a tuakana/teina model, the project seeks to introduce young Mäori to academic environments and opportunities to participate in business activities.

Palmerston North City Council Akohia te rangahau (Teaching research) $74,300
Akohia te rangahau (Teaching Research) aims to provide training that enables young people to conduct their own youth development research projects and contribute to knowledge about youth health wellbeing.

Papakura District Council Papakura Open Mike Youth Cafe $60,800
The Papakura Open Mike Youth Cafe is a youth-focused project that aims to motivate and develop young people through creative expression and participation in local activities. In a youth-led process, young people will gain an awareness of what it takes to run an event, and ultimately an entire performance venue. The development of these skills, contribution to the community and the experiences gained will assist young people towards further learning opportunities and career choices.
Case study

Rangitikei District Council Rangitikei U-go $50,000
Rangitikei U-go is a project in which young people are mentored and encouraged to take up wider roles in their communities and develop their abilities with computers. The project aims to assist young people on the CareerStart programme to build their work readiness.

Rotorua District Council Reprezent Youth Forum 2006 $35,000
Reprezent Youth Forum 2006 is a two-day forum which provides young people with the opportunity to gain skills, training and experience useful to volunteering roles and working in the community. The forum will be run in conjunction with the New Zealand Association for Adolescent Health and Development during Youth Week 2006. It is anticipated that 500 young people will participate in the forum.

South Taranaki District Human Powered Vehicle Challenge $31,400
Aims to enthuse and involve young people in a project that will develop their problem solving, time management and creative engineering skills. Local businesses, police and training providers are supporting the challenge, which will involve up to 100 young people working in teams. The project is aimed at addressing identified regional skill shortages and high youth demand for training opportunities.
Case study

Upper Hutt City Council Cadetship Scheme $90,000
Will target 18-24-year-olds who need additional support and assistance through their first year of employment. The project aims to do this by providing training, skill development and work experience in a supportive environment.
Case study

Wanganui District Council Make it Take it $112,500
Seeks to place the development of a Youth Centre in Wanganui in the hands of young people. Training opportunities and experience will be available to young people in a range of areas including construction, event management, business management, hospitality, and sound and lighting.
Case study

Wellington City Council Youth Computer Facility at the Zeal Global Cafe $44,100
Will assist Wellington City Council to provide an environment where young people can access computers, gain experience, share knowledge and improve their education and employment prospects. Structured use of the computers would enable young people to produce promotional material, research topics of interest, and be used by homework clubs to provide additional education and learning opportunities.

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