Horowhenua College student and Horowhenua youth MP Jamie Harper wants to improve the problems youth face in his electorate. BRIGHT YOUNG THINGS: Helping students with mental health, changes to NCEA and transport are the main concerns of an aspiring Horowhenua politician. Year 12 Horowhenua College student Jamie Harper became the Horowhenua youth MP this year and wants to improve the problems youth are facing in his electorate. Jamie, 16, applied to Horowhenua MP Nathan Guy this year for the role and was accepted. "I know what issues are facing young people today through on my work on student council and youth voice, which allows me to engage with youth in this area."

Source: Stuff July 22, 2019 06:11 UTC