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Youth Parliament

Youth Parliament is coordinated by the Ministry of Youth Development and takes place every three years.

Members of Parliament select young New Zealanders aged between 16 and 18 to see first hand how our democratic system works. The Youth Members take part in debates in the Chamber of Parliament House, and hold youth select committee meetings. 

The Youth Parliament is also attended by a number of young journalists who report on its activities.

2007

In 2007 John Hartevelt and Kim de Leijer were among the members of this Youth Press Gallery. The following are their reports from the 5th Youth Parliament, which took place in June 2007.

John Hartevelt and Kim de Leijer report from the 5th Youth Parliament, June 2007.