TAP INTO THE UNTAPPED VOICES
Whakamahia ngā reo kāore anō kia rangona.
Youth Voices Action connects you with young people who might not always be the loudest in the room, but who have some of the most important insights to share.
Organisations know the value of youth perspectives, but it’s not always easy to reach the rangatahi who don’t step forward on their own. YVA provides the structure, support, and relationships to bring these voices into the conversation in ways that are safe, meaningful, and sustainable.
We help you bring fresh perspectives into your programmes by connecting you with these often-overlooked voices.
ORGANISATIONS, ARE OUR ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH
YVA empowers young people (aged 13–24) across the Bay of Plenty to take an active role in shaping their futures. Our kaupapa focuses on mental health and wellbeing, leadership, education, and advocacy - creating opportunities for rangatahi to build confidence, gain skills, and influence the communities they live in.
HOW WE WORK WITH ORGANISATIONS
We partner with schools, councils, iwi, community organisations, government agencies and service providers to make sure youth perspectives are not an afterthought but part of the design. A key part of this is our contract-based research and youth engagement services.
Organisations can hire us to:
- Gather authentic feedback from rangatahi.
- Run tailored youth panels or workshops that provide meaningful insights.
- Involve young people directly in advisory roles, reviews, or decision-making processes.
This approach does two things:
It creates a sustainable funding stream for YVA, ensuring our connector role continues for years to come.
It means we can pay young people for their time, voice, and expertise giving them practical experience, recognition, and pathways into leadership and employment.
If you’re a school, council, or organisation interested in working with us, fill out the contact form below and our team will be in touch. Together we can create a system where youth voice is valued, funded, and embedded into how decisions are made.
CONNECT WITH YVA TO GET YOUTH PERSPECTIVES
Are you an organisation thatwould love to hear youthinsights? Contact us here.
Collaborators
Powerco
Trueman & Co
TECT
NZ Lotteries
Lion Foundation
Western Bay Community Fund
Te Whatu Ora (Bay of Plenty)
Baytrust
Acorn Foundation
Crest Clean
Ara Taiohi
BOP Youth Development Team
Piritahi Youth Collective
Otumoetai College
Toi Ohomai
Tauranga City Council
Western Bay District Council
Te Whatu Ora (Bay of Plenty)
Department of Internal Affairs
Employ NZ
Gender Dynamix
Rainbow Youth Tauranga
Citizens Advice Bureau
Tween to Teen Queens
Bay Financial Mentors
Real – Youth Services
Ngāti Ranginui Iwi
Here to Help U
Rangiora Health Hub
Volunteering Services
BOP PHO
CCS Disability Action BOP
Volleyball BOP
Tautoko Mai
Turning Point Trust
National Bowel Screening
Whaioranga Trust
Are U OK Bro
NZ Fire
NZ Police
Yarns With Rick
Multicultural Society
Tautoko Mai
Skills Update
Bay Wide Community Law
Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa
BOP Dragon Boats
Inspiring Stories
Te Mahi Ako
Get Smart
NZ Youth Mentoring
Volunteer Services
Tauranga Girls' College
Whaioranga Trust
Building a more engaged community TOGETHER
Get in Touch
THE HISTORIC VILLAGE
159 Seventeenth Ave
Tauranga South 3112
MAILING ADDRESS
PO BOX 841, Tauranga 3144
