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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.

Mayor Aaron HawkinsPhone: 03 477 4000
Email: aaron. hawkins@dcc. govt. nz

For more information about the Dunedin City Council, click here

Key Dunedin Stats
Population

126,255

Number of Māori 

11,730

Employed full time 

43. 2%

Unemployed 

35. 7%

Not in labour force 

27. 4%

Full time study 

3.

The members of the Dunedin Youth Council for 12 to 17 year olds have been selected and will meet for the first time in early September.

Here are some tips to work with members of your community to engage, innovate and succeed around economic development for your area

Creating 'Our Story'It is important that you create your story and share it with your community.

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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.

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Literacy and numeracy training changing working lives

Stewart, an orderlies’ trainer/assessor, says embedded literacy and numeracy training has resulted in more communication between the trainees and clinical staff, and greater confidence in general.

Mayor John Carter:Phone: 09 401 5200
Email: john. carter@fndc. govt. nz

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Key Far North Stats
Population

 

65,250

Number of Māori

 

31,503

Employed full time 

 

39. 4%

Unemployed 

 

6. 6%

Not in labour force 

 

38.

The following article is a piece written by Rayden Horton who was the 2015 Tuia delegate for the Ruapehu District and was mentored by the local Mayor, Don Cameron. This piece is a reflection on Rayden's experience with the Tuia kaupapa and what is has meant for him.