Season 1

4 Episodes2020

From marching in the streets, to quiet conversations with friends and family, to practical civic engagement, RNZ speaks to a generation passionate about representing and seeing positive change for their communities and country. They are Generation Next.

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Episodes (4)

Ep 1

Mez & Mahlete

2020-10-04•9m

Mez & Mahlete Tekeste only envisioned the Black Lives Matter protest march to be themselves and a close circle of friends. Within 24 hours, their flyer had been shared by some of the biggest names in New Zealand.

Ep 2

Sana

2020-10-06•6m

We profile Sana, a 22-year-old teacher of human and child welfare, who speaks openly about her experience of the Christchurch terror attacks and the importance of embracing diversity.

Ep 3

Taualofa

2020-10-09•9m

We profile Taualofa Totua, a member of Pacific Climate Warriors Aotearoa.

Ep 4

Josiah

2020-10-11•6m

We profile Josiah, a Samoan culture advocate who co-founded the charity Pacific Youth Leadership and Transformation (or PYLAT).