WARNING: This story contains kōrero regarding suicide.
GET YOUR GUMBOOTS UP THE MAUNGA | Climbing maunga in gumboots is no easy feat, but that’s exactly what cousins Maringi Kete, Talesha Waretini and Chalet Bidois have done to raise funds for rangatahi who are battling mental health.
While at the summit of their fourth and final maunga, Mōtakiora, they reflect on their journey, and say real change can be made within the community simply by being kinder and more understanding. They’re reminding rangatahi that there is always hope, despite life’s challenges

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