The Government is making decisions on how it carves up funding for our young people.

It's allocating just under 10.7 million dollars of Ministry of Youth Development funds to 34 community youth organisations.

The funding covers areas from education to mental health - as well as helping those living in regions affected by flooding in early 2023.

Youth Minster Matt Doocey told Mike Hosking that he's been impressed by what he's seen of hardworking youth providers around the country.

He says organisations at the community level are doing great work - we just need to make sure they're financially supported.

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