Pacific Youth

The Power of Pacific Youth in Co-creating Education

As the world marks International Day of Education 2026—observed globally on 24 January—there is renewed focus on the transformational

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Connectedness important in preventing depression in Pacific adolescents

A new study uses network analysis to demonstrate how connectedness with family, friends, and school can prevent depression in Pacific adolescents. Youth mental health in New Zealand is declining and the impact on

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AUT Pacific youth mental health study

Almost 1000 Pacific youth living in South Auckland, New Zealand, will be invited to take part in newly funded research to explore how cultural identity, family and employment affect their mental health and how their

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