​​Our 2026 Fresh Voices project has broken down barriers to provide access to free Write On workshops and publication support to young people in Ōtautahi Christchurch 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 66.​​​​​

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Nga mihi nui to the schools that 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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Te One School, Chatham Islands

Years 5-8

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Christchurch East School Years 7 & 8

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Pitt Island School

Years 7 & 8

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Kaingaroa School (Chathams)

Years 5-8

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Waltham Primary School Te Kura o Tūpuni

Years 6-8

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Shirley Intermediate ***

Year 7&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 tutors Kate Preece, Heather McQuillan and Philomena Johnson, who inspired the writers to use their voices!

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

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