The successful Youth MP will participate in a tenure programme from 1 March to 31 August, including attending a two-day Youth Parliament event in Wellington on 16 and 17 July. This triennial programme gives young people the opportunity to understand and be a part of the Parliamentary process and connect with their communities. It will be a significant opportunity for 120 young New Zealanders to gather the views of their peers and bring young peoples’ voice to Parliament.
The process for the 2019 parliament will be:
1. Candidate Submissions: 3 -31 September 2018
a. Submit a short (<600 words) essay on ONE of three topics
b. Submit a short (30sec) introduction video via YouTube
2. Intro videos uploaded to Facebook for voting: 8 – 15 October 2018
3. Selected candidates attend a morning group panel meeting on 19 October 2018
4. Selection made and candidates informed
If you have any questions or would like more information on Youth Parliament 2019, please contact the Ministry of Youth Development at beheard@youthparliament.govt.nz
