EP261 – The Truth About Meth in Our Whānau 3rd Gen Black Power Marley Taipeti

Meth is in almost every whānau in Aotearoa — whether we want to admit it or not.This kōrero might be the one that finally cracks it open. Marley Taipeti is a third-generation Black Power member who walked through the fire of addiction, dealing meth, violence, and the kind of pain most people never speak about. But instead of leaving the environment that nearly took him, he chose to stay in it AND change it from the inside. In this episode, Marley shares his journey openly about the highest of highs, the lowest of lows, and the moment he decided his whānau deserved more. What followed wasn't just his own transformation BUT he sparked the same shift in his wife, and countless others around him. We both mahi for Waiariki Whānau Mentoring , a Māori hauora kaupapa supporting our hardest-to-reach communities, most often, our gang whānau. This episode is for anyone who's been told they're too far gone to come back. Episode Breakdown ✨ The reality of meth in our communities — no sugar-coating✨ What addiction actually feels like from the inside✨ Why he chose to stay in the gang environment instead of running from it✨ How transformation ripples through whānau✨ The role of kaupapa Māori in healing✨ What real accountability looks like✨ Leading by example when no one taught you how Where to Next 💬 Drop a highlight in the comments if this kōrero landed for you.🔗 Reach out to Waiariki Whānau Mentoring HERE if you or someone you love needs tautoko.🌱 Join the Planting Seeds Community HERE .

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EP261 – The Truth About Meth in Our Whānau 3rd Gen Black Power Marley Taipeti is an episode from Planting Seeds by Raniera Rewiri.

This episode is 00:47:53 long.

This episode was published on Apr 28, 2026.

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