Shout out to youth at first Coastival

Activities including sports and arts, will be the focus for the inaugural Coastival, to be held this weekend in Ōrewa.

The event is organised by the HBC Youth Hauora Network and funded by the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board. Network facilitator, Sara Mason, says it’s a ‘have a go’ type day, as well as a chance to connect with various local youth-focused organisations.

The target age group is 10 years and older including college age.

On offer will be skateboarding clinics, roller skating sessions, basketball and Hungerball.

There will be a chance to try standup paddleboarding on Ōrewa Estuary.

Everything takes place in and around the HBC Youth Centre, on Western Reserve. Estuary Arts Centre will also be open with art activities to try.

The Hope Shop will have a pop-up recycled clothing store, there will be live music from young performers, and at least 10 food vendors as well as stalls from young entrepreneurs featuring things such as 3D printed gaming accessories.

The event is on March 2, 11am-4pm.