Youth programmes

YA Creative Time 13yrs+

Get creative with the awesome equipment on the fourth floor of Tūranga. Drop in and use a variety of technologies for making your ideas a reality, including sewing machines, 3D printers, craft and vinyl cutters, design software and electronics.

No experience is necessary – just enthusiasm, imagination and a desire to be creative. Specialist staff will be on hand if you need help. This is your chance to hang out with other creative youth, learn from and support each other, and make really cool stuff. Tūranga Creative Production Studio, Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Fridays, 4–6pm

YA Studio Time

13yrs+ Every Friday Tūranga’s audio and video studio is open for teens to come in and play around. No experience necessary, just enthusiasm.

This is your opportunity to hang out in the studio, ask our specialist staff questions and meet like-minded new friends.

Tūranga Audio Video Studio, Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Fridays, 4–6pm

Rap Starter Pack

Bookings required 12–24yrs Rhyme. Rhythm. Record.

That’s the starter pack for your first rap. Learn the basics of rap writing. Then put them into practice at the Tūranga Studio. No experience required.

Tūranga Taupuni Oro/Ataata – Audio/ Video Studio, Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4 Monday 11 May, 4–6pm

E KORERO ANA MĀTOU. WE’RE SPEAKING. E WHAKARONGO ANA KOUTOU? ARE YOU LISTENING?

9 – 1 MAY 2020 www.youthweek.org.nz

Youth Poetry Slam

Bookings required 13–18yrs (poets) In celebration of Youth Week 2020 and the theme ‘We’re speaking. Are you listening?’ the youth team at Tūranga are proud to present our first ever youth poetry slam!

Featuring three rounds of young poets from around the city, and judged by a panel of poetry slam pros, you won’t want to miss this exciting and inspiring battle of words.

Tūranga Auaha Hīhī/Spark Place, He Hononga | Connection, Ground Floor Friday 15 May, 6–8pm

Zine Time Workshops

12yrs+ Taking the theme of this year’s Youth Week – we are encouraging you to get what you have to say down in print in our zine making workshop. Have you ever wanted to create your zine but don’t know where to start?

Come along to our zine making workshop. We’ll explore different types of zines (fanzine, perzine, comic, artzine), the steps to create your own, as well as a place to share them. Make your own A3 or A4 folded zine. We’ll supply all the materials –while you bring your creativity and enthusiasm.

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library Tuesday 12 May, 3.30–5pm Tūranga Taupuni Auaha/Creative Space, Hapori | Community, Level 1 Tuesday 12 May, 3.45–5.45pm

South Library Wednesday 13 May, 3.30–5.30pm Upper Riccarton Library Thursday 14 May, 3–5pm Linwood Library Saturday 16 May, 1–3pm

Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Saturday 23 May, 1.30–3.30pm

The Zone

12yrs+

Get in The Zone after school on Wednesdays at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre. With a different focus each week, check out our rotating schedule of art, craft and tech activities. Sticker making, 3D printing, book club, board games, robotics and heaps more. Got another idea for a session? Let us know! Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Wednesdays, 3.30–4.30pm, during term time Begins second week of term.

PlayStation 4 Tournament – NBA2K20 10yrs+

Dungeon Delvers Bookings required 12–18yrs

Be the hero in a tabletop roleplaying campaign where everything rests on your roll of the dice!

Shirley Library First and third Wednesdays of the month, 4–5.30pm, during term time

NZ Music Month Performance at Linwood Library

Join the talented students from Linwood College as they showcase music, dance and original compositions during NZ Music Month. This annual celebration of talent is not to be missed! Linwood Library Thursday 14 May, 5–7pm

Show off your skills in our NBA2K20 PS4 Tournament!

Players will compete in a knockout/elimination style tournament held at Tūranga. Face off against others using the mega screen in the Youth Space. Be in to win !

Tūranga Wāhi Rangatahi/ Youth Space, Hapori | Community, Level 1 Thursday 9 April, 4pm

Creative Writing for Youth 12–18yrs

Come in and craft, create and develop your writing. Whether you’re working on a big project, or just starting out, practice makes permanent! Bring along whatever tools you like - pens, pencils, paper, laptop, but most importantly, your ideas.

Tūranga Wāhi Rangatahi/Youth Space, Hapori | Community, Level 1 Third Thursday of every month, 4–6pm