Youth
Social media used to reach Māori in vaccination drive
Māori health providers in the top of the South Island - Te Tauihu - are connecting with youth through social media as part of the vaccine rollout.
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'Everything seems like an emergency' - Homeless teens struggle in lockdown
Teenagers as young as 14 have been needing emergency housing during lockdown, and social agencies say it's a growing issue requiring urgent attention.
Covid-19: Young Pasifika getting vaccinated at record rates
Young Pasifika living in New Zealand are getting vaccinated at a faster rate than any other group.
Ministry of Health figures show Pacific Island youth are leading the way in two age groups - 12 to… Audio
Time for reviews over - Oranga Tamariki Minister promises action
A report by the government-appointed advisory panel into Oranga Tamariki is being described as weak and not going far enough to prompt transformational change the Minister is promising to enforce.
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Willie Jackson:use social media to target rangitahi vax rates
Before Peter's headlines you heard about Auckland's vaccine buses and the work that's being done to reach populations which aren't exactly beating a path to the vaccine clinics set up around the city… Audio
Shot Cuzz bus driving up Maori vaccination rates
Another mobile bus has been launched - in the hope it can drive up vaccination rates in Tamaki Makaurau and boost low Maori innoculation rates. The Shot Cuzz bus pulled up to the Clendon Pak n Save in… Audio
Covid-19: Fears virus may have spread to other north Waikato schools
News of two Covid-19 cases at Mangatangi School in northern Hauraki has put Kaiaua School just up the road on high alert.
Its principal Karlos Bosson already decided on Sunday night that his 27… Audio
Dr Sarah Watson on parenting in the pandemic
It's been hard for kids to feel motivated during the pandemic, and it's been hard on families as well, especially with people trying to do so many different things in shared spaces. But there are also… Audio
Oranga Tamariki admits asking for longer hospital stays for children
Oranga Tamariki has admitted it sometimes asks District Health Boards to keep children at hospitals longer than they need to while it hunts for a suitable placement.
It goes against the advice of the… Audio
Locked down entertainment: Fun things to do with children at home
As Aucklanders face another weekend in lockdown, we bring you ideas for family games, art creations and messy play to keep the kids entertained. Video
Outdoor activities to keep tamariki busy
If you're stuck for things to do with the kids during lockdown levels 3 and 4 - here's something for you! Whenua Iti outdoors have come up with some fun, outdoor activities to support learning… Audio
Training rangatahi for the animation industry
If you're 16 plus, Māori, and interested in animation, Nikora Ngaropo wants to hear from you. Nikora is a lead animation tutor at TORO Academy, which is offering a 16-week animation training… Audio
Young person arrested over Fendalton stabbing
A young person has been arrested and charged with murder after the death of 16-year-old Zion Purukamu, who was stabbed at a party in Christchurch on Friday night.
Two other teenagers, aged 14 and 17… Audio
Holiday home company on stabbing at property
The company that manages the Christchurch holiday home at the centre of a fatal stabbing of a teenager is warning those in the rental business to be vigilant.
Sixteen-year-old Zion Purukamu died in… Audio
Still no arrests following stabbings in Christchurch
There have still been no arrests after three teenagers were stabbed at a Christchurch party, with one losing their life.
Sixteen-year-old Zion Purukamu died from his injuries while the other two… Audio
Teens urged to plan for possibility of party gatecrashers after Christchurch stabbing
There have still been no arrests after three teenagers were stabbed at a Christchurch party, with one losing their life.
Sixteen-year-old Zion Purukamu died from his injuries while the other two… Audio
Dargaville students down pens, raise hammers to build houses
Students at Dargaville High School are swapping the classroom for a construction site to build desperately-needed public houses for the North.
The school is churning out beautifully made homes for… Video, Audio
Oranga Tamariki warned months before about Christchurch facility
Oranga Tamariki was warned about harmful restraints at a Christchurch Care and residence facility months before it was finally closed.
The agency announced Te Oranga would close in July - following… Audio
$24.1m boost for Māori trades, training for rangatahi
The government is putting $24.1 million of further funding towards Māori trades and training and reducing barriers to employment for rangatahi.
Social Development and Employment Minister Carmel… Audio
