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.

New Youth Centre (Wānaka)
We are stoked to be in our new Youth Centre within Paetara Aspiring Central.
Drop-In Sessions (during Term 4)
MON 3:00pm – 5:30pm (Year 6 only)
TUE – WED 3:00pm – 5:30pm
THUR 3:00pm – 5:30pm (Year 7, 8 & 9)
FRI 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Our new youth centre is set to open with all the fun stuff — cool pool table and air hockey table, creative arts and crafts, music gear, supervised gaming stations, and outdoor chill spaces—we’ve got it all.
The Cave (Hāwea)
We also have The Cave Youth Centre, located in the basement of the Lake Hawea Community Centre.
Drop-In Sessions (starting TUE 17th Oct)
*TUE 3:00pm – 5:30pm
THUR 3:00pm – 5:30pm
*On Tuesdays we run a free activity at the Cave.
For more info and to book CLICK HERE
All donations to Kahu Youth Trust are very much appreciated. Our bank details are: Westpac Wanaka, Kahu Youth Trust, Account: 03-1739-0055928-000

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.
Northlake Skate Jam 2022
What an incredible weekend of skateboarding!! Kahu Youth had the honour of presenting this year’s Northlake Skate jam after being chosen as the…
Cardboard Boat Race 2022
On Saturday 22nd October, Kahu Youth hosted it’s 12th annual Cardboard Boat Race. This family favourite event sees friends get together to form…
Kahu Youth Achieves Social Services Accreditation
Kahu Youth is thrilled to have recently achieved Social Service Accreditation after a rigorous review by Te Kāhui Kāhu, an independent government business…
>> more here Kahu Youth Achieves Social Services Accreditation
Generosity keeps youth moving
Kahu Youth Trust has recently purchased a second van, thanks to support from several local funders and clubs. The white 12 seater Toyota…