5 May 2023

What's an activist?

From ICYMI, 4:00 pm on 5 May 2023

Join us for a weekly round-up of the news! Plus in our explainer this week we look at activism.

Title saying What's an activist? Images of some historic activists.

What's an activist? Photo: TVNZ

Activists are people who speak out about things they think need to change. Activists like Greta Thunberg and Aotearoa's own Dame Whina Cooper started movements by taking a stand on issues which were important to them. 

Find out more about some of the stories covered in our bulletin - 

Two 10-year-olds among the 300 children found working at McDonalds in the US. 

Thousands of Hollywood script writers go on strike. 

Black Ferns star Ruby Tui to spend her break in the US playing Sevens.

Mea Motu is New Zealand’s newest world champion boxer.

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