Young People connecting with and contributing to their community

Young People on the West Coast connecting with their community

Young people in the Hokitika community have been active in leading a project that has benefit for the entire community. The group met with community leaders to gain permission to plant fruit trees throughout the community for members of the public to harvest from freely. The young people involved in this project have made better connections to the community, have developed leadership skills, negotiation and organisational skills. Members of the public have been keen to be involved and offered to ensure plants are looked after and maintained. In total the project has contributed 258 fruit trees and edible plants in and around Hokitika. For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/#!/hokitikaprojectgrow?fref=ts