Priorities and projects

The EYR prioritises giving a youth voice to the following areas:

Advice to Councillors and staff – to inform process and decisions
Consultations and submissions – to influence decisions being made
Social media – to engage a wide range of young people in relevant issues
Organising events – to foster youth engagement with relevant issues
Learning and Development opportunities – Youth Rōpū members will be given relevant opportunities to upskill throughout their time as a member.

Developed foundation document and kaupapa
Established @ecan_youth_ropu Instagram page
Hosted the iSpeak Youth Connect on the Zero Carbon Act event in partnership with PYLAT (Pacific Young Leaders and Transformation Council) and Youth Voice Canterbury
Co-wrote a submission on the Zero Carbon Act and presented to the Select Committee
Supported the Christchurch Youth Council Amazing Race Event
Established relationship with Environment Canterbury Councillors and how to work together
Attended briefings on key Environment Canterbury portfolios
Successfully advocated for two youth members with full voting rights on the Environment Canterbury Regional Leadership, Climate and Community Resilience. Committee and two youth members on the Strategy and Policy Committee
Created the radio show ‘Fix it Up Waitaha’ with PlainsFM
MC’d and presented at multiple events including Speaking for the Planet and end of year Enviroschools Celebration
Wrote the foreword for the Environment Canterbury Climate Change Action Plan.