Started in 2018, the YAG was established to provide an opportunity for young people to share their experiences and perspectives on education with the Minister for Education and the Ministry to help inform how we improve the education system.

The 2023 YAG are:

• Laila Baghdad, Wellington (new member)
• Toby Mills, Otago (new member)
• Hazel Rodney, Hamilton (new member)
• Mackay Thomson, Kāpiti (new member)
• Eniselini Ali, Auckland
• Tanin Cain, Auckland
• Harshinni Nayyar, Whangārei
• Te Atamihi Papa, Otorohanga
• Malakai Tahaafe, Christchurch
• Harlow Tran-Lawrence, Auckland
• Daisy Tumataroa, Taumarunui
• Jayden van Dyk, Hamilton.