The Prime Minister Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern spoke words of encouragement to the Youth Parliament 2019 participants... everyone loved hearing from her! NZ Parliament Jacinda Ardern Hon. Peeni Henare MP #NZYouthParliament

Question time for #NZYouthParliament is underway, with Youth MPs asking questions and real Ministers answering - watch live on Parliament TV or on our website: parliament.nz/en/watch-parli… #nzpol

Question Time is underway...so far Youth MPs have asked the hard questions of Jacinda Ardern James Shaw and Chris Hipkins. More to come! NZ Parliament #NZYouthParliament Hon. Peeni Henare MP

An indoor #NZYouthParliament group photo due to the weather... but somehow everyone fit! Youth Parliament NZ #nzpol #rangatahi

Question Time continues! Youth MPs are asking tough questions around problem drug use of Julie Anne Genter and suicide prevention of Jacinda Ardern (both on behalf of the Minister of Health Hon Dr David Clark). NZ Parliament Hon. Peeni Henare MP #NZYouthParliament

Excellent and informative welcome to our 120 Youth MPs (and Youth Press Gallery) by the Governor-General, Speaker, Simon Bridges, Te Tai Tonga’s Youth MP and others in the Legislative Council Chamber this morning. Youth Parliament NZ Governor-General NZ NZ Parliament Hamilton Press Hamilton News

The death toll on New Zealand's roads is under scrutiny with questions being asked of Julie Anne Genter (answering on behalf of the Minister for Transport Phil Twyford) #NZYouthParliament #QuestionTime Hon. Peeni Henare MP NZ Parliament

The debate on the Sustainable Energy Bill is underway...Youth MPs are providing so much food for thought. Check out the action live on Parliament TV parliament.nz/en/watch-parli… #NZYouthParliament NZ Parliament Hon. Peeni Henare MP

The passionate, intelligent and innovative viewpoints being shared by Youth MPs as they debate the mock bill on Sustainable Energy is incredible. Don't miss the live action on parliament.nz/en/watch-parli… #NZYouthParliament NZ Parliament Hon. Peeni Henare MP

Youth MPs receiving instructions on how the personal vote on the mock Sustainable Energy bill will take place! Which way will it go? #NZYouthParliament NZ Parliament Hon. Peeni Henare MP

And the Ayes have it! The Sustainable Energy mock bill has passed with 71 aye votes. #NZYouthParliament NZ Parliament Hon. Peeni Henare MP

The House has resumed with a karakia from Youth MP Taylor Renata Nikora...now onto presentation of the select committee reports. #NZYouthParliament NZ Parliament Hon. Peeni Henare MP

The Youth Parliament select committee reports currently being presented to the House are also available in written form on our website: parliament.nz/en/get-involve…

The General Debate has begun! From embracing differences, to incorporating te ao Māori into all we do, to valuing teachers, these Youth MP speeches are informed and insightful. Watch live on Parliament TV bit.ly/2qdVFPC #NZYouthParliament NZ Parliament Hon. Peeni Henare MP

We've heard beautiful speeches from Youth MPs in te reo Māori, in English, and now in NZSL by Youth MP, Cha'nel Kaa-Luke. Watch the General Debate live bit.ly/2qdVFPC #NZYouthParliament NZ Parliament Hon. Peeni Henare MP Deaf Aotearoa @ruthdysonmp

Standing ovation for Youth MP Shaneel Lal who spoke with strength and passion against conversion therapy. Watch the General Debate live parliament.nz/en/watch-parli… #NZYouthParliament Hon. Peeni Henare MP @JennySalesa NZ Parliament Rainbow Youth InsideOUT

Mental health as a topic has featured repeatedly in the General Debate. #NZYouthParliament #youthvoice NZ Parliament Hon. Peeni Henare MP Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand

Youth Parliament 2019 two-day event official closing ceremony. "You have all inspired us," says Hon. Peeni Henare MP, Minister for Youth. #NZYouthParliament NZ Parliament

Videos of Youth Parliament proceedings can be viewed on the NZ Youth Parliament YouTube channel. Check out the action from Question Time, Select Committees Report Presentations, Legislative Debate and General Debate. #NZYouthParliament NZ Parliament youtube.com/channel/UCYJgO…

Brilliant wrap-up of an amazing two days!