Bios

Mentors
Our mentors were rangatahi who took leadership roles throughout the road show project - to awhi, support, encourage, challenge and keep the team on track.

Anau Payne - aka SIONE or HOSI
Born in Tonga
Is a Rates Cadet
Interests are - My career, sleeping, shopping, sing and my family
My part in the Roadshow - Vocals & mentor

Comments:
"Be proud of who you are, and dont be ashamed to stand up for yourself"
Sarah-Kay Heta-Leituvae aka - SARAH-K
Born in Kawakawa
Is now a Radio Announcer
Interests are - music and working with the trust

Comments:
"Kia kaha i roto i a koe ano, ki u kite whakamana i a koe ano"

Vili Penitani - aka 3NF1$
Born in Auckland
Is now a Youth leader
Interests are - Eating and sleeping & making Beats

"Comments:
"Just Live"

Marcus Nathuran - aka RARO-NIGGA, HOHA, or KOTIRO
Born in Auckland
Is now a Youth Worker and a A & D Counsellor
Interests are - Rugby, Touch, Wakaama, Working with youth, Kapa Haka,
and having fun

Comments:
"Believe in yourself and have a go."
"Always be Assertive to others in everything you do.
Zethan Pomare - aka MC'z Z MORT
Born in Kawakawa
Is now an Assistant Tutor
Interests are -Music and Sport

Comments:
"1Life,1Message,1Love."

Shalisha Ruth Ngawiti Heta aka - LEESH
Born in Kawakawa
Is now a Studio Techician, performer, radio announcer
Interests are - Music, anything to do with music

Comments:
"push yourself,be motivated to be who you're born to be."

 

Rangatahi

Our Rangatahi came from all parts of the Far North with the youngest member being 12 years. They took an active role in developing a "fresh" show (dramas, lyrics,skits etc composed brand new ) and completed a total of 17 performances to high schools and communities.
Rikihana Brown - aka RIKI
Born in Kaitaia
Is now still at school
My part in the Raod show - Actor, MC, Traveller
Interests are - Acting, comedy,, drawing, sports, animals and avoiding choirs

Comments:
"Be who you're born to be, and express your talent
Winiata Hati - aka WINZ
Born in Kawakawa
Is an Artist
My part in the Roadshow - Design and paint stage back drop, sound Techician.
Interests are - Rugby, basketball, drawing, and touch.

Comments:
"Don't give up!"
"NO SHAME"
Richard Hau - aka RICH
Born in Moerewa
Is now still at school
My part in the Roadshow - Design and paint stage back drop
Interests are - Rugby and driving

Comments:
"Be what you want to be."

Tawhai Huriwai - aka TAWHAI
Born in Taihape
Is now Aspiring to be a musician
My part in the Roadshow - Playing acoustic and electric guitars
Interests are - Acoustic and electric guitar, any type of musical genres.

Comments:
"Don't take life for granted and always come up with a good piece of advice ready with you because one day someone might ask you for some
BE PREPARED!
Chantel Lisle - aka WHITEY
Born in Kaitaia
Is still at School
My part in the Roadshow - Acting, Drama
Interests are - Surfing and Acting

Comments:
"Live life for the moment!"
Luke Longerak - aka LUKE
Born in Kaitaia
Is still at school
My part in the Roadshow - Musician,Actor comedian,drama
Interests are - Guitar, surfing/body boarding, drama

Comments:
"LISTEN!"
Josie Lum - aka JOSIE
Born in Auckland
Is still at school
My part in the Roadshow - Vocals, Actress
Interests are - Netball, kapa haka, Rugby, singing, dancing and acting.

Comments:
"Stay positive"
"Keep it real"
"Stay True"
"Be confident"
"HAVE RESPECT"
Troy Moses - aka T-MO, T-BOY, T-ROY, or DES
Born in 1990
Is still at school
My part in the Roadshow - Comedian, Musician, filming the Roadshow
Interests are - Playing the guitar, singing, cruising with my mates and beat boxing.

Comments:
"NO regrets - BRO!"
"Live your life"
Kathleen Russell
Born in Auckland
Is still at school
My part in the Roadshow - Actress, filming the Roadshow
Interests are - Horse back riding, pig hunting, drama, photographing, eeling, and plotting world domination.

Comments:
None
Piripi Rakena - aka SEFA (alien)
Born in Kawakawa
Is now a Cadet and looking for something more suited
My part in the Roadshow - Actor, comedian, Leadership in Tikanga maori
Interests are - Music, kapa haka, everything that involves maori, rugby, being a clown, having fun, dancing and acting.

Comments:
"Don't be afraid to give it a go!"
Richard Wiki - aka LANCE
Born in Kaitaia
Is still at school wants to get an education to make a better living
My part in the Roadshow - Muscian, actor
Interests are - Playing the guitar and golf.

Comments:
"NO SHAME"
"One in all and give it HEAPS!"
Siobhan Williams - aka SHAZ
Born in Kaitaia
Still at school
My part in the Roadshow - Vocalist, rapper
Interests are - Singing, dancing, rapping, drawing, and writing songs.

Comments:
"Never ever (no matter how hard you want to) give up"
Jacob Young - aka JAKE
Born in Melbourne
Is still at school and keeping it real
My part in the Roadshow - Graphics for stage back drop.
Interests are - Music and graffiti

Comments:
"Keep it real and stay in KURA!"
Dan Milner - aka YUNG BUCK
Born in 1991
Is still at school
My part in the Roadshow - Graphics for stage back drop.
Interests are - Rugby, touch, driving, watching my sister play rugby.

Comments:
"Be who you're born to be"

Rawinia Brown -aka Raz
Born in Kaitaia
Is still at school
My part in the Roadshow - Vocalist
Interests are - Singing, dancing, rugby, horse riding, riding my 650
2-wheeler motorbike and eating.

Comments:
"JST B U"