Youth Councillors
The Rangitīkei District Council (RDC) recognises the importance of obtaining the views of young people in Rangitīkei and providing a forum for obtaining advice about matters that impact youth.
The Youth Council includes up to 11 members, including one Chairperson and one Deputy Chair. This group will embrace diversity and will ideally be broadly representative of the different cultures, genders, geographical residents, and other various groups within the Rangitīkei youth population.
Denise Pio (Chairperson)
Otai.
Go to kai/food:Honey and Soy Pakuamoa.
What made you become a youth councillor?I like the experience and the information I will get out of it.
What are you hoping to achieve?Make a good difference for the youth in our Rangitīkei community.
Favourite saying:''If you refuse to be corrected, you are only hurting yourself. Listen to criticism and you will gain understanding''.
Salassa Burton (Deputy Chairperson)
Nira Manulua Lofi
Anything.
Go to kai/food:Sushi.
What made you become a youth councillor?My friends suggested it would be great to join. So I did!.
What are you hoping to achieve?I'm hoping to also pass my nursing so I can help my grandparents and people in my community.
Favourite saying:"Orrkkaa Slay Pooks - I made that up".
Milla Rider
Coffee.
Go to kai/food:Sushi.
What made you become a youth councillor?I wanted to continue being involved in the community and have a say in some decision to understand the community.
What are you hoping to achieve?Improve my understanding of the community and diversity in the Rangitīkei area and understand the inner workings of Council.
Favourite saying:''When the going gets tough, the tough get going''.
Fuatai-Rose Satano
E2 - Mango.
Go to kai/food:Lasagna Toppers.
What made you become a youth councillor?To be an advocate for Pasifika families within the community, also to learn and gain knowledge about Council.
What are you hoping to achieve?To further develop my understanding on topics discussed in forums.
Favourite saying:''It is, what it is''
Brylee Coley
Ani Harrison
Juice/Water.
Go to kai/food:Sushi.
What made you become a youth councillor?I wanted to be heard.
What are you hoping to achieve?To make an impact in the community.
Favourite saying:"Okay - buddy".