Tim Tipene, (born 12 June 1972), is a New Zealand author, an inspirational speaker and the founder of Warrior Kids, a self control and social skills programme for children and Teenagers. Tipene overcame an abusive and violent childhood, broke the cycle and went on to become an award winning author and create the Warrior Kids programme in 1994.

Early Life change

Tipene was a product of rape. His biological father was Peter Mead, a convicted predator and violent offender who spent much of life behind bars. Tipene was adopted into the Waitai-Tipene whanau.

Tipene was raised in two cultures, NZ Maori and NZ European. Tim's immediate family were abusive and violent. It was only with the extended whanau/family that Tim felt loved.[1]

Warrior Kids change

Tim broke the cycle of childhood violence and abuse through a combination of Martial Arts training, psychotherapy and personal development. He consolidated his learning and experience to create the Warrior Kids programme in 1994.[2]

Publications change

Book Awards change

Year Title Award Category Result
2000 The Wooden Fish Storylines Notable Book Awards[3] Picture Book Won
2002 Taming the Taniwha The White Ravens[4] Selected
2002 Taming the Taniwha The LIANZA Children and Young Adult Book Awards[5] Esther Glen Junior Fiction Award Nominated
2006 Haere, Farewell, Jack, farewell New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults[6] Picture Book Honour Award Won
2009 Hinemoa te toa The LIANZA Children and Young Adult Book Awards[7] Te Kura Pounamu Nominated
2009 Hinemoa te toa The LIANZA Children and Young Adult Book Awards[8] Te Tohu Taurapa mō te wahanga Pukapuka Pikitia Won
2009 Hinemoa te toa The LIANZA Children and Young Adult Book Awards[8] Te Tohu Pounamu mo te wahanga Kaiwhakamaori Won
2010 Taming the Taniwha New Zealand Picture Book Collection[9] Selected
2010 Haere, Farewell, Jack, farewell New Zealand Picture Book Collection[10] Selected
2017 Māui - Sun Catcher Storylines Notable Book Awards[3] Picture Book Won

Other Awards change

In 2013 Tipene was inducted into the New Zealand Martial Arts Hall of Fame.[11]

In 2014 Tipene was recognised as a Kiwibank New Zealander of the year Local Hero and received a Medal in recognition of his contribution to the lives of others. [12]

References change

  1. Husb, Dale; Oct 6, |; Read, 2019 | 0 | 10 Min (2019-10-05). "Tim Tipene: My teacher changed my life forever". E-Tangata. Retrieved 2021-05-30. {{cite web}}: |first2= has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. "Special guest at Te Hapara School". www.gisborneherald.co.nz. Archived from the original on 2021-06-02. Retrieved 2021-05-30.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Storylines Children's Literature Foundation of New Zealand Notable Books List". Wikipedia. 2021-01-03.
  4. "New Zealand 32 Beckett". www.iylmuc.org. Archived from the original on 2021-06-02. Retrieved 2021-05-31.
  5. "LIANZA Esther Glen Junior Fiction Award". my.christchurchcitylibraries.com. Retrieved 2021-05-31.
  6. "Past Winners | New Zealand Book Awards Trust". www.nzbookawards.nz. Retrieved 2021-05-31.
  7. "LIANZA Te Kura Pounamu". my.christchurchcitylibraries.com. Retrieved 2021-05-31.
  8. 8.0 8.1 Wednesday; August 2009, 12; LIANZA, 10:06 am Press Release. "Contributions in Te Reo Māori recognised | Scoop News". www.scoop.co.nz. Retrieved 2021-05-31. {{cite web}}: |first2= has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. "Taming the Taniwha – New Zealand Picture Book Collection". www.picturebooks.co.nz. Retrieved 2021-05-31.
  10. "Haere-Farewell, Jack, Farewell – New Zealand Picture Book Collection". www.picturebooks.co.nz. Retrieved 2021-05-31.
  11. "2013 - New Zealand Martial Arts Hall of Fame". sites.google.com. Retrieved 2021-05-31.[permanent dead link]
  12. "Tim Tipene". www.storylines.org.nz. Archived from the original on 2021-05-13. Retrieved 2021-05-31.