Kahu Youth Trust is delighted to be one of the foundation tenants in Wānaka’s new youth and community centre Paetara Aspiring Central, an initiative of QLDC.

The doors of the Kahu Youth new youth centre will open on Tuesday 24th October and have the following drop-in sessions open to all Upper Clutha youth aged 11yrs and up.

Image of the fit out. Designed by Pacific Environment Architects

Drop-in Sessions

Monday: 3:00pm - 5:30pm (Year 6 only starting in November)

Tuesday and Wednesday: 3:00pm - 5:30pm.

Thursday: 3:00pm - 5:30pm (Year 7, 8 & 9 only)

Friday: 3:00pm - 8:00pm 

Images of the fit out. Designed by Pacific Environment Architects

Drop-In Sessions

Our free drop-in sessions at our youth centre gives youth a safe and inclusive space where they can hang out with friends, have fun and engage in activities such as; arts and crafts, music, safe gaming, games, baking, basketball and much more! During these sessions youth build quality relationships with Youth Workers, acting as a safety net of support should they need. 

About Kahu Youth Trust

Kahu Youth Trust’s vision is to empower ALL youth in the Upper Clutha to live their best lives.

We achieve this by offering a diverse range of programmes and activities including; mentoring, drop-in sessions, afterschool clubs, holiday programmes and events. Led by professional Youth Development Workers, these programmes offer fun and unique experiences and opportunities for youth to develop their capacity, strengths, resilience, confidence, wellness, and friendships. 

Paetara Aspiring Central

35 Plantation Road, Wānaka