Podcasts about rangatahi

For their regular catch-up, Oto spoke to the Green Party's Ricardo Menéndez March about proposed cuts to Aotearoa's long term child poverty reduction goals by Minister for Child Poverty Reduction, Louise Upston, as well Todd McClay's new charter for recreational hunting and fishing and the Green party's calls to ban bottom trawling. He spoke to Sarita Divis from the child poverty action group for an expert opinion on the Louise Upston's decision to reduce child poverty reduction targets.  For this week's Get Action! He speak to Rachel Jaboon from the Victoria African Diaspora Student Association to discuss a petition of hers calling for the Wellington government to make the CBD safer for Rangatahi and students. And He spoke to Dr Timothy Fadgen from the University of Auckland to talk about how Donald Trump might raise allegations of voter fraud if he loses the upcoming U.S elections, as American voters head to the polls today. Sasha spoke to Professor Simon Thrush, from the institute of Marine Science about the past week's commonwealth ocean declaration And he spoke to Emily Hall from the SAFE organisation calling for changes to New Zealand's animal welfare and banning rodeo events.

Tatau Tatau o Te Wairoa celebrates its first commercial apple harvest and the first of its horticulture cadets graduating. Along with Ohuia Incorporation, the trust has planted 28-hectares of Maori-land, transitioning from traditional sheep and beef farming to horticulture.

For their regular catch-up, Oto spoke to the Green Party's Ricardo Menéndez March about resignation of the party's key Pasifika members following the investigation of former MP Darleen Tana, as well as the changes to the government's child poverty reduction targets. He spoke to Hayden Eastmond-Mein, an organiser discussing a campaign of his calling for New Zealanders to donate their tax cuts to fund aid in Gaza He spoke to Emmy Rākete from the University of Auckland to discuss how the abuse in care inquiry unveiled a care-to-prison pipeline for Māori Rangatahi. And for this week's Get Action! He spoke to Synteche Collins from End Child Prostitution and Trafficking, talking to us about a petition calling for a dedicated helpline for survivors of exploitation. Sasha spoke to Greg Waite of the Child Poverty Action Group to discuss the decrease of affordable rental shares and the need to develop more public housing.

The stories of eleven rangatahi abused in state care in the years after the Royal Inquiry's cut-off date have been published ahead of the inquiry's report due out tomorrow. National care experienced lead Tupua Urlich spoke to Corin Dann.

Children in New Zealand have among the highest rates of screen use in the world, with Māori and low socioeconomic-background young people over-represented.  A group of researchers have come up with advice on children's screen use to better assist educators in Aotearoa to balance health risks of digital technologies with educational benefits. Wire host Sofia spoke to the lead author, masters researcher at the University of Auckland and paediatric physiotherapist, Julie Cullen, about this advice, starting the interview asking her about the main risks this research identified that are of concern when it comes to digital technology use by children and young people.

Otago Community Trust Rangatahi-Led Fund - Liz Harburg says young people in Otago can access funding from OCT to support youth-focused projects in their communities. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Jessie O'Brien is a musician, youth & family worker, NZ Idol & Amazing Race contestant, and father. During this korero, Jessie shares his family motto of "don't live life with what ifs." This approach to life has led to some pretty incredible opportunities and experiences for Jessie, including competing on New Zealand Idol and The Amazing Race. During the day he works with youth & families within a school, and then spends most weekends with his family and performing at gigs or special events as a musician. Or even being a celebrant (shout out esp. because after recording we put two-and-two together that Jessie married my sister Paige (& Josh) in the most beautiful ceremony!). Jessie has been heavily involved in the community and during this interview was able to share observations about Tall Poppy Syndrome within schools; and how impactful social media is not only on our youth but for adults too. One topic of great interest was our deep dive on the neural pathways formed in response to positive and negative external feedback - and what can be done to re-wire them. Having experienced so much and come across a wide range of people, Jesse excudes an energy of "bring it on!" He is passionate, enthusiatic, caring, and above all is extremley generous with his time. Helping our Rangatahi in particular with skills of mindfulness, music, and confidence building for whatever they wish to pursue. Family is a huge source of joy and purpose for Jessie, it was a pleasure to hear about his journey of fatherhood briefly too. Listen to the full interview on Spotify, iHeart Radio, or Apple Podcasts. #rolemodel #youthworker #youth #musician #life #kiwi #community #advice #parenting #mentalperformance #podcast #tallpoppytalk #mentalhealthmatters #aotearoa #newzealand #maori #rangatahi #socialmedia #hamilton #dad #nz #idol #amazingrace

A new initiative designed by Neighbourhood Support Youth coordinator Helena Henare-Coolen to help young people understand the aspects of both positive and negative self talk

A long-running New Zealand study shows rangatahi Māori experience higher levels of "structural disadvantage" than other young people - with those disadvantages including a whānau's ability to afford essentials or their greater need to make involuntary house moves.  The research was published by Growing Up in New Zealand - a study which follows the lives of more than 6,000 children and their families, collecting information mostly related to child health and wellbeing. The participants have now turned 12. Growing up in New Zealand research director associate professor Sarah-Jane Paine spoke to Corin Dann.

A mother who feared her 14-year-old daughter was going to kill her struggled for 18 months to get her child taken into secure care. Even when her daughter went missing for 11 days and started using methamphetamine, the woman says she struggled to get help.  In Depth te ao Māori journalist, Ella Stewart, has been investigating the care of rangatahi who are out of control. Stewart spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. A warning, this next story discusses drug use, sexual and physical abuse, as well as state-care and mental health.

Stand Up Stand Out is an annual competition that nurtures and showcases music and dance talent from secondary schools across Auckland. The winners were announced last weekend at a sold-out Auckland Town Hall, showcasing 26 diverse acts across five categories: dance, solo instrumental, group vocal, solo vocal and bands. To hear about the competition, its unique beginnings and what it means for Rangatahi, Frances caught up with Gene Rivers, Auckland Council Arts and Culture Programmer.

As forest scientists work to restore native tree species threatened by myrtle rust, a Jobs for Nature programme is empowering young Rotorua men to connect with nature.

Chris Steel (our Rangatahi pastor) shares a reflection from John 6, looking at what this revealing moment that Jesus, the crowd and the disciples have together can mean for us today.

Chris Steel (our Rangatahi pastor) shares a reflection from John 6, looking at what this revealing moment that Jesus, the crowd and the disciples have together can mean for us today.

Breanne Peters (Kai Tahu, Ngāti Ruanui, Te Atiawa) was born in Naarm (Melbourne) and didn't know anything about her Māori heritage until a trip home to Aotearoa a few years ago that changed the course of her life. Now, the 18 year old artist is on a mission to heal intergenerational trauma so that future generations can have access to their language and culture. She is a passionate advocate for rangatahi Māori (young people) and has found community and support for her journey with the Naarm based kapa haka T'HONI. Breanne shares how singing vocals on Mana Takatāpui helped her to put words to what she had been feeling and how Te Ao Māori (the Māori worldview) has deepened her respect for First Nations people and culture in Australia. See tour dates and listen to Jen's new album: https://bio.site/jencloher  Credits: Executive Producer/Host: Jen Cloher Producer/Engineer: Mike Williams Story Editor: Karla Arnall Cover Artwork: Huriana Kopeke -Te Aho Layout and Design: Sebastian White Web Design: Aron Lebani With thanks to: Triple R 102.7FM, Australia Council for the Arts

Chats with youth - Join Jaiyvish and Tallulah as they talk about everything going on at the moment, from professional global sports, to strike days at school, to Rangatahi-led youth funds in Dunedin! Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

A teenager, who has spent his entire life in care, says the system is failing the mental health needs of vulnerable rangatahi. A recent Mental Health Wellbeing Commission report found a quarter of 12 to 17-year-olds in need of mental health care are being admitted to adult inpatient services due to lack of age appropriate units around the country. Advocates are calling for an urgent response to what is being called a youth mental health crisis. Our reporter Rayssa Almeida's story includes material listeners may find upsetting.

When Civil Defence kicked into gear in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, Te Tai Rāwhiti's young people did too. Taiki E, based in Gisborne's central city, is billed as a collaborative space with an agenda for social and environmental action. Its team comprises people of all ages, from all over the region. When bad weather struck, they were perfectly placed to step in and lend a hand. Our reporter Kate Green has the story from Gisborne.

About 1,000 rangatahi have descended on Taranaki and Whanganui for Te Wiki Hākinakina o Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori. A celebration of sport and te reo Māori, the event is back after a three-year break. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went to Hāwera to catch the Ki O Rahi competition.  

Musician, artist and recipient of both Te Tohu Kōwhitinga Tāngata (People's Choice Award) at the Student Radio Network Awards, and the 2022 Waiata Māori Music Award 'Te Tohu Kaipūoro Rangatahi' (Emerging Artist Under 25 Years), Te KuraHuia phoned up for a kōrero with Zoë about their incredible new single 'UHA'. Check out the music video here, and whakarongo mai nei! 

This powerful discussion with Louise Nicholas, Advocate, Libby and Kate from REOSA (ripple effects of sexual abuse), Alison Mau advocate/journalist and Jess Tyson (founder of BRAVE, charity promoting awareness and resource in our Rangatahi (young people) is both enlightening and informative. We cover many areas: Child abuse stats, our court system, group therapy among other things. DO NOT MISS this discussion.HELPNZ    Sexual Harm Helpline, 0800 044 334 or text 4334, support@safetotalk.nz.          Help Auckland  0800 623 1700. Male Survivors Aotearoa, Freephone: 0800 044 334USA  RAINN https://www.rainn.org/ Largest US support for adult survivors of child sexual abuseUK    NAPAK  https://napac.org.uk/  Supporting recovery from childhood abuseAUSTRALIA   Blue Knot Foundation - https://blueknot.org.au/  Provide support to people who have experiences of complex trauma, and for those who support them.OTHER To get some more resources from Gloria, go to:   https://www.handingtheshameback.org/ #childhoodsexualabuse #survivorofsexualabuse #survivorsupport #survivors #ibelievesurvivors #handingtheshamebackTo learn more reach out toContactus@Handingtheshameback.org https://www.handingtheshameback.org/ https://www.youtube.com/c/GloriaMastersHandingtheShameBack We are on all Social Media PlatformsTwitterFBLinkedInYouTubeInstaGramTikTok

On the channel this week:  Panel Discussion with Louise Nicholas, Advocate, Libby and Kate from REOSA (ripple effects of sexual abuse), Alison Mau advocate/journalist and Jess Tyson (founder of BRAVE,  a charity promoting awareness and resource in our Rangatahi (young people. This discussion is both enlightening and informative. My blog on Grief, which all survivors experience, but seldom discuss. Finally: Kelly Wallace  from the podcast: Recognise your power, interviews me. For more information visit us at  https://www.handingtheshameback.org/ #handingtheshameback #survivors #childhoodsexualabuse #survivorofsexualabuse #ibelievesurvivorsTo learn more reach out toContactus@Handingtheshameback.org https://www.handingtheshameback.org/ https://www.youtube.com/c/GloriaMastersHandingtheShameBack We are on all Social Media PlatformsTwitterFBLinkedInYouTubeInstaGramTikTok

Updates on the channel this week: Panel Discussion with Louise Nicholas, Advocate, Libby and Kate from REOSA (ripple effects of sexual abuse), Alison Mau advocate/journalist and Jess Tyson (founder of BRAVE, charity promoting awareness and resource in our Rangatahi (young people) is both enlightening and informative. Blog on Broken Pieces and Interview with Jim Heaney a survivor from Chicago, Illinois.For more information visit us at  https://www.handingtheshameback.org/ #handingtheshameback #survivors #childhoodsexualabuse #survivorofsexualabuse #ibelievesurvivorsTo learn more reach out toContactus@Handingtheshameback.org https://www.handingtheshameback.org/ https://www.youtube.com/c/GloriaMastersHandingtheShameBack We are on all Social Media PlatformsTwitterFBLinkedInYouTubeInstaGramTikTok

A third of children who were placed in state care have ended up serving a prison sentence. For Māori, it's nearly half. The data comes from research tabled before the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care today. Māori news reporter Jamie Tahana has more.

The issue of ram raids, smash and grabs and brawls involving young people isn't going away. The government's rolled out a crime package to help store owners, but also says prevention is key to stop them happening. The National Party has promised if it comes to power next year, it will assign job coaches for those under 25, who are on a job seeker benefit.. But those working with youth - say leaders are missing the mark. Tessa Guest reports.

How do you get economic security in difficult times? According to Maori Development Minister Willie Jackson, it is by investing in wahine and rangatahi - women and young people.  Willie explains how the money will fund development, leadership and programmes focussed on lifting the skills of wahine and rangatahi.

Cheyenne Wilson is it's first chair of the Food and Fibre Youth Network. She tells Country Life it was established last year to give young people a voice and a place at the table in the agricultural sector.

Rosalie Norton joins Mike Williams to talk about Rangatahi Voices, a 100% youth designed and led initiative (supported by the Waikato Regional Council), with a view to create a place for young people's perspective to be heard by decision makers and governors of the region.

Aged sixteen, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington distinguished alumnus, now Chief Judge of the District Court, Heemi Taumaunu (Ngāti Porou—Ngāti Konohi, Ngāi Tahu) joined the Army. When he was 21, his father came to see him at the army camp, and told him he should think about going to law school. Professor Rawinia Higgins (Ngāi Tūhoe), Tumu Ahurei—Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Māori) and Toihau—Chair of Te Taura whiri i te reo Māori—Māori Language Commission, speaks to Judge Taumaunu about his experiences studying at Te Herenga Waka, and how he has sought to make the courts fairer for all through implementation of Ngā Kōti Rangatahi o Aotearoa, the Rangatahi courts.

LISTEN | Roger Wood is Sport NZ's voice of a recent report that was released around the ‘one size fits all' structure of sport in schools, the Rangatahi Report. The report is based around the participation drop-off of sports in school. Not because they don't want to participate, but because they are too busy. Roger joins Staffy to take a deeper look into this report and discuss what we can do to promote sport in schools.

Sport NZ's Roger Wood, who led the report "Voices of Rangatahi" looking at high school sport in kids and why attitudes are changing.

Innov8HQ Mana Rangatahi app - Heidi Renata introduces a new app to support a youth entrepreneurship programme.

386 - Mana Rangatahi Bubbles - Heidi Renata in Dunedin joins Samuel Mann in Sawyers Bay and Mawera Karetai in Whakatāne. With a contribution from Tahu Mackenzie. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

A royal commission has been told that racism and dismissive attitudes by social workers exacerbated the abuse experienced by tamariki Māori. The Abuse in Care Royal Commission is holding a special hearing into the experiences of Māori in state- and faith-based care. Māori news reporter Jamie Tahana is following the hearing.

A downward trend in the number of rangatahi in the youth justice system is being cautiously welcomed. The number of youth offenders has more than halved in the past decade. But with disparities for Māori still there, those in the sector say there's still plenty more work to do. Jamie Tahana reports.

RNZ's previous plan to reach younger people collapsed in early 2020 after opposition to RNZ Concert cuts - and pushback from commercial broadcasters. This week RNZ fired up Tahi - a more modest effort for the under-served youth audience. What's the plan this time?

RNZ's previous plan to reach younger people collapsed in early 2020 after opposition to RNZ Concert cuts - and pushback from commercial broadcasters. This week RNZ fired up Tahi - a more modest effort for the under-served youth audience. What's the plan this time?

Rangatahi vaccination rates remain low; an oranga tamariki security changed his life; Waitangi tribunal release final recommendations of its ongoing health inquiry; and the first wahine maori has been sworn in as Aotearoa's Governor General....

A new preventation programme designed and led by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu to reduce the number of Māori tamariki and rangatahi entering state care has been given a funding injection from the government. It is hoped to help improve outcomes for whānau in the Ngāi Tahu tribal area. Here's Ōtautahi reporter Kim Moodie.

Two Shots For Summer. That's the edgy, and somewhat boozy, tag line the government's relying on to encourage better vaccination rates in our younger population. Especially low numbers are found in Māori, with fewer than one in three rangatahi fully vaccinated 29 percent. For non-Māori that number almost doubles - but it still lags the adults. Matai O'Connor spoke to some who say, so far, the Covid-19 vaccination campaign has ignored the needs of younger people.

Two Shots For Summer. That's the edgy, and somewhat boozy, tag line the government's relying on to encourage better vaccination rates in our younger population. Especially low numbers are found in Māori, with fewer than one in three rangatahi fully vaccinated 29 percent. For non-Māori that number almost doubles - but it still lags the adults. Matai O'Connor spoke to some who say, so far, the Covid-19 vaccination campaign has ignored the needs of younger people.

Old-school or traditionals skills like home cooking, gardening, and even darning, have been lost a little bit in the flurry of modern life. But volunteers in Motueka are planning on bring them back.

The government is putting $24.1 million of further funding towards Māori trades and training and reducing barriers to employment for rangatahi. Social Development and Employment Minister Carmel Sepuloni announced in Porirua this morning. The fund will support over 500 Māori job seekers into employment and training opportunities. Matai O'Connor reports.

Rangatahi from across the country gathered in Wellington over the weekend to "reimagine what's possible". The Festival for the Future saw young people come together to discuss new ways to improve the world, from tackling climate change to inequality. Young leaders were also celebrated at an awards ceremony. Wellington teenager Maia Mariner took home the Local Impact Award for her work collecting and distributing sports sneakers to children, student athletes, families and social services all over New Zealand. She spoke to Susie Ferguson.

We speak with Te Korou from Te Wharekura o Hoani Waititi who let's us in on the way our rangatahi are coming up with their own kīwaha. We also look at the development of te reo Māori as it progresses into the 21st century. Ka hūiki tō tātou tīma Taringa i runga i te māramatanga ehara rātou i te hunga taiohi ināianei.

This week TheRevs are joined by the Rev. Chaans Tumataroa-Clarke, the national Youth Commissioner for the Anglican Church. We talk to him about his life and mahi and then move the conversation right along as we reflect on the conversations around Maori Wards in Local Body Councils. As a current sitting Maori Ward Councilor, this is a kaupapa close to Chaans' heart. We finish off the show by asking Chaans to add his favourite songs to the Mihinare Playlist.

The Minister of Police Poto Williams is warning police they should be taking photos of the public only when it is within the bounds of the law.

E haere ake nei - government covid-19 messaging not reaching Rangatahi and calls for genuine implementation of Hokai Rangi - following distressing details of a treatment of a prisoner.

Sacha McMeeking spoke at the 2020 Hillary Laureate Dinner to give the closing remarks.  She somehow managed to weave together so many unique threads that touched on colonisation, climate change, Te Ao Māori and some real challenges about who we are taking along with us and will lead in the future.  Sacha is Head of School of Aotahi: Māori and Indigenous Studies at the University of Canterbury.  The evening was to honour the latest Hillary Institute Laureate, Christiana Figueres.   Other speeches and videos are here: https://www.hillaryinstitute.com/2020-hillary-laureate-dinner This talk as video: https://youtu.be/7d1LCK_9754  Some excerpts of the talk: "One of the practises in Te Ao Māori that I don’t think we have carried through enough is that most of our chiefly types didn’t get there because they were the best person for the job, they got their because when they were young somebody picked them and made them do something they were utterly unprepared to do.  So collective imagination should be partnered with - where is your Rangatahi, who are you taking with you? What we need to do here tonight is to clothe each other in expectation… I challenge you all to ask yourselves - what are you going to give up?  Who are you going to believe in? Who are you going to jump start?  And what are you going to expect them to do for the world.  I can tell you a few things that I expect all of you to do because I know quite a few of you and I know your potential, I know your roles, I know your talents - that knowledge is arguably the most important component for belief.  When we talk about Manaakitanga, it’s one of those words that makes us feel good, because we think about hospitality and being cared forgot if you are going to Manaaki someone, you have got to know them - you have got to genuinely know them, you have got to genuinely care… so if we are genuinely going to do all of those things, then we have also got to deepen the relationships with each other, which is the reason I am most grateful to be here tonight sharing with you under an envelope of expectations that you will give up something tonight, that you will take someone with you tomorrow and that collectively we will self determine a better future." "It would be quite common at this point for a Maori speaker to tell you soothing tales from our traditional knowledge - but that’s not my lane... Instead what I want to do is talk to you about our practices and what I think our practices can teach us all.  The first is the power of small deeds.  I think in New Zealand we are really uncomfortable with small deeds… we are a small country so we don’t like small things.  We like to be the first to grant women the vote and we like to be doing grand international statements like nuclear free.  But I think actually what things like the Ngai Tahu settlement teach us is this power of small deeds.  So one of the things in the Ngai Tahu settlement which, when I was young and impetuous and probably a bit arrogant, I didn’t’t understand at all was the power off the place name changes.  So in the Ngai Tahu settlement, and in all settlements that followed, there are a raft of place name changes.  And I used to think but there is so much egregious unconscionable history - how can place name changes be at a level commensurate to offset the horrors of that history.  And then as I got older and started to appreciate that it is not just radical protest action that changes the world, I realised that the power of place names is that it changes habits.  So that now it is the exception to be on a plane when they actually fly and the pilot doesn’t mention Aoraki.  That power of changing habits is remarkable and it is something that I think we need to get more familiar with.  Because we expect and perhaps with the naivety and impetuosity of youth that’s got a long hangover - we expect that grand normative wins will change the world.  We expect that the declaration of women’s equality will translate to pay equity and a reduction in domestic violence.  But that grand normative change has done neither of those things - what has moved us closer to those are the small steps, the changes to habit, the changes to daily routine.  And that is what place name changes did.  So just over 20 years ago when the Ngai Tahu settlement was passed it caused outrage that we might refer to this landscape by its original names.  And now it is just habit, now it is just an expectation because day by day, small step by small step, normative change came through habit, through routine.  And that is something that we all have the power to do.  So my first challenge is to look at our daily habits and our daily routines." A profile on Sacha in Stuff: https://i.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/123070316/activist-and-advocate-for-social-change For more content visit www.theseeds.nz     

On Monday, the Māori Affairs select committee will consider changes to the laws around Māori wards on local councils, and it seems extremely unlikely at this stage the new proposal won’t be supported and passed into law. If so, it’ll mean any local councils that establish Māori wards won’t be able to scrap them for at least two elections. At just two days, the submission period  for the law change was unreasonably short. But given how few people care enough about local body politics to actually vote in local body elections, it seems extraordinary there’s much opposition to the law change, except of course this issue involves something Māori, and the perception for some people that Māori might be getting special treatment.Of course, both of those points are 100% right. The issue does concern Māori, and Māori don’t just deserve special treatment but are contractually guaranteed a form of special treatment under the Treaty. Martin van Beynan wrote a really thoughtful piece last week in which he asserted that New Zealand is in the midst of a period of profound change. At the centre of the change is the role of Māori governance and leadership in New Zealand’s day-to-day affairs. I won’t read you the whole piece, but I think Martin’s absolutely right. Sometimes it can be hard to recognise the significance of a moment when you’re in the middle of it, but chalk up Monday’s select committee hearing as another little sign. We are in a moment of sorts.We’re fortunate, I think, to live in a country that has been relatively assertive in at least trying to acknowledge and correct some of the wrongs of the past. I speak as both a New Zealand and an Australian citizen: when I compare the two, I'm proud that New Zealand is much more mature in recognising the complexity of its own history.The Treaty settlement process is imperfect, but it’s an earnest effort that I think benefits a majority of New Zealanders, Māori, and Pākeha alike. And more and more we are experimenting and embracing forms of Māori sovereignty in miniature. Take Whānau Ora, for example: A programme promoting Māori health solutions for Māori families established by the last National government and supported and funded by the current one. Rangatahi courts work like youth courts in a way, except sessions are held on local marae and follow Māori cultural processes. And honestly, has any Pākeha New Zealander’s life been drastically and disasterously affected by the establishment of Māori seats in parliament? Of course not.I have little doubt the next head of Oranga Tamariki will be Māori, and increasingly those agencies responsible for some of our worst societal problems will seek to find Māori-led solutions for Māori.Of course, there will be scrutiny of this leadership. There should be scrutiny. Māori leadership, like all leadership, deserves scrutiny.But non-Māori have nothing to fear. Māori are not taking over. They are not climbing in our collective bathroom window. Changing the law around Māori wards in local body councils won’t even guarantee that every council will establish the wards. It’ll merely remove an obviously-discriminatory provision.This is a good thing. It speaks to our values. It's a sign of a maturing country.LISTEN TO AUDIO ABOVE

Bev Adair Beets as a publicist, booking and artist manager and an  event producer has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry including international stars such as Mic Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac, Ricky Martin and Janet Jackson as well as our own homegrown stars such as Stan Walker, Tami Nelson, The Levites, Daniel Bedingfield, Sara Jane and Olivia Foa’i to name a few. Bev’s passion is for rangatahi the young people and for 25 years she has worked with children and their families and continues to be a Child and Youth Advocate in New Zealand and Australia.  She is the spokesperson for Family First NZ on child and youth neglect issues.   Bev Adair Beets has shared her own story of childhood abuse and neglect speaking in prisons, high schools and youth organisations and anywhere where she believes she can make a difference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sonny Ngatai was raised in Rotorua and went to kohanga reo before his whanau relocated toTitahi Bay (Wellington). His parents were of the generation that were not exposed to the reo, however they had a deep desire for their tamariki to grow up learning te reo. Sonny was awarded the highest achievement any Young Māori orator can receive, the winner of the National Korimako Award two years in a row at Ngā Manu Korero Nationals in 2013 and 2014. As well as this, Sonny spent his last high school year as head Boy for his prestigious boarding School Hato Pāora College. When Sonny was young, he wanted to be a doctor – until everyone started telling him he should be on TV.Sonny went on to the University of Auckland to study medicine with the Chancellor's scholarship for top Māori and Pacific Island scholars in his back pocket. However reality soon caught up with Sonny and his passion for TV and media was unlocked. Sonny was spearheaded by the producer of the first ever rangatahi webseries Hahana with a deep passion for promoting Te Reo Māori and inspiring youth, he quickly accepted the challenge. Advocating for rangatahi maori has always been a commitment Sonny has felt to uphold, and this passion saw him step up as a NZ Unicef Ambassador. Sonny Ngatai and Hahana go hand in hand. While on the show Sonny has had a platform to expose and give a Rangatahi point of view to issues that have affected Rangatahi Māori. He was very vocal during the poi controversy last year, and with Hahana they gave the girls from Turakina Maori girls college a chance to talk about their school spirit. Sonny continues to shed light on issues that Rangatahi are passionate about, and continues to encourage Rangatahi to feel Māori, speak Māori and be Māori “I reckon a bi-lingual NZ will see many rangatahi maori feel safe, comfortable and brave enough to speak the reo, we know they have the reo but are too shy to speak it.” While showcasing young Māori talent, Sonny is also a facilitator of the young Marists, where they run leadership programs for student leaders all around NZ and run social justice programs for students in some of New Zealand's most disadvantaged communities, such as Te Whaiti and Minganui.

The top District Court judge has announced a fresh approach to the way the country's busiest jurisdiction operates. 'Te Ao Marama' is modelled on the specialist Rangatahi and Alcohol and Drug courts and will be used in the mainstream criminal system, starting in Hamilton next year. The Chief District Court Judge Heemi Taumaunu says it's a shift to address the underlying causes of offending and he hopes will make communities safer. Court reporter Anneke Smith filed this story.

Rangatahi have weighed into the cannabis debate, pitching their reasons for voting 'yes' or 'no' in this year's referendum on whether cannabis should be legalised. A panel of four discussed the question as part of an RNZ-Pacific Media Network debate in Manukau. Jamie Tahana was there.

Born and bred in Mangere, Brend learned Te Reo Māori at school.  Following her final year, she began a career in tourism, which started at  NZ Heritage Park, as a cultural entertainer, tour guide and Maori educator, sharing the stories and performing arts of our people.  Brenda had discovered her calling and subsequently began work as a self-employed contractor.  In May of 2019, after a 20 year legacy at Auckland Museum, Brenda left to form her own company, Honotahi- Engage You. The vision was to provide a platform for young people to share their incredible cultural knowledge and their profound love and deep desire to share that knowledge, without being undervalued and overlooked as was often the case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born and bred in Mangere, Brend learned Te Reo Māori at school.  Following her final year, she began a career in tourism, which started at  NZ Heritage Park, as a cultural entertainer, tour guide and Maori educator, sharing the stories and performing arts of our people.  Brenda had discovered her calling and subsequently began work as a self-employed contractor.  In May of 2019, after a 20 year legacy at Auckland Museum, Brenda left to form her own company, Honotahi- Engage You. The vision was to provide a platform for young people to share their incredible cultural knowledge and their profound love and deep desire to share that knowledge, without being undervalued and overlooked as was often the case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 312 Hub is a ‘A Place Where Youth Lead’, where rangatahi voices are heard, rangatahi faces are seen and the mana of rangatahi can be felt, acknowledged and respected under the korowai community, change, creativity and culture as our founding tikanga. The vision is to be a place where Rangatahi become Rangatira through our ability to 'create multiple memories' with Arts Education, Arts Activation and Arts hustle. Our very own Tina Bonsu Maro went along last night to the relaunch, which also hosted a celebration for the 49th Anniversary of the Polynesian Panthers. Tina spoke with some of those in attendance beginning with: Polynesian Panther Tigilau Ness (Audio). Next was Hip Hop Artist Poetik (Audio). Ole Maiava - Placemaker- South at Panuku Development Auckland was also in attendance (Audio).  Amiria Puia-Taylor the co-founder of the 312 Hub spoke about the purpose of the hub (Audio). Tina also spoke with Uelese Vaevae Fijian born South Auckland artist, whose work is now featured on the walls of the 312 Hub & what inspired his art (Audio).   And finally Dawn Raid founders Brother D & Andy Murnane

The 312 Hub is a ‘A Place Where Youth Lead’, where rangatahi voices are heard, rangatahi faces are seen and the mana of rangatahi can be felt, acknowledged and respected under the korowai community, change, creativity and culture as our founding tikanga. The vision is to be a place where Rangatahi become Rangatira through our ability to 'create multiple memories' with Arts Education, Arts Activation and Arts hustle. Our very own Tina Bonsu Maro went along last night to the relaunch, which also hosted a celebration for the 49th Anniversary of the Polynesian Panthers. Tina spoke with some of those in attendance.

The 312 Hub is a ‘A Place Where Youth Lead’, where rangatahi voices are heard, rangatahi faces are seen and the mana of rangatahi can be felt, acknowledged and respected under the korowai community, change, creativity and culture as our founding tikanga. The vision is to be a place where Rangatahi become Rangatira through our ability to 'create multiple memories' with Arts Education, Arts Activation and Arts hustle. Our very own Tina Bonsu Maro went along last night to the relaunch, which also hosted a celebration for the 49th Anniversary of the Polynesian Panthers. Tina spoke with some of those in attendance.

Sit in on a Rangatahi, one of the Maori Youth Courts of New Zealand. Find out how they compare to Indigenous courts in Australia.

Prolific youth development champion, and CEO of The Princes Trust Aotearoa, Anya Satyanand talks with us about what she is seeing in the new wave of rangatahi (young people) in Aotearoa, and her mission to use the resources of the old world, to build the new world!

This week: Rangatahi - diversity and sexuality

On the podcast today, we hear from a New Zealand K-pop crew MDC who have just returned from Korea where they competed in the global K-pop Festival. Auckland's Kindness Institute who help Rangatahi mental health through Minfulness and Yoga, are struggling to survive without government funding and believe and 25,000 people have signed a petition to ban fireworks.

Rangatahi #4 - Understanding the place of youth in traditional Māori society. Kaupapa: Innovation. Don’t forget to check out the website www.cheschannel.maori.nz, Spotify or iTunes for more.

Rangatahi #3 - Understanding the place of youth in traditional Māori society. Kaupapa: Back to the future and Duality. Don’t forget to check out the website www.cheschannel.maori.nz, Spotify or iTunes for more.

Rangatahi #2 - Understanding the place of youth in traditional Māori society. Kaupapa: Being woke - alert to injustice in society and especially racism. Don’t forget to check out the website www.cheschannel.maori.nz, Spotify or iTunes for more.

Rangatahi #1 - Understanding our the place of youth in traditional Māori society. Don’t forget to check out the website www.cheschannel.maori.nz, Spotify or iTunes for more.

Sit in on a Rangatahi, one of the Maori Youth Courts of New Zealand. Find out how they compare to Indigenous courts in Australia.

He Waka Kōtuia are a Ōtepoti/Dunedin kapa haka roopu who have just released an album with Mara TK and Troy Kingi. The rangatahi join Yadana Saw to talk about the process of songwriting.

Tyrone Grace is a Maori high-school drop out turned Social Entrepreneur & Businessman. This is a podcast about how a kid goes from growing up in the suburbs classified as a "priority' for government to help in poverty, crime & youth development to assisting city council, Iwi and local government in developing a more sustainable behavioural model for Rangatahi. Tyrone Grace has also started a Digital Marketing Agency that not only prioritizes focus on building up Maori & Pacific businesses digital presence but working with Sione Faumuina to help athletes create external revenues so that they have a smooth transition from Athlete to CEO. This episode is sponsored by Float Culture: http://floatculture.co.nz/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/PleaseBlowMyMind --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pleaseblowmymind/message

The Kiwi Ferns are in the Women's Rugby League World Cup final, we speak with Raquel Anderson and Sharlene Atai. Dr Lance O'Sullivan is challenging Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to get rid of gambling (pokie) machines, he joins us to talk about this kaupapa. We also talk with Rangatahi in response to the issues surrounding gambling.

With the rise in Maori youth unemployment, crime, suicide, and the fall in education statistics and the many issues there are around rangatahi, what do people think about rangatahi Maori? Radio Ngati Porou journalist Moerangi Tetapuhi took to the gravel roads to find out.

Tena koutou katoa!! Check out this week's podcast which features another of the 4 Rangatahi focused segments that I do monthly on my show. Te kauapa i tenei ra: Ka Hao Te Rangatahi - Creating positive Youth Whakarongo mai......

In Te Ahi Kaa, Winiata Hotere and Charlotte Courtenay, the brother and sister of Ralph Hotere chat with Northland regional reporter Lois Williams about their brothers rise to fame in the art world and how despite living away from Mitimiti for thirty years, he always gave back to his community and whanau. Artist Neke Moa travelled to Munich, Germany last week as part of her involvement in the mentoring programme, Handshake Jewellery, she has a chat about art, inspiration and why the kumara is symbolic in her work. The main reason why Brenda Hokianga loves her job as a Wairarapa Maori Warden is to look after the Rangatahi (young people), Justine has a chat with Brenda at this year's Golden Shears, Masterton.

In Te Ahi Kaa, Winiata Hotere and Charlotte Courtenay, the brother and sister of Ralph Hotere chat with Northland regional reporter Lois Williams about their brothers rise to fame in the art world and how despite living away from Mitimiti for thirty years, he always gave back to his community and whanau. Artist Neke Moa travelled to Munich, Germany last week as part of her involvement in the mentoring programme, Handshake Jewellery, she has a chat about art, inspiration and why the kumara is symbolic in her work. The main reason why Brenda Hokianga loves her job as a Wairarapa Maori Warden is to look after the Rangatahi (young people), Justine has a chat with Brenda at this year's Golden Shears, Masterton.