Have your say
We support young people 12-24 years of age to have their say in their communities and to government. Young people receive training, leadership and consultation opportunities through our different youth networks and forums. We offer a broad range of ways for young people to have their say to government and other agencies.
Tell government what you think
Young people can get their opinions to government through our consultation processes with the help of our Aotearoa Youth Voices toolkit.
Aotearoa Youth Voices Network
The Aotearoa Youth Voices Network is for young people 12-24 years old, living in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
The aim of the Aotearoa Youth Voices Network is to get young people's voices to government decision-makers.
Aotearoa Youth Voices - Local Government
Aotearoa Youth Voices - Local Government provides youth councils and other youth advisory groups with regional networking and information-sharing opportunities.
Aotearoa Youth Voices - Student Decision Makers
Aotearoa Youth Voices - Student Decision Makers provides support and training to student councils and student trustees elected to school Boards of Trustees.
Youth Advisory Group - Activate
Activate is a Wellington-based youth advisory group for the Ministry of Youth Development. They provide a youth perspective and help raise awareness about government policies that affect young people.
Youth Parliament
Youth Parliament has been held since 1994. It provides an opportunity for young New Zealanders to learn about our democracy and influence public decision-making.
Online youth participation websites and toolkits
Find online youth participation communities and download some youth participation guides to help you get active.
Teen Voices
Teen Voices was created in 2009 by the Ministry of Youth Development and Family and Community Services.
The DVD has young people talking about relationships with parents. Topics include Talking and Listening, Discipline, Spending Time, Love and Warmth, Expectations and Limits and Boundaries.
