Youth Council is a leadership and development opportunity supported by our Youth Services team. It helps young people learn about leadership, civics and local government, while also ensuring Council hears and understands youth perspectives.
Youth Council represents young people aged 12–24 from across Palmerston North. Members are selected from a range of learning providers, with a strong focus on diverse representation.
Up to 20 Youth Councillors serve two-year terms, with new members joining each year. The group meets weekly.
Many past Youth Councillors have gone on to study overseas, step into governance roles, start social enterprises, lead community initiatives and work across local and national leadership spaces.
Youth Council selects new members annually. Applications open in the near the end of the year. For more information on Palmy’s Youth Council, please email youth.council@pncc.govt.nz