Puāwai - Rangatahi Mental Health Podcast

EPISODE.9. Quickfire Round Tuatahi

Puāwai Podcast – Quickfire with Rangatahi Real talk, fast fire. Our rangatahi tackle the big questions: • Should mental health be taught in schools? • Is the government doing enough? • Do we talk about our feelings with mates? • Have you ever backed a friend through tough times? Short, sharp, and straight from rangatahi – tune in now.

EPISODE 8 – Confidence, Self-Worth & Kōhine - Kaititera Tearoha Ripia

Kaititera Tearoha Ripia is joined by McNamara Temarama, Hayze Paikea, Kodin Elkington, Bailey Young, and Sharnae Douglas to kōrero about confidence, self-worth, and hauora. They share how Te Whare Tapa Whā and self-care help kōhine and takatāpui feel strong, valued, and proud. A heartfelt episode on believing in yourself and lifting each other up.

EPISODE 7 – Tools for Everyday Hauora - Kodin Elkington & Bailey Young

Kodin Elkington and Bailey Young sit down with Maraanea Matika, Kaititera Tearoha Ripia, and Kenisha Mediratta to share practical tools for daily wellbeing. They kōrero about mindset, movement, and connection, while challenging common thoughts that hold rangatahi back. A toolkit for resilience and hauora you can use every day

EPISODE 6 – Lifting Each Other Up - Sharnae Douglas

In this uplifting kōrero, Sharnae Douglas, Orini Taratu, Ashleigh Putt-Fallows, Hayze Paikea, and Kenisha Mediratta reflect on the importance of encouragement and support. They share personal stories of being lifted up in their hauora journeys, and discuss what every kura should provide to empower rangatahi wellbeing.

EPISODE 3 – Whakapapa, Kōrero Tuku Iho and Identity - Hayze Paikea

Hayze Paikea, with McNamara Temarama, Orini Taratu, Lola Fisher, and Ashleigh Putt-Fallows, explores how whakapapa and kōrero tuku iho shape identity. They reflect on waiata, storytelling, and creative expression as anchors that keep rangatahi grounded and resilient, strengthening who we are and where we come from.