Luke Nola & Friends KEA Kids News explores two awesome initiatives improving the lives of Kiwis. In Tauranga, a fuse drumming crew helps kids overcome bullying, while in Auckland, the Kai Collective makes food parcels for needy families. A group of Tauranga kids united by drumming has discovered more than just great beats come from playing together. Fuse drumming – playing the drums on an upturned bucket – has been taking the world by storm. KEA Kids News reporter Josiah Joyce, 11, Ngapuhi, met a Tauranga group of kids called The Hitmen, who say drumming has helped build their confidence back up after being bullied. Watch the video story above to see them in action. We also meet 11-year-old Hector, who is part of Auckland charity Kai Collective. The group collects unwanted food and re-packs it into parcels for needy families, and they’ve been flat out since the Covid-19 lockdowns. READ MORE:* KEA Kids News: Rollerskating is making a massive comeback* KEA Kids News: Young wheelchair user leading her kapa haka group with mana and kindness* KEA Kids News: Bikes, dumbbells and trolleys - the strange items endangering our sealife* KEA Kids News: Kiwi found trapped in drain gets life-saving treatment in medical first* KEA Kids News: Kapa haka teacher goes global during Covid-19 lockdown* KEA Kids News: Teenager repairs and gives bikes to needy kids for free* KEA Kids News: What is TikTok and is it safe for kids?* KEA Kids News: Living on our streets This video is part of KEA Kids News season two, a NZ on Air-funded project which aims to get young people involved in current affairs. Our curious kid reporters, aged 7 to 11, cover issues from across Aotearoa, in a fun and engaging way for young audiences. If you’re a teacher or caregiver, share this video with young Kiwis you know. KEA Kids News/Supplied The Hitmen fuse drumming crew in action. If you know an aspiring young reporter or have a news tip for KEA Kids News, email [email protected]. KEA Kids News is funded by NZ On Air for HEIHEI. New bulletins will screen every Wednesday and Friday at 12pm at stuff.co.nz/KEA until July 2020. Stuff