Articles in Youth
Children from more than 500 schools get their hands dirty in New Zealand – public invited to vote!
Alert to gardening gurus: Your opinion is wanted. The annual Tui School Garden Challenge is underway, and while the nine finalists and three ultimate winners will be decided by a panel of judges, 2013 marks …
Recreating themselves: Seeking Summits
On a beautiful weekend in mid-September, Recreate NZ took 9 youth living with disabilities to Mt Cheeseman in the Southern Alps for an adventure of a lifetime. The objective sounded simple enough: build a snow cave to …
Student Volunteer Army co-founder recognised for greening the rebuild of Christchurch.
Student Volunteer Army co-founder recognised for selfless volunteer work
September 22, 2013
University of Canterbury (UC) Student Volunteer Army Foundation general manager Jason Pemberton has been recognised for his selfless volunteer work.
Pemberton, an alumnus with science and …
13 year old boy’s ‘heart softens’ on Random Acts of Kindness Day in ChCh
Winning essay By Duncan Mazza, 13 years old.
The car slowed to a halt next to Latimer Square. “Remember to keep your heart open – you’ll probably see a wide variety of personalities,” my dad
“Okay, I …
Wanted: Young people practicing ‘good deeds’ in Auckland
You don’t need to wear a cape to be considered someone’s hero. Heroic or successful people come in all forms and with a variety of academic, physical or philanthropic attributes – and many young people …
Students take action: ‘Turning Dunedin’s worst flat into a low carbon home’
A group of passionate Dunedin students are taking action to improve their local living environment into their own hands.
Lindsey Horne is a resident of the what is known as the ‘Shit Show Chateau’ which was voted …
Tutira School steps up to Silver Enviroschool
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, Fuseworks August 2, 2013, 3:47 pm
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council coordinates the Enviroschools programme in our region and is delighted to congratulate Tutira School on becoming a Silver-accredited Enviroschool.
Representatives from HBRC, Hastings …
It Gets Better project – making a positive difference for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth
In September 2010, syndicated columnist and author Dan Savage created a YouTube video with his partner Terry Miller to inspire hope for young people facing harassment. In response to a number of students taking their …
The Future has won
Media release
6 June 2013
A team of Orewa College students, called The Future, has won first place and $3000 in the Auckland Unitary Plan youth video competition, after notching up 5,643 views for their film on how Auckland …
BeCause inspiring stories can change the world
BeCause it’s about time we told the stories of young Kiwi legends
A website hooking up local do-gooders on the down-low with filmmakers to tell their stories.
Young Kiwis are leading change in communities all over New …
Kiwi schools get creative to defend wild tigers
WWF-New Zealand media release
Artists sought to promote conservation message
WWF-New Zealand is asking artists and designers with a passion for conservation to create artworks that will encourage people to show support for tiger rangers.
As part of …
Final Call for Young New Zealanders to ‘Be the Change’
UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund)
Media Release
Wednesday 1 May, 2013
Final Call for Young New Zealanders to ‘Be the Change’
-UNICEF NZ Youth Congress 2013-
UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund) is making a final call to young people from …
Keen environmentalist chosen to represent Marlborough Sounds at Youth Parliament
Green Party MP Steffan Browning is excited to announce Patrick Gerard as his Youth MP for this year’s Youth Parliament.
Patrick is a 16 year old student at Nelson College, who from a young age has …
16 year old film-maker nominated for prestigious international film festival
Arboraceous, a 4 minute short film by 16 year old New Zealand student Natasha Bishop, has been nominated for the prestigious Japan Wildlife Film Festival (JWFF), where it will compete with 42 other films made …
UNICEF Calls for Young New Zealanders to ‘Be the Change’
UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund)
Media Release
Friday 19 April, 2013
UNICEF Calls for Young New Zealanders to ‘Be the Change’
UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund) is offering 45 young people from across New Zealand the unique opportunity to …
Meet Caine: the boy who loves to play with cardboard
This is the story of 9 year old Caine, who spent his summer building an elaborate cardboard arcade inside his dad’s used auto part store, and a community that came together to make his day. …
Kids, Teenagers and Young Adults Lead the Way to a Sustainable Future
NEW ZEALAND YOUTH ARE INSPIRING PEOPLE TO SAVE THE PLANET THROUGH EARTH HOUR
Kids, Teenagers and Young Adults Lead the Way to a Sustainable Future
“The future belongs to those who prepare for it today,” said Malcolm …
Fortnight long film challenge starts today
Media release
18 February 2013
Fortnight long film challenge starts today
Young filmmakers stepping up to the challenge to create a three-minute video on Auckland’s future can now get filming, with the competition officially open and questions live …
Young filmmakers challenged to film and shape Auckland’s future
Media release – Auckland Council
11 February 2013
Make Auckland’s future a feature – challenge to young filmmakers
Young filmmakers are being challenged to create a three-minute video, on the subject of Auckland’s future, in just 14 days.
The …
Variety seeks talanted singers for all inclusive youth choir
VARIETY SEEKS TALENTED SINGERS FOR ALL-INCLUSIVE YOUTH CHOIR
Variety – The Children’s Charity is calling for singing stars aged 7-18 years to step up and audition for Variety Voices – the charity’s all-star performance group.
Variety Voices …
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