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Revolution

Youth Week Waiata

A group of rising artists from Te Karanga Trust have released a new waiata, Revolution, to mark Youth Week 2026. The waiata is a reflection on this year's theme: "Our Voices Matter, We Deserve to be Heard." It's also an example of Youth Week in action, demonstrating what can happen when rangatahi are given the space and support to create something themselves. 

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The waiata brought together a diverse range of voices from across Tāmaki Makaurau. AKL MADZ (Pākehā, Indian) led the production and creative direction. TY (Ngāti Whātua ki Kaipara) brought depth and emotion through her vocals. BRDG3 (Samoan, Cook Island, Indian) delivered spoken word and rap grounded in their identity and lived experience, and pRieZt (Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Porou) contributed raw honesty and perspective. ​

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"Revolution shows what happens when rangatahi are given space to speak. They use their voices to push for change and be heard. Our role is to listen."  

TK White, Director of Programmes and Community Engagement, Te Karanga Charitable Trust.

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