Young residents go political

Dozens of young adults will take Hamilton City Council to the task on its 10-year plan.

And some lofty topics - including transport, waste minimisation and cultural diversity in council - are likely to crop up.

Millennials make up around a quarter of Hamilton, with 23 per cent of the population between 18 and 30. But it’s a demographic often overlooked when it comes to decision making, Hamilton’s young leaders say.

Gemma Major, chair and cofounder of Seed Waikato - designed to connect young adults -

‘‘Often I think our voice is discounted because we're so young.’’