Bays Youth Voice

Super pumped to share this article by Channel Magazine about who we are and what we're all about! check out the link below to hear from our group and what we've done so far! 🥳🥳

Coming up our next Bays Youth Voice meeting is Thursday the 11th of July 4pm-530pm at the East Coast Bays Library, we're collaborating with the ECB library in making the Teens Space a dedicated area for youth! Keen to help with this project? or curious to know what else we're upto? 🤩
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Bays Youth Voice: Empowering tomorrow's leaders Bays Youth Voice emerged in 2022 as a grassroots initiative, founded by Bays in Action and facilitated by youth development coordinator Taylor Lake. Supported by Heart for Youth Trust and the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board, this initiative has quickly become a driving force for positive...

🤩Did you know we were on RNZ ?🥳
A couple weeks ago we spoke to RNZ about Bays Youth Voice, our goals as a rangatahi led youth group and our thoughts and perspectives around Youth crime happening in our area. Have a listen to Amy, Noah, Patcha and Josh!

For more info check out the article below:
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/518670/they-want-to-feel-that-sense-of-belonging-youth-group

big thanks to all our supporters and collaborators

Youth group formed to tackle violent crime A youth group formed after a spate of violent crime on Auckland's North Shore is providing young people with a place to belong and get involved in their community. Amy Williams has the story.

💯May was a big month here at bays youth voice!💯

From article writing to be in , to interviews with and a deputation infront of our awesome Hibiscus and Bays Local Board, we're slowly weaving connections and highlighting the needs and gaps around youth voice here in the Bays community. 🥳 in the next couple of weeks we're excited to share our mahi with you all and can't wait to let you in on our next event dates and fundraisers!! 📅 big mihi to our amazing supporters and can't wait to continue growing!!!

MAY UPDATE! 🥳 YOUTH WEEK COMING UP!

Happy Friday whanau! Taylor here, updating yall on how we're going in our "Bays Youth Voice" space. Our numbers are slowly growing and our youth hui's are becoming more regular as we focus on who we are as a ropu and what our goals are for the next couple months. Our Youth leaders are taking charge, creating a whatsapp group, attending community events and utilising the awesome teens and events space here at the East Coast Bays Library. We're super keen to get the ball rolling with getting sponsors involved and creating EVEN MORE of a presence here in our beautiful bays community, stay tuned for whats to come as we continue to grow Youth Voice here in the Bays!

Ethically Kate Action Education Inc Browns Bay & Friends Hibiscus And Bays Local Board Heart For Youth Trust

COMING UP FOR RANGATAHI AGES 14-18!! Youth week at the East Coast Bays Library is going to be EPIC!

Join some of New Zealand’s leading Spoken Word Poets for a free poetry workshop. This workshop is for 14 - 18 year olds will introduce all participants to writing poetry for both the page and the stage and allow them to express their worldview. Every participant will walk away with a draft of a poem, tools for writing and performance, as well as opportunities to share their work.

All levels of experience and communities welcome. Open to Poets, writers, MCs, or performers, etc.

When: Thursday 23rd May
Time: 4.30pm - 6.30pm
FREE but you must book your spot. Link in bio.

Action Education is Aotearoa’s leading youth spoken word poetry organisation and the founders of the Word-The Frontline High School Poetry Slam competition.

Booking is essential.

Did you know some of our youth leaders are supporting the development of the NEW community garden at the East Coast Bays Library ? 🌿 One of our key areas is focusing on sustainability and we love partnering with community orgs like Bays Work In Progress!!!

Big mihi to some of our awesome Bays Youth Voice members for reping our crew and participating in this mornings Anzac Day parade.🇳🇿
It was such a lovely morning seeing our beautiful community come together in remembrance of those that served and protected us. ❤

Keen to be involved with Bays Youth Voice? Flick us a message for more info

We will remember them

Was an awesome crafty afternoon!💯

Last chance to shape Auckland's future! 🌟 Provide your feedback on Auckland Council's long-term plan before it closes at 11:59 pm on Thursday. Every piece of feedback counts! 📝💬 Read about their proposal for a balanced 10-year plan and share your thoughts. bit.ly/3xlgrQE

YOUNG PEOPLE WE NEED YOU!🌟
Join us at the East Coast Bays Library for a special pop-up event! We're gathering feedback for Auckland's long-term plan and have some awesome prizes up for grabs!!. 🎉 Happening on Thursday, March 28th from 3pm to 7pm in the Teens Space. See you there!
Check out the link below for the long-term plan as well!!
bit.ly/3xlgrQE

🔥THIS WEEK! 🔥keen to know more about Bays Youth Voice? like free food? come on down to the East Coast Bays Library this Thursday the 28th at 430pm to hear more about how you can be involved within our Bays Community! DM us for more info and bring ya friends! see ya there!!

Our team is at the Summer Spectacular!! Come down for some chill vibes in the Phoenix Plaza, take some photos on the snap seat and enter our Summer Spectacular competitions. Get involved and have some fun. 😁😁

🌟YOUTH RUN CHILLZONE🌟
Did you know that we're popping up this coming weekend at the Summer Spectacular? Keen for spot prizes, competitions, good banter and somewhere to chill out of the sun? ☀️ We'll be set up in the browns bay plaza area this Saturday from 10am!!! Come say hi and hangout!

Check out our Youth Development Coordinator wearing her many hats in this awesome community! 🥳

Ni sa bula vinaka, Tālofa lava!

My name is Taylor Lake, and I am overjoyed to embark on this new chapter as the North Shore Coordinator for Tāmaki Makaurau with Neighbourhood Support. Embracing my Pasifika and Māori heritage I grew up in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, which lay the foundation in my involvement within the youth and community development sector. My journey has taken me across borders, serving as a camp counsellor in America, before making Tāmaki Makaurau my home. Delving into Social Work studies in West Auckland, I actively represented the Henderson Campus on the Student Council.

The challenges posed by Covid prompted my move to the lovely Browns Bay, where I forged connections with remarkable community organisations focused on enhancing youth and community wellbeing in the Bays. Collaborations with entities such as Bays in Action Think Tank Network, the East Coast Bays Library, Auckland North Community and Development - ANCAD, and Heart Of The Bays opened many doors to diverse opportunities. Expanding my voluntary engagements, I undertook contracts exclusively centred on Community and Youth Development. My side mahi involves cultivating Youth Voice in the Bays as your Youth Development Coordinator and collaborating closely with Bays Youth Voice—a group dedicated to amplifying the voices of rangatahi aged between 11-25.

Wearing many hats within this vibrant community, I consistently prioritise downtime with my amazing partner, Whānau, and friends. I'm genuinely passionate about my work and am eagerly anticipating the commencement of this new journey with Neighbourhood Support.

Me mahi tahi tātou mo te oranga o te katoa.
We must work together for the wellbeing of everyone.

Noho ora mai,
Taylor Lake

📢CALLING ALL ARTISTS!!📢

Bays Youth Voice will be in the Phoenix Plaza at this weekends Summer Spectacular and we want YOU display your work in out area.

Come along with your art and a display table anytime between 10 and 7 on March 2nd. Look for the Bays in Action flag and set up.

We can't wait to see some amazing art! 🥰

🌟YOUTH RUN CHILLZONE🌟
did you know that we're popping up this coming weekend at the Summer Spectacular? Keen for spot prizes, good banter and somewhere to chill out of the sun? ☀️ We'll be set up in the browns bay plaza area this Saturday from 10am!!! Come say hi and hangout!

What a day! 🥳 Super proud of our rangatahi and volunteers for taking charge of this event and running the show! 💯From folding to sorting to hanging and promoting! They were all over it!! And thanking all those who donated and added that special touch to make this Pride clothes Swap happen!!!

Should Bays Youth Voice host more Clothes Swaps?

The 'Out of the Closet' clothes swap is nearly here!! We thought we'd give some helpful info to anyone who's coming along. 😁

✨️ Entry is FREE
✨️ We will take clothes, bags and shoes for ages 11 to 25 IF they are in good condition
✨️ No stained or damaged clothes
✨️ We will not accept any underwear
✨️ Items will be restocked throughout the day
✨️ EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

The swap is at East Coast Bays Library, 10am - 2pm. Grab your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/out-of-the-closet-g2mvr2e4

If you have any questions feel free to comment below or flick us a message. We can't wait to see you. 🥰

🌟Join us for our upcoming pop-up events in Browns Bay and meet the awesome faces behind Bays Youth Voice! 🌟

"Out of the Closet" FREE Clothes Swap
📅 Saturday, February 24th
🕙 10 AM - 2 PM
📍 East Coast Bays Library
🎶 listen to some tunes while finding some treasures, enjoy some free kai, and all-around good vibes – all for FREE! Bring your gently used items and immerse yourself in a day of fashion and fun with our awesome community.! HAPPY PRIDE MONTH

2️⃣ 'Summer Spectacular' Pop-Up
📅 Saturday, March 2nd
🕙 10 AM - 7 PM
📍 Browns Bay Plaza
🌈 Join us and other fantastic community groups at the 'Summer Spectacular' in the plaza area. We're not just there to promote Bays Youth Voice; we're your go-to spot for spot prizes, engaging conversations, and a cool retreat from the sun.

Spread the word, bring your friends and whanau, and let's make these events unforgettable! See you there! ✨

Interested in being apart of our group? flick us a DM and we'll send you more info!

✨Kia ora! Welcome to Bays Youth Voice official page!! ✨.

We're thrilled to kickstart this year with a fresh look and a stronger social media presence🥳. Our rōpū began in 2023 with the mission of nurturing youth wellbeing and development in the Bays of Tāmaki Makaurau🌿.
Aligned with our larger collective, Bays in Action, we provide a safe space for youth to advocate for themselves and their peers within the community. This rōpū is truly for youth by youth! Explore our first three posts to learn more about who we are and our goals. Join us on this incredible journey by liking, sharing, and following us! Nga mihi nui! 🌟