A Northland high school has credited a drastic drop in violent behaviour and improved student mental wellbeing to a youth worker's lunchtime programme. Dargaville High's sole youth worker Mel Russell launched a lunchtime programme this year aimed at keeping students out of trouble - and it...
Rolleston youth worker Courtney Forrest, 29, works to support and help young people overcome major struggles in their life. He spoke to Georgia O’Connor Harding (Selwyn Times). What does a normal day look like for you? It changes everyday. Hope Youth Trust is the agency I...
Sam is mayor of the fast growing Selwyn District and is one of the youngest mayors in New Zealand. We talk about his childhood, the decision to pursue a political career and what he has learned on the journey. In particular, he reflects on the...