Summary: 

Te Pūoho shares a deep connection with his whakapapa, he hails from Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Whātua, and Ngāti Tama, which links him to Wellington, Porirua, and the top of the South Island.

Te Pūoho’s journey with identity has been shaped by his loving relationship with his whakapapa, which he sees as his superpower. He believes that understanding and embracing one’s whakapapa is crucial to achieving wellbeing, as it provides a sense of belonging and a connection to your roots. 

Te Pūoho shares with us a glimpse of his personal identity journey and why he sees it as his duty as a father to teach his children about their legacy. Special moments like reciting whakapapa with his daughter is something that fills his cup!

Te Pūoho knows that understanding and embracing one’s whakapapa is not just a list of names on a page, but a loving relationship with your ancestors which provides a source of strength and inspiration.

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