Rise Issue 6
Welcome to issue 6 of Rise, the theme for Issue 6 is 'empowerment'.
Media student's online blogging success
Red Nicolson is a man who wants to challenge the mainstream.
Out of foster care and into the kitchen
It's the story of far too many New Zealand children and youth.
Age no barrier for long-service volunteering
Like most kids, Greg Sinclair was fascinated by the shining lights and the siren of the fire engines at Westport's Fire Station.
Human rights commissioner Robyn Hunt tells it like it is
There is much to admire about long-time human rights activist Robyn Hunt.
Introducing the Minister for Social Development and Employment, Paula Bennett
Make no bones about it, Paula Bennett has plenty of empathy for both Ministry of Social Development (MSD) staff and those who need a helping hand.
A day at the marae youth court
The marae and its kaumatua open up to welcome the offenders, supporters and officials of the youth court.
Refugees ease fellow immigrants into Kiwi life
Last year Umma Trust worked with over 50 Muslim refugee and migrant families across Auckland.
LSV hitting the mark at Burnham Army Camp
You would think the prospect of another gut-busting 50km tramp and a three-day hike in the Canterbury hills would send trainees on the Limited Service Volunteers (LSV) course packing.
Pragmatic and passionate
An interview with Child, Youth and Family's Southern Regional Director John Henderson.
Community celebration
It's been seven years since the Aranui community took it upon themselves to make their Christchurch suburb a better place to be.
Stretching a dollar
Managing your finances can be difficult at the best of times, and it is even more important during times of economic downturn.
Project building
An interview with Child, Youth and Family Northern Regional Director Marion Heeney.
Flying high
In the last year and a half, the Royal New Zealand Air Force has voluntarily reached out and touched the lives of over a hundred children and young people known to Child, Youth and Family.
