We're Still Here - Te Wehi Preston

In this episode, we sit down with Te Wehi, a renowned moko artist and kaihaka, whose life is a testament to the richness of te ao Māori. Raised by his grandparents, Te Wehi's early years were immersed entirely in te reo Māori, fostering a deep connection to te ao Māori and a passion for toi Māori. His journey through kapa haka has taken him across the globe, showcasing the beauty of our culture. Join us as we share a kōrero about Te Wehi’s upbringing, the significance of kapa haka, insights on FestPac 2024, Moko Ora, things to know about wearing mataora and moko kauae, the impact of gambling harm, and we explore the importance of developing skills.    0:00 - Intro 3:00 - Key Moments From Upbringing 8:30 - Took It For Granted 12:12 - FestPac 2024 24:15 - The Highs Of Kapa Haka 29:08 - Moko Ora 36:24 - Responsibilities Of Moko 45:05 - We're Still Here 48:08 - Moko & Koha 56:17 - Gambling Harm 1:02:42 - He Oranga Te Kōrero 1:06:19 - Developing Skills   Please follow links below if you require any support with gambling harm.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safergamblingaotearoa/ Help and support services: www.safergambling.org.nz/support