Photo: Getty ImagesThe government has handed out $53 million as part of its shovel-ready construction initiative to build a new youth hub and upgrade the YMCA in Christchurch. Housing and Christchurch Regeneration Minister Megan Woods announced the plans to support young people in the city. The Youth Hub - Te Hurihanga Ō Rangatahi and YMCA refurbishment will be partly funded using the $3 billion set aside for shovel-ready projects in the Covid-19 Response and Recovery Fund. Land for the youth hub has been purchased by Anglican Care and will be leased for a peppercorn rent. The organisations committed to moving into the youth hub are:Youthline.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 30, 2020 23:31 UTC