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Generation Next Season 1

Ended 2020–2021

Generation Next 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.

Season 1 Episodes

4 episodes
Mez & Mahlete
1
Mez & Mahlete
Oct 4, 2020
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.
Sana
2
Sana
Oct 6, 2020
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.
Taualofa
3
Taualofa
Oct 9, 2020
We profile Taualofa Totua, a member of Pacific Climate Warriors Aotearoa.
Josiah
4
Josiah
Oct 11, 2020
We profile Josiah, a Samoan culture advocate who co-founded the charity Pacific Youth Leadership and Transformation (or PYLAT).