24 October 2019
Learn and earn graduates to be celebrated nationwide
24 October 2019
Learn and earn graduates to be celebrated nationwide
Prime Minister Ardern congratulates vocational graduates
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is congratulating the best and brightest vocational students who are…
26 September 2019
Driving Change Network calls for greater access within the graduated driver licencing system
The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs holds the position that the existing graduated driver licencing system (GDLS) does not serve young people well. Studies show that 70,000 - 90,000 young people are facing major barriers to progressing to a full licence.
1 September 2019
Mayors team up with national groups on driver licence change
Press Release:
A hui being held tomorrow will see the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) local and central government, iwi, business, industry, community and philanthropy explore how more people gain the benefits of a driver licence.
17 April 2020
Education to Employment Workshop
MTFJ Education to Employment Workshop
The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs partnered with the Ministry of Education to deliver a workshop focused around bridging the gap between education and employment.
16 April 2019
Otorohanga District Council Media Statement
On the 10th April, the Government announced it will spend more than $5 million on a scheme to get more young people a driver's licence, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced.
5 April 2019
Waitaki & Waimate Work Ready Passport
In early 2019 MTFJ Chairman Mayor Max Baxter and Taskforce Coordinator Noa Woolloff went on a road trip to visit South Island Councils and to hear from the Mayors about the local challenges facing their communities in relation to youth unemployment.
12 March 2019
Tuia Mayoral Workshop 2019
Tuia Rangatahi Programme: Mayoral Training Workshop 2019
The Tuia Mayoral Workshop, a big thank you to the Wellington City Council for supporting the training day – legends.
At the 2018 LGNZ conference in Christchurch, MTFJ and central government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to signal the parties joint intention to create better employment outcomes for young people in New Zealand.
14 June 2018
Ministry of Youth Development: Contestable Fund
MYD has recently launched its current funding round, a Contestable Fund that is now open for young people or organisations that need funding to deliver youth development opportunities or a new, innovative enterprise project. Applications close 2nd July 2018.
6 June 2018
Tararua Youth on Outward Bound
Outward Bound impact in Tararua
Three Tararua College students have returned to school refreshed, inspired and confident they can tackle anything the future may hold for them.