Youth Council

About the Youth Council

The Clutha Youth Council is made up of 14 young people, aged 14-24 years old, who live, work or attend school in the Clutha District. Of the 14, we must have one representative from each of the five secondary school's, two representatives from Telford (SIT) and two representatives from a workplace. The remaining positions are flexible and can be filled by anyone who fits the age bracket and lives in the district. We call for applications at the end of each calendar year.

Each year the Youth Council set their work plan which involves projects, promotions, events and the opportunity to give input and a youth perspective to the Clutha District Council staff and Council.

2026 Representatives

Our 2026 Youth Councillor's are: Nancy Turner (workplace), Oliver Tunnah (workplace), Farheen Shah (SOHS), Hannah Murray (SOHS), Hollie Crawford (BMC), Dakota Coleman (THS), Kalya Gamage (THS), Harper Melville (TCAS), Jonathan Lawrence (LAS), Tilly Davies (Telford), Emerson Black (Telford), Jerico Gerida, Waniya Khan and Jayden Gelacio (community), Councillor's Rachel Harrison and Brendon Smith (Council).

Roles for 2026

Chair - Hannah Murray
Deputy Chair - Harper Melville

Meetings & Terms of Reference

Youth Council meetings are held at the Council Chambers at the Council Administration Office, 1 Rosebank Terrace, Balclutha (6.30pm, preceded with a workshop at 5.00pm). Members of the public are welcome to attend.

Meeting dates for 2026 are: