Youth Volunteer Awards

Volunteers are the glue that helps our communities to stick together through times of hardship and struggle. Volunteers aren't paid, not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless.

During Youth Week 2010, Nelson and Tasman will celebrate the voluntary efforts of our regions young people, with a special awards ceremony hosted by The New Hub on Thursday 27thMay.

We invite you to nominate a young person from an organisation who you think deserves some recognition.

“A volunteer is a person who can see what others cannot see; who can feel what most do not feel. Often, such gifted persons do not think of themselves as volunteers, but as citizens - citizens in the fullest sense: partners in civilization.” Anonymous

2010 Nominations Now Open

Click here to nominate online
Click here for a pdf nomination form

Tasman Youth Council 2010

Now Recruiting

Hey you, young person, wanna make Tasman a better place for you and your mates?
Well then join the tasman youth council and get involved with youth projects in your local community. Run youth events, publish youth magazines, design youth web sites, host youth radio shows, make new friends, have fun... stand up for your youth rights. Registrations are currently being accepted and you can find out more by getting your hands on a registration form and info brochure. So what are you waiting for...

Click here to download the TYC Brochure PDF

For more information contact:
Paul McConachie
Community Recreation Officer
Tasman District Council
189 Queen Street, Richmond
Phone: 03 543 8525 Text: 0273256883
Email: paulmcconachie@tasman.govt.nz

Drop-in recreation

Open sports session

Hey - are you a teenager who's stuck for something to do on Friday nights other than just sitting around getting bored?
Well head down to the Richmond Badminton Hall in Jubilee Park and get involved in some informal recreation. There are all sorts of sports to get stuck in-to and the best thing is that its absolutely free - all you need is the motivation to come and get involved. Meet new mates, have fun, get fit and polish up on your skills. Remember - 5.30pm to 8.00pm every Friday during this term. Don't be a drop out - drop in!

Ride the hills of Kaiteriteri

Check it out!

Are you into mountainbiking but are sick of riding the same old trails. Well read on and see what is happening down at Kaiteriteri.

The Kaiteriteri Mountainbike Park consists of over 180ha of regenerating native bush and mature pines. It has recently been designated as Recreational Reserve and is now administered by the Kaiteriteri Recreational Reserve Board. The park is being developed as a recreational mountainbiking venue open year-round for riders of moderate fitness and ability.
The track network is being created in a staged process. The first stage, which has just been finished, comprises a series of linked tracks that connect the MTB Park base at the Trailer Park with an accessway beside Bethany Park.
The second stage consists of a higher elevation track that, by following contours, will cross several existing firebreaks, thus increasing riding options. It is scheduled for completion in 2010.
All of the newly created trails are wide, intermediate-grade tracks, designed for two-way use. So why not get down there this holiday and check out the trails – they are free to use and fun for all skill levels.