Youth Action

What other policies relate to young people?

National and international strategies

First Call for Children

First Call for Children was developed as part of an action plan from the 1990 United Nations World Summit for Children. It recognises, values and protects the rights of children and young people. Auckland City supports First Call for Children and has based Youth Action on the same principles.

The national Youth Development Strategy

The purpose of the Youth Development Strategy is to identify how government and society can support young people to develop the skills and attitudes you need to take part positively in society, now and in the future. Youth Action aims to be consistent with this national strategy.

Child and Youth Friendly Communities

Child and Youth Friendly Communities aims to encourage and support local authorities to use the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCROC) as a framework to create communities that nurture the lives, growth and development of children and young people.

Sustainable development for New Zealand - Programme of Action

The Programme of Action is the government's approach to sustainable development in New Zealand, adopted in 2003. The overarching goal of the Programme of Action in relation to children and youth is that "All children and young people have the opportunity to participate to succeed and to make contributions that benefit themselves and others, now and in the future."

Agenda for Children

The Agenda for Children is a government strategy aimed at improving the lives of children in New Zealand. The vision of the agenda is that New Zealand is a great place for children: we look after one another. It is focused at 0-18 year olds.

Auckland City policies

Not everything Auckland City does for young people is included in the Youth Action policy. Some of the other things we do for young people are set out in other policies and projects including:

A city where young people feel safe and have a sense of well-being

Graffiti strategy: we aim to involve young people in graffiti prevention.
Safer Auckland City strategy: making the city safe for young people.
Alcohol strategy (draft): aiming to reduce alcohol-related harm.

A city where young people can get where they want to go

Auckland Urban Living: planning for our growing population, so that Auckland communities are great places to live and easy to get around.
Cycle and walking strategy: future planning for cycling and walking in Auckland city.
Connecting people and places: putting in place a strategic direction for transport planning in Auckland city.

A city with lots to do for young people

Community facilities strategy: how Auckland City will provide community facilities including youth facilities.
Arts Agenda: supporting and promoting arts in Auckland, giving people greater access to creative expression, including initiatives for young people.
Swimming pool strategy: how Auckland City will provide a network of swimming pools across the city.
Leisure policy: sets out Auckland City's role in providing leisure opportunities for all ages.
Facility partnerships policy: defines the process and criteria for partnership funding proposals (eg. with schools or community groups).
Events strategy: helps Auckland City make decisions about priorities, types of events, and how much we'll be involved in various events.
Skateboard strategy: looks at providing facilities for skateboarding and rollerblading.

A city where Auckland City respects, values and listens to young people

Community development framework (draft): how Auckland City works with communities to help make them strong.

A city committed to providing services that young people need

Community group assistance policy: how Auckland City will assist community groups through funds, advice and training.
Disability framework: how Auckland City will look at developing a relationship with people with disabilities.