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Friday, August 15, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 72
Youth Parliament 2013 is an exciting opportunity where young New Zealanders represent their local communities in Parliament, on key issues facing Kiwis today. It’s an exciting way to be a part of the overall vibe of Parliament, participating in the government’s decision-making process.
As one of 121 young people selected to represent members of Parliament and the Press Gallery in July, Gursharn Kaur, a year 12 year student in Westlake Girls High School has been selected represent me in Wellington.
Gurshan was a real stand-out applicant who is keenly interested in the process by which law is enacted. At school she is a member of the environmental and amnesty group, also a member of debating group – I’m confident she will really thrive on this experience.
National is right behind creating opportunities that challenge young people, preparing them for a fast-paced 21st Century – sitting on a select committee hearing, reading public submissions, and asking oral questions of cabinet ministers is an example of just that.
Last week Youth Affairs Minister Nikki Kaye released the select committee topics that Youth Parliament will debate – this included a call for public submissions on the topics ranging from New Zealand’s international obligations to environmental issues. This means these young people gain an experience that is close to the real life of an MP, listening to a range of views that may differ from their own.
Each Youth MP has already been assigned a select committee topic and are encouraged to proactively seek public opinion on the issue from their local community. Gursharn will join the Health Select Committee and review: Are young people taking enough personal responsibility for reducing and preventing substance abuse or should this be government’s role? Perhaps you might like to make a submission and advocate your own view on the topic, adding to her experience – see the Youth Parliament website www.youthparliament.govt.nz.
As well as representing our community at Youth Parliament in July, Youth MPs will hold their position from 1 May to 31 December 2013. During this time, Gursharn will actively continue to engage with our community, gaining an understanding of the ideas and concerns of youth locally.
I am looking forward working with Gursharn, and reporting back about her experiences – what she enjoyed the most, and her greatest challenge. I am confident that she will make an excellent ambassador for our area.
Youth Parliament 2013 is an exciting opportunity where young New Zealanders represent their local communities in Parliament, on key issues facing Kiwis today. It’s an exciting way to be a part of the overall vibe of Parliament, participating in the government’s decision-making process. As one of...
Youth Parliament 2013 is an exciting opportunity where young New Zealanders represent their local communities in Parliament, on key issues facing Kiwis today. It’s an exciting way to be a part of the overall vibe of Parliament, participating in the government’s decision-making process.
As one of 121 young people selected to represent members of Parliament and the Press Gallery in July, Gursharn Kaur, a year 12 year student in Westlake Girls High School has been selected represent me in Wellington.
Gurshan was a real stand-out applicant who is keenly interested in the process by which law is enacted. At school she is a member of the environmental and amnesty group, also a member of debating group – I’m confident she will really thrive on this experience.
National is right behind creating opportunities that challenge young people, preparing them for a fast-paced 21st Century – sitting on a select committee hearing, reading public submissions, and asking oral questions of cabinet ministers is an example of just that.
Last week Youth Affairs Minister Nikki Kaye released the select committee topics that Youth Parliament will debate – this included a call for public submissions on the topics ranging from New Zealand’s international obligations to environmental issues. This means these young people gain an experience that is close to the real life of an MP, listening to a range of views that may differ from their own.
Each Youth MP has already been assigned a select committee topic and are encouraged to proactively seek public opinion on the issue from their local community. Gursharn will join the Health Select Committee and review: Are young people taking enough personal responsibility for reducing and preventing substance abuse or should this be government’s role? Perhaps you might like to make a submission and advocate your own view on the topic, adding to her experience – see the Youth Parliament website www.youthparliament.govt.nz.
As well as representing our community at Youth Parliament in July, Youth MPs will hold their position from 1 May to 31 December 2013. During this time, Gursharn will actively continue to engage with our community, gaining an understanding of the ideas and concerns of youth locally.
I am looking forward working with Gursharn, and reporting back about her experiences – what she enjoyed the most, and her greatest challenge. I am confident that she will make an excellent ambassador for our area.
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