I'm Matte aka LNGSLV aka the Dox with the longest locks. Born and raised in central Auckland with my heart on my sleeve, catch me in the corner of the party spitting rhymes in the bros ear or on the back lawn having a dmc.
The most important things in life to me are my family, music and kai in that order.
It's not about the move, it's about the way you manoevure.
@thelongestsleeves
I'm a wordsmith and a weirdo from West Auckland, where you can find me rapping, surfing or eating chicken and golden potatoes from Adriatic (iykyk).
I believe weirdness is a super power, and what is most personal is most universal, so i have a passion for helping people to find their authentic voice. That's where we find out power and our place in the world
@midasmind_
Kia Ora! Ko Hariata Makiha toku ingoa.
Ko Ngāpuhi, Te Arawa, Ngāti Rongonui, Te Atiawa ngā iwi. As a proud Maori born and raised in Mangere, South Auckland I grew up surrounded with a love of music. My passions stem through singing, song writing, playing guitar and also through recording and mixing. I enjoy performing, spending time with family and friends, looking after my health, fitness, and food.
@thelovelyhari
Our program is there to help empower creatives and nurture their gifts. Then building up the confidence to share it with others. Whether it's singing, rapping, production, mixing or recording. It's all art, just need a like minded person, or even better, a group in your corner cheering you on.
Nau mai haere mai.
@northcityrizzy
Oliva Luki aka Spewer. Raised in Māngere, South Auckand. Hip Hip & Krump Producer / MC / Engineer. Studied and gained a degree in Recording Arts at SAE. Runs a record label / Collective called FROM OUTSIDE (FOS). Dropped numerous projects.
Mālō e lelei. I'm Siose Solo.
I'm of Tongan and Maori decent. I was born and raised on the North Shore. I've been involved in music ever since I was in primary. In more recent years I've been a facilitator & mentor for Te Karanga Trust. I'm a proud father and aspiring artist (rapper/wordsmith). I have a passion for serving my community through music.
@emcee_oldsoul
Kia Ora! My name is Dallas and I’m based in Central Auckland. While I’m still on a journey of figuring out my whakapapa, tamaki makaurau has remained my true home.
I love music and everything about it! I’ve spent the last few years learning to write, create, mix, produce, and release my own music so I’m familiar with the process and want to tautoko my community and those who aspire to do the same.
@thedallasharvey
I grew up in West Auckland and Whakapapa to the United States via Eastern Europe. I’ve been a professional musician for about 15 years, and work as a producer, session musician, music director, recording engineer, and label co-owner. I’ve been involved in the music mentorship/youth work space for about 5 years, and feel enormous privilege in being able to pay my experience forward as a resource to the next generation. "Be who you needed when you were younger".
@abrahamkunin
I am a proud Samoan born and bred in West Auckland. As a young musician the ‘Navigators’ program helped me find my footing within the music industry and supported me along my journey. This has come full circle for myself as a once mentee turned award-winning mentor. Because my life has been affected so positively by this work I feel a responsibility to pay it forward to the next generation of young creatives. It takes a village to raise a child and we are just one of many- Here to help where we can.
@church.zip
Kia Ora, Ko Bev Tōku Ingoa, Ko Ngāpui Tōku Iwi.
I have been immersed in the music and performing arts industries for 25 years, managing and mentoring artists at a national and international level. I am passionate about passing on the learnings picked up over this time to our rangatahi. This can take many forms, including PR/media training, professional development, performance coaching, and more holistic whakamana.
I believe that music brings healing, purpose, and life into the souls of our rangatahi and they in turn find themselves and can see their value. When we provide nurturing environments for them to grow and thrive within, they learn to own their best future. My passion and heart is to do this.
I grew up in West Auckland and Whakapapa to the United States via Eastern Europe. I’ve been a professional musician for about 15 years, and work as a producer, session musician, music director, recording engineer, and label co-owner. I’ve been involved in the music mentorship/youth work space for about 5 years, and feel enormous privilege in being able to pay my experience forward as a resource to the next generation. "Be who you needed when you were younger".
@abrahamkunin
A proud Waikato raised Irish/Māori that moved to Djubuli (Sydney) as a tamariki. I wear many hats (literally) - from being a trained musician to being a corporate executive manager at 23. I was privileged with opportunity and I honestly just want to use the tools I obtained, in all areas, to provide rangatahi with some of that awhi.
"Mauria te pono"
@rhianarose_
About us
Te Karanga Trust’s mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of young people. To help create a more inclusive, resilient and connected community. To honour cultural identity, to promote tolerance and understanding, to engage young people with their communities and open doors for youth in underserved communities. We nurture career pathways, promote connectedness, belonging and the overall wellbeing of young people, with a focus on the most under resourced youth.
We facilitate strength-based youth programs in a range of mediums such as discussion groups; vocational education and one on one mentoring. Through our facilities and community radio stations, we teach creative, technical, digital, music and arts skills with a view to further education and vocation. We have a ‘youth for youth’ focus, promoting young leaders and youth-led initiatives.
Te Karanga Trust was founded in 2004, achieved charitable status in 2006, donor status in 2014, and is run by both volunteer and paid staff members. We have over fifteen years experience in all fields of youth development work. Our board of trustees is culturally diverse with representation from youth. Our work is Tāmaki Makaurau wide.
Charitable Purposes of the Trust
a. To facilitate the promotion of a multicultural and diverse artistic and educational community. This includes mentoring and support for members of the community by our volunteers from diverse cultures and backgrounds;
b. To promote inclusivity, connectedness, participation, and to create an environment where youth of diverse ethnic backgrounds can come together and share ideas in a safe and understanding place;
c. To focus on nurturing career pathways, education and the arts;
d. To administer the premises as a venue for youth development programs, discussion groups, visual arts and audio arts and to facilitate its function as a meeting place, and in particular administer, and facilitate the use of the premises as a working art gallery, community radio station, practicing work space, community theatre and venue for films and documentaries;
e. To assist individuals and Charitable Bodies and Community Organisations to further any Charitable Purpose;
f. To liaise and work with other charitable organisations and groups with a similar mission;
g. To acknowledge and honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and to embrace Hapu, Iwi and Whanau of the land in which we Iive.
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