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In the News 2010

Published by Youth Week


Stan Walker talking about his Whanau (Maori TV)
Monday 24th 2010


Youth Week launch: On Te Kaea (Maori TV)
Sunday 23 May 2010

Youth Week and Taiohi Morehu
Special Report on 1 News Mon 24 May

PRESS RELEASES
Flags fly for Youth Week stuff.co.nz- - 26 May 2010
Flags designed by Northland College students will flutter over Kaikohe's main street this month. 

Teen parents unite
Manawatu Standard - 28 May 2010
Giving back to their community was a Youth Week initiative for a group of young Feilding parents. 


Youth Week 2010 - Family Planning media statement Scoop - 26 May 2010
Most secondary school students have never had sexual intercourse, according to the most recent New Zealand data - figures which are often overlooked in conversations about young people. Family Planning Chief Executive Jackie Edmond says it is important to acknowledge information such as this - particularly in Youth Week (22 to 30 May).

Young People Not Just Heroes And Hoons Says Commissioner Voxy - 26 May 2010

Young people want to be seen as individuals, and not typecast as heroes or hoons, says Children's Commissioner John Angus.outh Week 2010 is an opportunity to celebrate everything that is positive about being a young person and their individuality.


Thousands of young people celebrate Youth Week  Scoop - 24 May 2010.
NZAA
HD's joint press release. From Te Kao in the Far North, to Invercargill in the Deep South - this week thousands of young New Zealanders are heading out into their communities to celebrate Youth Week 2010.

If you could, what would you say to your mokopuna or grandchildren in 50-years time?Here's your chance . . . Facebook your moko now!
Share your hopes and dreams on our special Youth Week 2010 Facebook Page

Join Taiohi Morehu and Hon Tariana Turia launch the "Message to my Moko" Facebook page on Wednesday 26th May 2010 during Youth Week


IHC a keen supporter of Youth Week Scoop NZ - 24 May 2010
Young people with intellectual disability have the same issues as any other young person, and that's why IHC is a keen supporter of Youth Week.


Ribbon Ambassador leads the way Scoop - 24 May 2010
Young people can be leaders to promote positive change for families says White Ribbon Ambassador Johny O’Donnell during Youth Week (22 to 30 May).


Seniors urged to support Youth Week Voxy - 21 May 2010
Senior Citizens Minister John Carter is encouraging older members of the community, including grandparents, to get behind Youth Week: 22 - 30 May.

Age Concern supports Youth Week Scoop.co.nz- 18 May 2010
Age Concern New Zealand is looking forward to Youth Week: 22 - 30 May, saying it's a good opportunity to strengthen the connections between the generations.

Week of fun activities for youngsters Times Online - 18 May 2010
Deputy Mayor Gary Troup is launching the week at Te Matariki Clendon Community Centre and Library on Monday, May 24.

Youth Week Write On challenge for students Newswire - 18 May 2010
Youth Week singer song writer competition.

A music voice for youth Scoop - 18 May 2010
Becoming a teenage father has inspired a young Whangarei man to give back to the community.


Youth Week To Bring Families Together Voxy - ‎13 May 2010‎
Youth Week kicks off on Friday 21 May and Hutt City's youth council, Youth Infusion, have put together a programme to bring together people from different generations.

Girls make a point with pink stuff.co.nz - 11 May 2010
A flood of pink will soon invade Whangarei with an important message. The Y-Dub club of Whangarei Girls' High School students is getting ready to push the anti-bullying message across in a way Whangarei has never seen before.

Teenage Author Special Guest Speaker In Thames Voxy - 6 May 2010
Thames to be first up i
n popular teen author's speaking engagements.

CONTACT: For more media information, please contact Christine Robertson, Youth Week 2010 Media coordinator: or email