Rise issue 2
The theme of this second edition is Children and young people.
Vive l'éducation!
Former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga talks to us from France (where he is currently coaching the French second-division club Toulon) about family and his commitment to supporting children's education.
Combating youth gangs
"It has been a privilege and a pleasure and the results have been outstanding." This is how Inspector Jason Hewett, from Counties Manukau Police District describes his experience of working with other agencies to combat youth gangs.
Surviving gang culture
Living in Porirua, you can get used to the wind. But today is exceptional. A roof-ripping north-westerly throws storm clouds across the sky. This is the backdrop to our meeting with Fa'amatuainu Wayne Poutoa at Maraeroa Marae.
From the frontline
Tricia Nicholas has been a frontline social worker for 27 years. Rise catches up with her in Island Bay, Wellington.
Ankle-biting rhubarb and other stories...
Celebrated New Zealand author Joy Cowley has authored over 600 works for adults and children. In an interview with Joy, she reflects on her childhood, family and the importance of children reading and learning.
The 'rights' stuff
A charter of rights has been introduced by Child, Youth and Family to provide children and young people in care with a level of understanding on what they can expect.
Kids rule!
New Zealand Children's Day is a national, non-commercial day to celebrate how special and important our children are.
Tough love in Taupo
At 2am dinner is announced - to the great relief of the group of teenage boys who have just tramped 13 kilometres in the dark; deep into the bush at Tongariro National Park.
Navigating change
Interview with Bay of Plenty Acting Regional Commissioner, Geoff Williams.
