The Youth Advisory Group (YAG) is a collective of passionate young people aged 18–24. The group will help shape the future of care and support for tamariki and rangatahi across the country.
The event opened with karakia and waiata, then was marked by speeches. First from Hon. Karen Chhour, Minister for Children. Then by Darrin Haimona, the Deputy Chief Executive of Enabling Communities at Oranga Tamariki.
Both speakers acknowledged the courage of the rangatahi in the room. Darrin also observed how unique it is to have a Minister for Children who has experience of care.