Our Youth Rōpū is a body of people aged 14-24 who are enthusiastic about the environment, civics and empowering young people across Waitaha Canterbury.
Made up of up to 16 members, the Youth Rōpū was formed to facilitate a two-way relationship between young people and decision-makers in Waitaha.
With the support of the Youth Engagement and Education team, the Youth Rōpū gives young people in the Waitaha region an opportunity to promote the issues they care about.
If you’re a young person aged 14–24 who wants to make a difference for the environment and your community, the Environment Canterbury Youth Rōpū is your chance to take action, grow your leadership skills, and influence real decisions.
The Youth Rōpū has two priorities; to ensure that the voices of young people are heard by decision-makers and staff at Environment Canterbury and to engage youth across Waitaha with their regional council.
To do this the Rōpū takes part in multiple initiatives and projects including:
Providing advice to Council.
Running youth meetups in Christchurch for Highschool Enviro Groups.
Advocating for youth members to be added as community members to Canterbury Water Zone Committees and separate Council committees.
Developing relationships with other youth organisations in Waitaha.
Running various other events across Waitaha.
Latest achievements
Environment
Introduction of the Environment Hoe, focusing on improving and advocating for the environment.
