We believe that communities are the experts when it comes to assessing their needs and creating solutions.  To this end, the Diocese is committed to strengthening people, parishes, regions, groups and organisations to work with young people in thier communities.  Many people are involved in youth development and youth ministry in the Auckland Diocese.  Information on some of the key groups can be found on the contact page of this site. 

A Youth Advisory Council has been established to develop a strategic direction for Youth Ministry in the Auckland Diocese and to be the conjuit between the Bishop and the regions of the Diocese.  The Council is made up of representatives from each region of the Diocese   This group comes together monthly to talk and plan.  Check out the regions page for information about the representatives and what's happening in each community.

On a national level, the Auckland Diocese is part of a larger National Council for Young Catholics (NCYC).  This body comprises of the Youth Ministry Coordinators from all diocese in New Zealand and is an agency of the Catholic Bishops' Conference (NZCCBC).  Check out the NCYC website for more information.