Policy Change Ideas for Students

Understanding Policy Areas Making Change in New Zealand Your Voice Matters

Youth Mental Health Support

I Am Hope foundation leading change Gumboot Friday raising awareness Need for accessible mental health services School-based counselling expansion Online support platforms for youth

Social Media Age Restrictions

Under-16 social media ban debate Protecting developing minds Digital literacy vs restriction Parental vs government responsibility Alternative youth-safe platforms

Microplastics Crisis

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Ocean Protection Brainstorm

Think about David Attenborough's documentaries What ocean threats concern you most? Brainstorm 3 policy solutions Consider: bottom trawling, marine reserves, fishing quotas Share your ideas with a partner

Should the Voting Age be 16?

Make It 16 campaign arguments Taxation without representation? Brain development considerations International examples: Scotland, Austria What do you think?

Climate Action Policies

School Strike 4 Climate movement Zero Carbon Act implementation Green transport initiatives Renewable energy targets Climate education in schools Youth climate advisory groups

Free Public Transport Benefits

Vaping Restrictions for Youth

Vape-Free Kids NZ campaign Flavour bans to reduce appeal Retail licensing and location limits Age verification improvements School vaping detection systems Support for quitting programs

Your Generation, Your Future

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead