Aroha Edition 2024 – Create Happy Media

The Cinematic Screening Room: Inside Out 2

✰ Inside Out 2, directed by Kelsey Mann, was released earlier this year in June 2024. Starring Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Ayo Edebiri and Kensington Tallman, the Pixar production filled the public with excitement following the news of its production.…

Skills Beyond the Stage: Why You Should Take Drama in School

Drama is much more than meets the eye. If you enjoy anything from theatre to musicals to TV acting, you’ll enjoy taking drama. If you’re unsure on what subjects to take in year 9 or year 10, you should definitely…

Beyond the Movies and Mall: 20 Fun Ideas for Hanging Out with Friends

Me and my friends always get stuck in a cycle of movies, mall, movies, mall, and so on. We are in need of some new hangout ideas, which is what inspired me to write this article. It will explore some…

United by Affection

Someone does not have to be loquacious, Positivity has the effect of something contagious. Reach out your hand to those in need, Everyone spreading kindness should be an easy deed, Dishing out compliments should make them crack a smile; guaranteed.…

Why Learning Basic Sign Language Matters: A Guide to NZSL

Sign language is one of three official languages in our country, but only a small portion of people know it. I believe that everyone should learn basic sign language, as it is an important skill to know and easy to…

A note from our editor <3

It is an honour and a joy to welcome you not only to Aroha ‘24, but to our Create Happy blog. We decided to make the change for many reasons, but the good news is you get the same high-quality…

Interconnectedness Poem

In Auckland City, my eyes reflect the globe from my brother’s room Or maybe it’s the world map in my geography class We’ve returned from the Swedish clothing megastores empty-handed, ravenous She wants a Poke bowl, she says they remind…