Johnny Fersterer-Garwith
Age: 18 - School: GBHS graduate
Why have you joined the TYC?
Have been an active TYC member for the past 3 years and want to continue to get pursue youth activities in the Bay
Interests and Hobbies:
Music, mountain biking, history, politics, philosophy, art, hockey, movies, dancing, model making – does that cover everything?
Whats the best and worst thing about Tasman?
There is no shortage of beautiful beaches over this side of the hill, and the people are really friendly. The music and arts scene is interesting however there is still a lack of youth activities and opportunities.
Favourite TV program/Movie/Band/Food:
X Files, the matrix, nirvana, Italian food.
Who is your hero/role model?
Morpheous, Neo, Kurt Cobain and Che Guevara
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Writer, musican, historian, politican. Or a ‘musican writing about historical politics’
If you could be an animal – what would you be?
Falcon
Ester Westrupp
Age: 16 - School: Collingwood Area School
Why have you joined the TYC?
To get more things happening for youth in golden bay
Interests and Hobbies:
Music, hanging out with friends
Whats the best and worst thing about Tasman?
It’s a hassle to have to travel far to get to places, however once you get their, there are some great places – like our prestine golden bay beaches.
Favourite TV program/Movie/Band/Food:
TV: Shortland Street, Movie:The Dark Knight, Band: Marilyn Manson, Food: Suishi.
Who is your hero/role model?
My Mum
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A lawyer or a vet.
If you could be an animal – what would you be?
A shark
Nicole Kilbride Parris
Age: 17 - School: Motueka High School
Why have you joined the TYC?
Um, because I like being involved organizing things, and I think that young people ought to be more involved.
Interests and Hobbies:
Drama and all things related to media.
Whats the best and worst thing about Tasman?
Happy and diverse range of Tasman locals.
Favourite TV program/Movie/Band/Food:
Hero’s, californication
Who is your hero/role model?
Dr Cox (scrubs)
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Alive and kicking
If you could be an animal – what would you be?
A merecat
The Tasman Youth Council
Training Hui 28 March 2009
Sarah Donald
Age: 15 - School: Waimea College
Why have you joined the TYC?
Learn new skills, meet new people, represent local youth and their ideas
Interests and Hobbies
Hip Hop dancing, drama, hanging with friends, shopping
Whats the best and worst thing about Tasman?
Best = Beaches and parks.
Worst = No decent shopping centres
Favourite TV program/Movie/Band/Food
Spongebob, sushi and chocolate
Who is your hero/role model?
Darney Takao (Hip Hop Dance Guru)
What do you want to be when you grow up?
The tooth fairy
If you could be an animal – what would you be?
Walrus
Henry Winter
Age: 15 - School: Murchison
Why have you joined theTYC?
Something new
Interests and Hobbies
Sports, music and art
What’s the best and worst thing about Tasman?
The diversity of people in our region, however it sucks being so far apart
Favourite TV program/Movie/Band/Food
MTV, C4, Family Guy
Who is your hero/role model?
T-Wayne
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A geologist
If you could be an animal – what would you be?
A Geeko
Maisie Zwanikken
Age: 15 - School: Collingwood Area School
Why have you joined the TYC?
To help organize youth events
Interests and Hobbies:
Music, dancing, sports
Whats the best and worst thing about Tasman?
Awesome rivers and swimming spots, however it’s a pain to have to travel to get somewhere
Favourite TV program/Movie/Band/Food:
TV = Outrages Fortunes. Food = Pizza and Sushi
Who is your hero/role model?
Jade Whaanga
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Um…. a dancer?
If you could be an animal – what would you be?
A butterfly
Wilbur Townsend
Age: 17 - School: Motueka High School
Why have you joined the TYC?
Grow as a person while helping other young people in the region
Interests and Hobbies:
Music, politics, environment
Whats the best and worst thing about Tasman?
Best = The great outdoors Worst = Lack of diversity found in cities
Favourite TV program/Movie/Band/Food:
TV = Boston Legal
Band = Pink Floyd
Who is your hero/role model?
Ben Anderson and Clement Attlee
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Human Rights Lawyer
If you could be an animal – what would you be?
Owl
