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Rock 'n' Horror Rave!

August 13th, 2010

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Shreddin Whakapapa with Youthtown Taupo!

August 12th, 2010

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Hit the snow on an Epic Youthtown Ski and Board mission!

Two-day trips a week travelling to Whakapapa Ski Field. Beginners to experienced shredders welcome from this Sunday!!         

Three awesome days to Shreddit!

  • Sunday August 15th
  • Sunday August 29th
  • Sunday Sept 12th

Discover Ski or Snowboard      

If you've never skied or snowboarded before this is for you! It includes:

  • Beginners' area lift pass to ride the lifts in Happy Valley
  • Full day hire of skis, boots and poles or snowboard and boots
  • 1 hr 50 min Discover ski or snowboard group lesson
  • Transport to Whakapapa and back

$35 per person per day

The Next Step Ski or Snowboard

If you've had one or two days on the snow and are ready to start moving a little higher up the slopes the Next Step Package will get you there. It includes:

  • · Lower Mountain Day Pass
  • · Full day hire of skis, boots and poles or snowboard and boots
  • · 1 hr 50 min Next Step ski or snowboard group lesson
  • Transport to Whakapapa and back

$45 per person per day

Free Ride Ski or Snowboard

If you are an experienced shredder, and can easily navigate all terrain, think your past having lessons and want to free ride then this is for you! It includes:

  • All Mountain Day Pass
  • Full day hire of skis, boots and poles or snowboard and boots
  • Transport to Whakapapa and back

$25 per person per day

The Expert

If you have your own season or life pass, competent at skiing or snowboarding the whole mountain, want to just rip it up and have fun and don’t need gear then come and shred with us.

Lift to the mountain and back to Taupo - $10 per person per day

Sign up for days or three days (or as many as you like). Email Taupo@youthtown.org.nz or call Dion or Megan on 07 378 0783.

 

 

Short Film Challenge Premiere

August 10th, 2010

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Eleven competitors are vying for the top prize in the Youthtown’s Short Film Competition; Judges will announce winners at the August 18 Premiere and we’d love to see you all there!

The Short Films were submitted by young film makers in Auckland, Taupo, Palmerston North and Whangarei. The films cover a variety of genres from documentary, animation, horror to gangster homage.

Come along and check out the Short Film Challenge Premiere, showcasing a collection of films made by talented young film makers.

Venue: The Academy Cinema, Auckland Central Library Building, 44 Lorne St.

Date: Wednesday 18th August 2010

Time: 7.00pm – 10.00pm

Following the screening of the films, the judges will announce the 1st & 2nd prize winners who will receive $2000 and $500 respectively of Harvey Norman vouchers supplied by Harvey Norman, Wairau Road.

The winner of Best Director award will receive a one week Intro to TV And Production course at South Seas Film and Television School.

Nibbles will be provided prior to viewing.

Entry to the Premiere is $10.00 per person.

Seats are limited.

RSVP by 13th August 2010 to Dionne Afutoto on 379 5430 ext 806 or email dionne@youthtown.org.nz  

See you there!

 

Check out some of the footage from Youthtown Oamaru's opening

August 5th, 2010

Feel the VIBE - First Friday of Every Month

August 4th, 2010

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The Official Opening of Youthtown Oamaru Launch with J Williams

August 2nd, 2010

The latest Youthtown branch of Oamaru had its official opening on 31st July with a dance workshop & performance by J Williams and his ‘Illegal Musik Show Case”.

On Saturday 70 Oamaru locals were lucky to jam with J Williams. J Williams held a dance workshop at the Galleon Complex and everyone who participated got to dance away with some cool moves!

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The fun didn't end there because J Williams and his ‘Illegal Musik Show Case" performed that night to over 450 people at MK Dunning Hall, Waitaki Girls High School. The crowd went wild for his songs such as "Ghetto Flower" & his number 1 hit "You got me".

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It was an awesome day & night and the launch of Youthtown Oamaru was a success. Check out more photos at our Oamaru facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Youthtown-Oamaru/105175036203128?ref=sgm

"My friends went and said that the launch party was amazing! You guys are making Oamaru fun!" - An Oamaru teenager

HIGHLIGHTS OF A GREAT (HALF) YEAR!

August 1st, 2010

As we move into the second half of year, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on Youthtown’s achievements for the first six months of the new decade.

Breakaway photo.JPGOpening of the North Shore branch in March: Under the excellent management of Sarah Guy, the number of young people participating in North Shore programmes is increasing weekly, as is community awareness of our programmes and activities. We have found the ideal location for our newest base in Auckland; I’d like to acknowledge both the North Shore City Council and Glenfeld’s Sunnybrae Bowling Club for their excellent support.

Development of the Youthtown website: We’d love to acknowledge the role of GWDesign and Goode PR in developing the website and the financial support of the Friedlander Foundation. The feedback from Youthtown supporters on the look and ease of use of the website that we’ve received has been great.

Our April AGM saw the election of a new President, Michael White. I would also like to acknowledge Ted van Arkel for his leadership over the past three years through some challenging times for our organisation.

Despite tough economic times, the number of young people attending Youthtown programmes has been rising consistently. The month of July alone saw more than 8,600 participants in our activities throughout the country.

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I want to thank all our supporters for continuing to rally behind our organisation and I’m looking forward to seeing what the coming months will bring.


Keith Thorpe
Chief Executive

 

 

 

 

J Williams meets Youthtown Oamaru's Youth Squad

July 31st, 2010

Last night Youthtown Oamaru's Youth Squad had the chance to met J Williams at Wilson Sports Oamaru. Looks like they had a great time! 

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J Williams is on his way to Oamaru

July 30th, 2010

J Williams and his crew have left Christchurch and are on their way to Oamaru. Dont forget to get your tickets for tomorrow's concert as they are selling fast

Check us out on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Youthtown-Oamaru/

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