My Version: Te Kaahu/Theia.
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 Te Kaahu aka Theia.
Obsessed RN.
Currently bingeing:
Love On The Spectrum US.
Song on repeat:
E Tū E Hika by Te Mana o Māreikura
Favourite Insta account to follow:
@politicalediting2.0 memes and truthbombs from a takataapui & Māori perspective
Must have beauty product:
Last Dance glitter eyeshadow - I use her as highlighter too
The item of clothing I’m definitely over wearing:
My tino rangatiratanga jacket and I don’t care one bit haha
Currently reading:
1984 by George Orwell.
Snacking on:
Pineapple.
Can’t stop watching on TikTok:
Anything about true crime tbh.
Dreaming of:
Sleeping in.
Next place on the list to travel to:
I’ve always wanted to go to Paris.
I’m currently inspired by:
My iwi and our Kiingitanga.
My favourite way to relax is:
Having a lager at my local RSA with the uncles haha.
I stay healthy by:
Listening to a podcast whilst walking on the treadmill - usually Casefile True Crime.
When I was younger…
If I could give my teenage self one bit of advice, what would it be:
To keep a soft heart and know that I am perfect the way I am.
My favourite part of being a teenager was:
Having time with my family that i wont have again - the nana’s that have since passed and siblings who’ve grown up.
My dream job as a teen was:
Being a horse-rider or a Bondi Beach lifeguard.
Best piece of advice I ever received as a teen was:
Never give up.
My biggest fashion faux-pas as a teenager was:
I regret nothing!
My first job was:
Taking kids on trail rides when I was 11 at the riding school
My biggest inspiration was:
My kui (grandmother) and Amy Winehouse.
One thing I love about Gen Z is:
Open minded values and acceptance of difference as strength.
Te Kaahu/Theia will be playing a special one-off show Live At Matariki on Friday, June 24 at the Tuning Fork in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland. Tickets are on sale now from Moshtix.
