I’m 16 years old and a Year 12 at Onehunga High School. I am of Tongan and Palangi descent. I’m really passionate about advocating for and working to support programs and projects that aim to provide opportunities and experiences for youth. I’m really excited about being a member of this unique panel and am eager to witness the change that this funding will undoubtedly have on my community.

I’m 17 years old and a Year 13 at Tāmaki College. I am of Mon and Burmese origins. I’m very ambitious and keen to work with Youth and our community to provide opportunities and experiences that upskill and improve intergenerational connections between people of all ages. I am overjoyed that I can be a part of this amazing panel working with a bunch of extremely talented young people to serve the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki area.

Greetings, my name is Tangaroa and I am a 17 Year old, Year 13 student at Tāmaki College. I am a proud Māori from the tribal lands of Te-Whanau-A-Apanui. I’m very passionate about my community and neighbouring communities as well. I am excited to be a member and work alongside this panel, to support programs and projects that aim to provide experiences and opportunities for rangatahi. I was in the Deliberative Democracy pilot, that helped us get to where we are now!

Talofa lava, my name’s Christopher and I am 17 years old, currently on my last year of high school as a year 13. I am of Samoan and Tongan descent. I am really keen to help support local youth organisations with projects and programs to help with giving our youth something that's eye catching to them but also educating and entertaining. I’m very eager to get this train on its track.

Sup, my name is Vincent Etueni Lupina Pineki or Vinny for short. I’m 16 years old and a year 11 student at Tāmaki College, and also part of Samoan, Tongan, Niuean, Cook Island, and Jamaican descent. As a part of the Youth4SURE panel, I’m eager to support the different opportunities and spaces that Rangatahi can be engaged and upskilled in. Something I’m excited about, is to see spaces that the local Rangtahi in my community can connect and have a sense of belonging in. 

Hey guys & girls, my name is Sunipa and I’m 15 years old. I’m a Year 11 student attending Tāmaki College, with Tongan and Cook Island heritage. I’m really passionate about providing safe environments in health and supporting programs that provide for youth. I’m psyched about being a member of this diverse panel and can't wait to see the changes in East (for the better).

 Kia ora I’m Aaliah, 17 Years old, attending Tāmaki College as a year 12 student. I’m a proud Māori and am really dedicated about achieving this project that will help our rangatahi and community to thrive and grow more in the future.

I’m 17 years old and a Year 13 at Tāmaki College. I am interested in playing Football and something I am passionate about is helping Youth achieve their dreams. I am excited to be part of this panel and work with some of the extremely talented people I know.

My name is May, and I’m a 17-year-old year 12 student at Tāmaki College. As a proud Burmese, I’m passionate about supporting youths in the community. I’m excited to be a part of Youth4Sure, working alongside others from Maungakiekie-Tāmaki, where I hope to make a positive impact.

Tena koutou katoa, ko Solomone toku ingoa. Tekau ma rima oku tau, he mema ahau no te WayFYnders me Youth4SURE. He tangata whakahīhī ahau no Tonga, Whītī, Hamoa, Kuki Airani, Hawaii me Tahiti. He pai ki ahau te mahi i to matou whare kawhe kura, he pai ki ahau te kai, he pai ki ahau te whakahoahoa me te whai hoa hou. Kei te hiahia ahau ki te noho hei Kaitōrangapū me te kaiako Waiata. He tino pai ki ahau te mahi me te hapori. Ka nui taku honore ki te noho wehe mai i tenei roopu, kaore au e tatari mo te huringa o to tatou hapori.

Translation: Hello to you all, my name is Solomone. I am 15 years old, and I am a part of the WayFYnders and Youth4SURE. I am a proud Tongan, Fijian, Samoan, Cook Islander, Hawaiian and Tahitian. I love working at our school cafe, I love food, I love socializing and making new friends. In the future I want to be a Politician and a Music teacher. I really love working with and around the community. I am very honoured to be a part of this panel and cannot wait for change in our community.

Mālō e lelei, I’m Gloria! I’m 22 years old, an ex-student of Tāmaki College, a current UoA student and the Youth Coordinator for Wayfynders. I am passionate about Pacific health and well being, and of course youth hauora and advocacy. I’m proud to serve my community alongside these amazing rangatahi!