Rob Mokaraka
Whakataukī of the Week with Rob Mokaraka
Playwright, actor and mental health advocate Rob Mokaraka (Ngāpuhi and Ngāi Tūhoe) joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Police outline plans for mental distress call-outs
The country's top cop says dealing with thousands of mental distress call-outs each year is getting in the way of fighting crime and it's time for health services to step up.
In their briefing to the… Audio
Shot Bro: Rob Mokaraka on acting against suicide
In 2009, actor Rob Mokaraka's mental health woes played out on a very public stage, so he took to the stage to help in his own - and others' recovery. Audio
'Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower': headspace and happiness
In 'Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower' the comedian James Nokise gets 8 well-known New Zealanders to open up about their mental health. They are in his shower. They stay fully clothed. There's no… Audio
Māori broadcaster Kingi Biddle on the pursuit of happiness
Kingi Biddle talks to Justine Murray about his definition of "rich" what he's learned about safe spaces, and how he deals with moments of depression. Audio
Bookmarks - Rob Mokaraka
Today's Bookmarks guest is playwright, actor and poet Rob Mokaraka. He's performing at the the Going West Books and Writers Festival in The Maori Sidesteps. The performance is inspired by the humour… Audio
The Pantograph Punch: The Other Side of the Story
What happens when the reality of a situation doesn't match how it seems on the surface? Audio
Te Ahuru Mōwai - The impact of Suicide. (Part two)
Raising awareness, removing the stigma, and creating resilience is what more Māori in the mental and health sector are working towards in the area of Suicide prevention. Another side of the coin, is… Audio, Gallery
Rob Mokaraka - Echoes of War
Writing is form of release for Rob Mokaraka who wrote Echoes of War for the third series of Skinwriting. Audio
Skinwriting III - Episodes 4 - 6
The drama continues in the third season of Skin Writing produced by Jason Te Kare. Jamie McCaskill and Rob Mokaraka wrote this week's episodes for the radio drama serial set in the Taa Moko studio… Audio
Edinburgh bound
You may wonder what Maori and Italians have in common. Well, the languages, food and customs of the cultures are brought together through drama, comedy, and song in a New Zealand play now heading to… Audio
Skin Writing Series III Part 6 - Echoes of War by Rob Mokaraka
A soldier who served in Afghanistan seeks peace from his torment through taa moko. Audio
Whale Pot Bay - part 10
Jake, Steph and Milt battle to escape the tsunami only to discover they're not the only ones left in the bay. Audio
Whale Pot Bay - part 9
Artifacts from the dig and Pimi, are all scrambled to safety as a tsunami warning is issued for the bay. Audio
Whale Pot Bay - part 7
The whale's brush with Milton Summer has turned it into a celebrity with dire consequences. Audio
Whale Pot Bay - part 6
While trying to get rid of magpies Jake meets an odd hunter who's good with a rifle. Audio
Whale Pot Bay - part 5
The paparazzi leak is discovered, an archaeological dig is planned and Milt heads home for Christmas. Audio
Whale Pot Bay - part 4
The strategy to deal with paparazzi is devised when a new problem arrives in the bay. Audio
