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MTFJ Communications
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The MTFJ prides itself on being a network that consists of New Zealand's Mayors and their communities. With this collectivity comes great knowledge and experience which is what makes us the strongest and best placed group to ensure all young people are given the opportunity to fulfill their potential. The primary role of the MTFJ is... Read more
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Getting youngsters legal on Marlborough roads
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Marlborough Mayor John Leggett dropped in to offer words of encouragement to the latest group of teens to go through the Learner Licence Course which the Marlborough District Council supports. Teens are referred to the courses by police or other community agencies as an opportunity to get some proper driving instruction and encouragement through the testing process.... Read more
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Youth to Work
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The Youth to Work Strategy works to improve local solutions to pathway development, access, retention and achievement of youth outcomes within education, training and employment. This strategy is driven by local MTFJ groups across the country. Each group is different but usually includes: The Mayor, employers, local iwi, government agencies, youth organisations, representatives from the educational and training sector... Read more
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Industry Training Graduations
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MTFJ runs Industry Training Graduations to recognise the achievements of recent graduates and provide an opportunity for the trainees and apprentices to celebrate with their families, friends and employers. Graduation ceremonies are attended by graduates who have recently completed a National Certificate qualification with an Industry Training Organisation (ITO), the local Mayor and Councillors, and the ITOs... Read more
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TUIA & MTFJ Rangatahi
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Our leadership development programme is an intentional, long term, intergenerational approach to develop the leadership capacity of young Maori in communities throughout New Zealand. This programme involves local Mayors selecting a young Maori from their district to mentor on a one-to-one basis, to encourage and enhance leadership skills. It is envisaged the rangatahi (young person) will be mentored... Read more
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MTFJ Members
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Northland
The Northland Region is located at the very top of New Zealand, has a population of nearly 150,000, and was home to some of the country's first human inhabitants. The region has a 31% Maori & Pasifika population, which is one of the largest in the country. The region is rich in culture and history, and boasts... Read more
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Auckland
The Auckland Region is located in the Northern part of New Zealand and has a population of around 1.5 million people, making it New Zealand's biggest region. Auckland has a subtropical climate, with warm, humid summers and mild, damp winters, and is the only city in the world built on a basaltic volcanic field that is still active. Despite... Read more
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Waikato
The Waikato Region is located in the upper part of the North Island of New Zealand and has a population of 431,000. The Waikato has a mild climate with moderate rainfall, with the higher western hills attracting most of the rain. The Waikato Region is the fourth largest regional economy in New Zealand, after Auckland,... Read more
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Bay of Plenty
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The Bay of Plenty region is located on the north western coast of the North Island of New Zealand. The region has a temperature, maritime climate with warm, humid summers and mild winters. It is one of New Zealand's warmest regions, particularly along the coastline. The region's economy largely consists of the Fishing, Horticulture, Forestry and... Read more