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A Youth Parliament photo essay

Politics

Aleksandra Bogdanova
Reuben Smith

A collection of photos of Youth Parliament's 3 day event, taken by Youth Press Gallery members Aleksandra Bogdanova and Reuben Smith.

Pre-Chamber
Youth MPs mingling in parliament
Youth MPs mingling in parliament Reuben Smith / NZBS
Youth Minister James Meager speaking for Youth Press Gallery stand up
Youth Minister James Meager speaking for Youth Press Gallery stand up Reuben Smith / NZBS
Youth MPs meeting in seminar room
Youth MPs meeting in seminar room Reuben Smith / NZBS
General Debate
Youth MP Payton Māata Matthews-Runga delivers the first speech for General Debates.
Youth MP Payton Māata Matthews-Runga delivers the first speech for General Debates. Aleksandra Bogdanova / NZBS
Youth MP Jermain Del Mundo delivering General Debate speech.
Youth MP Jermain Del Mundo delivering General Debate speech. Reuben Smith / NZBS
Youth MP Kupa Poihipi delivering General Debate speech.
Youth MP Kupa Poihipi delivering General Debate speech. Aleksandra Bogdanova / NZBS
Youth MP Thomas Brocherie and member of the "Make it 16" campaign, delivering General Debate speech.
Youth MP Thomas Brocherie and member of the "Make it 16" campaign, delivering General Debate speech. Reuben Smith / NZBS
Youth MP Jerry Wei after his general debate speech.
Youth MP Jerry Wei after his general debate speech. Reuben Smith / NZBS
Youth Press Gallery members taking photos.
Youth Press Gallery members taking photos. Aleksandra Bogdanova / NZBS
Standing ovation for Youth MP Terangitukiwaho Edwards General Debate speech.
Standing ovation for Youth MP Terangitukiwaho Edwards General Debate speech. Reuben Smith / NZBS
Youth MP Aiden Mill holding up a sigh saying "Disappointed in Nat".
Youth MP Aiden Mill holding up a sigh saying "Disappointed in Nat". Reuben Smith / NZBS
Speaker of the House and Presiding Clerk discussing following controversial debate speech.
Speaker of the House and Presiding Clerk discussing following controversial debate speech. Reuben Smith / NZBS
Youth MPs walking out of Parliament in response to speech
Youth MPs walking out of Parliament in response to speech Reuben Smith / NZBS
Post-Chamber
Youth MP James Watson holding an improptu press conference on the "tiles".
Youth MP James Watson holding an improptu press conference on the "tiles". Reuben Smith / NZBS
Youth Press Gallery member Cerys Gibby gives closing speech.
Youth Press Gallery member Cerys Gibby gives closing speech. Aleksandra Bogdanova / NZBS