Posts by Mary Strachan

Finding a job in good economic times for an experienced employee can be a hard enough task, but in the current economic climate, for our beginner workers and taiohi (youth)…

Aotearoa’s rangatahi – our young people – are the future, brimming with potential and aspiration. Yet, many face significant aukati (obstacles) on their journey to educational and vocational success. Understanding…

Volunteer Month in Aotearoa is celebrated in June and the spirit of “mahi aroha” – working with compassion and for mutual benefit – runs deep. This inherent desire to contribute…

The government are investigating introducing a Bill to Parliament which will ban under 16s from social media, but with the onus on the big tech companies to verify the age…

New Zealand has made incredible progress in reducing youth smoking rates over the past decade. But as one fire dwindles, another is starting to spark – vaping. Once touted as…

When Destiny Church members decided to stage their recent protests against an Auckland Pride children’s drag queen story time event, they weren’t just opposing a show – they were sending…

Young people today are more aware of the downsides of excessive screen time than many might think. Recent findings, including Outward Bound’s Screentime Amongst Rangatahi survey, reveal that nearly 80%…

It’s that time of year again – NCEA exams are looming, and taiohi across the Central South Island are hunkering down to hit the books. Whether they’re tackling NCEA Level…