Inner-city youngsters have Auckland's interests at heart

Last Updated : 03 Dec 2015
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A Waitematā Local Board initiative to encourage youth in local communities was taken up by a group of students at Freeman's Bay Primary who wanted their voices heard in council decisions.  

Along with a small grant from the local board, the students decided that a website that feeds into public consultations would be the most effective means to provide a voice for youth in the region.

New Zealand Herald reporter Catherine Smith met with the students recently and got the inside scoop

Check out the Auckland Kids Voice website. 

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