Applications Open for Coromandel Youth MP 2025
Written by John Freer on February 3, 2025
Young people who are passionate about their communities are encouraged to apply to be the Coromandel electorate’s Youth MP, says Coromandel MP Scott Simpson.
‘Every three years there is an opportunity for young New Zealanders to experience what it means to represent their peers and region in Parliament. The only criteria for applicants is that they need to be aged 16 to 18 years as at Friday 28 February 2025.’
‘As the Youth MP, you’ll be tasked with gathering the views of your fellow students, as well as the wider community, and representing them at the two-day Youth Parliament event in Wellington on 1-2 July 2025.’
‘At Youth Parliament you’ll have the chance to experience the workday of an MP, debate legislation, sit on select committees and ask oral questions in the House of Representatives. It is a unique chance to get first-hand experience of how Parliament works and to bring the views of your community straight to the decision makers in Government.’
‘The successful applicant will report back to our communities about their experience and shadow me during a typical day of engagements.’
‘As your local Member of Parliament, I want to hear from you. Our government’s plan is to get our country back on track and your task is to make a short video, no longer than 90 seconds, telling me what ideas you have for your generation to get NZ back on track?’
Please email the video, subject line should read [Your Name 2025 Coromandel’s Youth MP] to [email protected]. The application process is open now and entries close Friday 28 February 2025.
More information can be found at https://www.myd.govt.nz/young-people/youth-parliament/youth-parliament-2025.html
