Generation Next

Sieni Leo'o Olo, AKA Bubbah, is a 24-year-old Samoan comedian and actress from Māngere. In this episode of Generation Next, she talks about falling in love with theatre, making comedy accessible to… Read more Video

Destiny is a writer and development producer for SIS - the first Polynesian show to be platformed on Comedy Central. In this episode of Generation Next, she talks about story sovereignty, the… Read more Video

At 15 years old, Olivia Selemaia is smashing weightlifting records across the board. In this episode of Generation Next, she talks about growing up with a solo mum, her love for the sport and not… Read more Video

Dera Meelan is a 22-year-old award-winning producer who works with duo Church & AP. In this episode of Generation Next, he talks about growing up within the Kurdish culture, life with his immigrant… Read more Video

Generation Next | Southside is a series of videos profiling four successful South Aucklanders – a music producer, weightlifter, comedian and TV writer.  Read more Video

Josiah Tualamali'i is passionate about ensuring young Pasifika and Māori have a seat at the table, particularly when it comes to decision-making around mental health. Read more Video

Opinion: An online campaign called Pacific Votes Count aims to encourage New Zealand's Pacific communities to recognise the importance of voting. Read more Video

As a proud NZ-born Indo-Fijian, being Muslim has shaped Sana Ditta's worldview. This is the first time she has openly spoken about the Christchurch terror attacks and recalled the impact of that day.

Mez and Mahlete Tekeste only envisioned the protest march to be themselves and their close circle of friends. Within 24 hours, their flyer had been shared by some of the biggest names in NZ. Read more Video

RNZ speaks to a generation passionate about representing and seeing positive change for their communities, and country. They are Generation Next. Read more Video