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Something for the PeopleSeason 3 Round-Up: A Full Recap!Te kiriata whakamutunga mō tēnei terenga! 🎬✨
Chey, Hinurewa and Kereama look back on 15 weeks of wānanga - the laughs, the tears, the learnings, and the moments that stuck. They’ve travelled the motu to cover different kaupapa - what stood out?
They look at the year ahead and share their predictions for 2026.
PLUS they’re diving into the numbers: What did YOU love most? What were our top-performing videos and reels? This is a full breakdown of our show insights and...
2025-12-1019 min
Something for the PeopleCan Iwi Radio Keep Up? Funding, Audiences & the Road AheadIn this wānanga, we're back with Peter-Lucas Jones from Te Hiku Media to take a look at the future of Ngā Reo Irirangi Māori - where it stands now, what pressures it’s facing, and what needs to happen for iwi radio to thrive into the future.
We explore:
- Funding realities and what’s at stake
- Shifting audience habits
- Digital disruption: threat or opportunity?
With the Māori media landscape changing fast, iwi radio is...
2025-12-0513 min
Something for the PeopleMOST WATCHED & LOVED: Nau Mai Te Hapa with Tākuta Anaha HiiniWi wi wiiii... our final 'Nau Mai Te Hapa' for 2025! 🎉
He’s been with us from start to finish - this week we’re joined once again by Tākuta Anaha Hiini, reflecting on the year, our reo journeys, our reo goals, and of course... our hapa! 😂
Every week, Anaha’s feedback has kept us on our toes, guiding, correcting, and growing us all along the way. We’re so grateful for his mātauranga!
Kia kaha e te whānau! We're all on this...
2025-12-0532 min
Something for the PeopleThe State of Te Iwi Māori in 2025 | Peter-Lucas JonesNgā take o te wā e ai ki a Peter-Lucas Jones - including the big kōrero coming out of Te Tai Tokerau, why Te Pāti Māori leadership didn’t attend the recent hui… and how the North truly felt about that!
And beneath it all, one central pātai: Where are we at as Māori in 2025 and where are we headed?
This wānanga takes a clear look at the state of te iwi Māori today - the wins, the worries and the tensions. Are we more unite...
2025-12-0419 min
Something for the PeoplePeter-Lucas Jones: A.I. and the Importance of Indigenous DataA.I. is reshaping our world but what does that mean for te reo Māori, and for Māori data?
In this wānanga, Peter-Lucas Jones (CEO of Te Hiku Media) shares how his team is leading a global movement in Māori A.I. and data sovereignty.
From developing Kaituhi and Papa Reo to training a Māori speech-to-text system with over 90% accuracy, Te Hiku is proving that technology can empower, not erase, indigenous knowledge if we control it.
We ta...
2025-12-0320 min
Something for the PeopleTina Ngata: We need to change HOW we do government!Tina Ngata joins the wānanga and let me tell you...this kōrero is NOT TO BE MISSED!
From colonial constructs and the rise of far-right supremacy, to UN action, Matike Mai 2040, and how we can actually prepare for the shifts ahead… we go everywhere.
Tina shares her whakaaro on the recent changes to the Education and Training Act - removing Te Tiriti from our schools - what’s at stake, what it signals, and why Māori voices need to stay loud, informed, and connected right n...
2025-11-2725 min
Something for the PeopleNau Mai Te Hapa + What Our Manuhiri Taught Us This Week!Nau mai hoki mai e te whānau!
Each week, Tākuta Anaha Hiini puts our reo to the test, pointing out our hapa (mistakes) from the previous week.
We get into some common ones like i/ki and a/o... AND we wānanga the kupu Māori for 'Bow and Arrow'. He aha ō whakaaro? Tākupu mai!
Kia kaha e te whānau!
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2025-11-2708 min
Something for the PeopleBONUS: Te Taepa Kameta - Rātana, Karakia & Chey’s Robe Question 😂Since you enjoyed it so much, we give you an extra special wrap-up kōrero with Chairman of Rātana Church, Te Taepa Kameta!
He speaks about Wiremu Rātana, the history of the hāhi and placing importance on understanding the depth of karakia.
Plus, Chey asks Te Taepa the very important question: "Do you get hot in your robe at hui?" 😂
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2025-11-2708 min
Something for the PeopleAtua Māori & Hāhi Māori: Can They Coexist?We sit down with Te Taepa Kameta (Rātana Church) for an open and very real kōrero about what it means to live between Atua Māori and the Hāhi in 2025.
Te Taepa takes us back to his childhood - how he was raised, his influences and how he grew up moving between both belief systems. Today, he still walks in that dual space, and we ask him how those beliefs sit side by side.
We also discuss Brian Tāmaki and Destiny Church, and how i...
2025-11-2617 min
Something for the PeopleTe Pāti Māori Updates, Ohanga ki te Ao & Te Matatini Judging Reforms | Pūrongo PeopleTonight’s Pūrongo People is stacked with kaupapa our people are buzzing about!
Chey, Hinurewa and Kereama are in the studio with the latest Te Pāti Māori developments - they break down what’s happening, what’s heating up online, and what might be the future ki tua!
We also spotlight “Ōhanga ki te Ao” by the Kiingitanga, the invitation-only Indigenous Economic Summit.
And then…
Te Matatini.
The hui.
The judging syst...
2025-11-2013 min
Something for the PeopleToitū Te Reo: Our BIGGEST LIVE AUDIENCE YetWe're BACK in Heretaunga for Toitū Te Reo!
For this special full-length wānanga we're lucky to be joined by organiser Tākuta Tātere MacLeod. We catch up about the kaupapa of Toitū Te Reo - what it's building, why it matters and what the future of te reo Māori looks like in Aotearoa.
And because we couldn’t help ourselves… we get the audience involved in creating our very own fantasy political party. Who takes out our Māori seats? Watch and find out! 🗳️
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2025-11-1956 min
Something for the PeopleNau Mai te Hapa with Tā Tīmoti Kāretu! 🤯Each week, Tākuta Anaha Hiini puts our reo to the test, pointing out our hapa (mistakes) from the previous week. We’re lucky to be joined by Tā Tīmoti Kāretu, who also knows a thing or two! 😂
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2025-11-1409 min
Something for the PeopleWāhine on the Pae? Here’s what Tā Tīmoti Kāretu thinks 👀Kei te kōrero mō Hawaiki Hou!
What are Tā Timōti Kāretu’s thoughts on wāhine on the pae? Livestreaming tangihanga - āe or kāo? This concept of kotahitanga - is it achievable? And... what does he make of the new generation using social media as a marae ātea?
A privilege to sit down with the GOAT to kōrero about some of the biggest kaupapa in te ao Māori right now. 🔥
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2025-11-1408 min
Something for the PeopleTā Tīmoti Kāretu: The State of Te Reo MāoriWe couldn’t bring Tā Tīmoti Kāretu in and not talk about te reo Māori...
In this special wānanga, Tā Tīmoti reflects on decades of mahi for our language:
- His time as the first Māori Language Commissioner
- The vision behind Te Panekiretanga
- The shifts he’s seen over generations
- What gives him hope for the future of te reo Māori
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2025-11-1419 min
Something for the PeopleTā Tīmoti Karetu picks his favourite kaihaka! 👀We’re in Heretaunga with none other than the GOAT himself: Tā Tīmoti Kāretu. 🐐
In this special wānanga, Tā Tīmoti shares his thoughts on te ao kapa haka! The role of wāhine and tāne, innovation and creativity... we get into it all… Plus, he names his favourite kaihaka!
Kātahi te hōnore nui ko tēnā! This is one for the books!
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2025-11-1222 min
Something for the PeopleThe Debrief | Te Pāti MāoriA wrap-up with Kereama, Chey, and Hinurewa following our sit-down kōrero with Te Pāti Māori co-leaders, Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer.
What can we take away from that interview? Is there a path forward? And more importantly, what could come out of the AGM in December and should it be livestreamed?
Plus, Nau Mai te Hapa - what does Takuta Anaha Hiini have for us this week?
Thanks for all the tautoko in the comments! We love hearing you...
2025-11-0713 min
Something for the PeopleThe Leadership Wānanga | Te Pāti MāoriPart 2 of our kōrero with Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi, and this time, we go deep!
With the party under intense scrutiny, we ask the hard questions many are thinking:
- Does President John Tamihere need to step down?
- Should leadership changes be on the table?
- Why head overseas during such a crucial period?
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2025-11-0628 min
Something for the PeopleIn Their Own Words | Te Pāti MāoriS4TP ki Pōneke! We hit the road to hear directly from Te Pāti Māori co-leaders themselves, Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, about the state of their party - what's really going on and where to from here.
In this candid kōrero, they respond to the biggest questions facing Te Pāti Māori right now:
- What are they doing to rebuild trust?
- How do they move forward from here?
- Is...
2025-11-0514 min
Something for the PeopleMāori in leadership… and the taste of paihamu? 👀In part two of our kōrero, Tame Malcolm shares more about his new role at Te Arawa Lakes Trust, the values that guide his mahi, his thoughts on Māori in leadership, and why his heart remains with te taiao.
Oh, and he also lets us in on what paihamu (possum) actually tastes like... 👀
A beautiful continuation of last night’s wānanga!
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2025-10-3113 min
Something for the PeopleNau Mai te Hapa: Reo... and Rātā!Each week, Tākuta Anaha Hiini puts our reo to the test calling out our hapa (mistakes) from last week. No two weeks are ever the same, and the learning never stops!
Tame Malcolm joins the kōrero this week and drops a new whakataukī (fittingly about te taiao): 'Me rātā tō tupu, kia rātā tō tū.' It speaks to resilience... that to stand tall like the rātā, we must first endure the struggles it faces to grow.
Mātakitaki mai, e hoa mā! And don't...
2025-10-3112 min
Something for the PeopleTame Malcolm Breaks Down Environmental LawsA BIG wānanga with environmental advocate and conservationist Tame Malcolm to unpack laws around te taiao and what it really means for te iwi Māori.
This follows on from our kōrero with Tama Potaka about Section 4 of the Conservation Act - one of the strongest Treaty clauses in Aotearoa’s legal system. With the current government signalling changes to Treaty references across legislation, what would happen if this clause were ever removed?
Tame helps us understand the intention of the Act, and the practical reali...
2025-10-3015 min
Something for the PeopleTama Potaka: Te Tiriti, Protection, and Section 4Right now, Māori initiatives are being defunded, agencies restructured, and Treaty commitments rolled back.
We speak with Tama Potaka (Minister for Māori Development, Conservation, Whānau Ora, Māori Crown Relations and Associate Minister of Housing) to ask how he and this government are working to protect Te Tiriti o Waitangi at a time when so many of their actions suggest the opposite.
We ask Tama for his stance on the Te Mana o te Wai claim and Hinurewa challenges the Minister directly about Section 4 of t...
2025-10-2923 min
Something for the PeopleNau Mai te Hapa: Does your mita give you away?Nau mai, hoki mai ki Nau mai te hapa!
Each week, Tākuta Anaha Hiini puts our reo to the test, pointing out our hapa (mistakes) from last week, but guess what? This week we had none... zero! Kore!
So we're revisiting hapa from past weeks in this wānanga. And, we're joined by native speaker (👀) Te Wehi Preston!
#somethingforthepeople #māori #fluent #languagelearning
2025-10-2415 min
Something for the PeopleTe Wehi Preston: Toi Māori in the Age of AIWe’re joined by renowned tā moko artist Te Wehi Preston for a deep kōrero on all things Toi Māori. From carving and weaving, to kapa haka, contemporary Māori art, digital storytelling, film, and moko.
We also explore how AI is influencing the future of Māori creativity, and Chey asks the big questions: who are the GOATs of Toi Māori? Who holds the title for moko kanohi greatness? And how have modern platforms like Instagram changed the way moko is seen today?
He wānan...
2025-10-2215 min
Something for the PeopleMāori vs The Crown: The wai case that could rewrite history...This is the case of our generation when it comes to who owns and governs our water.
It’s bigger than legal rights. This is about rangatiratanga, kaitiakitanga, and what Te Tiriti really looks like in action.
We’re bringing this kaupapa to the forefront to raise awareness about a landmark case heading to the High Court next week. Jack Potaka is in the whare to help us make sense of it all.
This case could shape how we care for wai...
2025-10-2215 min
Something for the PeopleNau Mai te Hapa: Stay ‘til the end for the tea ☕Tino rangatiratangatia tō reo! We’re back with our learning segment, Nau Mai te Hapa!
Each week, Tākuta Anaha Hiini puts our reo to the test, pointing out our hapa (mistakes) from last week.
What has he got for us this week? Who made the most hapa?
And... we have an announcement at the end, e hoa mā! 🐐👀 Make sure you watch 'til the end...
#somethingforthepeople #learning #language #fluent #māori
2025-10-1704 min
Something for the PeopleElijah Pue reacts to Māori Ward results!The Māori ward results are in... but what do they actually mean for Māori voices at the council table?
To help us unpack the results, we’re joined by newly elected Māori ward councillor Elijah Pue, who shares his insights on what this could mean for representation, decision-making, and the future of local politics.
Elijah also fills us in on the important mahi he’s focusing on right now and why it matters for Māori communities.
E mihi nui...
2025-10-1714 min
Something for the PeopleTe Ururoa Flavell on the future of Te Pāti MāoriTe Pāti Māori finds themselves at a crossroads - questions of unity, leadership, and direction all bubbling to the surface.
But what’s the way forward for the movement?
To explore where things stand, we’re joined by former politician and co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell.
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2025-10-1620 min
Something for the PeopleMACA + RSB = Modern-day RaupatuFrom the heated push to amend the Marine and Coastal Area Act to the Regulatory Standards Bill’s uphill battle, this kōrero is all about the rules that could redefine Māori rights and state power.
Joining us to break it down is tohunga ture Jack Potaka, who helps us unpack what these bills really mean for te iwi Māori.
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#SomethingForThePeople #TeTiriti #MāoriRights #RSB #MACA #Māo...
2025-10-1517 min
Something for the People‘Elite Māori’: The label dividing our peopleIt’s not a new term but it’s one that’s belittling and demeaning.
Where did it come from, who’s using it, and what does it really mean for our people?
Dr Awanui Te Huia joins us to wānanga this kaupapa - unpacking power, privilege, and who really gets to speak for Māori.
Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE to stay part of the wānanga, e te whānau.
#Māori #Somethi...
2025-10-1018 min
Something for the PeopleAnother week, another reo check!We’re back with our reo Māori learning segment, Nau Mai te Hapa!
Each week, Tākuta Anaha Hiini puts our reo to the test, pointing out our hapa (mistakes) from last week. But we love it... because hapa = growth!
Ka mau te wehi, e te whānau! Kia kaha tonu tātou.
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#SomethingForThePeople #TeReoMāori #LearnMāori #Language #Fluent
2025-10-1006 min
Something for the PeopleMaria Huata enters the race!Current Māori Ward councillor and lifelong Kirikiriroa local, Maria Huata joins us to talk about her journey, her moemoeā, and what drives her to stand again in 2025... this time for the top job!
Her vision? He wai, he kai, he ahuru mōwai.
Kia kaha rā e te tuahine!
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2025-10-0913 min
Something for the PeopleEru Kapa-Kingi: My Reo Māori JourneyBack with our weekly reo learning segment, Nau mai te hapa! And once again, Chey didn’t get off easy.
Plus! In this wānanga, Eru Kapa-Kingi opens up about his reo journey, growing up in Whangārei and carrying te reo Māori forward with his whānau today.
We're all on this haerenga together, e te whānau! Kia kaha rā!
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2025-10-0309 min
Something for the PeopleTop Stories: From Tūwharetoa to PalestineBack with more kaupapa and top stories from the week, e te whānau!
Ngāti Tūwharetoa has a new ariki, Tā Te Rangimaheu Te Heuheu Tūkino IX.
Big debate: Tikanga in law! Paul Goldsmith says it’s risky, Māori leaders disagree.
And lastly, Toitū Paretinia! Free Palestine! Eru shares his whakaaro on this kaupapa.
Make sure to LIKE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE! We appreciate all of the tautoko.
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2025-10-0315 min
Something for the PeopleCan Te Pāti Māori weather the storm?Chey and Hinurewa are joined by Eru Kapa-Kingi to wānanga the evolving Toitū Te Tiriti kaupapa, and its connection to Te Pāti Māori.
Drawing on his own close experiences with the party, Eru shares his perspective - speaking openly about where he believes things are going wrong, his thoughts on the current leadership, and why he feels change may be needed.
This is a heavy kōrero, raw and deeply personal at times.
For Eru, silence is not an op...
2025-10-0234 min
Something for the PeopleTime to let rangatahi lead the way?Rangatahi vs Pakeke: Who leads us forward?
One of the biggest kaupapa in te ao Māori right now - how do we balance the fresh ideas and energy of rangatahi with the wisdom and experience of pakeke?
Chey, Hinurewa and Eru (nau mai!) lead the charge in this timely wānanga. From marae to politics, to whānau decisions - whose voices should guide us forward?
Is it about choosing one over the other, or finding a way to carry bot...
2025-10-0118 min
Something for the PeopleReo Māori Lessons with Tākuta Anaha!He wānanga nui, he wānanga roa - hapa nui, hapa roa!
We’re back with our reo Māori learning segment Nau mai te hapa! And this week, Chey didn’t get off easy.
Each week, Tākuta Anaha Hiini reviews our reo hiccups from the previous week, and as always, we’re learning right alongside you.
Kia kaha rā, e te whānau!
2025-09-2706 min
Something for the PeopleLocal Elections: Voting by snail mail… in 2025?Local Elections 2025 are here, but do most of us even know what councils actually do?
From deciding on rates, roading, and rubbish to shaping where we can build papakāinga and how our communities grow, councils have a bigger impact than many realise.
In this kōrero we look at:
- What councils are responsible for
- Why voting matters more than you think
- How the current voting process works (yep, still snail mail!)
- And whether it’s time for a system...
2025-09-2612 min
Something for the PeopleKeisha Castle-Hughes: Being Māori should be enough!Whakapapa connects us to this whenua, yet the current passport process doesn’t recognise it!
Whale Rider star Keisha Castle-Hughes joins us to share the story of her four-year battle to secure New Zealand citizenship for her daughter.
Right now, the system forces you to quantify how Māori you are... but that’s not how Māori measure identity.
Keisha acknowledges she has access to people and resources to fight this battle but what about those who don’t?
This kōrero goes far beyo...
2025-09-2514 min
Something for the PeopleLeadership, loss and a changing horizonSomething for the People is back with a big week in te ao Māori.
We acknowledge the passing of Tā Tumu Te Heuheu Tukino VIII, the beloved ariki of Ngāti Tūwharetoa.
We talk 'Tākiri Tū Te Matatini' and the latest in kapa haka, the Black Ferns’ World Cup campaign, and even Rāniera’s proposal (!!) - we get into it all.
2025-09-2414 min
Something for the PeopleOnly room for ONE Jones? 👀We're talking local elections! And Penetaui Kleskovic is back in the hot seat as kaikaunihera of Ngā Tai o Tokerau Māori Ward for the Far North District Council.
In this kōrero, we talk about what Penetaui has learnt over the past 3 years, his priorities as he goes for re-election, and his plan to follow in the footsteps of his matua, Shane Jones!
But is there space for another Jones in parliament?
2025-09-2314 min
Something for the PeopleTe (Mātai)wai in the whare!In this wānanga, we break down the latest Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori report - the wins, the worries, and the wero ahead.
What does it all mean for the future of our reo?
Oh, and did we mention we’ve got the Co-chair of Te Mātāwai in on the discussion? Btw it's Te (Mātai)wai now, e te whānau! 😂
2025-09-1913 min
Something for the PeopleNgā Manu Kōrero: Let’s talk about it!The highs, the buzz, and the new wave of rangatahi coming through!
We’re joined by two of the GOAT's, Mātai Smith and Hinurewa Poutu, who share their whakaaro on what the future looks like for this prestigious whakataetae.
Plus, Atareta took the stage this year, and Chey opens up on what it’s like being on the parent side of the kaupapa (Battle of the Parents? 👀 ktk).
2025-09-1817 min
Something for the PeopleSomething for the PŪRONGO people!Kereama is back from his travels and we’ve got all the kōrero from where we're recording this week in Whanganui!
Catch the latest news and updates, including:
- Joel Marsters celebrated in a new book featuring the Top 200 Jewellers in the world
- What’s next for Tākuta Ferris and Te Pāti Māori?
- The Tom Phillips saga
Plus heaps more!
2025-09-1713 min
Something for the PeopleNau mai te hapa!'Nau mai te hapa' with Hinurewa, Chey and Raniera! More reo learning moments after last week's wānanga. We're all on this haerenga together, e te whanau!
#somethingforthepeople #podcast #māori #nz #language #fluent
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2025-09-1607 min
Let’s Talk About AiSelf LoveOur final wānanga of Season 2! This episode is all about self love - the everyday, the intentional, and the Māori ways we look after ourselves. From setting boundaries to returning to the taiao, we kōrero about what recharges us and how we protect our hauora in a world that doesn’t always make it easy. Biggest takeaway? Āta whakarongo ki a koe anō. Checking in with yourself from time to time is invaluable. AND, don't be whakamā about self pleasure! Ai ai aiiiiii xxx
2025-06-1154 min
Let’s Talk About AiOhh baby!This wānanga holds space for rich, meaningful kōrero, from hapūtanga, to whāngai and whaeakēkētanga, and all the beautiful, magical ways of growing a whānau. Māmā, pāpā, nannies, koroua, aunties, uncles - everyone brings something important to the life of a tamaiti. This wānanga is all about celebrating that, and making sure every part of the village feels supported and seen. Because whether the journey starts with a surprise or a long wait, one thing stays the same: ko te mea nui ko te aroha!
2025-06-0450 min
Let’s Talk About AiSpread the love, not the clap!'Ai pai, ai paru, ko te mea nui kia haumaru!'
Ko te kaupapa o te wiki nei: Mate paipai - STIs! Our in-house mātanga, Te One, takes us through why regular testing matters, the different types of STIs, how testing is done and what treatment looks like. And, we bust common myths around sexual health! Our biggest learning, e hoa mā? Let’s normalise testing... because these days, it’s way more of a flex to get tested than not! We also hear from special guest, Whaea Leanne White-Haverkamp, who shares her whakaaro and research on te...
2025-05-2839 min
Let’s Talk About AiRelationshipsNgā hononga ā ipo, ngā hononga hoa, ngā hononga katoa! Āe, this episode is all about relationships! Our panel opens up about their own relationship statuses and personal journeys navigating all kinds of connections, because let’s be honest, it’s not always simple. We’re also joined by Māori Clinical Psychologist, Tākuta Tahlia Kingi, to kōrero about attachment styles and the pressure society puts on being in a relationship. Does being in a relationship really equal happiness? Let’s unpack it together, e hoa mā! Ai ai aiiiii xxx
2025-05-2237 min
Let’s Talk About AiRed FlagsNot all ai is healthy. In this episode, we talk trauma bonds, toxic relationships, and why doing the werkkk (self-work that is) is the key to real connection. If it’s costing your peace, your mana, or your wairua, it’s not love e hoa mā!
2025-05-1442 min
Let’s Talk About AiDTF?!This episode is all about staying safe while online dating. Areare taringa mai, e hoa mā! We’re talking how to spot catfish, dodge the red flags 🚩 and what to do if your whakaahua end up somewhere they shouldn't! A must-watch wānanga to help keep your online dating life fun, flirty and safe! Ai Ai Ai xxx
2025-05-1336 min
Let’s Talk About AiWho turns me on?Have pātai about gender and sexual orientation you've been too shy to ask? These kaupapa are complex, beautiful, and deeply personal, and this wānanga is the perfect space to explore them. Whether you've been wondering, debating, or just feeling curious, nau mai! Ai Ai Ai xxx
2025-05-1347 min
Let’s Talk About AiMāmā, he pornstar ahau!Did you know 75% of rangatahi in Aotearoa aged 14–17 have seen porn? Yep, it’s out there, everywhere! In this episode, the panel get real about their own wheako: how they first came across porn, what it made them think, feel, and question. It’s not about judging, it’s about kōrero. With so much content online, our rangatahi deserve honest convos and real talk about what a healthy relationship with porn actually looks like. Nau mai ki te wānanga! Ai Ai Aiii xxx
2025-05-1336 min
Let’s Talk About AiKāo means no!In this wānanga, we dive into WHAKAĀETANGA - consent. What is it, what isn’t it, and why is it so important that we talk about it? We hear from BRAVE founder Jess Tyson, who shares her personal experience of child sexual abuse, and we get honest with each other about having this vital kōrero. We explore the grey areas, reflect on the power of kōrero, and wānanga the role of consent in creating safe, respectful relationships. Whether you’re figuring it out for yourself or looking for better tools to talk to others, this kōre...
2025-05-1346 min
Let’s Talk About AiLet's talk about foreplay!We’re talking whakamahana - FOREPLAY. An important part of sexual intimacy and something we do to increase connection, arousal and desire with one another. The panel share some of their awkward foreplay moments (pop off!) and special guest, Melissa Vranjes explains how the roro (brain) is the biggest sexual organ in the body! Ai Ai Aiii xxx
2025-05-1333 min
Let’s Talk About AiOptions, not oopsies!Contraceptives: what’s out there, how they work, and which one’s right for you? From the pill to the IUD, we’re talking options and we’re not holding back. This episode is all about empowering wāhine and tāne with the knowledge they need to make the best choices for themselves. We get into the real talk about ikura, te whare tangata and the power of choice. A big mihi to Tui Maxwell from Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa for joining us! Ai Ai Ai xxx
2025-05-1344 min
Let’s Talk About AiTo snip or not to snip?In this wānanga, we talk all things tāne-related! Ure, raho... āe, this is the full package (😉). The panel talks to Tākuta Simon Snook about erections, the snip and how to make things last longer... #iykyk This is a moment for the tāne! But don't worry wāhine mā, it's all useful kōrero for you to know too! Ai Ai Aiii xxx
2025-05-1337 min
Let’s Talk About AiIs sex tapu?Why has sex become such a tapu (taboo) subject in te ao Māori? Is this a result of colonisation? In this episode, we're joined by Tiana Griffin, who helps unpack this kaupapa and shares how historical and cultural factors have shaped our understanding of sex today. Together, we challenge societal norms and reimagine a healthier, more inclusive approach to sexuality. This conversation is long overdue! Ai Ai Aiii xxx
2025-05-1328 min
Let’s Talk About AiAI AM READY!How do we prepare for sex? How do we care for ourselves before, during, and after? And, what does a healthy sex life mean to you? A big mihi to Viv Conway from Girls Get Off for joining us! Ai Ai Ai xxx
2025-05-1337 min
Ka Hao PodcastEp 41: This power couple has established a media productions powerhouse!Chey and Kahurangi Milne have combined their skills to establish a powerhouse! Although they take pride in their humble beginnings, Arataua is now a full-blown media productions company that provides various services from video editing, directing, marketing & communications and more. This power couple continuously grows Arataua to be a business that is driven by the love for whanau and te reo Māori. Be inspired and discover how Chey and Kahu grew their business to be the success that it is now. Extend your support when you visit their website at www.arataua.nz
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