Generation Next

A series of videos profiling four successful South Aucklanders: a music producer, weightlifter, comedian, and TV writer.

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   E1. Dera

   Jun 3, 2021 · 9m

   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.

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   E2. Olivia

   Jun 10, 2021 · 8m

   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.

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   E3. Destiny

   Jun 17, 2021 · 10m

   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.

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   E4. Bubbah

   Jun 24, 2021 · 6m

   Sieni Leo'o Olo, aka Bubbah, is a 24-year-old Samoan comedian and actress from Māngere. In this episode, she talks about falling in love with theatre, making comedy accessible to her community, and tackling life with humour.