Series synopsis
Generation Next is a documentary television series that premiered on Radio New Zealand on October 4, 2020. It ended on June 24, 2021.
RNZ speaks to a generation passionate about representing and seeing positive change for their communities and country. They are Generation Next.
Premise
RNZ speaks to a generation passionate about representing and seeing positive change for their communities and country. They are Generation Next.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Mez Tekeste as Self
- Mahlete Tekeste as Self
- Sana Ditta as Self
- Taualofa Totua as Self
- Josiah Tualamali'i as Self
- Dera Meelan as Self
- Olivia Selemaia as Self
- Destiny Momoisea as Self
- Bubbah as Self
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | October 4, 2020 | October 11, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 4 | June 3, 2021 | June 24, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mez & Mahlete Mez & Mahlete Tekeste only envisioned the Black Lives Matter protest march to be themselves and a close circle of friends. Within 24 hours, their flyer had been shared by some of the biggest names in New Zealand. |
October 4, 2020 |
| 2 |
Sana We profile Sana, a 22-year-old teacher of human and child welfare, who speaks openly about her experience of the Christchurch terror attacks and the importance of embracing diversity. |
October 6, 2020 |
| 3 |
Taualofa We profile Taualofa Totua, a member of Pacific Climate Warriors Aotearoa. |
October 9, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dera Dera Meelan is a 22-year-old award-winning producer who works with duo Church & AP. In this episode, he talks about growing up within the Kurdish culture, life with his immigrant family in Clendon, and his burgeoning music career. |
June 3, 2021 |
| 2 |
Olivia At 15 years old, Olivia Selemaia is smashing weightlifting records across the board. In this episode, she talks about growing up with a solo mum, her love for the sport, and not taking life too seriously as a teen. |
June 10, 2021 |
| 3 |
Destiny Destiny is a writer and development producer for SIS, the first Polynesian show to be platformed on Comedy Central. In this episode, she talks about story sovereignty, the resiliency of Southside youth, and becoming a new mum in the midst of a global pandemic. |
June 17, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Radio New Zealand |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 4, 2020 |
| Last aired | June 24, 2021 |
| Runtime | 6 minutes |
| Status | ended |