Original title
Generation Next
Released
10/4/2020
Origin country
NZ
Genre
Documentary
Production companies
Radio New Zealand
Status
Ended
Number of seasons
2
Number of episodes
8
RNZ speaks to a generation passionate about representing and seeing positive change for their communities and country. They are Generation Next.
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.
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.
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.
We profile Taualofa Totua, a member of Pacific Climate Warriors Aotearoa.
We profile Josiah, a Samoan culture advocate who co-founded the charity Pacific Youth Leadership and Transformation (or PYLAT).
A series of videos profiling four successful South Aucklanders: a music producer, weightlifter, comedian, and TV writer.
Dera Meelan is a 22-year-old award-winning producer who works with duo Church & AP. In this episode, he talks about growing up within the Kurdish culture, life with his immigrant family in Clendon, and his burgeoning music career.
At 15 years old, Olivia Selemaia is smashing weightlifting records across the board. In this episode, she talks about growing up with a solo mum, her love for the sport, and not taking life too seriously as a teen.
Destiny is a writer and development producer for SIS, the first Polynesian show to be platformed on Comedy Central. In this episode, she talks about story sovereignty, the resiliency of Southside youth, and becoming a new mum in the midst of a global pandemic.
Sieni Leo'o Olo, aka Bubbah, is a 24-year-old Samoan comedian and actress from Māngere. In this episode, she talks about falling in love with theatre, making comedy accessible to her community, and tackling life with humour.
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