Small Towns NZ

Life as a teen on the isolated West Coast

‘There's a lot of people that feel lonely growing up here.’

Hot or Not: Greymouth edition

We ask young people what’s hot, and what’s not, on the South Island’s West Coast.

Asking people what's hot (and not) about Ashburton

“I feel like there’s not a lot to do if you’re not drinking.”

Life as a teen after leaving Gloriavale

“I imagined life outside Gloriavale would look sad…but that’s not true at all.”

Hunters fear losing their guns for seeking mental health help. They don’t have to

“Hunting is the one thing that got me out of dark space.”

Homophobia is driving queer people out of small towns in NZ

People in the rainbow communities say homophobia attacks aren’t rare in small town New Zealand

  • 21 Dec 22