Youth Councillors

Up and Go.

Chicken Burger.

Because I wanted to have a leadership role and understand how things within our council work.

I hope to get into Otago University and become a dentist.

''Oh my gosh.''.

Otai - water.

Falai maukegi and Pakuamoa.

At first it was for the experience but now I want to expand my knowledge on local governance and make a positive impact for youth and the local community.

To better understand in local governance.

''All good things!! All good things!!''.

Thickshakes.

Seafood boil.

I want to have a voice in the community.

I hope to make Marton a better place for all age groups.

Vanilla Coke.

Sushi.

I want to be able to have a say in our community and have an input on our community positively. To gain leadership skills and meet new people!

I'm hoping to achieve better collaborative skills and long lasting connections.

Coke Zero.

Pizza or pasta.

Jeff told me to! nah jokes I wanted to join for my last of high school.

More friendships.

"Ummmm".

Water, Chocolate Thickshake.

Ramen, Sushi, Raw fish.

I was informed by one of my beloved teacher and friends to apply, show up and become a member. That this is an opportunity to thrive in my last year in high school.

Become a social media liaison, to be confident and uplift our young people, to guide them in a better pathway and find my identity.

"I'm a leader not a follower".

Watermelon Bubble Tea.

Chicken - any type but roast.

To focus on the physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing of younger generations.

Gain a better understanding of the district.

"Not allowed to say it".

Any juice or water.

Māori Food.

To have a voice about mental health and more options for rangatahi.

To get more support for rangatahi and more supports.

Strawberry milkshake.

Indian cuisines,/dishes.

My inspiration and my confident leadership skills made me become a Youth Councillor. I aspire to become a Attorney General, and this is a great start to learning more about my community and people. This is also an opportunity to help becoming a lawyer and making our county a better place to live and also I'm keen on politics.

I am hoping to improve confidence and leadership skills. With my confidence and leadership skills I would really like to encourage other members to step up, to make their own voice and also hoping more leadership opportunities.

"Always remember that you are the main character of your own story, if someone makes you a villain of their life, show them a hero not always wins".

wai-water.

Because a lady call Kayla would not stop telling me to sign up (love heart emoji). Also I thought it would be good to learn new things and make new friends.

New friendships, more opportunities.

"Goofy Ahh".

Water or Juice.

Anything/Seafood chowder.

I was spoken to about youth council by our teachers and they told me to apply.

Meet new people/new opportunities.

Vanilla Coke and chocolate milk.

Mexican Food (burritos and wrap).

I am a collaborative person, I like having discussions with others. I like surrounding myself with others.

To be confident in speaking in serious conversations and environments.

"yolo" "good morning gangsters".

10am coffee, water and peppermint tea.

Lamb roast, green salad, kumara and other veges.

I believe youth awareness of the importance of their own voices, their families and the wider community is important. The ability to put youth perspective forward is a way that can be received and respected is vital. Putting myself forward to be a Youth Council supporter was my way of supporting Youth Voice!

Empower Youth. Be an available adult who can help young people see that Councillors are people that care about them, respect their voice and their journeys.

"The task of a leader is to unite people".

Tea.

Steak and Kidney pie.

My involvement with youth through education of maths and science had led to me exploring further areas to offer including the workings of local government, running meetings, standing orders, reasoned debates and associated topics.

Being involved in furthering the knowledge of young people also has benefits for me in that all the topics have to be revisited and discusses learning and much greater understanding on my part. Interacting with young people also has other benefits and is always entertaining!