WHO ARE THE YOUTH COUNCIL? Each year applications of interest are called for from people between the age of 15 and 25 to be part of the Youth Council. Both Mt Hutt and Ashburton College are consulted with to seek new members from a variety of ages.   WHAT HAS THE YOUTH COUNCIL DONE? Planned and run “Rock ‘n’ Vegas”, a non-alcoholic event run at a local clubrooms with a DJ.    Organised two major concerts for young people featuring Tadpole and Rubicon and a number of local bands.     Held a Youth Forum each year to seek the views of young people and how we can make Ashburton a better place to be. Made submissions to Councils Annual Plan requesting money for a free concert for young people. Surveyed young people regarding a “burn out pad” to assist with a local groups request for financial assistance to Council. Have assisted in fundraising events for local swimming pool by running The Miss Ashburton Pageant. Dressed as a Roman Army, Youth Council members battled Alf's Imperial Army at Barrhill heritage fair.

EMPLOYMENT... Are you looking for after school or holiday work? Then contact the agencies below to find out about student employment opportunities. MID CANTERBURY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LTD 72 Cass Street Ashburton Phone 308 7038 Fax 307 8685 E-Mail mces@xtra.co.nz Website www.mces.co.nz  TOM GUNDRY CONTRACTING 37 Robinson Street Ashburton Phone 308 3003 E-Mail guncon@xtra.co.nz Employment opportunities include: Roguing, Harvesting, Shed Handing and the General Labour Pool. Have you heard of CareerQuest Job Search? It is an easy to use job search and career assessment tool available at Work and Income and StudyLink sites around the country.  Plan for a new career, look for jobs, assess the most suitable job for your skills and create a plan to achieve all of this! EVENTS...                 Are you bored? Then check out what is happening in the district by clicking on the Ashburton District Tourism website link below. www.ashburtontourism.co.nz/events.aspx LINKS... Ministry of Youth Development www.myd.govt.nz Youth Law Information Service www.youthlaw.co.nz Urge Info 4 Youth By Youth www.urge.co.nz Youthline www.youthline.co.nz Health Action (Youth Services Database) www.healthaction.org.nz Mental Health Foundation NZ www.mentalhealth.org.nz MINUTES... Youth Council Minutes for Meeting held on 5 March 2007 Youth Council Minutes for Meeting held 12 February 2007 Youth Council Minutes for Meeting held 4 September 2006 Youth Council Minutes for Meeting held 3 April 2006 Youth Council Minutes for Meeting held 28 November 2005 Youth Council Minutes for Meeting Held 7 June 2005 CONTACT... To contact the Youth Council, email info@adc.govt.nz   Thank you for visting the Youth Council Webpage.