This is a three-yearly research project led by Tauranga City Council, and supported by Acorn Foundation, Bay Trust and TECT, to help these organisations, and many others, hear from the different communities who make up Tauranga about what is going well and the issues that pose challenges.

The voices of rangatahi (aged 13-24) are not always heard in local government and other forums. However, we believe our students' voices matter, and they have a role to play now and in the future. This is a chance for them to contribute towards this data and inform Council and community initiatives over the coming years.

This is not compulsory; however, we will be making time available to students during Te Ara Ako on 30 May 2023 to participate in the survey. The survey takes between 15-30 minutes to complete. Personal details are only required if participants wish to enter the Council’s prize draw and will not be associated with answers. The survey is being conducted through an independent research company, Key Research.

More information can be found at www.tauranga.govt.nz/vitalupdate2023.

Or follow the QR code to begin the survey.

More details will be sent out via email.

We encourage our young people to complete the survey to share their voices.