4 episodes

Generation Next - Season 1

First aired Oct 4, 2020Season 1

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.

Episodes

Episode 1

Mez & Mahlete

Oct 4, 20209 min

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

Sana

Oct 6, 20206 min

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

Taualofa

Oct 9, 20209 min

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

Episode 4

Josiah

Oct 11, 20206 min

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