Information for Young People
Find out about some of the exciting stuff happening for rangatahi!
Youth Plan
The Youth Plan sets out actions that government will take, in partnership with others, to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 for rangatahi. It aims to ensure rangatahi have a say in decisions about recovery, to support the wellbeing of rangatahi and their family and whānau, to enable rangatahi leadership and to drive transformative change.
Youth Voice
Rangatahi have consistently told us that they want their voice heard in the decisions that impact them and their future. They must be supported and enabled to be part of the conversation about shaping a productive, sustainable and inclusive Aotearoa New Zealand. MYD has an important part to play in bringing rangatahi voice to the table.
Youth Week
The annual Youth Week celebrates the positive contributions that young people make to New Zealand. Check out all current opportunities and get involved in both organising and participating in events!
Youth Parliament
Youth Parliament is a great opportunity for young New Zealanders to bring a youth voice to key decision-makers. Acting as Youth MPs and Youth Press Gallery members, they experience Parliament as closely to the real thing as possible and get first-hand insights into the public decision making process.
Youth Councils - Local Government
Local Government provides youth councils and other youth advisory groups with regional networking and training opportunities. Youth participation helps make young people aware of their role in a democracy.
Young People and funding panels
Work with community and government decision-makers to help make funding decisions which will affect you and your community.
Youth Enterprise
We know young people are among the hardest hit in the post COVID-19 work environment. Youth enterprise programmes can offer a significant contribution to building a more hopeful, prosperous, equitable, and sustainable future for Aotearoa New Zealand.
New Zealand Youth Awards
The New Zealand Youth Awards were designed to recognise and celebrate the passion, success and commitment of rangatahi, and those that support them, who are leading change, innovating and creating solutions throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.