Free Youth Events In Porirua
Youth Week 2025 is happening between 19-23 May and as Porirua has one of the country's youngest populations, it's only right that there will be loads of activities for rangatahi.
This year the nationwide theme of Youth Week is 'Take Our Place - Whai Wāhitanga'. The theme was chosen by Aotearoa young people and those who work with young people.
There will be plenty on offer in Porirua, from a street art competition, to sports, laser tag, free kai, health and wellbeing activities, and a jam session.
"With about 35 per cent of Porirua residents aged 24 and under, one of our big priorities is to keep tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of this city," says Porirua Mayor Anita Baker.
"Porirua City is working with local youth-focused organisations such as Partners Porirua and the 502 to make these great events possible."
The week starts with a focus on hauora/health with a free event from 1.30pm on Monday 19 May at Te Whare Rangatahi o 502, 3 Cobham Court, organised by Partners Porirua and the 502.
A Rangatahi Voices for Change Workshop will be held at Pātaka Art + Museum on Tuesday 20 May from 10am-3.30pm. This workshop offers advocacy training for rangatahi - provided by Te Whatu Ora, the Cancer Society and the Regional Kai Network Advocacy Group. Registration is required.
Te Rauparaha Arena will be brimming with sporting activities on Wednesday 21 May as part of a Sports Day, running from 11.30am-3.30pm. Try your hand at something new, impress your mates with some ball skills, or bring your togs and pop a manu!
The week wraps up on Friday 23 May with a Jam Session happening from 12-4pm at Cobham Court, where you'll find a free clothes swap, gaming and VR setups, basketball, market stalls, and lots of prizes and giveaways.
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