18/06/2026
Our highlight of the week was having Richie Hardcore visit us at Heretaunga College where in his words...
"It was another reminder that our rangatahi want to talk about the world they are navigating. We discussed all the things, how intergenerational trauma can show up in our lives, how p**n is an unhealthy model for our s*xual education, social media and influencers, breaking out of the man box, and giving each other permission to be who we really are, amongst other things!
Thanks so much all the students I met, who listened, and who had something to share, you guys are the best. I loved hearing your thoughts and feedback.
Thank you so much for gifting me your waiata and haka respectively; it’s an honor to experience.
A huge thank you to Greg Finnigan and Sallie Calvert at Upper Hutt City Council for your efforts to facilitate these talks happening. I’m grateful for your hospitality."
So much to process, what an awesome event thanks HC
