Orewa College students host a podcast discussion with Whaea Pip exploring friendship changes and social dynamics at college.

Episode three of OC Kōrero focuses on friendship fallouts

Orewa College students are leading conversations about friendship and belonging through the latest episode of the OC Kōrero podcast, featuring a student-led discussion with Whaea Pip.

Hosted by Lee-Lynn de Vries, Lane Neal, and Henry Blakeman, the episode focuses on how friendships can shift during the college years. Rather than framing fallouts as conflict, the kōrero explores how growth and identity can influence relationships over time.

Students reflect on their own experiences of drifting apart, navigating loyalty, and managing the pressure to fit in. The discussion also acknowledges that friendships can reconnect, offering a more balanced view of how relationships evolve.

Whaea Pip provides context around why these experiences are common during adolescence, linking them to developing identity, belonging, and self-worth. Practical approaches are shared, including seeking support, maintaining respect, and staying grounded in a sense of self.

The episode closes by reinforcing the importance of whanaungatanga and mana within the school community, encouraging students to look after one another even when relationships are challenging.

Content Credit: OC Media Podcast Team