Tauranga City and Western Bay of Plenty youngsters are being encouraging to get creative on film these summer holidays in a bid to inspire others to take action to care for their local land, air, water and wildlife.

The Enspire video competition is calling for entries from youth aged 12-24, with cash prizes on offer for the best five-minute TED-style video that will inspire people to think about what the natural environment means to their lives.

Entrants can use a smartphone or video camera to make a clip, which can be entered online on the Bay of Plenty Regional Council website or the Enspire Facebook page.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council contact Denise Robertson says what they're looking for is a five minute video of someone presenting a talk on their local environment that inspires people.

'It's to create a short video presentation to inspire people to either think about the natural environment, what it means for their work life, or their play, or advise people to take action to protect their local land, air, water or wildlife,” says Denise.

First place receives a $500 present card prize, second prize a $300 prize , third prize get a $200 prize and runner up wins a $100 prize.

Other prizes include six $2000 project grants to help action an idea into reality, a video screening at Earth hour march 2015 and local events and the chance to present live at TEDxTauranga in July 2015 and input from speaker coaches.

Delivered by Tauranga City Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Bay of Plenty Regional Council, the competition closes March 13, 2015. To find out more, email: [email protected]