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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.

The drop-in hours at the Crib (during term time only) are usually:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 3:00pm – 6:00pm
  • Friday – 3:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Saturday – closed
  • Sunday – closed

We’re always keen to see young people from the area who are looking for something to do. We’ve got plenty of ideas …

For parents, guardians and community partners, members of our team are usually in the building 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.

Check them out here

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.

Check out our Instagram feed below …

Who doesn't get stoked watching extreme sports in the sunshine? Come join Kahu Youth Saturday November 6th from 11-3 at the first annual Northlake Skate jam. Come showcase all your best skate tricks while enjoying a sausage sizzle with your mates. This is an all age event focused on fun and friends. There are heaps of prizes to be won and food to be eaten thanks to @radskateschool, @cheapskateswanaka @base.nz @peepsvtg @newworldwanaka @wanakupnz and PAVEMENT . Lets celebrate community and have a ripper of a time! There is 1 MORE WEEK to apply for the Kahu Youth Trust and Rotary Club of Wanaka's Scholarship! If you have been out of school for a minimum of 6 months and have been debating whether to take the leap and return to tertiary study, this is your sign to! Kahu and the Rotary are giving away $1500 to the winning applicant to go towards any school related cost when entering into your first year of tertiary study: university, poly-tech, and trades Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity! Please visit our website at www.kahuyouth.org for more information or an application package, or pop down to the Crib. Pursuit 2 has been postponed. Due to COVID complications and a short T4 Kahu Youth has decided to postpone Pursuit 2 until a later date in T1 2022. Please keep your eyes peeled for when this awesome photography workshop opportunity returns, you don't want to miss out! Thank you @redstarwanaka and Scott and Ash Bickley for hosting Kahu Youth for an epic day of making burgers! Don’t forget to check this awesome place out for the best burgers in town!!🍔🍟🤤 HUSTLE is back for T4! Come join Kahu Youth and the QLDC for some alternative sports and activities Wednesday afterschool from 4-5:30pm. Hustle starts Oct 27th-Dec 15th. Activities this term include sailing with the Wanaka sailing club, biking with @wordnz, paddle boarding with @paddlewanaka and much more. Cost is $50 for 8 weeks of fun! Please email samantha@kahuyouthtrust.org for more info or to sign up! What a wonderous way to end the first week of our Spring Holiday Programme! Day Two and Three of Kahu Youth's fantabulous Holiday Programme = Complete! Who is excited to get their HUSTLE on?! Returning for a 3rd term is HUSTLE hosted by Kahu Youth and the QLDC. This interactive afterschool program is focused on getting you active through alternative sports and activities! Hustle runs on Wednesdays for for years 7-10 for 8 weeks starting October 27th, and costs $50 for the term! This term you can look forward to paddle boarding, biking, zorbing and much more! For more information or to sign up please email samantha@kahuyouthtrust.org or call 0272559360. What an awesome start to the holiday programme! We met up with the amazing RAD skate school and learnt ollies, kick-flips and dropping in!