Buzzly is Aotearoa’s digital youth engagement and insights platform, specifically designed to bridge the gap between young people and local government. Developed collaboratively by Auckland Council, Datacom, AWS, and Mission Ready HQ, Buzzly transforms traditional youth consultations into interactive, and incentivised digital experiences.
Through creative “Challenges,” Buzzly empowers youth to contribute opinions on issues like climate change, health, elections, transport, and education. Every idea is rewarded, incentivising participation and ensuring diverse voices are heard. The platform leverages AI-driven analytics to analyse submissions and generate insights, enabling local governments to make more informed decisions.
Buzzly is a scalable solution that modernises civic engagement, moving beyond traditional consultation methods. It ensures inclusive participation by providing a safe, accessible, and youth-friendly space for input. Since its launch, Buzzly has demonstrated strong engagement, rewarding over 400 youth contributions and providing valuable insights for council projects.
By integrating technology with social innovation, Buzzly redefines youth engagement and creates a model that can be adopted by other local authorities looking to digitise and enhance their consultation processes.
