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Youth Wings: The Debate – Live at the Auckland Town Hall

Filmed live at the concert chamber of the Auckland Town Hall, six leaders from the youth wings of Aotearoa’s biggest political parties go head-to-head in the debate we’ve all been waiting for this election year. Moderated by The Spinoff editor Toby Manhire. Content warning: this documentary contains themes of sexual harassment, which may be distressing … Read more

The reality of life as a Young Nat

Aryana Nafissi’s favourite show is Question Time on Parliament TV, which her sister Azita agrees is “better than Real Housewives” – and the Young Nats Northern chairperson has seen her fair share of drama unfold this year, with three different leaders taking the reins of her party. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

The rebelliousness of Young Act

Young Act president Felix Poole loves the freedom his party’s youth wing has to speak out and advocate for radical policy ideas – but are there certain lines that need to be drawn within the youth wing itself? Content warning: This documentary contains themes of sexual harassment, which may be distressing to some viewers. These … Read more

The Young Greens holding space at the table

From day one, the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand has been a party led by co-leaders – that philosophy extends to the party’s youth wing, where co-convenors Danielle Marks (Te Arawa) and Matariki Roche (Ngāti Raukawa) are among the party’s next generation. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Why Young Labour want Jacinda Ardern to ‘keep doing this’

Adam Brand was born into a family of die-hard Labour supporters and raised on tales of the party’s greatest achievements – now he wants to help write the next chapter. Made with the support of NZ On Air. ➡️ thespinoff.co.nz #YouthWings #Labour #YoungLabour

What makes a teenager decide to join NZ First?

Jay McLaren-Harris had always wanted to meet Winston Peters – then one day on the main street of Dargaville, he did. Made with the suppport of NZ On Air.

Youth Wings: The Trailer

O Week is a long time in politics – go behind the stalls of five New Zealand political parties’ youth wings and meet some of the young leaders of tomorrow… today. Featuring representatives of: Young NZ First, Young Labour, Young Greens, Young Act, Young Nats… With appearances from: Winston Peters, Judith Collins, David Seymour, Chlöe … Read more