Inspiring Young New Zealanders.

We've worked with a diverse range of young New Zealanders who are demonstrating courage, dreaming big, and pushing boundaries to make a difference. Below are some of their stories.

Young Innovators
Bonnie Howland
Bonnie Howland

Building an ethical beauty company to help cure treatable blindness. Learn more >>

Lionel Taito-Matamua
Lionel Taito-Matamua

Using 3D printing technology to create tools of value from recycled plastic. Learn more >>

Laura O'Connell Rapira
Laura O'Connell Rapira

Empowering Kiwis to take action on causes that affect our future. Learn More >>

Bop, Jody and Sarah
Bop, Jody and Sarah

Increasing mindfulness and wellbeing through a gym culture for mental health. Learn More >>

Guy Ryan
Guy Ryan

Backing young New Zealanders to change the world through Inspiring Stories. Learn more >>

Taaniko Nordstrom
Taaniko Nordstrom

Reconnecting inmates with their identity and culture to reduce re-offending. Learn More >>

Shay Wright
Shay Wright

Growing the next generation of Maori leaders through Te Whare Hukahuka. Learn more >>

Courtney Durr
Courtney Durr

Building self-confidence and self-worth for women through Body Love NZ. Learn More >>

Thomas Maharaj
Thomas Maharaj

From brain surgery to business development, and pathways for young people. Learn more >>

Rez Gardi
Rez Gardi

Born in a UN Refugee Camp to becoming NZ's first Kurdish lawyer. Learn more >>

Yoseph Ayele
Yoseph Ayele

Developing the Edmund Hillary Fellowship and the Global Impact Visa. Learn More >>

Jess Weller
Jess Weller

Surviving breast cancer, supporting healthy conversations to save lives. Learn more >>

Fatumata Bah
Fatumata Bah

Empowering women, Young leader for the Office of Ethnic Community. Learn more >>

Toby Carr
Toby Carr

Entrepreneur making tech more accessible and affordable for schools. Learn more >>

Irene Wakefield
Irene Wakefield

Empowering women to tackle abusive relationships. Learn more >>

Joseph Ngametuangaro
Joseph Ngametuangaro

Working to make a difference for young people in Opotiki. Learn more >>

Abi Symes
Abi Symes

Diversity and democracy, becoming a champion for young people. Learn more >>

Julia Whaipooti
Julia Whaipooti

Young lawyer advocating for a fairer and more just Aotearoa. Learn more >>

Noa Woolloff
Noa Woolloff

A t-shirt company that supports teen parents to develop and grow. Learn more >>

April McLennan
April McLennan

Helping secondary school students pursue meaningful career pathways. Learn more >>

Josiah Tuamalali'i
Josiah Tuamalali'i

Connecting young Pacific leaders with their culture, engaging in democracy. Learn more >>

Featured
Bonnie Howland
Bonnie Howland

Building an ethical beauty company to help cure treatable blindness. Learn more >>

Lionel Taito-Matamua
Lionel Taito-Matamua

Using 3D printing technology to create tools of value from recycled plastic. Learn more >>

Laura O'Connell Rapira
Laura O'Connell Rapira

Empowering Kiwis to take action on causes that affect our future. Learn More >>

Bop, Jody and Sarah
Bop, Jody and Sarah

Increasing mindfulness and wellbeing through a gym culture for mental health. Learn More >>

Guy Ryan
Guy Ryan

Backing young New Zealanders to change the world through Inspiring Stories. Learn more >>

Taaniko Nordstrom
Taaniko Nordstrom

Reconnecting inmates with their identity and culture to reduce re-offending. Learn More >>

Shay Wright
Shay Wright

Growing the next generation of Maori leaders through Te Whare Hukahuka. Learn more >>

Courtney Durr
Courtney Durr

Building self-confidence and self-worth for women through Body Love NZ. Learn More >>

Thomas Maharaj
Thomas Maharaj

From brain surgery to business development, and pathways for young people. Learn more >>

Rez Gardi
Rez Gardi

Born in a UN Refugee Camp to becoming NZ's first Kurdish lawyer. Learn more >>

Yoseph Ayele
Yoseph Ayele

Developing the Edmund Hillary Fellowship and the Global Impact Visa. Learn More >>

Jess Weller
Jess Weller

Surviving breast cancer, supporting healthy conversations to save lives. Learn more >>

Fatumata Bah
Fatumata Bah

Empowering women, Young leader for the Office of Ethnic Community. Learn more >>

Toby Carr
Toby Carr

Entrepreneur making tech more accessible and affordable for schools. Learn more >>

Irene Wakefield
Irene Wakefield

Empowering women to tackle abusive relationships. Learn more >>

Joseph Ngametuangaro
Joseph Ngametuangaro

Working to make a difference for young people in Opotiki. Learn more >>

Abi Symes
Abi Symes

Diversity and democracy, becoming a champion for young people. Learn more >>

Julia Whaipooti
Julia Whaipooti

Young lawyer advocating for a fairer and more just Aotearoa. Learn more >>

Noa Woolloff
Noa Woolloff

A t-shirt company that supports teen parents to develop and grow. Learn more >>

April McLennan
April McLennan

Helping secondary school students pursue meaningful career pathways. Learn more >>

Josiah Tuamalali'i
Josiah Tuamalali'i

Connecting young Pacific leaders with their culture, engaging in democracy. Learn more >>

Short documentaries about young New Zealanders.

The selection of short films below is a showcase from our vimeo channel, and have been produced either in-house, or from young filmmakers entering our national 'Making a Difference' film competition.