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NZ Herald
11-07-2025
- Politics
- NZ Herald
Whanganui Youth MP Taiko Edwards-Haruru delivers mental health speech in Parliament
Whanganui's Youth MP Taiko Edwards-Haruru (right) at the 2025 Youth Parliament event with Whanganui MP Carl Bates (left) and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Whanganui's 2025 Youth MP Taiko Edwards-Haruru has had a busy few months, with his most recent achievement being attending Youth Parliament. The Youth MP programme is a triennial event in which every MP selects someone aged 16 to 18, who gets the opportunity to connect with their MP, engage with
The Citizen
13-06-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
Youth and government discuss progress and technology at 2025 Youth Parliament
The 2025 Youth Parliament emphasised the importance of youth participation in the implementation of past resolutions and the tracking of progress in developmental community initiatives. This was reiterated by a member of the National Assembly, Malusi Gigaba, who was one of the speakers at the two-day event held on Friday, June 6 and Saturday 7, at Thembalethu Community Hall. 'This is an opportunity for the people of Africa to shake off the divisions of the past and chains of colonialism to build a future for the youth. Our people need to stop thinking as former colonists and victims and act as one. All we have achieved now is political freedom. We need to take charge of the forces of production and create opportunities within the African continent. In addition, to benefit from the innovations of the Fifth Industrial Revolution, we need to equip our children with the skills and knowledge required for the future economy, such as coding, robotics, and entrepreneurship as educational cornerstones,' Gigaba said on Saturday. ALSO READ: Load reduction: Are only the poorest areas in Mbombela left in the dark? The parliament was hosted by the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature (MPL) under the theme 'Making Follow-up on Government Commitments'. In line with this theme, the legislature focused on providing solutions to the challenges faced by the youth in the province through engagements with provincial government, while encouraging public participation. Some of the issues discussed included youth development funding, education and the upcoming local government elections. Special attention was given to G20 priorities, objectives and opportunities as well as the development of the African continent. ALSO READ: Long-serving Barberton correctional services commissioner retires The Mpumalanga premier, Mandla Ndlovu, along with the MPL speaker, Lindi Masina, and members of his executive council attended the Youth Parliament on the Saturday to engage with the youth. Various members of the legislature and provincial departments engaged with attendees on the Friday. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
