New Zealand, Aotearoa is the best place in
the world for children
& young people

The Real Talk parenting programme, run by Wesley Community Action, is helping parents to take the best of what they had growing up and build on it. They also reflect on the negatives from their upbringing and make a conscious decision to parent more positively.

Over one hundred children from neighbouring schools in Waikato got together to help restore habitat near Lake Whangape, as part of the recent Conservation Week. Check out a range of hands-on, fun ways to get young people learning about and connecting to nature. Find out more

More and more young people are involved in Youth Councils, bringing new energy and ideas, and a unique perspective as to how best to tackle challenges and opportunities.