Very nice video supporting my born and raised neighborhood, although my family moved from Papatoetoe to L.A. and we live, work and enjoy the benefits of this country, but will never forget my origin, home and the backbone. I 💗 you South Auckland and thank the people who made this video. ✌✌✌
Man, big ups to those who were involved in this project! Whatever was lacked into making this film was definitely made up for in ingenuity, genuineness and a sheer passion for the perspective you have! Hi5 mann.. I'm looking into doing something myself.. Early days tho but needed to thank you for allowing me to enjoy experiencing your guys light.. South Auckland IS Home!
I was born in Otara,back in 1986,it was tough back then,so I can relate to you guys,now I live in Australia,it was my parents idea to move to Australia to try and live a better life,we left alot of family's & friends back at New Zealand,so I've always wondered how are they today,what they have been up to, it's just been a very long time that I haven't been able to go back to NZ,I mean I would love to go back to see my place of birth,Otara,where I grew up as a kid,so yeah,this video was really great to watch,one day,I hope to go back to Otara,New Zealand and just think how beautiful Otara was when I was there,so much memories.
Well done on this documentary. The voices of tomorrow are yours, the youth. So to see that you are able to put this together with a goal to show media the real thoughts and hearts of those who live in South Auckland is an amazing effort. I pray they get to see this and realize that it's not about what they think, but it's about the future of South Auckland, our Youth. South Auckland is not a 'type' of people, but a diversity of cultures. Again, Well Done 😃👍👍👍😃
SOUTH AUCKLAND where talent is found alot of great talent came from these streets from a media that dispize and view as a negative place My home n heart will always be in SOUTH AUCKLAND
I myself personally is from South Auckland 267 Manurewa And tbh This made me cry South aucklands a really good place nothings bad around here We're just normal human beings Living our lives Because that's just Gods plan for us
South Auckland straight - up!! , Born and raised 274 HARD!!. Never be ashamed of where you come from. Don't be a statistic; be accounted for the actions you make. Samoa Soi fua
I use to be ashamed of being from south auckland but south auckland made me who i am today and im proud that i struggled it kept me strong!! South auckland is the heart of polynesian people like me😊
the only reason why i like visiting south Auckland is i get to see and relate to my pacific peoples. whether its maori, samoan, tongan, niuan, we are all apart of Polynesia. Europeans and Asians in NZ have the luxury of always seeing those that they can relate too because they are ubiquitous no matter where you are in the world. us polynesians aren't so lucky in that aspect. NZ is the largest polynesian nation in the world and is home to the largest polynesian population, yet we are still a minority in our own land. i'm not going to comment about the past because the past is the past and we just have to move on and do better and be better than our past selves.
Same when I go outside of auckland I don't fit in when I'm in south auckland I feel comfortable with my own people when you go up north yo don't hardly see any brown people everyone feels comfortable with people that look like yourself I'm south auckland raised when my cousin from Christchurch comes over he suprise seeing so many brown faces he thought he was in the islands he basically grew up in a white area where hardly brown people he was the only brown person in the area when he came to south auckland he wanted live here he felt like he was home he didn't feel like the odd one out because everyone look like him
With South Auckland most peoples perceptions are solely based on what they see via the media. And until you actually live there you can't truly understand what it means to live here the vast majority of us have lived here most our lives. And know everybody on our street (you tell me if you know your neighbours on a first name basis not the Asian or maori guy on the corner?) and have friends for ever I can't say it's all lies that we all live in harmony there a many bad situations which happen within South Auckland. The difference is that our laundry is always put out there for display and yours is not also you never see the beautiful things we do. Such as community events, charity events, helping youth and many other things. I grew up in mangere moved to Manurewa and all I can say is South Auckland is home.
Definitely agree with ya! South Auckland is a beautiful place and doesn't get enough recognition for all the amazing things it produces.. e.g Community Events, Role Models etc..
Sam Matangi Very true, I moved here 6months ago from the South Island and was expecting to see Gang's everywhere and idk really hahaha, But it's actually fine, I'm in Takanini and know my way around here and Papakura now and I actually enjoy being anonymous it's refreshing. I find people from around here are more friendly than the town lot that's for sure.
@@theresamischeski71 Thats true, I moved to South Auckland from Central Otago and was also surprised how safe it was. I feel more in danger walking around Invercargill lol.
@@MrGettinBlazed He's saying ' do you know your surrounding neighbours on a 1st name basis, not just being able to declare their race...I.e- "Yeah I know that Maori guy, or that asian lady that lives over there"... Do you know their name, do you say hello. Thats what he means.
I totally enjoyed this short film of SOUTH AUCKLAND yeah I may have been like Ngati-2-l8y for actually viewing the short film but I am still goin to give my acknowledgments to all involved with show casing our Beautiful 'SOUTH AUCKLAND' it's awesome to not only see But to also hear our Young's ones having their say I admire you all and to have the Balls n' Courage and that inner STRENGTH & DRIVE to believe within yourselves and your fellow pairs to be who you all are individually and to give our 'SOUTH AUCKLAND' such greater meaning when you stand together. In ONE word?? 🙄🤔 #MINE #YOURS #OURS #MOTHER-EARTH #BEAUTIFUL #HOME #SOUTH-AUCKLAND
I'm not even from NZ I'm from ksa but I used to study in Auckland I lived in papatoetoe yeah it's not flashy like the north shore but I reckon better people cause they r really humble
south Auckland has a very high number of pacific population here's the list of suburb otara, mangere, favona, manurewa, papatoetoe . but otara has the largest Pacific comuntiy than mangere
Don't ever down our flags people be proud of who you are as an individual and stay up, even if English ain't your mother tongue bless up and preserve life.
What I value the most is the memories I can recall from the 70s, 80s, 90s & 2000s.....living in the south Auckland that things changes over the years and if I choose whichever year it is....it definitely be the 70s...simply the best days where foods are cheaper and much nicer especially how KFC was yummy 😋 but hey I could go on about it, so that southern comfort in south Auckland is 👍🏾💖🌹
Always got on with the Maori lot. Living in Manchester, UK now and i wish there was a Maori culture here, it would brighten the place up a lot. I miss AKL a lot.
There are some nice parts out south too, I've seen some nice neighborhoods in Papakura and Papatoetoe. I'm from out west and we certainly have some neighborhoods that would be classed as undesirable.
Thanks for this! Great doco. South Auckland is a definitely a unique place. Home is what you make it. Every place isn't perfect but you can definitely see what makes south Auckland and that is its people!
I enjoy going south side to visit family plus I love going to swim at the mangere pools too. Outsiders perception of South Auckland as being dirty dangerous and Horry was made up by the media because it is not like that there.
I grew up in South Auckland and it had the kindest community out of all the places I've lived. It was home before the housing crisis and everything changed.
@@d0ntreply I'm gonna call you on that,I know many white struggling and many many Polynesian and Maori that are successful ,I guess it's about your attitude
@@jr8899 trust me, a white family in NZ will never struggle as hard as a struggling polynesian family. you better fucking believe that. dont even try to compare the two.
A friendly reminder for people living in South Auckland. If you are living with a lot of people with only one toilet, don't drink less water and pee less. That will seriously affect your kidney. You may have kidney stone in long term. Better to pee it in public toilets or even in the garden.
Cool insight into Teenagers thoughts on South Auckland. Love S.A, its home, but its structured for failure. Once inflation and re-gentrification takes full flight, it'll be interesting to see what future it has. Crossing my fingers its not poverty stricken in the next 10years
Being hori doesnt discriminate, you can go to west auckland and find hori people, south auckland is home, it feels like home, i have moved all over NZ but i came back home hahaha
I think there are a lot of bad people in south Auckland but there are also many many kind people like the kindest people u will meet. How I know this? I use to live there It's gross TBH
I love souf aux, live on the shore cause of mahi but every 2wks im out rewa, with the brothers its all good southside.can b myself out south,over shore they look at you like you homeless lmao
It’s fully the way people have projected them selves that come from south Auckland. You are what people say 😂 sorry but stay in your caged Islander area!
Racist palangis and dat after all we are the same we're all human so why do they judge people when they dont even know the people and what its like living in south auckland maybe they'll find it way better living in remuera, epsom, etc
Honestly, just my opinion amd from what i have seen in person, i hate south auckland. To me it just looks dirty and non livable. Like 1 time i went into kmart all the clothes that people have tried on are just thrown on the ground and chocolates are stript out of their packets and eaten. The vibe that it gives off to me makes me feel unsafe wherever i went in south auckland.
Hey mann, I totally appreciate your view and regarding your experience.. That sounds like an ultra bad day (staff not even doing their job) haha but on a serious note, it really.. Disappoints me when someone cant/doesn't see this place the way I see it.. But hopefully, one day that'll change.. I don't know why kmart (lol) But hopefully, if the good lord grants me an opportunity to have me show you just a glance of what I see when I'm in South Auckland, then I will act upon it.. But until then, when staff at kmart are on a strict watch for the untidy, choc thief.. You stay safe and continue to do you my brother..
South auckland will always be home.no matter where i currently live south auckland will be in my heart..
same
Very nice video supporting my born and raised neighborhood, although my family moved from Papatoetoe to L.A. and we live, work and enjoy the benefits of this country, but will never forget my origin, home and the backbone. I 💗 you South Auckland and thank the people who made this video. ✌✌✌
Totally agree...I live in LA too but South Auckland will always be my home.
Man, big ups to those who were involved in this project! Whatever was lacked into making this film was definitely made up for in ingenuity, genuineness and a sheer passion for the perspective you have! Hi5 mann..
I'm looking into doing something myself.. Early days tho but needed to thank you for allowing me to enjoy experiencing your guys light.. South Auckland IS Home!
I was born in Otara,back in 1986,it was tough back then,so I can relate to you guys,now I live in Australia,it was my parents idea to move to Australia to try and live a better life,we left alot of family's & friends back at New Zealand,so I've always wondered how are they today,what they have been up to, it's just been a very long time that I haven't been able to go back to NZ,I mean I would love to go back to see my place of birth,Otara,where I grew up as a kid,so yeah,this video was really great to watch,one day,I hope to go back to Otara,New Zealand and just think how beautiful Otara was when I was there,so much memories.
Well done on this documentary. The voices of tomorrow are yours, the youth. So to see that you are able to put this together with a goal to show media the real thoughts and hearts of those who live in South Auckland is an amazing effort. I pray they get to see this and realize that it's not about what they think, but it's about the future of South Auckland, our Youth. South Auckland is not a 'type' of people, but a diversity of cultures. Again, Well Done 😃👍👍👍😃
ex Manurewa 267 went to James Cook high 98-2001 now I travel the world and havent looked back.
SOUTH AUCKLAND where talent is found alot of great talent came from these streets from a media that dispize and view as a negative place My home n heart will always be in SOUTH AUCKLAND
I myself personally is from South Auckland 267 Manurewa And tbh This made me cry South aucklands a really good place nothings bad around here We're just normal human beings Living our lives Because that's just Gods plan for us
South Auckland straight - up!! , Born and raised 274 HARD!!. Never be ashamed of where you come from. Don't be a statistic; be accounted for the actions you make. Samoa Soi fua
I use to be ashamed of being from south auckland but south auckland made me who i am today and im proud that i struggled it kept me strong!! South auckland is the heart of polynesian people like me😊
the only reason why i like visiting south Auckland is i get to see and relate to my pacific peoples. whether its maori, samoan, tongan, niuan, we are all apart of Polynesia. Europeans and Asians in NZ have the luxury of always seeing those that they can relate too because they are ubiquitous no matter where you are in the world. us polynesians aren't so lucky in that aspect. NZ is the largest polynesian nation in the world and is home to the largest polynesian population, yet we are still a minority in our own land. i'm not going to comment about the past because the past is the past and we just have to move on and do better and be better than our past selves.
Same when I go outside of auckland I don't fit in when I'm in south auckland I feel comfortable with my own people when you go up north yo don't hardly see any brown people everyone feels comfortable with people that look like yourself I'm south auckland raised when my cousin from Christchurch comes over he suprise seeing so many brown faces he thought he was in the islands he basically grew up in a white area where hardly brown people he was the only brown person in the area when he came to south auckland he wanted live here he felt like he was home he didn't feel like the odd one out because everyone look like him
With South Auckland most peoples perceptions are solely based on what they see via the media. And until you actually live there you can't truly understand what it means to live here the vast majority of us have lived here most our lives. And know everybody on our street (you tell me if you know your neighbours on a first name basis not the Asian or maori guy on the corner?) and have friends for ever I can't say it's all lies that we all live in harmony there a many bad situations which happen within South Auckland. The difference is that our laundry is always put out there for display and yours is not also you never see the beautiful things we do. Such as community events, charity events, helping youth and many other things. I grew up in mangere moved to Manurewa and all I can say is South Auckland is home.
Definitely agree with ya! South Auckland is a beautiful place and doesn't get enough recognition for all the amazing things it produces.. e.g Community Events, Role Models etc..
Sam Matangi Very true, I moved here 6months ago from the South Island and was expecting to see Gang's everywhere and idk really hahaha, But it's actually fine, I'm in Takanini and know my way around here and Papakura now and I actually enjoy being anonymous it's refreshing. I find people from around here are more friendly than the town lot that's for sure.
What's with the Asian or Maori guy on the corner? Not being smart btw.
@@theresamischeski71 Thats true, I moved to South Auckland from Central Otago and was also surprised how safe it was. I feel more in danger walking around Invercargill lol.
@@MrGettinBlazed He's saying ' do you know your surrounding neighbours on a 1st name basis, not just being able to declare their race...I.e- "Yeah I know that Maori guy, or that asian lady that lives over there"... Do you know their name, do you say hello. Thats what he means.
Enjoyed watching this. Awesome work Paris and Shayne xx
HOME OF THE BRAVE!...
I totally enjoyed this short film of SOUTH AUCKLAND yeah I may have been like Ngati-2-l8y for actually viewing the short film but I am still goin to give my acknowledgments to all involved with show casing our Beautiful 'SOUTH AUCKLAND' it's awesome to not only see But to also hear our Young's ones having their say I admire you all and to have the Balls n' Courage and that inner STRENGTH & DRIVE to believe within yourselves and your fellow pairs to be who you all are individually and to give our 'SOUTH AUCKLAND' such greater meaning when you stand together.
In ONE word?? 🙄🤔
#MINE
#YOURS
#OURS
#MOTHER-EARTH
#BEAUTIFUL
#HOME
#SOUTH-AUCKLAND
People think that its dangerous but you can get along with the people easily man. loved this video
So, who here remembers the Otara chopping mall incident. ...thats what peeps remember when you say South Auckland.
me
Living in Sydney.. mangere 275 always be my home..
It’s crazy how people judge south Auckland how they say that we are dangerous people but what we have is respect for one another
Much love to all of you in South Auckland,
I'm not even from NZ I'm from ksa but I used to study in Auckland I lived in papatoetoe yeah it's not flashy like the north shore but I reckon better people cause they r really humble
I really enjoyed watching this... Thank yous
The one dislike is obviously not from South.
Hipsters on the way from Williamsburg Brooklyn. May God bless you all.
My wife took me her hood papakura first time i went over to nz to meet her family and i loved it was awesome.
south Auckland has a very high number of pacific population here's the list of suburb otara, mangere, favona, manurewa, papatoetoe . but otara has the largest Pacific comuntiy than mangere
Sometimes th Auckland is my home and it will always be and its sad that people insult us just because we are Islanders and we live in south auckland
I always love visiting south auckz especially 275 bound! Come down to East Christchuch Mairehau heights :)
$OUTHSIDE 4 life them stereotype people dnt knw wat its like here in southside if only they knew the struggles of wat its like living here #SOUTHSIDE
I hope all you kids in this video made it and are doing well.
South Auckland is definitely HOME for me always will be. :)
SOUTH AUCKLAND aka HOME SWEET HOME
These are places I go to on a daily. Otahuhu girl
South Auckland is Home! 278 Represent👌🏽
I’m using this documentary for an English essay to prove my hypothesis so malo🤞
Otara forever home of the brave 😎
Don't ever down our flags people be proud of who you are as an individual and stay up, even if English ain't your mother tongue bless up and preserve life.
That was awesome 😎😎😎
MANGEREHARD!!!275REP!!!SOUTH AUCKLANDS FINEST MADE ME WHO I AM TODAY,SWEET SWEET MEMORIEZ❤️😎🤙🏽👍🏽
Love this. Really do, represent South side 👌 Keep it real toko/uce/horis
Respect to south side from central
What I value the most is the memories I can recall from the 70s, 80s, 90s & 2000s.....living in the south Auckland that things changes over the years and if I choose whichever year it is....it definitely be the 70s...simply the best days where foods are cheaper and much nicer especially how KFC was yummy 😋 but hey I could go on about it, so that southern comfort in south Auckland is 👍🏾💖🌹
South Auckland is The Home of the Brave.
Kura Hard 298🗣🔥💯
Farr that song got me at the begining..... Used to be my favourite song
Im maori and live on the shore because of mahi, im feel more safe out south then with these plastic pakehas on the shore… Arohanui Whanau
Awesome bunch of kid's ☺.I live here and it's mostly sweet.
Always got on with the Maori lot. Living in Manchester, UK now and i wish there was a Maori culture here, it would brighten the place up a lot. I miss AKL a lot.
I really missed south Auckland 275 all day every day suwoop
There are some nice parts out south too, I've seen some nice neighborhoods in Papakura and Papatoetoe. I'm from out west and we certainly have some neighborhoods that would be classed as undesirable.
like where
Otala tapu tala 💯
I love south auckz! Im from deA! luv yah South aUCKland BOUNDS! :P :D
4:52 lmao saying that while holding a cigarette 🤣🤣
South auckland is paradise
king lionking418 1st song is David Dallas - south side.
last song is nesian mystic - Robin Hood heroes
king lionking418 paradise For BUMS
KingLion-Amen Brutha, Amen to that
Swear compared to places in america this is paradise
Thanks for this! Great doco. South Auckland is a definitely a unique place. Home is what you make it. Every place isn't perfect but you can definitely see what makes south Auckland and that is its people!
South Auckland ain't that bad I was born bred n raised in Otara everyone has there own perception of us till u live it then you won't ever know
I enjoy going south side to visit family plus I love going to swim at the mangere pools too. Outsiders perception of South Auckland as being dirty dangerous and Horry was made up by the media because it is not like that there.
& us reppin something that’s us being proud & loving
What do I like the markets
I grew up in South Auckland and it had the kindest community out of all the places I've lived. It was home before the housing crisis and everything changed.
I really thought all of NZ was happy.. Eye opener..
NZ is happy for white people only. us polynesians have it hard its as simple as that.
@@d0ntreply I'm gonna call you on that,I know many white struggling and many many Polynesian and Maori that are successful ,I guess it's about your attitude
@@jr8899 trust me, a white family in NZ will never struggle as hard as a struggling polynesian family. you better fucking believe that. dont even try to compare the two.
@@d0ntreply you dont sound very trustworthy to trust,making a comment like that with no way of proving anyway,
A friendly reminder for people living in South Auckland. If you are living with a lot of people with only one toilet, don't drink less water and pee less. That will seriously affect your kidney. You may have kidney stone in long term. Better to pee it in public toilets or even in the garden.
Wtf
0:19 haha Jordan you made it!!
Cool insight into Teenagers thoughts on South Auckland. Love S.A, its home, but its structured for failure. Once inflation and re-gentrification takes full flight, it'll be interesting to see what future it has. Crossing my fingers its not poverty stricken in the next 10years
they are kb and cool
Being hori doesnt discriminate, you can go to west auckland and find hori people, south auckland is home, it feels like home, i have moved all over NZ but i came back home hahaha
I think there are a lot of bad people in south Auckland but there are also many many kind people like the kindest people u will meet. How I know this? I use to live there
It's gross TBH
South Side girls are on 🔥
What's the song called?
david dallas- southside
Otara, S Auckland, Kuhio Park Terrace, Mayor Wright Housing represent!
3:18 the boizzzzz
267 baypi
It's only bad if u have beef with someone from out there
S.A is the place to be 😎
don't act hard and stuck.up and you'll be fine
NZ da same oi if One part of new Zealand is bad den da whole County is 😎
HOME
song
Solid work guys, really need to put southside on the map without it being known for stereotypes. :D
0:41 just gonna leave this here
Looks nice compared where I live thoooo
South Auckland home
I'm fromthe county
home
2:24 shes on point ...
Otara all day 274
that teacher comment - a disgrace
My sister Takanini
I love souf aux, live on the shore cause of mahi but every 2wks im out rewa, with the brothers its all good southside.can b myself out south,over shore they look at you like you homeless lmao
AMEN OTAHUHU PRAISE THEM ALL :)
275 all day haha g I'm mangere
This place reminds me of Woodridge - south of Brisbane.
Lol manukau heights keeeefs 😂😂 shaaardddup
It’s fully the way people have projected them selves that come from south Auckland. You are what people say 😂 sorry but stay in your caged Islander area!
says the maori dude, really?? did you not realize you are islander yourself lol. are you even educated??
8274 on top
REWA HARD DIRTY SOUF 2six7
West side is home
Racist palangis and dat after all we are the same we're all human so why do they judge people when they dont even know the people and what its like living in south auckland maybe they'll find it way better living in remuera, epsom, etc
I agree most palangi usually live in east Auckland
We are not the same...yes we are human, but markedly different.
Why do you blame palangis ?you know many live there too ay ,so you could in fact be just as racist saying that,west Auckland gets labelled too,
275 IS ALWAYS HOME SAME WITH 1062
Honestly, just my opinion amd from what i have seen in person, i hate south auckland. To me it just looks dirty and non livable. Like 1 time i went into kmart all the clothes that people have tried on are just thrown on the ground and chocolates are stript out of their packets and eaten. The vibe that it gives off to me makes me feel unsafe wherever i went in south auckland.
Hey mann, I totally appreciate your view and regarding your experience.. That sounds like an ultra bad day (staff not even doing their job) haha but on a serious note, it really.. Disappoints me when someone cant/doesn't see this place the way I see it.. But hopefully, one day that'll change.. I don't know why kmart (lol) But hopefully, if the good lord grants me an opportunity to have me show you just a glance of what I see when I'm in South Auckland, then I will act upon it.. But until then, when staff at kmart are on a strict watch for the untidy, choc thief.. You stay safe and continue to do you my brother..
Chiwi your area is probably just as bad.
You were probably in the papakura Kmart haha jokes
My brouu u darnnn know da struggle so shut ur fkin trap