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

A group of West Auckland students are learning how Maramataka (the traditional Māori lunar cycle) can affect their emotions, mood, energy, mahi (work) and taiao (the environment).

A coordinated, community-led initiative, based in the Gore District, is targeting children and young people who might be falling behind, through early identification and response.

When COVID-19 hit, many of the challenges faced by young people living in rural communities became even harder. But COVID also provided an opportunity for young people in the Future Leaders programme to demonstrate the quality of their leadership.