About YANZ 👋
We're Youth Arts New Zealand (YANZ), Aotearoa's leading youth-led social enterprise generating equitable opportunities for rangatahi/young people to explore creativity, both as a career and as a means of self-expression. Our vision is for an Aotearoa where every young New Zealander knows the worth of their creative identity.
We're empowering youth to build creative futures through...
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Empowering creative identities
Empowering rangatahi to embrace their identities and tell their stories with dignity, so that rangatahi can confidently express themselves to their community and beyond.
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Championing sustainable careers
Championing sustainable, accessible and equitable entry points into creative careers.
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Valuing rangatahi leadership
Advocating for young creatives and diverse youth voice across Aotearoa.
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Building meaningful connections
Connecting young people with each other, and those who can guide them.
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