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  • Rangatahi express themselves through art

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    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

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    The Tongan Society South Canterbury is helping to build a sense of belonging and connection, while supporting the wellbeing of children and young people.
  • Rangatahi Well – a new resource for those supporting the wellbeing of young people

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    A new online resource aimed at making it easier for secondary school staff to recognise and respond early to wellbeing concerns in students has had an excellent response since it went live in June.
  • Puāwai – Supporting young people to thrive

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    Young people from marginalised communities are being given the opportunity to blossom, thanks to a Christchurch-based youth leadership programme
  • Magic Play Box creates outside-the-box thinking

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    A Magic Play Box, containing a range of upcycled materials such as rope, pipes, wheels, crates and wood, is encouraging Apanui School students to explore their imagination through free and unstructured play.
  • Using a child equity lens to change things up

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    Rotorua Lakes District Council has been working hard to address equity issues in their region, particularly in relation to children.
  • Bringing fresh ideas and energy to community leadership

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    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

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    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

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    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.
  • Young volunteer adds flair to food parcels

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    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.
  • Every child has a village

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    Powered by the sun and local volunteers, Common Unity’s off-grid, purpose-built community kitchen produces around 200 vegetarian meals every day for the Lower Hutt community.