In this episode of Untidy, Matty and Hannah are joined by Kate Whitaker, Senior Advisor at Te Mana Whakaatu Classification Office for New Zealand and an expert in education and outreach. She has over a decade of classroom teaching and facilitation experience under her belt and is driven to enhance the lives of New Zealanders through practical resources for whānau and teachers, helping them to have open kōrero about challenging topics like harmful media and pornography.

Kate’s work focuses on empowering youth, caregivers, and educators to build critical media literacy skills and break down the stigma surrounding these conversations. She shares actionable strategies to help parents feel equipped to guide their children through today’s media landscape, encouraging resilience and critical thinking rather than fear of what can feel like a daunting prospect in this modern era of parenting. 

This episode delves into the importance of moving away from ‘moral panic’ and toward proactive, meaningful discussions and teaching self-management skills to tamariki and rangatahi youth. Kate highlights the tools available to New Zealanders for addressing these issues with confidence, offering insights into the role we all play in creating a safer, more understanding environment for young people.

Find the resources mentioned in this episode:


Te Mana Whakaatu Classification Office website


Classification Office resources for parents and educators


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NZ Classification Office on Instagram
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In this episode of Untidy, Matty and Hannah are joined by Kate Whitaker, Senior Advisor at Te Mana Whakaatu Classification Office for New Zealand and an expert in education and outreach. She has over a decade of classroom teaching and facilitation experience under her belt and is driven to enhance the lives of New Zealanders through practical resources for whānau and teachers, helping them to have open kōrero about challenging topics like harmful media and pornography.
Kate’s work focuses on empowering youth, caregivers, and educators to build critical media literacy skills and break down the stigma surrounding these conversations. She shares actionable strategies to help parents feel equipped to guide their children through today’s media landscape, encouraging resilience and critical thinking rather than fear of what can feel like a daunting prospect in this modern era of parenting. 
This episode delves into the importance of moving away from ‘moral panic’ and toward proactive, meaningful discussions and teaching self-management skills to tamariki and rangatahi youth. Kate highlights the tools available to New Zealanders for addressing these issues with confidence, offering insights into the role we all play in creating a safer, more understanding environment for young people.
Find the resources mentioned in this episode:
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<a href="https://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/">Te Mana Whakaatu Classification Office website</a>
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<a href="https://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/resources/items/downloadable-resources-for-parents-and-caregivers/">Classification Office resources for parents and educators</a>
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<a href="https://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/find-a-rating/">Find a viewing rating</a>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nzoflc">NZ Classification Office on Instagram</a>
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<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/find-a-rating/quick-takes/the-lion-king/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/find-a-rating/quick-takes/the-lion-king/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1732834463294000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3zpTqeL57ucIDrR7AOeR6B">Find a Rating</a></li>
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We need you!
The Untidy podcast team would dearly love to take out The Listeners’ Choice Award at the NZ Podcast Awards for 2024. Please vote <a href="https://www.nzpodcastawards.com/nominate">here</a> and get behind your favourite show in a groundswell of this Untidy community! Simply enter <a href="https://www.nzpodcastawards.com/nominate">here</a>: PODCAST NAME: Untidy YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS: (You’ve got this one.) LINK TO PODCAST: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6FKRdV8xqVU3vP5jfJ3TKi?si=d2dfade6daf64f8f">https://open.spotify.com/show/6FKRdV8xqVU3vP5jfJ3TKi?si=d2dfade6daf64f8f</a> COMMENT: (Not essential, but, if you want to show your love for the show, it might make all the difference!)
Thank you!
If you enjoy this episode of Untidy, please support the show by subscribing in your podcast app and tapping the ‘+ follow’ button. That way, you’ll never miss an episode. Help us to keep building this supportive community – subscribe, share an episode with a mate, and chuck us a 5-star review. Thank you for listening and supporting our independent production! You’re the best!
Untidy is made for you – the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess we call parenthood! Follow the show and DM us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/untidypodcast/">@untidypodcast</a> or email hello@untidypodcast.com. Your stories and ideas to help us shape the show! Find us online at<a href="https://www.untidypodcast.com/"> Untidy podcast</a>. Find Matilda at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/matootles/">@matootles</a> and get your copy of <a href="https://www.whitcoulls.co.nz/the-feel-good-guide-6481627">The Feel Good Guide</a>. Find Hannah at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahedavison/">@hannahedavison</a> and her <a href="https://mybigmoments.com/">My Big Moments</a> children’s books at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mybigmoments/">@mybigmoments</a>. Enter code UNTIDY at checkout for 10% off your order.

Untidy podcast honours the person within the parent. Hosts, Matilda Green and Hannah Davison dive into the undergrowth of sex and relationships, mental health, healing, body issues, identity questions, and more with a range of guests. Connect, laugh, learn, and keep moving forward. 

Follow the show and get in touch on Instagram @untidypodcast. Follow Matilda at @matootles and Hannah’s work at My Big Moments and @mybigmoments.

Untidy podcast honours the person within the parent. Hosts, Matilda Green and Hannah Davison dive into the undergrowth of sex and relationships, mental health, healing, body issues, identity questions, and more with a range of guests. Connect, laugh, learn, and keep moving forward. Follow the show and get in touch on Instagram @untidypodcast. Follow Matilda at @matootles and Hannah’s work at My Big Moments and @mybigmoments.

Untidy

Made for you, the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess we call parentood. Untidy podcast honours the person within the parent. Hosts, Matilda Green and Hannah Davison dive into the undergrowth of sex and relationships, mental health, healing, body issues, identity questions, and much more with a range of incredible guests. Connect, laugh, learn, and keep moving forward. 

Follow the show and get in touch on Instagram @untidypodcast. Follow Matilda at @matootles, Hannah at @hannahedavison, and My Big Moments kids' books at @mybigmoments.

Made for you, the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess we call parentood. Untidy podcast honours the person within the parent. Hosts, Matilda Green and Hannah Davison dive into the undergrowth of sex and relationships, mental health, healing, body issues, identity questions, and much more with a range of incredible guests. Connect, laugh, learn, and keep moving forward. Follow the show and get in touch on Instagram @untidypodcast. Follow Matilda at @matootles, Hannah at @hannahedavison, and My Big Moments kids' books at @mybigmoments.

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