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Burning through more than 10,000 safety pins, 8,500 litres of hair spray and a small mountain of glitter, talented young Kiwis have taken to the stage in huge numbers as part of Stage Challenge 2005.

The government's work to provide opportunities for young New Zealanders will be strengthened through structural and funding changes to the Ministry of Youth Development.

The new Porirua Youth Transitions Service (YTS) will be a valuable resource for young people, their families and the wider Porirua community.

The goal of getting all 15-19 year olds in work, education or training by 2007 is a step closer with the announcement of the first five Youth Transitions Service providers, Youth Affairs Minister Steve Maharey said today.

Youth unemployment fell yet again last year hitting a 16 year low of 9.4 per cent.

Youth Affairs Minister, John Tamihere, will launch Young Males: Strengths-based and Male-Focused Approaches tomorrow at Youthline Auckland

Youth MPs vote overwhelmingly against raising the legal drinking age back to 20.

"What a great start to proceedings. This was the best youth parliament question time to date. The standard of questions was as good as the official opposition on a good day.

The Youth Parliament's 120 youth MPs have been selected and their mock legislative bill topic chosen

Applications are now being sought for young people wanting to take part in the 2004 Youth Parliament

You are invited to join an online chat with Youth Affairs Minister John Tamihere on www.headsup.co.nz from 6-7pm on Wednesday, September 17.

14 May 2003Media Statement
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