ID360 Short Film Competition Announces Judges

The Ministry of Youth Development is pleased to announce Jess Feast and Zoe McIntosh as judges for ID360 short film competition. More

ID360 Short film competition opens to young people

The Ministry of Youth Development is inviting young New Zealanders to pick up a camera, make the most of summer, and enter ID360 short film competition. More

Conference examines solutions to youth health issues

Youth violence, youth gangs, teen pregnancies, high rates of sexually transmitted infections, suicide and depression are just some of the many topics that will be under the spotlight next week at a major youth health conference being hosted by Christchurch’s Collaborative for Research and Training in Youth Health and Development. More

Minister reports on Youth Parliament 2007

Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta has formally reported to parliament on Youth Parliament 2007. More

Democracy the winner

"The future of our country is in good hands judging by the commitment and passion demonstrated by the Youth MPs at Youth Parliament this week," says Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta. More

Youth Parliament reflects diverse face of NZ

"Youth Parliament is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate New Zealand’s increasingly diverse youth population and increase understanding amongst different groups within our community," says Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta. More

What if young people ran the country?

"Today 121 Youth MPs from around the country take over Parliament to provide a youth voice on current issues during Youth Parliament 07," says Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta. More

Youth Parliament to tackle climate change issues

The Youth MPs have set themselves an impressive agenda at next month's Youth Parliament. More

The valuable contribution of youth workers

The government is looking at practical ways to support and strengthen the positive contribution made by youth workers including those who work with at-risk or very vulnerable young people says Youth Minister Nanaia Mahuta. More

Government funds innovative local youth projects

Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced today that 15 local councils have been granted funding of more than $1.3million for a range of innovative youth projects to help young people gain local employment, further education or training. More

Youth Parliament 2007 to have its own Press Gallery

Ten young people from around New Zealand have been given the opportunity to be parliamentary reporters for Youth Parliament 2007 from 8-11 July. More

MPs announced for Youth Parliament

Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta today announced the names of the 121 Youth MPs and 10 Youth Press Gallery members who will come together for Youth Parliament 2007 in July. More

Your communities needs YOUth

Youth week is a time to celebrate and encourage the positive contribution that young people make to their communities and to our country says Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta at the beginning of Youth week. More

Young people offer a positive contribution

A national campaign is urging New Zealanders to recognise the positive contribution that young people make to their communities and country. More

Budget 2007 invests in young New Zealanders

Budget 2007 shows this Labour-led government’s continued commitment and investment in young New Zealanders says Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta. More

Call for nominations: Young Community Leaders Awards Wellington

The Wellington Community Trust is calling for nominations for young (under 25) leaders in the Wellington region voluntary sector - paid or unpaid - who could be nominated for this award. More

What if young people ran the county?

The answer to this question will be played out at New Zealand’s fifth Youth Parliament from 8-11 July 2007. Applications are now open for Youth Parliament 2007. More

Young Wellingtonians sought to advise Government

Interested in social change for young people? Passionate about youth issues? Want youth voices heard in Government? More