Season 1

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.

1. 

   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.

2. 

   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.

3. 

   3. Taualofa

   2020-10-09 · 9m

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

4. 

   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).