My Version chats to Kiwi stars and people of influence to give a glimpse into their time as a teen and see the things they are currently obsessed with!

Say hello to Kiwi singer songwriter ROONIE.

Obsessed RN.

Currently bingeing:

Anything stand-up Comedy. Or, Jack Whitehall: Travel’s With My Father on Netflix while I make dinner!

Song on repeat:

I have been loving the classic “How Will I Know” by Whitney Houston lately.

Favourite Insta account to follow: 

NZ wahine @hannahmelsop & her business @realradfood.

Must have beauty product:

100% my Mecca Max - Off Duty Blush Stick in the shade Tutu!

The item of clothing I’m definitely over wearing:

My Reebok Club C 85’s - the flared pink & orange vintage ones.

Currently reading:

The Modern Singhs: The True Story of a Marriage of Two Cultures. An awesome Auckland couple telling their story.

Snacking on:

The new Mars Raspberry Smash chocolate bar.

Can’t stop watching on TikTok:

@adelemaree or any cake making videos, so satisfying.

Dreaming of:

Holidays & Summer!

Next place on the list to travel to:

Definitely somewhere Tropical - maybe Rarotonga?

I’m currently inspired by:

Definitely @caitlinwigg, her content is great!

My favourite way to relax is:

Movie, Pizza, Ice cream & Chill.

I stay healthy by:

Treating everything in moderation. Listening to my body when I need to rest or have alone time. A healthy mind is so important to me.

When I was younger…

If I could give my teenage self one bit of advice, what would it be:

Enjoy the little moments as much as possible. Being a teenager can be so much fun.

My favourite part of being a teenager was:

Getting to have my mum’s dinner every night. Also getting my drivers licence!

My dream job as a teen was:

Being a TV Presenter.

Best piece of advice I ever received as a teen was:

People won’t remember what you said, but people will always remember how you make them feel. Kindness over everything.

My biggest fashion faux-pas as a teenager was:

A bomber jacket. Or a denim jacket with pins & patches…

My first job was:

Specsavers!

My biggest inspiration was:

Brooke Fraser. I cried when I met her at the 2015 Winery Tour, she is beautiful!

One thing I love about Gen Z is:

The passion for creating change & social activism.