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Local youth could soon have more activities to keep them occupied, thanks to a new initiative being trialled by Rodney Local Board this year.
A twice weekly drop-in space in Warkworth and a music and performance programme in Wellsford are two ideas being considered, and a youth development coordinator is in the process of being appointed.
Community broker for Rodney Sue Dodds says Auckland Council is keen to provide a better range of activities for young people in Rodney and the local board has combined its $60,000 youth budget with a one-off regional crime prevention fund of $67,591 to set up a year-long trial.
“As there is very little happening in Rodney in the youth development space, this was seen as a good opportunity to test and try a range of new programmes and activities, as well as support and encourage new groups and potential providers,” she told a local board workshop last month.
“The intention is to use this as a 12-month trial period to understand what works, what can be delivered and what young people want.”
The proposed programme is intended to offer “a smorgasbord of activities” that could be delivered in various communities across Rodney.
Anyone with ideas can email Sue Dodds on sue.dodds@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
