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Youth Minister Nikki Kaye today announced $25,000 of funding for the OMG Tech Youth Leadership Training Programme.

“This investment will help foster 20 young leaders from decile 1 and 2 schools to empower other young people in their communities to learn about and become familiar with using future technologies,” says Ms Kaye.

Participants in the programme will have the opportunity to learn about coding (how you instruct a computer to create software, apps and websites) as well as 3D printing and robotics, ie building and programming robots.

Youth Minister Nikki Kaye today announced changes for the Ministry of Youth Development (MYD) which will see significantly more youth development opportunities in New Zealand.

“These changes follow a review completed in August this year, and my desire to increase the number of youth development opportunities available to young people,” says Ms Kaye.

“There is a need for more clarity and purpose to the Ministry’s activities, and spending needs to be targeted where it will make the biggest difference.

Youth Minister Nikki Kaye has announced $150,000 in funding over the next three years for RainbowYOUTH to develop and increase support services for LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex) young people.

“LGBTI young people are five times more likely than other young people to attempt suicide or deliberately self-harm. They are also more likely to be bullied, physically harmed or afraid that someone may hurt them,” says Ms Kaye.

Youth Minister Nikki Kaye today announced that 50 successful applicants will receive a total of around $217,000 to fund community projects led by young people, as part of Youth Fund 2016.

“Youth Fund is about supporting projects designed and led by young people themselves, either working alone or in partnership with youth organisations,” says Ms Kaye.

“Once again, the applications showed there are countless young people out there brimming with ideas on ways to create opportunities for youth to serve their communities.

Youth Minister Nikki Kaye today announced the 121 Youth MPs and 17 members of the Youth Press Gallery who will be part of Youth Parliament 2016.

“Each Member of Parliament has selected a young person aged 16 to 18 to represent them and their community at Youth Parliament, which will be held in Parliament Buildings on 19 to 20 July 2016,” says Ms Kaye.

“Many of my colleagues have told me how difficult it was to narrow down their choice to one Youth MP, such was the strength of the candidates who applied.”

Youth Minister Nikki Kaye visited Northland College in Kaikohe today with Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell to announce further investment in developing the potential of young people in Northland.

“The Government is committed to helping young people in Northland realise their potential and today I unveiled new ways that we’ll be doing this,” said Ms Kaye.

Youth Minister Nikki Kaye today announced that a further $120,000 is available to young entrepreneurs under the Opportunities for Young People fund.

“This funding will go to young people to support projects they’ve developed that are aimed at creating social or environmental change,” says Ms Kaye.

“Opportunities for Young People funding comes from the $2 million Youth Enterprise Fund. This fund was launched in December last year, to support organisations offering hands-on opportunities for young people to help them develop entrepreneurial skills.

Youth Minister Nikki Kaye today announced that applications are now open for Youth Parliament 2016, to be held on 19 and 20 July 2016.

Youth Minister Nikki Kaye today opened applications for Youth Fund 2016, which makes $200,000 available for community projects led by young people.

“This fund is unique because it supports projects designed and led by young people themselves, either working alone or in partnership with youth organisations,” says Ms Kaye.

“As well as benefiting their communities, this helps young people between the ages of 12 and 24 develop decision-making and leadership skills.

Youth Minister Nikki Kaye says 25 councils will benefit from around $485,000 of funding under the 2015 Youth Development Partnership Fund.

“This fund is about helping councils get young people aged 12 to 24 involved in and leading projects that are meaningful to both them and their communities.

“It’s important that young people are involved in local decision-making, so that their views are reflected in the projects and facilities around them.

Youth Minister Nikki Kaye today announced that four organisations will receive a total of around $45,000 of ‘services for young people’ funding, to help them deliver a range of youth development programmes.

“This is one-off funding to established organisations working in the youth sector, to support them to extend or deliver existing initiatives they’re involved with that benefit young people,” says Ms Kaye.

Youth Minister Nikki Kaye today announced that four recipients will receive a total of $79,000 funding under the Opportunities for Young People fund.

“This funding comes from the Youth Enterprise Fund, which supports organisations providing hands-on learning opportunities for young people to develop entrepreneurial skills.

“The Opportunities for Young People fund recognises that many young people are themselves coming up with projects that are creating social and environmental change, and these projects are worthy of support in their own right.

Youth Minister Nikki Kaye today announced the recipients of the 2015 Youth Awards.

Winners will be presented with awards at a ceremony being held at parliament tonight.

“These awards recognise young people who’ve made outstanding contributions to their communities, as well as people who’ve supported or championed young people,” says Ms Kaye.

“This year I strengthened the awards by creating new categories, reflecting the large number of nominations received last year and interest in recognising people throughout society.

Youth Minister Nikki Kaye was pleased to address the opening of the four-day UN Youth Declaration in Auckland today.

“This is a great opportunity for young people to have a say on matters that are important to them, and for their voice to be heard,” says Ms Kaye.

Over the four days, participants take part in workshops and debates covering a range of public policy areas, from education and the environment to foreign affairs, law and order and social development.

Youth Minister Nikki Kaye is pleased to announce the first round of initiatives funded under the $20,000 Isolated Communities Fund.

“This is about supporting the development of young people aged 12 to 24 living in offshore communities such as Great Barrier Island, the Chatham Islands and Stewart Island.

“It’s not always easy for young people living in these communities to access the same opportunities as their peers on the mainland.

Young technology entrepreneurs in the Waikato region will benefit from $60,000 of funding for Online Education Limited, announced today by Youth Minister Nikki Kaye.

“This is about helping to grow the next generation of software developers and technology innovators,” says Ms Kaye.

“The funding will help around 400 young people take part in technology-related challenges and product development exercises.

“The young people will practise core skills such as coding, which is how you instruct a computer to create software, apps and websites.

Youth Minister Nikki Kaye says from today, councils can apply for a share of $889,000 funding under the 2015 Youth Development Partnership Fund to help them work with young people.

“Young people need to be involved in local decision-making, so that their views are reflected in the projects and facilities around them.

“The fund’s aim is to get young people aged 12 to 24 involved in and leading projects that are meaningful to both them and their communities.

Nominations are now open for the 2015 Youth Awards, which celebrate young people who’ve achieved outstanding results, or people who’ve made a significant contribution to support and champion young people, says Youth Minister Nikki Kaye.

“The 2015 Awards will recognise 40 people and organisations across eight different award categories, so if you know someone who deserves recognition for their achievements, please put their name forward,” says Ms Kaye.

Young people across New Zealand will receive a boost to develop their entrepreneurial skills and knowledge, after Youth Minister Nikki Kaye today announced $905,000 funding under the Youth Enterprise Fund.

“Eight organisations will receive funding to help deliver a range of business enterprise initiatives to a diverse range of youth, including young people not in education and from disadvantaged communities.

“This will see around 3,000 extra young people receive the chance to develop their entrepreneurial ability.

Youth Minister Nikki Kaye is pleased to announce that three social enterprise initiatives for young people will receive a total of $835,000 funding under the Youth Enterprise Fund.

“This $2 million fund is all about helping today’s young people become tomorrow’s entrepreneurs, and encouraging initiatives that achieve good social and environmental outcomes is an important part of the fund’s aims,” says Ms Kaye.

The three successful social enterprise recipients are:

Youth Minister Nikki Kaye is pleased to welcome to New Zealand a delegation of 23 young people from Japan, who will be hosted at Parliament tonight as part of ‘Ship for World Youth 27’.

“This is a great programme funded by the government of Japan, which brings young people together from all over the world to develop young leaders and build cross-cultural friendship and understanding.”

Youth Minister Nikki Kaye today announced a second round of small grants funding, worth $85,000 to ensure support services are available for LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender or intersex) youth.

“By and large, LGBTI young people are doing well, but reports over several years have shown there’s a need for more support services.

“One of the most concerning issues is that LGBTI young people are five times more likely than other young people to attempt suicide or deliberately self-harm.

Youth Minister Nikki Kaye says 100 young people have been selected to take part in this year’s Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, which kicks off in Auckland next week.

“This week-long programme is about fostering and celebrating the achievements of young people living in Auckland, who are facing and successfully managing challenges in their lives,” says Ms Kaye.

“During the week, everyone involved will get to take part in a range of workshops and activities.