ABOUT GEN-Z AOTEAROA
At Gen-Z Aotearoa, our mahi is all about empowering rangatahi, building connections, and creating lasting change through youth-led community.
Our Achievements
Supported 50,000 rangatahi on April 5th 2024 to fight for Climate Justice, Te Tiriti, and Palestine.
Reached 2,000,000+ people across a range of social media platforms (as of November 2025)
Organised an online panel with several community changemakers during Youth Week 2024
organised Queermas, a Christmas lunch for young ISOLATED rainbow people
sUPPORTED TEDX YOUTH PAPARANGI 2024 FOR THEIR THIRD YOUTH EVENT
SPOKE WITH SAVE THE CHILDREN, NETSAFE, AND TIKTOK ABOUT ONLINE SAFETY
TEAMED UP WITH YOUTH 4 CLIMATE ACTION TO RUN A YOUTH WEEK CONFERENCE
worked with researchers at the University of Auckland & Tiktok to reduce digital harm
the New Zealander of the year awards
Gen-Z Aoteaora Founder and co-Director Nate Wilbourne, alongside co-Founder and co-Director Lola Fisher have both been recognised as semi finalists for the 2026 Young New Zealander of the Year award. Learn more about their achievements and why they are in the running:
What we’re doing now
Our 2025 plan is to focus on strengthening cross-sector relationships, amplifying rangatahi voices, and building long-term infrastructure. Building on the network and successes of our previous work, we’re emphasising three key components to create lasting impact
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Strengthening connections across sectors to ensure a united front in driving positive change for rangatahi.
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Centering our lived experiences, creative work, and advocacy to ensure young people’s voices are heard and valued in every conversation.
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Developing sustainable support systems within the youth sector to empower future generations and ensure lasting impact.