Tamihana Paurini

Tino Pai Podcast

Education EN ↓ 6 episodes

Kia ora and Welcome to Tino Pai Podcast, where we delve into the raw and real stories of individuals navigating life's diverse journeys. From the courageous voices of the queer community to those overcoming addiction, from mental health warriors to frontline heroes shaping our communities. We're here to amplify lived experiences. Join us as we uncover the triumphs, challenges and resilience of the human spirit.

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Tamihana Paurini

Episodes

Kōrero Conversations on Mental Health and Kindness with Martin Sloman | Ep. 006 | Tino Pai Podcast 03.12.2025 40:13

Kia ora e te whānau, and welcome to another meaningful kōrero on the Tino Pai Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Martin Sloman (QSM) , an experienced Mental Health Counsellor, registered with NZAC, who has been based on the beautiful Kāpiti Coast since moving from the UK in 2009. Martin has supported countless people through anxiety, depression and the everyday challenges that can quietl...

Kōrero #Hashtags with Leah Clark | International Smokefree Day Special | Ep. 005 | Tino Pai Podcast 30.05.2025 56:39

🎙️ Tino Pai Podcast | Leah Clark on the #Hashtag Smokefree Rangatahi Advocacy Kia ora and welcome to a special episode of the Tino Pai Podcast , released in honour of International Smokefree Day . Today, we’re joined by a passionate health promoter and fierce youth advocate— Leah Clark from Health NZ Te Whatu Ora . Leah has been a guiding force behind The Hashtags , a rangatahi-led group based in...

Kōrero Youth Advocacy & Community Leadership with Angela McLeod | Ep. 004 | Tino Pai Podcast 12.05.2025 29:16

🎙️ Tino Pai Podcast | Angela McLeod on Youth Advocacy & Community Leadership Nau mai, haere mai e te whānau! In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Angela McLeod — former Upper Hutt Councillor, passionate community advocate, and fierce champion for equity and women’s rights. Angela joins us to kōrero about Rangatahi Voices for Change — a powerful kaupapa designed to uplift young people...

Kōrero Growing up with ADHD with Mercedes Livingston | Ep. 003 | Tino Pai Podcast 24.03.2025 45:50

🎙️ Tino Pai Podcast | Mercedes Livingston on Living with ADHD Nau mai, haere mai! In this episode of the Tino Pai Podcast , our host Lee Eklund sits down with Mercedes Livingston to kōrero about her journey growing up with ADHD. From childhood challenges to navigating college and adulthood, Mercedes shares her experiences, struggles, and triumphs with honesty and mana. ADHD can impact many areas o...

Kōrero Āniwaniwa with Lee Eklund | Ep. 002 | Tino Pai Podcast 10.10.2024 1:01:07

In this episode of the Tino Pai Podcast, we sit down with Lee as he shares his powerful journey growing up in the UK. Lee opens up about the challenges he faced being bullied as a child for being different, the courage it took to come out as a young gay man, and his later-in-life diagnosis of ADHD. Through resilience and self-discovery, Lee’s story highlights the importance of embracing who you ar...

Kōrero Āniwaniwa with Monique Rei | Ep. 001 | Tino Pai Podcast 26.05.2024 52:33

Our inaugural guest is Monique Rei, a proud member of the Queer Community of Te Awa Kairangi, with whakapapa to Ngati Toa Rangatira and Ngati Rangi iwi. Monique serves as the kaihautū for Te Ngākau Kahukura o Te Awa Kairangi, based in Te Whare Kahukura in Epuni. In this role, Monique is dedicated to advancing the interests of the Rainbow, Takatāpui, MVPFAFF, and LGBTQ+ communities, striving for th...