Season 1 Plot
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.
Generation Next Season 1 aired on October 4th, 2020.
Season 1 Episodes
1. Mez & Mahlete
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
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
We profile Taualofa Totua, a member of Pacific Climate Warriors Aotearoa.
4. Josiah
We profile Josiah, a Samoan culture advocate who co-founded the charity Pacific Youth Leadership and Transformation (or PYLAT).
