'His message of resilience, hope, and self-belief was a true inspiration to everyone in the room.
A huge thank you to Tim for his time and for connecting with our young people in such a meaningful and inspiring way..'
- The team at Rānui Library, 2025
'He came from a background of abuse and hurt; his mother was raped, as a result he was born. However, he found a way to turn all the hatred and pain into love and fun. Tim is a true role model for children all around the world to admire.'
- Erueti Ranginui, student Wairoa College, 2024
'Tim was awesome! He really engaged and inspired us with his story - and was the highlight of the conference for many. Excellent experience, and highly recommended!'
- Jo Murphy, Marketing and Brand Manager, Wilson Parking, 2021
'Awe inspiring presenter and master storyteller. I laughed, I cried and I celebrated Tim's stories!!!'
- RTLB Central West Auckland Team, 2022
Talks
Warrior Kids - Warrior Teens - Warrior Lives
Due to popular demand Tim has returned to giving talks.
For over two decades Tim has been sharing his story of overcoming an abusive and violent childhood with audiences both young and old.
Through his talks he encourages people to lead a warrior life, overcoming adversity and achieving their goals.
Book Tim to speak at your event today. Phone Alana on 027 321 1112
Entertaining and inspirational talks
Boy wanted to marry his teacher
Called my teacher a Battleship
Parenting is Funny
Tim reads his books
Rona Moon
Taming the Taniwha
Hinemoa te toa
'Now he, (Tim), has written a memoir, White Moko, subtitled Stories from my Life, which gives some of the personal background to common themes running through his work: dealing with violence and abuse, and fighting to achieve goals, such as gaining self-respect and a sense of purpose in life.
All of this is a remarkable achievement. It becomes amazing when measured against his early life, described in White Moko. The very fact that Tim Tipene is alive today is amazing. Every event in his young life seemed to destine him for drugs, despair and suicide.'
- Trevor Agnew, Magpies Magazine NZ.
'Tipene's stories of how he found jewels of wisdom and love in a world that had no place for him are heart breaking.
Adults will need tissues.
This is a book that every teacher should read too. While we all hope we never have to teach a child with an upbringing like the one Tipene had, we also all hope we will be remembered as a Mrs Battleship too.'
- Rebekah Fraser, NZ Booklovers
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