Generation Next — 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 the
About this season
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.
Episodes (4)
1. Mez & Mahlete
Aired 4 October 2020 • 9 min
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. Sana
Aired 6 October 2020 • 6 min
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. Taualofa
Aired 9 October 2020 • 9 min
We profile Taualofa Totua, a member of Pacific Climate Warriors Aotearoa.
4. Josiah
Aired 11 October 2020 • 6 min
We profile Josiah, a Samoan culture advocate who co-founded the charity Pacific Youth Leadership and Transformation (or PYLAT).