http://www.justmerosalie.com/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.justmerosalie.com en-us Sun, 17 May 2026 03:46:01 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.justmerosalie.com/blog/post/148122/tearaway-premiere-company--music-video/ We are excited to be premiering the latest music video from Kirikiriroa-based student/artist Lehali. Check it out below and read on for our chat with her about the song, collaborating with Lepani and what’s on the horizon for her.Read more...... Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.justmerosalie.com/blog/#post148122 http://www.justmerosalie.com/blog/post/145174/billie-nz-my-version-lehali/ My Version chats to stars and people of influence to give a glimpse into their time as a teen and see the things they are currently obsessed with!Say hello to rising Aotearoa-Pasifika star Rosalie Norton aka Lehali!Read more....... Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.justmerosalie.com/blog/#post145174 http://www.justmerosalie.com/blog/post/148121/lehali-company-feat-lepani/ What a lovely surprise discovering such an inspirational young woman as Rosalie Norton, aka Lehali. Lehali is the village of her ancestors, so to use the name felt natural. It’s a great stage name too, and highlights the Pacifica vibe to the music.Read more... ... Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.justmerosalie.com/blog/#post148121 http://www.justmerosalie.com/blog/post/148117/rising-aotearoa-pasifika-star-lehali/ Kirikiriroa-based emerging Pasifika island-pop artist Lehali has today released her exciting new single ‘Company’ featuring celebrated Aotearoa artist Lepani!‘Company’ skilfully incorporates island beats and sounds with a catchy pop-hook. Made with the support of NZ On Air, the vibe is ‘island-pop with a touch of drum and bass’ – making it a song you can both chill to, and also get up and dance, run or let out all your energy to.Read more....... Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.justmerosalie.com/blog/#post148117 http://www.justmerosalie.com/blog/post/148119/sisters-perform-on-the-world-stage/ In early August this year, current year 12 student Claire Maree Norton and Hillcrest alumni Rosalie Norton will be performing on an international stage!Read more....... Mon, 24 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.justmerosalie.com/blog/#post148119 http://www.justmerosalie.com/blog/post/148118/hamilton-youth-mp-rosalie-norton/ Last month Rosalie had the amazing opportunity to take part in NZ’s 10th Youth Parliament as Jamie Strange’s Youth MP. She had such a great time meeting so many passionate and likeminded rangatahi. Read more....... Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.justmerosalie.com/blog/#post148118 http://www.justmerosalie.com/blog/post/84527/smile/ I find I sing better after a long day of laughterI'm more determined when my goals are not something I chase afterI'm kinder to others when I'm kinder to myselfnot kind as being selfish kind like taking care of my health I find little things that lighten up my world like flowers by a footpath or when my hair is nicely curledlike watered plantsand pretty art and genuine smiles on facesthe joy I have when going with my family and seeing new places not everyday like this I've now come to seesometim... Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.justmerosalie.com/blog/#post84527 http://www.justmerosalie.com/blog/post/80745/remind-me/ Driving through my childhood streetIt looks different when you're on the brink of 18 It seems like each corner just endlessly  Reminds me of who I used to be  Free  Can you remind me of who I'm supposed to be be  Over thinking to pass the timeTry on every mask shelved in my mindMaybe I'll findThe fun that I left behind  Our laughter flows through the windowTheir voices always felt like homeMy family We sing to the rhythm I had everything I need under the s... Fri, 01 Apr 2022 12:01:03 +1300 http://www.justmerosalie.com/blog/#post80745 http://www.justmerosalie.com/blog/post/74945/morning-motivations/ The sun that cracks through my curtains each morning. The way it forms little rainbows across my bedroom walls. Snuggles with my cat. A warm and playful welcome into a new day as the smell of coffee brews in the kitchen.Opening a novel. As I read and turn the earthy scented pages, I fill my mind with knowledge and breathe in a sense of accomplishment before my day has really begun.Morning selfcare. I wash my face with a warm flannel, the steam cleansing my skin as I get dressed and smile at... Sat, 04 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.justmerosalie.com/blog/#post74945 http://www.justmerosalie.com/blog/post/72933/finding-my-fairy-tale-ending/ It's hard when you’re at school. Surrounded by some of the things you are trying to run away from. Trying time and time again to be better. To be the person you want to be. The person you know you should be, but constantly failing and not only letting yourself down, but the people who care about you.The fact that you keep breaking your own rules and morals, the less it affects you. Already knowing that the consequences of your decisions are inevitable. So starting from today. I will no lo... Sat, 24 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.justmerosalie.com/blog/#post72933