Youth Week 2024
7th May 2024
Kaikōura Youth Council is so excited to announce our YOUTH WEEK 2024 Plans!!!
This years theme is 'We may not have it all together, but together we have it all'
We feel all of our events communicate a level of celebration, community, and kindness!
We are going to be doing a whole heap of events to celebrate the youth people of Kaikōura this year:
Monday 20th May: Community wide Peninsula Walk
Tuesday 21st May: KYC Handing out kindness
Wednesday 22nd May: Chalk Wall of Kindness at KHS
Thursday 23rd May: Chrash Bang Cricket/Fat Mat Splat at KHS
Friday 24th May: Free Sausage Sizzle at KHS
Saturday 25th May: Community wide Outdoor Movie Night!
For more information about these events, please email us at kkyouthcouncil@gmail.com or contact Elbie at 027 644 6144
Road Works and Te Hā
30th Apr 2024
Just letting everyone know that we are open 9am to 4pm weekdays... yes it's a bit difficult to find a way through the roadworks at the moment, but remember you can give us a call on 033193002 if that's easier!
Special FX Makeup
10th Apr 2024
We have the amazing Laura Hewetson up from North Canterbury to share her skills in special fx makeup and performance - Friday 19th April and Saturday 20th April. Participants will learn various special fx tricks from Laura and create their own look. There will be an opportunity for performance on the Saturday if the participants are keen.
We only have 10 spots available for our local youth so make sure that your young person you are booking in is genuinely interested and committed :)
Get in touch with Sarah on 0278072874 to register!
Defensive Driving - 2nd and 10th March
20th Feb 2024
We have defensive driving coming up again, 2nd and 10th March, you must attend both days and an individual drive with our instructor!
Lady Lash - Secrets of the Eyelashes!
18th Jan 2024
Late last year we were very lucky to have Kimberley Coleman from Lady Lash Studio and Academy spend 3 days with 8 young people, teaching them the secrets of the lash trade!
Day 1 had a big focus on the importance of Health & Safety, preparation and tools of the trade.
Day 2 saw our young people working in pairs and having turns to be the model and technician for eyelash extensions, removals and infills.
Day 3 was all about eyebrows - structure and skin tones, mapping, measure and shaping of eyebrows. Tinting, including allergy awareness and color correction.
Kimberley was a fantastic tutor and a great influence on our youth. She spent a lot of time making them aware of the things that could go wrong if they did not follow the correct procedures - the health and safety of the client is the first and foremost important consideration for beauty businesses. Kimberley had a huge drive towards positivity and gratitude and why this was an important part of business.
Every participant received a kit which would help them to practice what they had learnt, and they were also offered pastoral care for advice or product which some have followed through with.
Defensive Driving - Register Now!!
11th Jan 2024
We have our first Defensive Driving course for 2024 confirmed! This will be held on Saturday 27th January and Sunday 4th February, followed by a drive with our Instructor. You must attend both full days and the drive in order to gain the certificate. Cost is $170 per person.
This is designed for people with practical driving experience, preferably on a restricted licence. Completing a defensive driving course will reduce the time on your restricted licence by 6 months!
To book, contact Joey on 027 201 7638 or email driving@kaikoura.link
Snorkelling and Boogie Boarding!
11th Jan 2024
We've been having a blast with local rangatahi this summer! Over three weeks we have different groups going snorkelling and/or boogie boarding with us, building up skills and confidence in our local moana and getting out there active on these beautiful summer days!
Supported by Sport Tasman and the Ministry of Youth Development, we are stoked to keep offering opportunities like this!
Big thanks to Matt Hoggard for his help with snokelling :)
Check out our video on canva - no login needed!
Little Tamariki in the Community Garden
4th Jan 2024
Little Tamariki Montessori Preschool asked if they could be involved in a project at the community garden. We made a plan for the children to plant out the tee-pee with a modified version of 3 sister planting: Sunflowers instead of corn, beans and squash (in this case, kamokamo).The planting plan creates a special space where the children and the community can visit and enjoy, while providing a fun learning environment for the children.
So far, the tamariki have come and planted the seeds, then returned to plant the seedlings into the garden. They will come back to harves the beans, kamokamo and sunflowers, completing the cycle of sowing, growing, caring and harvesting.
We love opportunities to work with our community to support hands on learning - if you have any Community Garden questions, get in touch with our guru Chloe on 027 443 4843.
