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.