Y Youth Development Programmes
@ The Y Youth Hub
At The Y Hawke’s Bay, we’re all about supporting rangatahi to grow in confidence, build connections, and have their voices heard. Our youth development programmes are fun, inclusive, and shaped by young people themselves.
Youth Meets @ the Y Youth Hub:
Youth Meets run every Tuesday and Thursday, 5.00pm–7.00pm, at The Y Youth Hub and are free for young people aged 12–17 years. These sessions are a relaxed, welcoming space to hang out, try new things, and connect with others.
Each session includes:
Youth-led activities and discussions
A safe, supportive, and inclusive environment
Free kai & activities
Transport support if needed
Thanks to the support of Sport Hawke’s Bay, we’re also able to offer a range of awesome active experiences throughout the year, including golf, swimming, trampolining, and boxing.
To top it all off, we finish the year with an end-of-year camp, celebrating the incredible mahi, growth, and achievements of our rangatahi.
Check out our Facebook page for updates, photos, and upcoming activities.
Got questions or keen to get involved? Send us a message — we’d love to hear from you.
Enquiries
Thank you to our funding partners
Sport Hawke's Bay
Eastern & Central Community Trust
Hastings District Council
Hawke's Bay Children's Holding Trust
Youth Employment Pathways
Y Ara – work experience with The Y Hawke’s Bay
Y Ara is The Y Hawke’s Bay volunteer programme – creating pathways for rangatahi to grow their skills, confidence, and experience while giving back to their community.
Last year alone, 146 rangatahi contributed an incredible 1,752.45 hours of voluntary service through Y Ara. Every hour made a difference — for our programmes, our people, and our wider community.
Volunteers bring energy, passion, skills, and heart to everything we do. Whether you’re sharing a talent, supporting younger children with a project, contributing to our youth governance group, helping maintain our gardens, or assisting behind the scenes — there’s a place for you at The Y.
Whatever your strengths or interests, Y Ara provides a supportive space to learn, lead, and contribute. Y Ara volunteering is also a great fit for those completing the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award, providing meaningful service hours while building leadership skills.
Simply pop in, or give the office a call..
