Welcome

Whangarei Youth Space provides free Youth Health and Youth Development services, programmes and activities for 12-24 yr olds in our city.

This is a safe and fun place where you can meet friends, get involved in what’s on, find a mentor, access health services and get education, training and employment support. 

Our Vision

All Young people thriving and valued

Our Mission

We exist so that young people in Whangarei have a place of belonging, easy access to support, development opportunities, and youth-specific health services.

Our values

Ngākau whakaute - Respect,
Hononga - Belonging,
Whakahoa - Partnership,
Kia manawanui - Courage,
Hiranga - Excellence, 
Auahatanga  - Creativity.

Making it happen

Whangarei Youth Space is registered charity.  We receive some government funding but each year we are faced with having to find significant funds to keep doing the critical work we do with the young people of Whangarei.   

We would like to acknowledge our key supporters that make our work possible.

Drop In Hours:

Monday: 3pm - 6pm
Tuesday: 3pm - 6pm
Wednesday: 3pm - 6pm
Thursday: 3pm - 6pm
Friday:  3pm - 6pm
One on One Youth
Worker Support: Monday – Friday 10am – 3pm

What we do is made possible by the generous support of our local business community.  ​

WYS Drop In Health Clinic Hours:

Monday: 12:30 - 6pm
Tuesday: 12:30 - 6pm
Wednesday: 12:30 - 6pm
Thursday: 12:30 - 6pm
Friday: 12:30 - 6pm

Help Us

We need help to keep our services free. Your support will create the world of difference to a young person that may not always have access to the help, support, role models, opportunities that they need​.

You can  find us in the
Rose Garden, 36 Water Street​