Season 1

Season 1 (2020)

From marching in the streets, to quiet conversations with friends and family, to practical civic engagement, RNZ speaks to a generation passionate about representing and seeing positive change for their communities and country. They are Generation Next.


Episodes: 4

Star Cast:



Episodes List

Ep.1 Mez & Mahlete

Air Date: 2020-10-04

Mez & Mahlete Tekeste only envisioned the Black Lives Matter protest march to be themselves and a close circle of friends. Within 24 hours, their flyer had been shared by some of the biggest names in New Zealand.

Ep.2 Sana

Air Date: 2020-10-06

We profile Sana, a 22-year-old teacher of human and child welfare, who speaks openly about her experience of the Christchurch terror attacks and the importance of embracing diversity.

Ep.3 Taualofa

Air Date: 2020-10-09

We profile Taualofa Totua, a member of Pacific Climate Warriors Aotearoa.

Ep.4 Josiah

Air Date: 2020-10-11

We profile Josiah, a Samoan culture advocate who co-founded the charity Pacific Youth Leadership and Transformation (or PYLAT).