Rosalie Norton

Rosalie Norton, a dynamic figure from Kirikiriroa, New Zealand, is not only a talented music artist but also a compelling public speaker and influential youth advocate. At just 16, she became the youngest TEDx speaker at TEDxRuakura, delivering a talk on the significance of youth volunteering and community involvement, emphasizing the positive impact on well-being. Since then, Rosalie has expanded her reach, speaking at various local and national conferences, facilitating youth workshops, and serving as the MC for the notable youth event, Festival For The Future in 2023. Alongside her public speaking engagements, she manages the award-winning well-being business 'mindbox.nz,' recognized with the GirlBoss NZ Wellbeing Award in 2021.

In addition to her impactful work, Rosalie is an active participant in her community, contributing to local campaigns and ads and playing a role in the development of a new youth space facility in Kirikiriroa. She is deeply involved in governance, currently serving on four boards, including the Waikato Regional Council's youth council, Rangatahi Voices, where she holds the position of co-chair. Her involvement extends to Parliament, where she represented her community as the Youth MP for Hamilton East in 2022. Beyond these experiences, Rosalie harnesses her creative expression through music under the artist name Lehali, releasing her debut album and EP, 'Growing Pains,' reflecting her journey of self-discovery and cultural exploration. Her music has not only resonated locally but has also taken her to international platforms, including the Chengdu International Sister Cities Music Festival in China.