The Many Complex Truths Within the ‘Censoring’ of Youth Parliament

The many complex truths within the ‘censoring’ of youth parliament

Was it a genuine censorship concern, just a really good PR stunt, or both?

Youth Parliament Must Honour Rangatahi Voices – Not Manage Them – Make It 16

A group of youth organisations is calling out the censorship of young people at Youth Parliament 2025, where multiple decisions made by the Ministry of Youth Development (MYD) have undermined the kaupapa of authentic youth voice. Several youth MPs will meet Press on the steps of Parliament House at 1:15pm on Tuesday, 1 July to share their experiences and feelings on the censorship of rangatahi voices during this year’s Youth Parliament. Multiple…