YouthFest is a youth-led and designed festival that celebrates the talents, creativity, and perspectives of rangatahi. This festival provides a stage for participants to display their skills, connect with others, explore opportunities, careers and discuss important issues. It’s a place for community participation, setting the foundation for an annual event. Driven by community partnerships, volunteer support, and careful planning for future funding, the festival aims to establish a lasting tradition. Feedback from this year’s festival will guide enhancements and ensure that the event continues to be a key experience rangatahi year after year.