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• 0800 what's up? : 0800 942 8787 : help for young New Zealanders
  The Kids Help Foundation Trust offers a telephone counselling service for children and young people. Site has information about the trust's services, policies and procedures. No online counselling service.
  
  
• 12 to 24 : newsletter of the Ministry of Youth Development / Ministry of Youth Development
  Provides news and information for the youth development sector. All issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Action for Children and Youth Aotearoa (ACYA)
  Organisation to promote the wellbeing of children and youth. A coalition of NGOs and individuals interested in children's rights in New Zealand.
  
  
• Adoption Option Trust
  Information about adoption practices and specifically open adoptions in New Zealand, with the aim of promoting adoption as an option for mothers facing a crisis preganancy.
  
  
• Allysa Carberry foster care network (NZ)
  Resource for foster parents. Mainly New Zealand information and links.
  
  
• Amy Brooke
  Brief profile of the author with reviews of and excerpts from her books.
  
  
• Attitude
  Tips for youth on how to handle your head: getting to know yourself, sorting problems and handling emotions and relationships.
  
  
• Awhi mai awhi atu = Supporting each other : a newsletter from Child, Youth and Family for the provider sector
  Published by Child, Youth and Family (CYF) for the provider sector, Awhi Mai Awhi Atu provides information about the Department's work, policies, resources and partnerships. All issues available in full-text.
  
  
• BabyWebNZ
  A directory of mainly New Zealand baby-related websites which provide information on pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, babies, health, parenting, support services and shopping.
  
  
• Barnardos New Zealand
  Barnardos provide a range of care, education and support services developed specifically for New Zealand children and their families. Information about Barnados and the services it offers.
  
  
• Big Buddy : making a world of difference
  Programme provides male mentors/role models to young boys. Currently covers the Auckland region. Website includes information on how to participate in the programme and the Big Buddy quarterly newsletter.
  
  
• Big Buddy community news
  The newsletter of the Big Buddy mentoring programme, run by the Big Buddy Mentoring Trust, which matches boys with male mentors. Issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Boys' Brigade in New Zealand online
  The Boys' Brigade is for boys and young men aged 6-25. The site provides information about: activities, company details, publications,resources and links. It also includes the site of the Stedfast Association of New Zealand, an association of past officers and friends of The Boys' Brigade.
  
  
• Capital E : for children
  A Wellington exhibition, theatre, arts and event centre especially for young people which them access to a wide range of creative technology and live performance. School curriculum outcomes are fulfilled through booked sessions and it is open to the public on weekends and holidays.
  
  
• Care matters
  Care Matters is a newsletter published by Child, Youth and Family for their caregivers and social workers to keep them informed of the latest care initiatives. Issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Celebrate Children's Day = He Taonga nui ā Tātou Tamariki
  Children's Day is on the first Sunday in March each year. Site has games, links to sites of interest to children, and those concerned with children's rights.
  
  
• Child Poverty Action Group
  Information about poverty among families in New Zealand, and about CPAG's work to eliminate child poverty in New Zealand.
  
  
• Child, Youth and Family
  Official name is Department of Child, Youth and Family Services. Has legal powers to intervene to protect and help children who are being abused or neglected or who have problem behaviour, also administers adoption services. Includes online publications.
  
  
• ChildcareOnline.co.nz
  Information about childcare facilities and services in the Auckland and Hamilton areas as well as articles and information on parenting.
  
  
• ChildForum.com
  Child Forum provides a forum for a wide exploration of issues and research relevant to the care and education of children from birth to school-leaving age. It is soon to be revised to focus only on research, especially in the areas of education and parenting.
  
  
• ChildFund New Zealand
  ChildFund New Zealand, formerly CCF (Christian Children's Fund), is part of ChildFund International, a worldwide organisation that works with impoverished children and families. Site includes information about child sponsorship and ChildFund projects, and resources about poverty.
  
  
• Children's Issues Centre, University of Otago Dunedin, New Zealand = Manawa Rangahau Tamariki
  Research and information centre for issues involving children, with local and international links, publications and current activities.
  
  
• Churches Youth Ministry Association : CYMA
  CYMA is a network for the national youth ministries of the Anglican, Catholic, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches in Aotearoa New Zealand. Information about the work of the Assocation, and online publications, articles, and other resources on issues relevant to young people from an interdenominational Christian viewpoint.
  
  
• Coaching toolbox
  Site includes sections on skills, drills and laws of the game by age groups, forum for discussions, events by region, "rugby smart" or injury prevention, coach and player development, and a training guide.
  
  
• Coffeegroup.org : the virtual support network
  Offers a virtual support network for New Zealand families, containing information about pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. Includes articles, birth stories, a baby name finder, due date calculator, product reviews, personalised members pages and discussion forums.
  
  
• Create readers
  Site promoting books and reading for New Zealand children and young adults. Features reviews, literacy research and includes suggestions for engaging readers.
  
  
• Dare Foundation : skills for life
  Details of the programmes designed to challenge children, parents and their communities to develop skills in decision-making, assertiveness, responsibility and esteem to enable them to make informed and supported choices for a powerful life.
  
  
• ECPAT New Zealand
  Works to end the commercial sexual exploitation of children, including child prostitution, child pornography, child sex tourism and the trafficking of children. Includes internet safety guidelines.
  
  
• EPOCH NZ
  A charitable trust which aims to end the physical punishment of children; educate about the dangers of physical punishement; promote non-violent ways of helping children behave well and promote law reform in this area. Newsletter, publications.
  
  
• Every child counts = He mana tō ia Tamaiti
  Every Child Counts is a campaign, coinciding with the 2005 New Zealand general election, aimed at encouraging all political parties to put children at the centre of their policies.
  
  
• FADE
  The Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Education (FADE) provides alcohol and drug services for New Zealanders in educational institutions, communities, workplaces and prisons. Services include education, training and resources.
  
  
• Families Commission = Kōmihana ā whānau
  Website of the Families Commission an independent organisation funded by, and accountable to government, set up to advocate for New Zealand families. Includes guidance in the areas of family safety, challenges, life stages, health and well being. Some publications available online.
  
  
• Family works : a Presbyterian Support initiative
  Information about, and contacts for, Family Works programmes around New Zealand. These provide services for children and youth, parenting support, counselling and social work as well as community initiatives and group learning programmes.
  
  
• Foster Care New Zealand (Otago)
  Site for for all New Zealand foster parents. Includes many resources and information relevant to foster parents; Proposed New Zealand Foster Parent Bill of Rights, legal resources, links to other associations and the Otago society newsletters.
  
  
• Foster Care New Zealand Incorporated
  Information about FCNZ, its policies and its members (foster parents, associations, and agencies). Includes constitution and proposed bill of rights for foster parents.
  
  
• Foundation for Youth Development
  FYD governs a number of youth development programmes which are proven to impact positively on young people's lives. About the organisation and their programmes; how to be a volunteer and becoming a sponsor. Resource list for parents/caregivers.
  
  
• Get firewise
  Firewise is a site for children, containing activities designed to teach them about fire prevention. It includes videos.
  
  
• Gifted Kids Programme
  GKP aims to identify and provide educational opportunities for gifted children mainly from lower income communities.
  
  
• GirlGuiding New Zealand
  Information about the organization and the activities it provides.
  
  
• Girls' Brigade New Zealand
  Describes the organisation with information about programmes, training, resouces and locations of offices and facilities. Includes links to a shop and other Girls' Brigade organisations in other countries, such the UK, Australia, Malaysia and Singapore.
  
  
• Global bits : resource
  Global Bits provides youth workers and educators with information and ideas for exploring global issues and how they impact on young people and their communities. It includes activities, and perspectives/suggestions from practising youth workers throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. Issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Global Education Centre
  Information about Global Education Centre, which is part of the Development Resource Centre (DRC). GEC provides a lending library, and a schools and community youth programme on global education. Includes seachable online library catalogue and online resources.
  
  
• Gr8Mates
  Website for teenagers supporting friends who have had an unwanted sexual experience.
  
  
• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust
  A group of concerned Grandparents whose role is the primary caregiver of their grandchildren have formed Parenting Second Time Around to provide support to Grandparents. Provides an on-line discussion forum called Raising Grandchildren.
  
  
• Headspace.org.nz
  A community resource aimed at providing good information about mental health and illness for young people, their family/whanau and their schools. Headspace is part of the Kari Centre.
  
  
• ID360 : short film competition
  Information about the Ministry of Youth Development's ID360 short film competition, including how to enter, previous winners, video clips and the aims of the competition - to produce short films celebrating identity and diversity.
  
  
• In ya face : Youth Gambling Helpline
  Site targeted at youth which is part of the National Gambling Helpline. Presents information about gambling and problem gambling and offers support services.
  
  
• In-transit
  An official government site, providing information and resources for school leavers and young career, job, study and skill seekers on choices and the variety of careers and study options available.
  
  
• JET
  Produced for 15 to 25 year-olds, JET Magazine combines information on lifestyle, career, and personal issues with music, film, and fashion. Latest issue only available.
  
  
• Just focus : youth focus for a just world
  Provides young people, youth workers and educators with information and ideas for exploring global issues and how they impact on young people and their communities. Includes online forums, information about events and suggestions for activities.
  
  
• Kids friendly New Zealand
  Articles and information on child rearing and child friendly activities. Subscription to a free monthly email newsletter is also available.
  
  
• Kids Zone
  A website for children, including storytime, making things, jokes & laughs, cooking place, competitions and penpals.
  
  
• KidsCan Charitable Trust
  KidsCan provides help to financially disadvantaged children. The site includes an online newsletter.
  
  
• Kidspot New Zealand
  Kidspot New Zealand is a resource for parents and children to find hundreds of local products and services; including birthday party ideas and supplies, educational products and resources, baby equipment, clothing, nursery supplies, photographers, health specialists, family outings, plus specials and discounts for kids and families.
  
  
• Life Education Trust
  Describes the philosophy behind the Life Education Trust , a health education resource for pre-school, primary and intermediate schools that fits in closely with the Ministry of Education's Health and Physical Education Curriculum and Science Curriculum, and provides information about their programmes. Includes information for parents and teachers, and links to educational resources. Also includes activities for children and teenagers.
  
  
• Littlies lobby : children must come first
  A joint initiative between Plunket and the Office of the Commissioner for Children. Aims to encourage New Zealanders to act in ways that will ensure all children are safe, healthy and ready to start school at age five.
  
  
• Lowdown : know your rights!
  Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB) site aimed at youth. Provides consumer, employment, policy, tenancy, and legal ages information, and a quiz.
  
  
• Makepovertyhistory
  A coalition campaign between a variety of organisations from across New Zealand, which is part of the international campaign: A Global Call to Action against Poverty.
  
  
• Mayors Taskforce for Jobs
  MTFJ is a nationwide network of Mayors focuses on youth employment and engagement in local communities. Information on their projects, services, events, publications and newsletter.
  
  
• Meridian Energy kids' bike jams
  Regional mountain bike events for children between ages of 4 and 13 that are only mildly competitive and geared towards having fun and improving skills. Website includes information on registering for events and links to cycling resources.
  
  
• Ministry of Youth Development = Te Manatū Whakahiato Taiohi
  Covers the policies, programmes, legislation and services that concern young people in New Zealand. It includes research, statistics, information on youth related conferences, the United Nations Convention of the Rights of a Child, and the Youth Parliament. Online publications are available.
  
  
• Modern apprenticeships : the talent of a new generation at work = Ngā pia onāianei
  Aimed at young people between the ages of 16 and 21, Modern Apprenticeships combine on-the-job learning with academic work towards a National Certificate in their chosen industry at levels 3 and/or 4 of the National Qualifications Framework. The site offers details of the scheme for both potential employers and employees. Administered by the Tertiary Education Commission.
  
  
• National Youth Workers Network
  Aims to connect people who are interested in youth work and youth development. Includes regional and national contact lists for youth networks, youth workers and organisations working with young people in New Zealand.
  
  
• Nestlé write around New Zealand = Nestlé tuhi amio whenua : creative writing competition & workshops for years 7 & 8
  Details of the annual competition and winning entries.
  
  
• New Zealand Association for Gifted Children : NZAGC
  Information about NZAGC's work to educate parents and teachers of gifted children and meet the needs of gifted children. Includes an online forum.
  
  
• New Zealand Association of Children's Supervised Access Services Inc.
  NZACSAS provides a network and a forum for those involved with children's supervised access, disseminates information and enourages research. The site contains: general information, media releases, standards, services and Web service multi lingual translation.
  
  
• New Zealand Family and Foster Care Federation Inc. = Te Kohikohinga Mai o Ngā Whāngai o Aotearoa
  Information about the Federation, fostering (including training opportunities) and how to become a foster caregiver.
  
  
• New Zealand Multiple Birth Association
  NZMBA site. Includes club contact list ; message board ; conference news ; annual reports and book list.
  
  
• New Zealand National Spelling Bee 2007
  Information about this spelling competition which is open to all New Zealand Year 9 students and which is held in the first term of the New Zealand school year. The prize for the overall winner is a trip to the USA to represent New Zealand at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington. Includes word list and media releases.
  
  
• No Bully
  This site is part of the Telecom/Police Stop Bullying Campaign. Kia Kaha the school-based anti-bullying programme can be downloaded in PDF format, and there is a collection of children's stories on bullying. Also includes information for children on what bullying is and what to do about it, as well as resources for adults including resource links.
  
  
• nzgirl
  A site for New Zealand girls, including news, and information on fashion, beauty, relationships, sports and health. The site also include reviews of movies, albums, books, television programmes and web sites. A chat room is available.
  
  
• NZSSRA : schoolrowing.org.nz
  New Zealand Secondary Schools Rowing Association's site featuring regatta calendar, results and webcasts. Includes online library and member school profiles.
  
  
• O.S.C.A.R Foundation
  Out of School Care and Recreation (OSCAR) Programmes are before school, after school and school holiday programmes for children age 5 to 13. Includes information about the programmes; information for parents; a children's section which includes activities and games.
  
  
• Office of the Commissioner for Children = Te Tari o te Kai-Kōmihana mō ngā Tamariki
  The office monitors and reviews policy and practice under the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act. It promotes the welfare of children and young people and ensures that their rights are recognised. Extensive links to sites connected with childrens health and welfare issues.
  
  
• OSH's website for youth
  Dr Aargh (All Accidents R Gonna Hurt!) is an accident causing villain. This site shows young people how to fight Dr Aargh by raising awareness of hazards in the workplace. Features a guide to the Health and Safety in Employment Act (HSE Act) 1992, an interactive quiz on health and safety issues, and personal stories of accidents which could have been prevented.
  
  
• Out there : a joint queer youth development project
  A project between the New Zealand AIDS Foundation and Rainbow Youth. It aims to enhance the wellbeing of queer youth within New Zealand. Includes resources; reports; articles; charts; details of workshops for professionals providing services to queer youth and details of projects.
  
  
• Parents Centres New Zealand Inc.
  Parents Centre provides: childbirth and parenting education, and support and advocacy for families. Their web site includes information about Parents Centres, pregnancy, fatherhood, and babies and preschoolers.
  
  
• Plunket on-line
  The Plunket Society is a major provider of well child health services in New Zealand. Plunket's role is to support the health and well-being of families/whanau and young children. Their web site outlines the services they provide.
  
  
• Presbyterian Support
  Presbyterian Support seeks to meet social needs in the community which are not otherwise adequately being met. Core activities are assisting youth in need, children and families; and elderly people through residential and community services. The site describes national and regional services.
  
  
• Project K : maximising youth potential
  Project K Trust is dedicated to building self-esteem and giving life-direction to 13 to 15 year olds who are not reaching their potential. The Trust's programmes teach life skills such as goal-setting as well as promoting good health and education.
  
  
• Provoke newsletter
  Provoke Newsletter, published by the Ministry of Youth Development, contains information on issues for young people, both locally and globally, as well as on youth advocacy events and networks. All issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Pulse
  Website created by Christchurch City Libraries which lists youth oriented sites. Catagories include: Christchurch events and courses; leisure and pleasure; good reads; study and competitions.
  
  
• Rainbow Youth : know who you are, be who you are
  Rainbow Youth provides support, contact, information, adovacy and education for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, takataapui and fa`afafine youth.
  
  
• Ray of hope : the Littlies lobby newsletter
  Ray Of Hope is published by Plunket and the Office of the Commissioner for Children. Issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• rdu 98.3fm : a radio station
  Part of the b.net, a youth radio network, which offers an alternative to commercial radio. It features specialist shows, personalities and music, especially new and New Zealand music. Programmes, station contact details, gig guide and Christchurch rental accommodation guide, also access to the station via the Web.
  
  
• RoadSense = Āta Haere
  Resources for teachers in support of a new road safety strategy targeted at primary and intermediate schools in high-crash areas. Includes a downloadable road safety education handbook.
  
  
• Ruia
  Online community for the rangatahi (youth) leaders of Te Pīhopatanga o Aotearoa (the Māori Anglican Church)
  
  
• SADD New Zealand
  Students Against Driving Drunk's (SADD) mission is to reduce harm amongst students by promoting alternatives to drinking and driving through positive peer influences.
  
  
• Safekids news
  Safekids News is the official quarterly publication of Safekids New Zealand. It shares information about resources, programmes and research in child unintentional injury prevention, brings key relevant national issues into the spotlight and provides tips on action which readers can undertake to positively influence these issues. Available in full-text.
  
  
• Safekids
  Safekids is a service of Starship Children's Health. It works to reduce the incidence and severity of unintentional injury to children aged 0-14 in New Zealand. The web site describes Safekids, including its Information Centre.
  
  
• Safety points
  This is the Cyberkidz website, designed to help parents and teachers educate children about safety on the Internet.
  
  
• Save the Children New Zealand
  Save the Chidren New Zealand is part of the international Save the Children Alliance. Save the Children believes in the rights of the child, develops and supports programmes which improve standards of living and promote self-sufficiency, regardless of sex, race, politics and religion in New Zealand and overseas. This charitable organisation raises funds from the New Zealand public, government and corporate sector for projects. The site describes these projects, solicits donations; details of publicatons; teachers' resources and has links to other related organisations.
  
  
• Scouting New Zealand
  Official website for the Scout Association of New Zealand, containing many resources and news publications for and about scouts.
  
  
• Skylight
  Agency which supports children and young people facing change, grief and loss. Includes details of the counselling service available, training opportunities and articles about children and bereavement.
  
  
• Smokefree schools
  Information, advice and resources to help schools comply with Smoke-free Environments Act 1990 and to assist them to incorporate the smokefree message into the curriculum.
  
  
• Social Service Providers Aotearoa Inc. : children, family, community
  SSPA is a voice for organisations which have a contracting relationship with Child, Youth and Family, and, Family and Community Services. Includes information about the organisation structure, mission and principles, news, events, links, and an online version of the strategic plan.
  
  
• Social work now : the practice journal of the New Zealand Children and Young Persons Service = te hautaka Āwhina Tāngata a Te Uehā Mātātahi o Aotearoa
  Social Work Now is the professional practice journal of Child, Youth and Family and is published three times a year. Its focus is on articles about social work practice and theory as they relate to children, young people, families and whanau. Each issue is available in full-text.
  
  
• SPINZ
  SPINZ (Suicide Prevention Information New Zealand) is a joint project with the KidzFirst Centre for Youth Health, South Auckland Health and the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, funded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs. SPINZ's purpose is to provide advice to the community on prevention of youth suicide. The site includes information on observable warning signs and signs of distress in young people, frequently asked questions, newsletters, and conference details.
  
  
• Square Eyes : New Zealand Children's Film Foundation
  Featuring previews and premieres of new releases, together with both recent and historic feature films, documentaries, short film and animations from around the globe.
  
  
• Squirt
  Information on Squirt characters and extensive links to web sites for children.
  
  
• StarJam
  StarJam creates opportunities for young people with disabilities to participate in performance activities, stage productions and other creative pursuits. Site includes background information, news, events, sponsors, celebrity involvement, photo gallery, FAQs, videos and contact details.
  
  
• StepUp Foundation
  The foundation organises two day events to encourage and mentor teenagers and enables young people to realise their potential to make a difference in their future.
  
  
• Storylines
  Information about the Foundation and the annual Storylines Festival of New Zealand children's writers, illustrators and storytellers.
  
  
• Strengthening families = Whakakaha whānau
  A strategy that joins the Health, Education and Welfare Sectors of government to improve life outcomes for children. It aims to improve family health, educational attainments and reduce the incidence of persistent offending or abuse and neglect. Some publications available in PDF format.
  
  
• Student Job Search
  SJS is run by college of education, polytechnic and university students associations to help find summer vacation work and temporary or part-time work in-term.
  
  
• Sussed
  Sussed contains information for young people, about all sorts of topics and a searchable map-based database of youth service providers. A project of Whai Marama Youth Connex.
  
  
• SWiS news : social workers in schools
  SWiS News is published by the Dept. of Child, Youth, and Family Services. The newsletter aims to be a shared forum for social workers in schools, including news updates, information, events and best practice stories. All issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Taiohi
  Site for young people also includes study guides, information on career and education advice. Linked to the Te Mana programme.
  
  
• Te Ora Hou- Te Tairawhiti Inc.
  A non-profit Christian community organisation working with young people and their whanau in Gisborne.
  
  
• Te Tari Puna Ora O Aotearoa = New Zealand Childcare Association
  The association's objective is the promotion and maintenance of high standards of education and care for young children in New Zealand. Information about the association, information for parents, courses available and early childhood and education links. Includes database of childcare services.
  
  
• Tearaway.co.nz : the voice of NZ youth
  Tearaway aims to inform, enrich, enthuse and empower young people. Newsletter and sections on: entertainment; arts; careers; IT; sport/action; people; living; information and ideas and prizes to win.
  
  
• Tipiwhenua
  Collection of illustrated stories in te reo Māori by students aged 5-12.
  
  
• Tripppin : the website created for Taranaki youth
  Website for Taranaki youth. Contains information about: teenage issues and problems, self-help for young people, and Taranaki agencies that can help.
  
  
• UN-certified : official newsletter of the United Nations Youth Association of New Zealand / United Nations Youth Association of New Zealand = Te Ropu Rangatahi o Aotearoa o te Kotahitanga o ngā Whenua o te Ao
  UN-Certified is the official newsletter of the United Nations Youth Association of New Zealand. Issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• UNICEF New Zealand
  Charitable organisation which protects and advocates for children and children's rights throughout the world and in New Zealand. Site describes the organisation's work in many areas including vaccination programs and HIV/AIDS relief work, famine relief, the reduction of violence toward children, and in New Zealand, the Child and Youth Friendly Communities initiative.
  
  
• United Nations Youth Association of New Zealand
  Promotes the United Nations and its ideals to a New Zealand youth audience. Regional information on youth issues and events. Links to United Nations, Australian and New Zealand government youth sites.
  
  
• Update : youth development programmes
  Published by the Ministry of Youth Development's Youth Development Programmes Team, the Update provides news and updates on the Team's work, as well as on the providers involved. All issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Varsity.co.nz
  Information for students about clubs and societies, movies, music, gigs, discounts, travel, study, flatting and money. Also provides news, reviews and links to university, polytechnic and college of education sites.
  
  
• Vibe : Youth Transition Services
  VIBE is a free advice and support health sevice for people aged 10 to 24. Includes location, dates and times of clinics. Also information about YTS which supports 15-19 year olds who have left or are planning to leave school.
  
  
• We could end it tomorrow if demand stopped today : action to stop demand in child sex trafficking, child pornography, child sex tourism, child prostitution, incest, child rape
  Information about the Stop Demand Foundation which is working to raise awareness of the issues surrounding the sexual exploitation of children and to end the demand for sex with children.
  
  
• Weet-Bix Tryathlon
  Official site of the triathlon for 8 to15 year olds, held annually at major cities in New Zealand. Offers online entry, nutrition and training tips, photos and merchandise.
  
  
• Welcome to the world of Joy Cowley website
  Profiles new Zealand Children's author Joy Cowley includes photos, tips for writing stories and school projects, publications and links to related resources.
  
  
• WellChild = Tamariki ora
  About babies, infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers under 5 years old and keeping them well, growing and developing to their fullest potential.
  
  
• WellTrust : drug & alcohol support for young people
  About the organisation which serves the greater Wellington region. Site has referral forms online.
  
  
• What will happen if I tell?
  What Will Happen if I Tell?" is a programme produced specifically to provide support for the parents and or caregivers of sexually abused children. It provides information and sources of support for those thinking about reporting child sexual abuse.
  
  
• What's the plan Stan?
  Planning information for young people from the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management. Aims to help families to be prepared for emergencies such as earthquakes, floods, storms, tsunami, non-natural hazards, and volcanic eruption. Includes how to prepare for disasters and behave during and after an emergency; first-aid and survival kit suggestions and getaway plans.
  
  
• Wheelers Book Club
  Contains a list of the latest releases of New Zealand children's books.
  
  
• White Elephant Trust
  W.E.T. is a youth initiated and lead group focused on the strengths development of young people. Site features news, up coming events, user profiles and links.
  
  
• Working for families = me whakarurohau te iwi
  A financial support package delivered by Work and Income and Inland Revenue designed to make it easier to work and raise a family. Includes package details, eligibility criteria, (tables and calculators provided), how to apply, contact details, media information, accessibility options for vision impaired and physically disabled users.
  
  
• www.suzy.co.nz
  Personal information about Suzy Cato. Includes activities, crafts and recipies suitable for children.
  
  
• Y-Dub
  The young women's branch of the YWCA. Includes sections on creativity; life and relationships; Māori.
  
  
• YES : the New Zealand Police Youth Education Service
  The New Zealand Police Youth Education Service promotes individual safety to young people, families, teachers and school communities. Police Education Officers work in partnership with teachers to achieve this goal. The web site provides information on teaching programmes and resources, and support for teachers.
  
  
• YMCA New Zealand
  Provides information about YMCA New Zealand and its activities and programmes.
  
  
• Young Designer Awards : New Zealand's premier national design competition for secondary school students
  Provides category and entry information,conditions, judging criteria, instructions for design brief and presentation, dates and times and previous events and winners.
  
  
• Young New Zealanders' Foundation
  Aims to help healthy young New Zealanders to achieve their highest potential in educational, employment, recreational and cultural pursuits. Includes projects and awards.
  
  
• Youngandhungry : the Young and Hungry Arts Trust
  Wellington-based youth-orientated theatre group that provides an environment for young people aged 15-25 to develop their theatre skills. Information on how to get involed and their latest schedule of plays and workshops is provided.
  
  
• YoungLabour.org.nz
  Young Labour is a loose network of young people spread around the country. The overall goal is to see the Parliamentary Labour Party being the core of the Government of the day.
  
  
• Youth Cafe Taupo
  Cafe for Youth Health provides a service for 5-24 year olds in the Taupo area. Information about becoming a teenager, relationships, drugs, sex and legal issues for youth.
  
  
• Youth Council
  A group of young people who have a passion to make a difference for young people in North Shore. Links to youth oriented web sites.
  
  
• Youth For Christ
  Provides information about Youth for Christ, local events, positions within the organisation, projects and internships.
  
  
• Youth horizons = Kia puawai
  Information about the organisation, its philosophies, programmes, services and therapies, including residential care programmes. Defines "Conduct disorder" in young people, and describes its epidemiology, and treatment.
  
  
• Youth Week
  The website of New Zealand's Youth Week. Site provides information on events and competitions associated with the current year's Youth Week, as well as some information about those in the previous and the following years.
  
  
• Youth with a Mission New Zealand : jump into world missions
  Information: contacts, schools, services, vacancies offered by YWAM New Zealand operating through 20 ministries operating in 9 New Zealand locations.
  
  
• youthlaw.co.nz
  The YouthLaw site provides information about children and youth (up to 25 years) rights: with police, school, family, at work, as a consumer, on the road and with drugs and alcohol. Links to further help.
  
  
• Youthline
  Youthline provides confidential support for young people from all walks of life all over N.Z.
  
  
• YWCA of Aotearoa New Zealand
  Provides policy input from a Christian feminist perspective. The web site provides information about the national and the 10 regional YWCAs. It includes a creative writing project and information about hostel accommodation.
  
  
• [Bubble Dome]
  Stories, competitions and a club for children. Also includes a resource for teachers: It's Raining Up! This lesson incorporates an investigation of everyday climatic patterns with a fantasy approach to the concept of weather.
  
  
• [Urge] = Whakamanawa
  Urge/Whakamanawa is a youth (health) and information service designed to assist young people find useful information or resources to help them regarding a variety of youth related topics, including drugs, drink, sex and stress.