Y Youth Development Programmes
At The Y Hawke’s Bay, we’re passionate about empowering rangatahi through fun, inclusive, and supportive youth development programmes.
Join us for our weekly Youth Meets, held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5.00pm to 7.00pm at The Y. These free sessions are open to young people aged 12–15 years and are a great way to connect with others, build confidence, and have a say in what matters to you.
Every session includes:
Fun, youth-led activities
A safe and welcoming space
Free kai provided
Transport support available
Check out our Facebook page for updates, photos, and upcoming themes.
Got questions or want to come along? Send us a message — we’d love to hear from you!
Enquiries
Phone: 06 878 3027
Email: ops@ymcahb.org.nz
Message our Y Hawke's Bay Facebook Page.
Thank you to our funding partners
Sport Hawke's Bay
Eastern & Central Community Trust
Hastings District Council
Hawke's Bay Children's Holding Trust
Youth Meets
Join us for our weekly Youth Meets, held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5.00pm to 7.00pm at The Y. These free sessions are open to young people aged 12–15 years and are a great way to connect with others, build confidence, and have a say in what matters to you.
The Y Podcast
Our youth plan and record a 56 minute podcast each month, contact The Y for more information. You can listen at Radio Hawkes Bay website!
Y Ara
We have a volunteer programme for youth where they volunteer their time to the Y or the community each month. We will write references for participants of this programme to support entry to work.
