Kahu Youth Trust is an integral part of the Upper Clutha, and we’re here to help you. We’ve been helping young people like you in the community for over 15 years: involving you in productive learning and fun activities and programmes so you can connect to the wider community and continue to build life skills, increase self-esteem and grow in your confidence.

Our HQ in Wānaka is “the Crib”
Our base, and the place where many of our programmes and activities are delivered, is called “the Crib”. It’s close to the centre of Wānaka.
TERM 1 drop-in @ the Crib, 11 Russell Street
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 3:00pm – 6:00pm
- Friday – 3:00pm – 8:00pm
- Saturday – closed
- Sunday – closed
TERM 1 drop-in @ Hawea Flat
Friday – 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Covid Update – to align with the changes to the NZ Protection Framework Kahu Youth has made the following changes:
- QR code scanning is not required
- My vaccine passes are not required
- Masks are required when indoors
- Masks are not required when outdoors
For parents, guardians and community partners, members of our team are usually at the Crib from 10am weekdays, but because of preparation for activities and work elsewhere in the community, it pays to call us first.

A full range of programmes, activities, events.
If you want to find out more about the Youth Workers you’ll find at the Crib, check our our Meet the Team section on our About page.
What’s the news at Kahu Youth?
There’s always something going on at Kahu Youth. We do our best to keep our news feed up to date so that youth, parents and friends know what’s happening. Our four most recent news items are on the right.
Or you can view all of our news on this page.
Covid Update
To align with the changes to the NZ Protection Framework on Wednesday 23rd March, Kahu Youth has made the following changes: QR scanning…
Inaugural Kahu Youth Trust and Rotary Club of Wanaka Scholarship Winner 2021
On Tuesday, November 30th at the beautiful Rippon Hall Kahu Youth in partnership with the Rotary Club of Wanaka awarded the inaugural Kahu…
>> more here Inaugural Kahu Youth Trust and Rotary Club of Wanaka Scholarship Winner 2021
Northlake Skatejam
Kahu Youth had an epic day at the Northlake Skatejam hosted by Tyler Isherwood, a local skater who wanted to create a fun,…
Spring Holiday Programme
What a crazy couple weeks it has been at Kahu Youth! Kahu’s Spring Holiday Programme kicked-flipped off to a fantabulous start, hanging with…