Real Civics 101 is a high-energy civic production lab designed to prove that young people can move from understanding to action in a single session. This is not a speaker series or a seminar; it is a practical workshop where every participant leaves having completed a real-world civic output.

Led by Let Me Speak NZ and funded by Ara Taiohi as part of NZ Youth Week 2026, this 2.5-hour session strips away the vague theories of "government" and focuses on the mechanics of local boards, councils, and central government. Participants will learn exactly who makes decisions in Auckland, why traditional youth influence often fails, and how to use their existing power more effectively. Date: Sunday, 24 May 2026

Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Venue: Ellen Melville Centre, Auckland CBD (TBC)

Target Audience: Young people aged 15–21