EducationMāngere youth turn derelict houses into jobs and upskilling A South Auckland training programme is turning construction waste into refurbished homes and giving local rangatahi a sense of purpose.Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterTue, 01 Jul
EducationJames Cook High School renamed as Te Haikura Ā KiwaA new era dawns for the South Auckland kura as they adopt a name honouring ancestry, navigation, and unity, with a full roll-out planned for 2027.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 27 Jun
Health • Aotearoa New ZealandChildren Commissioner wants Māori and Pacific youth in NZ suicide prevention efforts Dr Claire Achmad criticises the Government’s action plan, saying it excludes vital insights from youth in tackling the crisis amid rising suicide rates.Andre Fa'aosoTue, 24 Jun
Politics • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific Youth MP champions climate action, social equityJessica Tupai, winner of the 2024 National Race Unity Speech Awards, aims to highlight the voices of Pasifika communities in Parliament.Andre Fa'aosoTue, 24 Jun
Law & OrderGovernment’s crime stance conflicts with housing cuts - expertDr Chang Yu warns that tackling crime without investing in public housing, overlooks the root causes that lead youth into the justice system.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 19 Jun
PoliticsPacific leaders and experts alarmed as Census replaced by annual surveysCritics argue that the shift could exacerbate existing issues of underrepresentation for Pacific communities and hinder evidence-based policymaking in the future.Khalia StrongThu, 19 Jun
Health • Aotearoa New ZealandBreaking down the nationwide Suicide Prevention Plan through a Pacific lensPacific mental health expert Dr Sione Vaka weighs in on the Government’s new Suicide Prevention Action Plan and what it means for Pacific communities.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 18 Jun
PoliticsLocal Board Member hails vape ban as major win for youth healthWith concerns over rising vaping rates among young people, Vi Hausia emphasises the importance of collaborative efforts between local and central governments.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 17 Jun
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandMy Perspective: Is the disposable vape ban too little, too late?The Government’s disposable vape ban starts today, but with rangatahi already on pod systems, the real issue may be slipping past us.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 17 Jun
Politics • SāmoaYouth MP bridges generational and cultural gaps in politicsAt just 17, Arden Morunga is inspired by the values of respect and dialogue from his upbringing.'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 13 Jun
