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The Aotearoa Youth Declaration is a platform for rangatahi to voice the challenges and priorities they see in their communities. These perspectives help shape the future by ensuring decision-makers hear directly from young people across Aotearoa. To make the Declaration truly representative, we’re hosting four Regional Hui across the country—giving all rangatahi the opportunity to contribute.
Each hui will feature interactive workshops, discussions, and presentations designed to equip you with the tools to create change while sharing your perspectives on key local and national issues. Best of all, these events are completely free!
📍 Hawke’s Bay – 31st March 2025
📍 Taranaki – 2nd April 2025
📍 Hamilton - 7th April 2025
Come along and have your voice heard!
If you have any questions or concerns, please email s[email protected]
WHAT IS UN YOUTH?
UN Youth is a non-profit organisation focused on providing civics education beyond traditional classrooms. We involve youth in critical national and international affairs through immersive workshops and conferences. We aim to inspire young New Zealanders to be active, global citizens. Global citizenship takes diverse forms, and UN Youth offers opportunities for delegates to develop their own active citizenship style.
Our work equips young people throughout Aotearoa to become informed, engaged, and critical New Zealanders, understanding their global context and the links between local and global scales. Annually, over 3000 young New Zealanders attend UN Youth events, run by more than 150 volunteers across the country - dedicating many hours to engaging youth and growing the organisation.