Caitlin Watson

One of my favourite things to do over summer on the Coast is spending time down at the Ōrewa Beach basketball court. Earlier this year,...

When I first started writing this column, I was 21, freshly graduated from university, just finished my time as the youngest member of the Hibiscus...

When you think about home, what comes to mind? For many of us on the Coast, it’s walking along Ōrewa Beach, playing sport at the...

So much has shifted over the past 20 years. We’ve survived a global pandemic, watched social media saturate our screens, witnessed Artificial Intelligence (AI) go...

It’s a tough job market out there and our young people are feeling it the most. Stats NZ recently confirmed a concerning trend unemployment is...

As someone who’s lived the volunteer life and worked closely with young volunteers for many years, I believe volunteering is one of the most powerful,...

Growing up as a young person today is different from 10 years ago, let alone a generation ago. Social media, economic stress, uncertain futures, and...

The start of a new year is a perfect time to take a quick check-in and see how things are going at home, both literally...

Christmas is fast approaching and with it comes the familiar sights, sounds, and traditions of the season. We’ll brace ourselves for the usual corny Christmas...

Travel is one of the greatest adventures to embark on in life. Travelling as a young person helps with broadening cultural understanding, making special friendships...