Our 2026 Fresh Voices project has broken down barriers to provide access to free Write On workshops and publication support to young people across Te Wai Pounamu, the South Island of New Zealand.

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Here you will find an eclectic mix of writing selected by many of the young people aged 13-18 who participated in this project.

 

More 2026 writing from tamariki can be found here.

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Nga mihi nui to the schools and community groups who participated in this project and the champion teachers and group leaders who supported their young writers.​

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Mana Tipua

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Te Kura Whaiora Ki Te Tonga | Southern Health School

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Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu 

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Qtopia​

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Youth Hub Christchurch

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​​​​Kia ora, Plains Media! We acknowledge your team for their incredible mahi in recording and broadcasting these fresh voices. Our young writers have been empowered by your kindness and expertise.​

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Thank you to the wonderful tutors, Gail Ingram, Mena Johnson and Ray Shipley, who inspired the writers.​

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Ngā mihi to Strengthening Communities Christchurch for their funding support of this project. ​​​​​​​