More than a third of Hamiltonians are under 25 – we're Aotearoa New Zealand’s most youthful city! So it makes sense that we work to make Kirikiriroa a place our rangatahi (young people) love to be.

Youth bring an energy, creativity, and passion that enriches our city and makes it an increasingly desirable place to live, work, and grow for everyone. That is why we listened carefully when young people told us that a new plan, relevant to today, was needed.

What do you think of our Rangatahi Action Plan?

Is our Rangatahi Action Plan tired or wired?

How did we get here?

How did we get here?

In June 2024, the Council approved the development of a new Youth Action Plan. This builds on the Hamilton Rangatahi Youth Action Plan 2016–2018 and the work of the previous Youth Council, which provided valuable insights into the needs and aspirations of young people in our city. This new Youth Action Plan has been created in partnership with the people it seeks to serve – our youth, in all their diversity, capability and dreams.

Engaging with over 1200 rangatahi in person and online, key interest areas quickly emerged.

These aspirations have formed the foundation of this plan.

Curious about what you told us in 2024?

What is Council proposing?

What is Council proposing?

Based on your feedback, Council has established five goals, as ways to create a better Kirikiriroa Hamilton for all young people.

The panels below summarise each goal - click on the panel to read our Rangatahi Action Plan and learn more about what goal would entail.

  • Our city is fun with lots for me to do

    Outcome: All of Hamilton’s rangatahi have access to a diverse range of enjoyable and engaging activities that cater to their own needs and interests.
  • Our city is easy for me to get around

    Outcome: Hamilton’s rangatahi can easily navigate the city through a variety of safe, affordable, and accessible transport options.

  • Our city is safe for me to live and play in

    Outcome: All of Hamilton’s rangatahi feel safe while moving around Kirikiriroa.


  • Our city values my voice and future

    Outcome: All of Hamilton’s rangatahi know about and have a voice in things that impact them and see their future here.

Based on your feedback, Council has established six goals, as ways to create a better Kirikiriroa Hamilton for all young people.

Click on each exclamation point to find out more!

What's the TL;DR?

What's the TL;DR?

A.k.a., "too long; didn't read".

We're seeking feedback on our Youth Action Plan

Did we pop off, or is this a total flop?