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Whakamanatia te rangatahi, ka whakakaha i te hapori
When you uplift the mana of young people, you strengthen the entire community.
Youth Organisations
There are many organisations across Lower Hutt and the wider region dedicated to supporting rangatahi. Find out more about them and their services below.
Youth Inspire
1199 High Street, Taita, Lower Hutt | PH: 0800 759 037
Youth Inspire is a Taitā-based organisation supporting young people under 25 to engage in meaningful employment, training or education.
Services include:
- Free employment readiness programmes
- Low to no-cost learner and restricted driver licence programmes
- Access to work-related certificates (e.g. Health & Safety, Site Safe)
- CV support, interview preparation and job placement
- Holistic wellbeing support grounded in Te Whare Tapa Whā
Click here to visit the Youth Inspire website
Vibe
1119 Queens Drive , Lower Hutt | PH: 0800 242 828
Vibe is a Youth One Stop Shop (YOSS) providing integrated health and social support for young people aged 10–24 across Te Awakairangi (Hutt Valley).
Services include:
- Health appointments and counselling
- Alcohol and other drug support
- Youth and social workers
- Education, training and employment support
- Youth and young parent payments
- Programmes, workshops and school-based services
- Health education and promotion
Email: info@vibe.org.nz
Click here to visit the Vibe website
Ignite Sport
48a Bell Road, Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt | PH: 027 363 5094
Ignite Sport is a youth development organisation supporting rangatahi to reach their potential through sport, recreation and leadership.
Programmes include:
- In-school programmes (Years 7–13)
- Leadership development
- Programmes for former refugee and migrant youth
- Mentoring
- Support for rangatahi disengaged from school
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
Email: info@ignitesport.org.nz
Click here to visit the Ignite Sport website
TiHei Rangatahi – Kokiri Marae
1a Queen Street, Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt | PH: 0800 565 474
Tihei Rangatahi is a youth initiative under Kōkiri Marae, delivering programmes for rangatahi in Wainuiomata and Naenae.
Programmes include:
- After-school and school holiday programmes
- High school transition support
- Hauora (health and wellbeing) programmes
- Advisory and leadership development
- Music support and enhancement
- Introduction to radio broadcasting
Email: thr@kokiri-hauora.org.nz
Click here to visit the Tihei Rangatahi website
TRM Training
Wainuiomata Marae, 201 Parkway, Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt
Based at Wainuiomata Marae, TRM Training delivers education and employment pathways for rangatahi in Lower Hutt.
Programmes include:
- Youth empowerment programmes
- Horticulture training
- Employment pathway programmes
- NZQA Level 3 and 4 qualifications
Email: admin@trmtraining.co.nz
Kickstart (Upper Hutt)
20 Ward Street, Wallaceville, Upper Hutt | PH: 027 496 6350
Kickstart supports rangatahi in Upper Hutt through programmes, activities and a safe space to connect and grow.
Click here to visit the Kickstart website
Zeal (Wellington)
Level 1/55 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington | PH: 0800 346 393
ZEAL Wellington is a free, safe youth space in Wellington CBD offering creative programmes and opportunities to connect and learn.
Click here to visit the Zeal Wellington website
Youthtown (Upper Hutt)
2/24 Lane Street, Upper Hutt | PH: 027 1800 4600
Youthtown’s Upper Hutt Youth Hub is a drop-in space and programme hub for young people.
Ara Taiohi
Ara Taiohi is the peak body for youth development in Aotearoa. They support and connect the youth sector across the country.
Click here to visit the Ara Taiohi website
Ministry of Youth Development (MYD)
MYD is the government agency responsible for youth development and opportunities for young people aged 12–24.
Click here to visit the MYD website
Mana Mokopuna - Children and Young People's Commission
Mana Mokopuna advocates for the rights, wellbeing and voices of children and young people across Aotearoa.
Opportunities for Rangatahi
Here are a few exciting opportunities for rangatahi based in and around Te Awakairangi ki Tai.
| Name | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Te Ranga Kairangi | Te Ranga Kairangi is a Lower Hutt–based youth advocacy rōpū that amplifies rangatahi voices. The group meets fortnightly at War Memorial Library. | terangakairangi@gmail.com |
| Eastbourne Youth Forum | A group of rangatahi based in Eastbourne who meet regularly to have a say in community decisions. | emily.keddell@huttcity.govt.nz |
| Rāngai Rangatahi | Rāngai Rangatahi is a programme for rangatahi aged 14–18 who are passionate about the environment and positive change, including behind-the-scenes experiences at Zealandia. | youth@visitzealandia.com |
| iLead Wellington Committee | A group of local rangatahi with lived experience of disability advocating for change. | ilead@yesdisability.org.nz |
| Youth Parliament | Held every three years, Youth Parliament gives young people the opportunity to engage with New Zealand’s democratic processes and influence decision-making. | beheard@youthparliament.govt.nz |
Events and Programmes
Hutt City Council delivers a range of programmes through our facilities, from work-readiness initiatives, to swimming lessons, to tech workshops. Find out more using the links below.
