Lisa Tamati has ran the most physically and mentally demanding races in the world, but the true test of her resilience came a lot closer to home. Her life has been about perseverance, courage and heart. This is her story – Lisa Tamati – Indigenous 100.

“The Iceman” is unquestionably one of the greatest rugby players of all time, but his skill on the field only paints half the picture of Sir Michael Jones.

When you look up at the stars what do you see? Professor Rangi Matamua of Ngāi Tūhoe, is renowned for his captivating work in the field of Māori astronomy.

When music legend Hinewehi Mohi was asked to sing the national anthem before the All Blacks RWC quarter final match against England in 1999, she made a choice that would ignite conversation and change not only New Zealand but help play a vital role in the normalisation of te reo Māori.

The talented singer, songwriter and television producer who came from humble beginnings, grew up in the Hawke’s Bay town of Waipukurau. She shares with our host Julian Wilcox her upbringing, her education at St Joseph’s Māori Girls College where she found her voice, her whānau and of course, that fateful day at Twickenham Stadium in 1999.

This is her story – Hinewehi Mohi – Indigenous 100.