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Episode 51 – DAME CINDY KIRO

Meet Mea Motu. Hailing from the humble town of Pukepoto in Te Tai Tokerau, she’s Aotearoa’s most successful boxer, holding an undefeated 20-0 record. This is her story.

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Episode 50 – MEA MOTU

Meet Mea Motu. Hailing from the humble town of Pukepoto in Te Tai Tokerau, she’s Aotearoa’s most successful boxer, holding an undefeated 20-0 record. This is her story.

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Episode 49 – KAI KARA-FRANCE

Ranked 4th in the UFC flyweight rankings, Kaiwhare Kara-France embodies the resilience of a true warrior. With 24 wins under his belt, he’s undeterred by setbacks, including controversial losses.  Descended from Waikato, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngārauru, Te Āti Haunui a Pāpārangi, Kara-France infuses his fighting spirit with the teachings of his ancestors. A proud…

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Episode 48 – ADAM BLAIR

Dive into the remarkable career of New Zealand rugby league figure, Adam Ngawati Blair. . A former professional rugby league player and coach, Blair excelled as a prop, second-row forward, and lock in the NRL, representing both the New Zealand and New Zealand Māori international teams. Starting with his junior football days at Northland Carvers…

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Episode 47 – JENNY MAY CLARKSON

Jenny May Clarkson, a well-known broadcaster and host on Breakfast TV, was born and raised in the Waikato region. Prior to her career in the media industry, she served as a police officer and was also a successful athlete, having played as a Silver Fern centre and touch player.    Interestingly, Jenny May’s journey to…

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Episode 46 – SIR HIRINI MOKO MEAD

Sir Hirini Moko Mead is a well-known Māori leader in Aotearoa; highly respected for his expertise in te reo Māori and te ao Māori. In 2007, he received the title of Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his contributions to Māori culture and education over the decades.    Sir Hirini started…

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Episode 45 – HANA RAWHITI MAIPI-CLARKE

At just 21 years old, Hana Maipi-Clarke has accomplished so much.  She received her education at Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga in Huntly and even published a book called Maahina, which delves into the Māori lunar calendar known as maramataka. She was then invited to give a speech on the footsteps of Parliament in celebration of…

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Episode 44 – MARK KOPUA

Mark Kopua is one of the most famous tāmoko artists and carvers in Aotearoa, known for the many wharenui he has carved and the countless people he has marked, admired amongst Māori as an artistic visionary who has dedicated himself to the work he does for over 40 years.    From growing up in the…

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Episode 43 – ANNETTE SYKES

A WOMEN OF JUSTICE   Annette Sykes is a remarkable figure in New Zealand’s legal and political scene. Her journey began during a political protest in Wellington in the 1980s. Since then, she has fearlessly fought for the rights of Māori interests and indigenous rights for the past 40 years, both in New Zealand and…

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Episode 42 – HOTUROA BARCLAY-KERR

Hoturoa Barclay-Kerr, a well-known navigator and co-chair of the Tuia250 project, reflects on his life journey and connection to sailing and waka culture. Named after the famed Tainui waka captain, Hoturoa delves into his family heritage, upbringing, and education, highlighting significant influences that have shaped his identity and enthusiasm for waka.     Brought up in…

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