By-youth, for-youth projects

YANZ is committed to empowering Aotearoa's youth through creativity. Our range of initiatives includes Te Kāhui - a creative writing program specifically designed for vulnerable youth - as well as internships and paid gig work opportunities. These programs are designed to provide young people with the skills, opportunities, and support they need to succeed in their creative pursuits and build a better future for themselves.

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Event Pathways Programme

Our Event Pathways Programme equips 6 young Pasifika interns with the confidence, networks and resources to work in the live events sector.

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Te Kāhui

Te Kāhui is a creative writing programme that facilitates reflective self-expression opportunities for rangatahi in vulnerable and underserved communities across Aotearoa.

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Creativision

Youth career fair featuring creative industry leaders, networking, and kōrero on arts and social justice.

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Sound of our Streets

A captivating winter youth performance festival, electrified the bustling streets of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland with the dynamic sounds and infectious energy of talented rangatahi musicians.

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Kaipātiki Sounds Branding

We worked alongside Abbey Barlow, a talented young designer from the Kaipātiki region, to create a website and brand identity for Kaipātiki Sounds that was playful, vibrant and reflective of the Kaipātiki area.

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Devonport Childcare Centre Mural

We collaborated with 2 local visual artists to design a mural inspired by the local environment and te ao Māori.

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Tania Dalton Foundation Gala

We were tasked by TDF to create an engaging performance to kickstart their 2021 Gala Dinner.

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Festival for the Future Collaboration

We collaborated with Festival for the Future to provide opportunities for young musicians to perform at their main conference and at Parliament.

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Youth Week 'TOGETHER' Mural

Collaborating with 8 young visual artists and designers from the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board region, we celebrated Youth Week 2021 with the theme ‘We’re Stronger Together’.

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Young At Art

Young at Art brought to life a collection of 5 vibrant, youth-powered creative hubs across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

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Earth Beat Collaboration

We worked with Earth Beat to create a youth arts station at their 2021 event.

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America's Cup & Prada Cup Performances

Providing well-paid gig work experience in Tāmaki Makaurau for over 30 youth creatives across 89 performances.

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38 Hurstmere Summer Series 2020-21‍

In collaboration with Fresh Concept, Youth Arts New Zealand was tasked with filling Takapuna’s newest public space, 38 Hurstmere, with youth-centred creative activations all throughout the summer of 2020-21.