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Filter search resultsBreaking down politics into snackable, relevant bites
StoryIssue date:The Hive, a youth-led initiative that began in 2019, has recently launched a five-part video series that aims to break down some of the stuff that can make politics confusing for young people.New hauora video series
StoryIssue date:Connecting with nature is one of the ways we can improve our hauora (wellbeing), and a new rangatahi-led video series aims to help spread this message.E newsletter update - child poverty rates
NewsIssue date:This e-newsletter includes information about: 2021/22 child poverty rates, progress updates and community storiesYouth Plan 2020 – What we heard from rangatahi
ResourceIssue date:Findings from engagement with 1,200 young people to inform the development of the government's 2020 Youth Plan.Rangatahi express themselves through art
StoryIssue date:Rangatahi artists are being given the space to express their thoughts and feelings on mental health issues and suicide through creating art.Thriving kāinga in South Canterbury
StoryIssue date:The Tongan Society South Canterbury is helping to build a sense of belonging and connection, while supporting the wellbeing of children and young people.Talanoa Mai Tamaiki: The voices of Pacific children and young people
ResourceIssue date:Talanoa Mai Tamaiki presents findings from interviews with 29 Pacific children and young people (aged 7-17years) in the Oranga Tamaki care and protection or youth justice systems.State of the Generation: 2019
ResourceIssue date:This 2019 research aimed to measure youth health and explore what issues young people are facing today. Around 400 16-24yr olds across NZ responded to the online survey.School Leavers’ Toolkit Capstone Hui: Summary Report
ResourceIssue date:This 2019 report captures Insights from students from eight secondary schools which informed the development of the School Leavers Toolkit.Youth Diversity Forum
ResourceIssue date:The focus of this 2019 forum was the future of race relations in Aotearoa. Involved 100 young people of diverse faith and cultures from across the countryParliament Report - Survey of the NZ Public
ResourceIssue date:2019 survey of around 1200 people, including 200 16-18 yr olds, on their views on parliament, understanding of how democracy works, and barriers and motivations to participatingThe Aotearoa Youth Declaration 2019
ResourceIssue date:Feedback from an annual four-day conference, involving around 350 young people, volunteers and participants (aged 12-18).Cabinet Decision: Adoption of the Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy
ResourceIssue date:Extract from Cabinet Minute SWC-19-MIN-0085: Adopting the Child and Youth Wellbeing StrategyConnecting kids to their local habitat
StoryIssue date:Over one hundred children from neighbouring schools in Waikato got together to help restore habitat near Lake Whangape, as part of the recent Conservation Week. Check out a range of hands-on, fun ways to get young people learning about and connecting to…BOUNCE – Live Life Well
StoryIssue date:A youth-led project, developed by young people for young people, is helping young Cantabrians live life well every day.Life-skills = work-ready skills
StoryIssue date:A series of short videos that highlight the wide range of life-skills young people acquire through everyday activities - in and out of school - that are relevant to the world of work.Young entrepreneurs support child and youth wellbeing
StoryIssue date:The recent Young Enterprise Scheme national finals celebrated the entrepreneurial successes of secondary students from around the country, with many of the initiatives focused on improving child and youth wellbeing.Students awarded for digital solutions
StoryIssue date:The national finals of the 123Tech Challenge, the tech industry's in-school challenge, showcased a wealth of innovative problem-solving talent from primary, intermediate and secondary school students around the country.E-newsletter update - December 2019
NewsIssue date:The latest Child and Youth Wellbeing e-newsletter was sent out today.Evidence grows for benefits of mindfulness programmes
StoryIssue date:Mindfulness programmes are helping children and young people improve their focus and attention, develop increased calm and resilience, conflict resolution and positive relationship skills, including empathy, forgiveness and honest communicationCouncils put young people at the heart of their cities
StoryIssue date:Councils have an important role in helping create positive change for children and young people. Two examples of councils who have already adopted their own strategic plans focussed on young people in their regions are Porirua and Auckland.Young people call for courageous conversations
StoryIssue date:A recent Youth Diversity Forum held in Ōtautahi Christchurch generated robust discussion, ideas and solutions for the future of race relations in Aotearoa New Zealand.World Children's Day - Making progress for our kids
NewsIssue date:E-newsletter update - November 2019
NewsIssue date:The latest Child and Youth Wellbeing e-newsletter was sent out today.Young people helping young people
StoryIssue date:Youth development organisation, Challenge 2000, is giving young people the opportunity to serve and be an active part of the community. As well as responding to the needs of the community, the organisation also delivers programmes that challenge the…Toolkit equips school leavers for the world
NewsIssue date:The School Leavers’ Toolkit, launched today, will help school leavers gain the core skills and knowledge they need as they embark on their post-school lives.Bringing fresh ideas and energy to community leadership
StoryIssue date:More and more young people are involved in Youth Councils, bringing new energy and ideas, and a unique perspective as to how best to tackle challenges and opportunities.Jack jumps into the deep-end
StoryIssue date:A council, training organisation and college partnership is helping a young man with disabilities gain real-world experience and develop skills and confidence ahead of entering the job market.Breaking down barriers to sport
StoryIssue date:The first of a series of Community Sports Banks kicked off in Wellington recently, in a bid to tackle inequality and break down the barriers to sport.Enabling participation by changing our attitudes
StoryIssue date:Young New Zealanders with disabilities have identified discrimination and ableist attitudes as the biggest barrier to their participation in schools and communities.Talking Matters - a campaign to get everyone talking to babies and young children
StoryIssue date:Talking Matters has a vision for all children in Aotearoa to thrive as thinkers, talkers and readers, and wants people to know it's never too early to start talking to babies..Young volunteer adds flair to food parcels
StoryIssue date:When a father of two came into the Masterton FoodBank and said he didn’t want a chicken because he didn’t know how to cook it, volunteer Merryn Hamilton realised there was something she could do to change people’s lives.