​​Our 2025 Fresh Voices project has broken down barriers to provide access to free Write On workshops and publication support to young people in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Waitaha Canterbury and Rēkohu/Wharekauri  Chatham Islands.

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We are delighted to share these fresh voices with you. ​You will find an eclectic mix of writing selected by the tamariki who participated in this project. More writing from their portfolios can be found in Write On Magazine Issue 64.​​​​​

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

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Addington Te Kura Taumatua

Years 5 & 6

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Chatham Islands after-school writing group

Years 5-8

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Christchurch East School Years 7 & 8

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Pitt Island School

Years 1-8

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Te Kura o Tuahiwi

Years 4-8

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Waltham Primary School Te Kura o Tūpuni

Years 6-8

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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 Kate Preece, who guided the young writers from Te One and Pitt Island schools, and Heather McQuillan and Philomena Johnson, who inspired the writers who live a bit closer to home. 

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Ngā mihi to Rātā Foundation and Creative Communities Christchurch for their funding support of this project. 

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