Northland s stretched youth mental health services to get more funding
10 May, 2021 05:00 PM
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Health Minister Andrew Little, centre at back, announced extra funding for Northland s youth mental health services at Whangārei Youth Space, on Friday.
Health Minister Andrew Little, centre at back, announced extra funding for Northland s youth mental health services at Whangārei Youth Space, on Friday.
Mike Dinsdale is Northern Advocate deputy editormike.dinsdale@nzme.co.nznorthernadvocat
Young Northlanders struggling with mental health issues will get more support after Health Minister Andrew Little announced more funding for the sector.
Little was in Northland on Friday where he unveiled the plan at Whangārei Youth Space.
Filmmaking workshop for youth hits Whangārei
14 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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Tai Huri Films producer and educator Jason Taylor working with students from Te Kura o Mātihetihe. Photo / Supplied
Tai Huri Films producer and educator Jason Taylor working with students from Te Kura o Mātihetihe. Photo / Supplied
Mikaela Collins is a reporter for the Northern Advocatemikaela.collins@nzme.co.nznorthernadvocat
Young Northlanders interested in becoming the next Taika Waititi can try their hand at filmmaking during a week-long workshop in Whangārei.
Tai Huri Films, a company started by producer and educator Jason Taylor, is hosting a summer filmmaking workshop at Kāri Āhua in Bank St, which will give young people between 11 and 18 the chance to have a go at writing, directing, acting, filming and editing.