Generation Next - Season 1

Generation Next - Season 1

First aired: 10/4/2020 4 episodes

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.

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Episodes

Episode 1

1. Mez & Mahlete

Aired: 10/4/2020

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.

Episode 2

2. Sana

Aired: 10/6/2020

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.

Episode 3

3. Taualofa

Aired: 10/9/2020

We profile Taualofa Totua, a member of Pacific Climate Warriors Aotearoa.

Episode 4

4. Josiah

Aired: 10/11/2020

We profile Josiah, a Samoan culture advocate who co-founded the charity Pacific Youth Leadership and Transformation (or PYLAT).