The Blue Wall - South Auckland High School Rugby Documentary Series - Episode 1 | nzherald.co.nz

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  • Meet the boys of the Tangaroa College First XV and the coach that turned the team from a struggling side to 1A contenders. Video / Anthony Costello
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  • @kri-m19
    @kri-m19 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    It's about time the media reports a positive side on Otara there are beautiful people here with love and light consciousness for others first and themselves. Massive big ups to the young men of Tangaroa College for playing in the First XV 1a Auckland rugby competition this year 2022, a massive achievement for you falas, stay strong to the positive path of life.

  • @keepgrinding8231
    @keepgrinding8231 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Bro that's some of the cleanest fades I've seen for $5

  • @ifubeats4063
    @ifubeats4063 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Being SAn 🇿🇦..seeing this side of NZ feels so relatable. We grew up with the same struggles but rugby was one of the things to always look forward to wether or not you made it to the next level. I remember playing contact with the older boys at the neighborhood park. This docci really brought back great memories. Much respect to these young men and major s/o to the coach!

    • @timmado8441
      @timmado8441 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Respect brother

    • @ifubeats4063
      @ifubeats4063 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@timmado8441 respect 💯 Good luck for the world cup 😏

    • @timmado8441
      @timmado8441 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ifubeats4063 you too buddy all the best

  • @CastleKingside
    @CastleKingside ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Man...
    This brought tears to my eyes.
    Reminded me of my years in Samoa as a teenager.
    Thank you for this wonderful contribution.
    Peace and God Bless.

  • @tinanz985
    @tinanz985 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Big ups to that coach for what hes doing at TC. I would love to see more! 🔥🙌

  • @bnoxz
    @bnoxz ปีที่แล้ว +13

    amazing story from tangaroa College showcasing the return of brave 👏🏿 awesome to see the young generation still giving tha KS to be alive and understand that their parents have sacrificed alot for their chuldren

  • @Washyourbum28
    @Washyourbum28 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Much love brothers, grew up with the same struggles out west but always was grateful and happy to be playin rugby, my parents and have a roof over my head 💯

  • @Scribe333
    @Scribe333 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Brotherhood is a beautiful thing... I visted and lived in Auckland for awhile and found the whole gangster asthetic to be a guise tbh, Islanders are the warmest hearted people I ever met and lived with. I really mean it. There is a pureness to most of their characters and I always tell everyone Yall'r my favorite people on Planet Earth.
    Much love from a Texan country boy.

  • @Mickeysternum245
    @Mickeysternum245 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Amazing to see this, can't wait to see the other parts. The coach seems like a great man

  • @tondo3000
    @tondo3000 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Shout out to New Zealand and it's wonderful people.

  • @ahimana8259
    @ahimana8259 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome job on this Anthony!

  • @lrdmiddlefinger
    @lrdmiddlefinger ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thoroughly enjoyed my years living in Otara.. Respect to all the young brothers

  • @emanx2600
    @emanx2600 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All the best to the young boys . Much love brothers ❤️

  • @gerardcostello846
    @gerardcostello846 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great series, great quality. Well done to all involved.

  • @thorggernaut3081
    @thorggernaut3081 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    this was really inspiring. mad respect 2 these brave young men.

  • @perkar49
    @perkar49 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was told as a young man that the harder you work, the luckier you get..now 68 and living the dream, it seems that was great advice..chur

  • @rpapibear13
    @rpapibear13 ปีที่แล้ว

    massive lads at that age. right guidance and mentors and they can go on to do big things

  • @sulfonfon8804
    @sulfonfon8804 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    inspirational watch , love from south africa.

  • @Itsstormybre
    @Itsstormybre ปีที่แล้ว

    This was an awesome watch!

  • @doopyz
    @doopyz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Legendary stuff 🔥

  • @jonboy1509
    @jonboy1509 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Born and bred in otara.....274 for life.....went to Tangaroo college when Eric rush was there.....I remember getting an intercept in the rugby trials and the only person to catch me was Eric....coming from otara prepared me for greater things.....living in Brisbane now it's a totally different world to the days in the hood

    • @kyle3895
      @kyle3895 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is brisbane good?

  • @PaulaOBoyle
    @PaulaOBoyle ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! Looking forward to the other episodes

    • @kolanitoala4724
      @kolanitoala4724 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There's 8 episodes but because of covid it was cut short.... it was suppose to be more than 8 episodes.. but it's worth watching 💯 its life of an actual island kids having to hustle from scratch and through cost of living,

  • @chiefcuningcoyote4906
    @chiefcuningcoyote4906 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Brought up in NZ and came to Australia in ‘04 and the first thing islanders mocked me of was my style 😂 what could I say? A hamo in NZ no one gave a crap about styles

  • @275Rocko
    @275Rocko ปีที่แล้ว

    Stay blessed brothers..you's are truly inspiring for our southside Tamariki 🙏🙏

  • @kisionehavili7103
    @kisionehavili7103 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    “Successful cause we pray” 🤝🏼 AMEN toko

  • @geetee2121
    @geetee2121 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Koula’s a vibe straight up haha keep being you young man 🙏🏽

  • @onaariki
    @onaariki ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great! That coach is a great man

  • @hakara32wirihana
    @hakara32wirihana ปีที่แล้ว

    What an amazing bunch. Way to go

  • @Chuck-4300
    @Chuck-4300 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bloody legend this coach Is

  • @thedappercook
    @thedappercook ปีที่แล้ว

    This was excellent.

  • @fuztuala7437
    @fuztuala7437 ปีที่แล้ว

    🙏❤️❤️ Awesome insight GB

  • @maoricolossus4301
    @maoricolossus4301 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing love it raised in otara been away for 20 years

  • @TiaPetaia
    @TiaPetaia ปีที่แล้ว

    Been in Melbourne for 12yrs now, but man i miss this buzz back home (NZ). Lasskoo uso's ✊🏾💯

  • @raymondyoung2433
    @raymondyoung2433 ปีที่แล้ว

    All it takes is being humble whatever aspect ❤️

  • @augustinekopa6560
    @augustinekopa6560 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    An inspiration to watch. Can’t wait to see more. Please how can I forward my interest with this group or get any contact details?!❤

  • @thinkforyourself101
    @thinkforyourself101 ปีที่แล้ว

    Respect 🔥🔥🔥

  • @josephl9619
    @josephl9619 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I think its a problem that these kids think that other kids get given a lot, "like cars". The truth is very few kids are given a lot. Most nz children arent much different than them materially. And kids today in general have far more than kids did even a decade ago. Keep positive boys, and keep working and youll have a bright future.

    • @MrTrollbaby
      @MrTrollbaby ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeh its a classic case of uninformed judgment that all levels of class have of eachother though (generally speaking). Rich and poor perspectives driven by stereotypical beliefs. Thats almost exactly where the conversation swerves. If there was a life swap where kids from different backgrounds stayed with other families, then they would see and hear a different perspective to their own.

    • @jahmon7117
      @jahmon7117 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nah kids in south Auckland definitely experience poverty and life differently to kids in surburbs like mt eden remuera etc and you can’t speak on it til you have witnessed both first hand

    • @josephl9619
      @josephl9619 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jahmon7117 remuera and mount eden are two of the most expensive areas of nz. Of course they live differently to them. We all do. Whats your point?

    • @jahmon7117
      @jahmon7117 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@josephl9619 south Auckland kids still have it harder than most kids in middle class suburbs and areas. Majority of kids in Nz don’t know the struggle of parents barely being able to make ends meet. When I went to school it was never middle class kids that came to school with no shoes or food

    • @josephl9619
      @josephl9619 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jahmon7117 Youre still comparing extremes. Most kids in south auckland have shoes. The kids in the video have shoes. They have food and they have a roof over their heads.

  • @ashawilliams6358
    @ashawilliams6358 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff keep it up keep praying , God Bless

  • @SLIKSWIFTA
    @SLIKSWIFTA ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one boys bless up 💯💙🙏🏽🙏🏽💪🏾😤💨💨💨

  • @christiantalalelei5575
    @christiantalalelei5575 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seki vid ❤️ SA to the 🌎 lessgo🔥

  • @paineropati5530
    @paineropati5530 ปีที่แล้ว

    ♥️♥️♥️

  • @gabrieltihau4281
    @gabrieltihau4281 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bluewalll baby💪🏽

  • @dynastysport9240
    @dynastysport9240 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's our team 🙌

  • @silfawai1535
    @silfawai1535 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome mahi👌💚🌸🌊🌬 arohanui💯 to Otara whanau🙏

  • @gottheruns9693
    @gottheruns9693 ปีที่แล้ว

    That big lad had the fast hands

  • @BH.2002
    @BH.2002 ปีที่แล้ว

    🙌

  • @dimitrifruean4602
    @dimitrifruean4602 ปีที่แล้ว

    luv

  • @Clluthu
    @Clluthu ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I don't think it is as bad kids make it out. Their parents feed them, clothe them and put a roof over their head. I think it's more envy if anything. Most of those gripes for a kid growing up is just an inconvenience. Generally the social welfare (if they are) is meant to help the less fortunate at least meet these minimal standards, I dunno how it is in nz, but this is what it should aspire to. I also think that as kids they are definitely focussing on the wrong things that they are disadvantaged at. Because alot of the real inequality comes from long term it's harder for a kid to measure these things. Things like education gaps, income gap, employment opportunities, investment opportunities, etc etc.
    I would challenge any of these kids complain to their parents about their gripes and see what happens....I think alot of the parents would feel shame their kids feel this way, when both shouldn't.
    It is lucky enough to be in a country where there is a welfare safety net that can support the less fortunate, even if it is potentially at the bare minimum.

    • @nahzewilliams5912
      @nahzewilliams5912 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen to that..agree!!

    • @redeemedstone
      @redeemedstone ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It’s more about how the rest of the country perceives South Aucklanders too. Like some of the kids said, it’s actually a warm community like they have to explain to the media and the rest of NZ that’s it’s not actually as bad as they make it out to be. Postcode snobbery is unfortunately a reality in NZ too.

    • @CheekyDarkey
      @CheekyDarkey ปีที่แล้ว +2

      "Its not as bad" way to minimise the message.

    • @redeemedstone
      @redeemedstone ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CheekyDarkey well I lived in such a community and it wasnt as bad as the media made it out to be. Meaning they viewed us who lived there as inferior.

    • @Clluthu
      @Clluthu ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@CheekyDarkey well the message is, that it isn't bad. the kids are positive about the community aspect and understand the misconceptions about them and their community.
      I do think growing up (even for myself) the perception from kids is, that everyone else has it better, and it's usually something material (like cars, nice clothes, phones etc).

  • @shystthaloc399
    @shystthaloc399 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    CzUp lil homies

  • @otaraforever114
    @otaraforever114 ปีที่แล้ว

    274 forever❤️

  • @Mpro087
    @Mpro087 ปีที่แล้ว

    The only wanna report when they see us in the lime light or making headlines but other then that don't wanna bar of it💯

  • @idonkeh
    @idonkeh ปีที่แล้ว

    When was this recorded cuz Mr leupepetele is a dp at my school

  • @robinbanks2564
    @robinbanks2564 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mad coach

  • @laveniaena7169
    @laveniaena7169 ปีที่แล้ว

    $A to the 🌎

  • @HalaSialeMohe
    @HalaSialeMohe ปีที่แล้ว

    Ofa atu boys

  • @dovefooks
    @dovefooks ปีที่แล้ว

    So beautiful 😍😍

  • @Bvakz
    @Bvakz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:52 good sniff toko😂💪🏾

  • @lyd3164
    @lyd3164 ปีที่แล้ว

    the coach's twin brother was my principle at kedgley from 2018-2019 😎

  • @tokab563
    @tokab563 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sucks that their teams mud tho

  • @AlmaDaFunn
    @AlmaDaFunn ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What's this kids addy ima pay him more than 5 bucks to give a clean fade like that

    • @taitaufahema
      @taitaufahema ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hard he cuts better then the Indian barber

  • @ericamiss_e6481
    @ericamiss_e6481 ปีที่แล้ว

    Might want to include the Maoris

  • @war1132
    @war1132 ปีที่แล้ว

    No one hated Richie they only hated how good he was

  • @orkust
    @orkust ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy went La salle didnt he? Im just a it younger

  • @oliveira9137
    @oliveira9137 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Yeah! yeah!🥱🙄 Same shit, diffrent day, since 70s,80s,90s, and now still in 2000s. We all come from hardship no matter what hood in NZ Akld or around the world! Places around the world look at Otara as a paradise 😉👍. Whn I came bk too NZ, I learned that nobody needs too live in hardship (FACTS) Education is key. If you don't know then go and ask! These days there's heaps of opportunities n support to support you or your parents to help you grow and teach you the tools you need to achieve in life. Poor people choose to be poor, bcoz of pride or shame or bcoz they don't know!!! Get over tht bullshit, and I promise you your life has now beginning! The kid said Pray! Yes of course. But with prayers comes actions! Kp striving forward. Im no Saint, but I'm still pushing forward bcoz faaark that I'm not going backwards every again hurts too much. Key word is CHOICES! I cn go on, but fark tht. Anywzys to our people BE STRONG!!! God bless 🤌🤙💯

    • @oliveira9137
      @oliveira9137 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @LFV It not only fair. It's a Fact of life. Why what's your thoughts 🤔???

    • @MrTrollbaby
      @MrTrollbaby ปีที่แล้ว +2

      True that cuz. Well said. It takes strong self belief to maintain a positive perspective. You're right about today there being more support and opportunity out there. But not every person is built the same (mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually) so
      even when presented the same opportunity your gonna get a whole bunch of different responses. Not all poor people are stupid or unintelligent to a point of "choosing" to be poor. Life is actually unfair but only according to comparisons we make when judging ourselves and others. Yep, a lot of shame and guilt holds us back from doing better if not our best. Anyways, sounds like you on a roll in life cuz.
      Go hard or go.......
      Harder!! Stay plus🤟🏾

    • @oliveira9137
      @oliveira9137 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@MrTrollbaby Good facts 👍.
      We all built different yes. And life is unfair yes. And not all poor people are stupid yes.
      I disagree, I say all poor people are very Intelligent in many different ways, most through Physical actions, others through Education, we all hv something to offer. Life is unfair yeah sure, but nothing in life is free! If we keep thinking that way then we all loose. I wouldn't say I'm doing well, but I'm better then yesterday, I dont have all the answers, but I'm fighting everyday to hustle, if I don't hustle today, then I don't eat that week! And if life is unfair then I embrace it! I use it for fuel too keep fighting forward. Refuse too use it as an excuse. Bcoz I don't want too have ZERO 💰💰💰 in my bank account, I refuse too look back at my pass as a bum, as a street kid, I refuse too go back on the Unemployment benefits. I refuse too see our people suffer based on CHOICES!!! They should base it on value then choices become easier and then actions. Like I said I cn go on. Hardship is every where. This video just showed a BAD SEED pass on to our next generation singing that same song 🎵 in 2000s now that's unfair! 🤦‍♂️.
      Thanks for comment bruv I can see you have heart kp strong ma bro together we are unbreakable 😎🤙💯🔥

    • @MrTrollbaby
      @MrTrollbaby ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-uo7vf3ne9w well said cuz. You dont have to be a product of your environment. But noone is telling them this. The conversation at the dinner table is vastly different for poor people.

    • @oliveira9137
      @oliveira9137 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-uo7vf3ne9w Wow that's real facts right there. You hv a strong will, thts motivation right there. Congratulations for achieving and not being apart of the statistics. 👍🔥🥂. But I disagree thinking rich and becoming rich is not good mindset I say🤷‍♂️. If you chase money you will be worst off! But if you chase education you will live comfortable and happy. Upgrade your skills! Good thing about education you start with nothing, and you leave with an education😉🤌💯Facts. "Give a man a Million dollars, he will be satisfied until the money runs out! Teach a man how too use many tools, he will be satisfied for a life time! And rich in many different ways 💯❤🔥🥂

  • @ucesaftf9383
    @ucesaftf9383 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The way polys in my generation talk in auckland is chat asf 😂

  • @cococharliematenga4829
    @cococharliematenga4829 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2:45 Today's media you get more negative things about Otara and so forth... - "New Zealand Herald included"

  • @ettoezlolz
    @ettoezlolz ปีที่แล้ว

    Tatahi😎👍❤️💯

  • @420jordan7
    @420jordan7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bruv don’t even bring up luxury cars when you know the hood has them outside the state houses😂

  • @67anon48
    @67anon48 ปีที่แล้ว

    Use to ifi in that corner😂

  • @carlosmanuhiri7204
    @carlosmanuhiri7204 ปีที่แล้ว

    Home of the fuckn brave

  • @johnp659
    @johnp659 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn. I heard a saying back in the day from the chiefs. God keeps the Samoan people poor… so that he can save them

  • @arawiri
    @arawiri ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi

  • @nuttasacksgg7162
    @nuttasacksgg7162 ปีที่แล้ว

    Saua leaupepetele is my principle in kedgley intermidiate school farrkk he is skinnier den dis one he is known as mr leupepetele

  • @chachitufuga290
    @chachitufuga290 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ye the barbers in front of the house

  • @raynadave7188
    @raynadave7188 ปีที่แล้ว

    Otara was built by otarians we the best community in nz 274lifers274eve we breed the best from the bottom to the top....

  • @mrtnite9780
    @mrtnite9780 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I played against Tangaroa 6 times. Never lost a game.

  • @crescentwing568
    @crescentwing568 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Boys if you ever get stuck in life while your young go join the armed services your travel play sport and meet people all over the world bugger the stereotyping

  • @lochlantaukeiaho1670
    @lochlantaukeiaho1670 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ouuukeii😂

  • @ngamanaia1738
    @ngamanaia1738 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ferguson rd g

  • @karlrensburg3472
    @karlrensburg3472 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ka pai

  • @lemonz0880
    @lemonz0880 ปีที่แล้ว

    sth akl love xx

  • @MrTrollbaby
    @MrTrollbaby ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You dont have to be a product of your environment. Stay plus👊🏽

  • @supersaien21
    @supersaien21 ปีที่แล้ว

    South Side!!

  • @wayneking1735
    @wayneking1735 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Southside da have their own accent and way of talking

  • @tomasikey62
    @tomasikey62 ปีที่แล้ว

    💪🔥

  • @AntiRedditSikh
    @AntiRedditSikh ปีที่แล้ว

    Kefe ofa

  • @pacman2369
    @pacman2369 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No excuses boys! Look at the mount Druitt boys in west Sydney, Australia!!!’ Same struggle but it’s the white man that trains them!!! Cardio, cardio, cardio!!! If you don’t believe me ??? Go train in Sydney as a 14 year old!!!
    The fitness in Penrith starts at under 12!!’ Cubs level!!!
    You guys got a looooooooong way to go!!! Up the Toa Samoa!!! 🇼🇸💯💯💯💯🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽❤️💪🏽

    • @seilalatupe1004
      @seilalatupe1004 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Uce stop tryna compare your struggles to akl🤣yous mock our pay and what we can’t afford and say we struggle the same like cmon🤡