Puāwai - Rangatahi Mental Health Podcast
Nā rangatahi, mā rangatahi. Welcome to Puāwai - a mental health podcast by and for rangatahi! Mental health charity Hauora Aotearoa are passing the mic, whiu i te rākau kōrero. It’s solutions by rangatahi, for rangatahi to actually make a difference in the mental health space.
Episodes
9 episodes
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 m...
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Episode 9
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5:07
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 takatāpu...
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Episode 8
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4:22
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 ...
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Episode 7
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5:07
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,...
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Episode 6
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4:26
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 ...
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Episode 3
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4:35
EPISODE 5 - Creating Safer Spaces - Kenisha Mediratta
Kenisha Mediratta is joined by Sharnae Douglas, Kodin Elkington, and Bailey Young to explore what needs to change so rangatahi feel safe speaking up about racism and inequality. They explore how being seen and heard directly impacts mental heal...
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Episode 5
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5:29
EPISODE 4 – Belonging & Feeling Seen - McNamara Temarama
McNamara Temarama leads a moving kōrero with Hayze Paikea, Orini Taratu, and Lola Fisher on what it truly means to belong. Together, they share how aroha, acceptance, and celebrating differences can help rangatahi feel valued and supported. Thi...
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Episode 4
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4:17
EPISODE 2 – Grounding & Creative Expression - Orini Taratu
Orini Taratu, accompanied by guests Lola Fisher and Ashleigh Putt-Fallows, shares practical ways to stay grounded when life feels tough. Together, they explore how creativity and mātauranga can support the wellbeing of rangatahi and their whāna...
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Episode 2
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4:05
EPISODE 1 – Mātauranga Māori and Atua as Healing Tools - Maraanea Matika
Maraanea Matika leads a kōrero on how mātauranga Māori and atua can guide healing and self-understanding. With Sharnae Douglas, Kaititera Tearoha Ripia, Kodin Elkington, Bailey Young, and Kenisha Mediratta, the rōpū explore the deep links betwe...
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Episode 1
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