Te Paparoa | Kihikihi Community Skatepark
Te Paparoa Kihikihi
Community Skatepark
What is our aim
Our aim is to design and implement a recreational facility (skatepark) where tamariki (children) and rangatahi (youth) can have fun and be active, a place where they can just be themselves and hang out with their friends, family and the wider community.
Our purpose
To enable young people to acquire the skills and confidence they need to participate and contribute to the social and economic growth of the community and its future (Ministry of Youth Development, 2017) and to;
ensure their voices are heard and to research what they want and need for this project
have access to social and economic opportunities.
enjoy a better quality of life
reach their potential as young people in society.
enable them to have stable and healthy relationships.
and to exercise increasing autonomy as they age, and to become responsible citizens. (Ministry of Youth Affairs, 2002).
Sponsors
Want to be a park sponsor?
We are seeking the generosity of local and national support in the creation of this community skatepark project. If you are able to contribute resources in some way to help make this dream a reality, please contact us.
Contact us
If you want to get in touch with us or have any questions, please contact Frances or Dovey using the form below.
54 Rolleston Street Kihikihi
027 560 0200 or 0273010003
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