Young New Zealanders will conitnue fight against climate change

08:55 am on 16 January 2020

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Young New Zealanders aren't planning to give up the fight against climate change any time soon, with secondary school children expected to strike in the lead-up to this year's general election.

2019 was a busy year for young people around the country, not only with climate action, but also with huge concerns raised about police chasing young fleeing drivers and keeping young people in police cells. 

With an election looming - rangatahi are calling for action on some of New Zealand's most pressing issues. 

Our Youth Affairs Reporter Katie Doyle, told Leigh-Marama McLachlan that last year's climate strikes signalled a massive drive from young people...