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We are currently going through a resource consent process. This will probably cost us about $200,000. We are setting up a fighting fund to surmount this last hurdle and we need your help. We believe that the 20% of young people who have not had the same opportunities as others deserve a quiet neighbourhood thatRead more

Escape the cold and unwind with an afternoon of nostalgic classics and musical theatre hits, followed by afternoon tea. Featuring live solos and duets from local performers affiliated with Showbiz, Canterbury Repertory Theatre, Musoc, Centrestage Rolleston, North Canterbury Musicals and more. Ticket price is $20. Concert is at St Christopher’s Anglican Church 2-4pm, 24th August.Read more

An insight into this dedicated couple helping those most in need in Christchurch. Their current focus is working with the city’s youth through the 298 Youth Health Centre and with those in medical need via the Canterbury Charity Hospital. Share their vision for a Youth Health Hub for the city’s young people. Watch ‘The BrilliantRead more

Two newly released images from the Youth Hub of the concept design. An overall view and the ‘Greeting Whare’ as it would be seen from the Salisbury Street entrance.Read more

On March 16, visitors enjoyed a special open day at the historic Kate Sheppard House exploring the award-winning gardens while raising funds for Christchurch Youth Hub. Originally the home of suffrage pioneer Kate Sheppard where, from behind the scenes, work for the women’s Christian temperance movement took place. Today this impressive private home carries aRead more

The co-design process has nearly finished following fortnightly meetings. The organisations moving in have shared their values, forming these into activities and how they relate to each other as spaces. We now have an outline plan and the full concept design will be ready shortly. This will give us the ability to predict cost andRead more

Ingrid Taylor is a principal at Taylor Shaw, Barristers and Solicitors. Whilst she has over 25 years of commercial and property experience, her passion has seen her personal time spent in the education space. When her term as deputy chair of St. Margaret’s College concluded, the Youth Hub provided an excellent way to offer governanceRead more

Land has been purchased by Anglican Care at 109 Salisbury Street which used to be a Bowling Club before the earthquakes with the intent of leasing to the Youth Hub to build transition accommodation and facilities for services to provide assistance to young people in Christchurch. The Board will hold the lease with Anglican CareRead more