Caitlin Watson

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Youth voice – The value of newspapers

In today’s digital age, where TikTok and Instagram play a big part as sources of “news”, it might surprise you to learn that many young...

Youth voice – The power to encourage

Can you remember a moment where you received a few encouraging words that gave a boost to your spirit and a bounce in your step?...

Youth Voice – Give a little, get a lot

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give” (Winston Churchill). In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy...

Youth Voice – Putting service first

Just over a month ago, New Zealand lost an admired civic and community leader. Efeso Collins suddenly passed away just days after giving his maiden...

Youth Voice – Time called on school cellphone use

In a bid to enhance educational outcomes, the government has mandated a crackdown on mobile phones, deeming them to be more detrimental instruments of distraction...

Youth Voice – Cherishing your roots

As summer holidays roll on, road trips and the joy of cruising with music filling the air become a memorable part of the summer journey....

Youth Voice – Smashing study

It is every student’s “favourite” time of year – exams – a time that brings about many emotions.  There is the potential for increased anxiety...

Youth voice – ‘Culture of courage’ may change stats

Did you know that NZ unfortunately ranks among the countries with the highest incidence of bullying? Shockingly, 32 percent of NZ students report experiencing bullying...

Youth Voice – Hopes high for youth turnout

It’s election season – time to get out and exercise our right to vote! You’ll probably be tired of the voting cliches, “young people are...

Youth voice – What happens next?

It’s that time of the year! If you are in your last year of school, you are bound to be asked the following question, every...