OYH Leadership ARMY

NEW ERA (Gen Z) Youth & Young adults Collective is a youth-led movement made up of diverse young people and young adults who are committed to re-imagining the communities they live in and creating positive change from the ground up.

Based in Ōtara but open to youth and young adults from across Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond, NEW ERA brings together driven, creative, and community-minded rangatahi who want to grow, lead, and give back—together.

This collective is for young people who are passionate about personal growth, leadership, and service; who want to connect with like-minded peers; and who are ready to be positive role models and change-makers for their generation.

Members of NEW ERA are supported to build real-world leadership skills through:

Paid and voluntary community project work
National and international travel opportunities
Personal and professional development
Young people are also encouraged and supported to identify real needs in their communities and design initiatives to respond. These initiatives may be one-off events or ongoing projects. By creating and delivering their own kaupapa, members develop practical project management and leadership skills, including:

- Taking collective action to support and uplift others

- Responding collaboratively to community challenges

- Planning, delivering, and evaluating outcomes

Who Can Join

You might be a great fit for NEW ERA if you:

Are interested in developing yourself and your leadership
Can commit time and actively participate
Are aged 15–27 years
Want to connect with other like-minded young people
Are excited about creating innovative, creative initiatives that make communities better places to live and grow

Member Expectations

As a NEW ERA member, you’re expected to:

Stay engaged and communicate in group chats
Attend meetings or events when representing the collective
Step into opportunities that support your growth and leadership journey
Help plan and deliver meaningful community events
Show up with a positive attitude, respect others, and contribute to the collective vibe.

Full Name

First NameLast Name

Address

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

D.O.B

Please put your birth-date details above

Phone Number

E-mail

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Tshirt Size

Hoodie Size

What school do or did you go to?

Parents / Emergency Contact details (if under 18):

Tick if you need support to get any of the below items?

If you are interested in joining our Ahi Ka Culture Academy (a sub group of OLA) what culture team would you like to be part of?

Do you have any personal goals, dreams or challenges?

Do you have any medical conditions that we need to know about?

Feedback or Comments:

I understand that I am signing up to be part of the NEW ERA Collective of Leaders under The Community Builders NZ Trust and will do my best to be involved and represent NEW ERA to the best of my ability. I have been explained the criteria, expectations for the NEW ERA Collective. I also understand that I can leave the NEW ERA Collective at anytime.

NEW ERA (Gen Z) Youth & Young Adults Collective

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