The Kōrero

LESSONS FROM OUR MARRIAGEIn this episode we share lessons we have learnt about communication.We talk about personal experiences on how we treat the other and what we learnt from doing that.Learning how the other person communicates is learning a new language and learning languages is hard BUT WORTH IT in the end just like  Marriage. IT IS HARD, but also worth it.Nga mihi

For the next few Episodes we will be busting the taboo topic of marriage wide open and share some of the struggles my wife and I have.This episode its communication which led to potentially a divorce/separation ( more than once ).This is available on all major streaming sites - Spotify/iTunes also Patreon/forwardpackstudios if you wish to support.

This Episode we T1 we talk about Mental Health Awareness week and if NZ is actually aware or not and T2 We discuss the current poo show that is the leadership debates.Come join in on The KōreroAlso you can find us hereFB @ForwardPack StudioYoutube @ForwardPack Studiosinsta @loudproudmaori

Topic 1 - GATEKEEPINGFor too long now Māori have encountered obstacles making it hard to embrace our language WHAT is disappointing is when its Māori tearing down Māori regarding how we use our language or how much or little we use it i.e GATEKEEPINGTopic 2 - MENTAL HEALTHIt is common knowledge that NZ has a mental illness situation and problem. We have all seen the news when a suicide is reported and social media comes to life with posts about how we need to do more OR be better. The push up challenges come out or the cuppa tea posts start doing the rounds. BUT when real life people share real and raw kōrero so many switch off and don't join in. Lets talk about it.

In this episode we discuss why we believe that suicide prevention isn't working. In NZ we have had a suicide prevention plan since 2006 and yet the stats clearly show that plan isn't working. We share our thoughts on what is a better options and where we believe funds should be directed.Let's Talk about it Nau Mai

We discuss the Māori Party stance on NOT working with National if they get into Govt.

In our society today the media holds a powerful voice. The question Cassie asked  was "is it ever ok to report on race?" So we dive into this kōrero AND I bring up the topic of SELF WORTH and how powerful that is. Nau Mai

With the possility of another lockdown we discuss our mental health and some politic myths

Welcome to Episode 2Our Political Segment we discuss who we support polically and WHY. We stress the why because we feel there is a massive issue on how people vote so we just share who we will vote for and why.For our Hinengaro ( Mental Health ) segment we Kōrero about  the inner critic and why I call mine Percy.Then we wrap it up with Cassies segment Te Tī (The Tea) where she goes into "Callout Culture"Welcome to the Kōrero Nau mai.

Kia Ora,This is our first episode and we explain who we are and what we are about.Topic is about politicians weaponising mental illnes. ALSO with voting season upon us in Aotearoa New Zealand so we discuss how to choose a political party.Welcome to the Kōrero