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Bullying: We need change in schools
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 4:50 pm | NZAAHD
The death of bullied and beaten up school boy Toran Henry, 17, raises public demand for real and proactive change in our school environments. More >>
Tough not enough: young victims’ fate not deserved
Tuesday, 29 January 2008, 2:39 pm | NZAAHD
The people who work with youth say they are concerned about the comments of public leaders in the wake of the murders of two south Auckland young people over the weekend. More >>
Obama lesson for NZ elections: Youth count!
Thursday, 17 January 2008, 9:49 am | NZAAHD
The US primaries send a powerful message to NZ politicians: ignore young people at your peril, say the people who work with youth. "The rise of Barack Obama as a serious contender in the race for the US presidency illustrates how powerful the youth vote ... More >>
Youth: Key dates and activities in 2008
Friday, 11 January 2008, 9:44 am | NZAAHD
Attached is a media briefing about some key dates, themes and activities for 2008. More >>
What does an 18-yr-old know a 16-yr-old doesn't?
Thursday, 21 June 2007, 11:00 am | NZAAHD
Youth experts say not a great deal! And if today’s proposed drop in the voting age to 16 becomes law, tomorrow’s 16-yr-olds may know more than many of their elders about democracy. More >>
Generation Me? A myth!
Tuesday, 22 May 2007, 1:20 pm | NZAAHD
Youth experts say the label of selfishness that has been given to an entire generation of young people is a myth. New Zealand Association for Adolescent Health and Development (NZAAHD) executive officer Sarah Helm says young people actually have very high rates ... More >>
Conference helps build strong young people
Saturday, 28 October 2006, 4:35 pm | NZAAHD
There are over 600,000 young people aged 12-24 years in New Zealand. The Involve 06 Conference brings together 500 of the key people that working to support these young people. The conference is being held from 1-3 November, at Lincoln University. More >>
Closure a disgrace
Friday, 12 May 2006, 4:42 pm | NZAAHD
The closure of Teenadders, the country’s only specialist service for young people with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), is a disgrace. More >>
Moral And Legal Duty To Abolish Youth Rates
Thursday, 4 May 2006, 5:07 pm | NZAAHD
"Government has a moral duty to act now to eliminate discrimination against young people and remove youth rates," said David Hanna, President of the New Zealand Association of Adolescent Health and Development (NZAAHD). More >>