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CoromindPoems in the Sand, Heart in the Ngahere by Cushla Aston - Coromind Issue 36, 2025Howard’s connection to the Coromandel ran deep. He restored our dunes, planted our ngahere, and carried a genuine love for this place and its people. Howard supported Coromind contributing his writing and his encouragement. With aroha to his whānau, we share this piece in honour of a man whose life has touched many in our community.www.coromind.nz
2025-11-2906 min
SeedsJames Beck on Identity, Land, Love, Origins and Ngā Here - The Many ConnectionsThis conversation with James Beck was wide ranging and I really enjoyed hearing about the podcast he has created called Ngā Here - The Many Connections (on Spotify here https://open.spotify.com/show/0tvwAw1E4ECNlLpl1Oxfz3) In our conversation we cover his early years, his sense of identity, where he is from and what it means, some of his spiritual journey and faith and consideration of the land, relationship with creation, Aotearoa and a whole lot more. If you enjoy this check out some of the other 425 conversations and you can find out more a...
2025-01-2159 min
This Climate BusinessA Natural at Business - Helen Paul Smith, OkuFew businesses have figured out how to make Aotearoa's native bush 'pay'. Helen Paul Smith husband Scott have patiently created a health and beauty brand, Oku, entirely from native extracts and bioactives. Reinvesting the profits into regenerating Ngahere in the Waikato, Oku is an inspirational story of business done right.
2024-10-1131 min
Ngā Here - The Many ConnectionsHaerenga Tuatoru - Part 7 - Questions, Consequences and the Way of Peace.E aku nui, e aku rahi, e aku rau rangatira mā, tēnā rā tatou katoa, and welcome to the final episode of season three of Ngā Here.For the first couple of seasons of Ngā Here, we went to a secluded hut on Te Pataka o Rakaihautū - Banks Peninsular so that we could be surrounded by ngahere to talk about Ngā Here - the many connections and the many questions that so many of us have. Questions like what does the bible have to say about the state of our planet? Ho...
2024-09-1124 min
Ngā Here - The Many ConnectionsHaerenga Tuatoru - Part 6 - Fugitives, Wanderers and ReconciliationE aku nui, e aku rahi, e aku rau rangatira mā, tēnā rā tatou katoa, and welcome to the sixth episode of season three of Ngā Here.For the first couple of seasons of Ngā Here, we went to a secluded hut on Te Pataka o Rakaihautū - Banks Peninsular so that we could be surrounded by ngahere to talk about Ngā Here - the many connections and the many questions that so many of us have. Questions like what does the bible have to say about the state of our planet? Ho...
2024-09-1147 min
Ngā Here - The Many ConnectionsHaerenga Tuatoru - Part 1 - Te KarangaE aku nui, e aku rahi, e aku rau rangatira mā, tēnā rā tatou katoa, and welcome to the first episode of season three of Ngā Here.For the first couple of seasons of Ngā Here, we went to a secluded hut on Te Pataka o Rakaihautū - Banks Peninsular so that we could be surrounded by ngahere to talk about Ngā Here - the many connections and the many questions that so many of us have. Questions like what does the bible have to say about the state of our planet?, h...
2024-09-1055 min
Ngā Here - The Many ConnectionsHaerenga Tuatoru - Part 2 - Te HoropakiE aku nui, e aku rahi, e aku rau rangatira mā, tēnā rā tatou katoa, and welcome to the second episode of season three of Ngā Here.For the first couple of seasons of Ngā Here, we went to a secluded hut on Te Pataka o Rakaihautū - Banks Peninsular so that we could be surrounded by ngahere to talk about Ngā Here - the many connections and the many questions that so many of us have. Questions like what does the bible have to say about the state of our planet?, h...
2024-09-101h 04
Ngā Here - The Many ConnectionsHaerenga Tuatoru - Part 3 - One Kept FlocksE aku nui, e aku rahi, e aku rau rangatira mā, tēnā rā tatou katoa, and welcome to the third episode of season three of Ngā Here.For the first couple of seasons of Ngā Here, we went to a secluded hut on Te Pataka o Rakaihautū - Banks Peninsular so that we could be surrounded by ngahere to talk about Ngā Here - the many connections and the many questions that so many of us have. Questions like what does the bible have to say about the state of our planet?, h...
2024-09-1035 min
Ngā Here - The Many ConnectionsHaerenga Tuatoru - Part 4 - RangiaowhiaE aku nui, e aku rahi, e aku rau rangatira mā, tēnā rā tatou katoa, and welcome to the forth episode of season three of Ngā Here.For the first couple of seasons of Ngā Here, we went to a secluded hut on Te Pataka o Rakaihautū - Banks Peninsular so that we could be surrounded by ngahere to talk about Ngā Here - the many connections and the many questions that so many of us have. Questions like what does the bible have to say about the state of our planet? Ho...
2024-09-1039 min
Ngā Here - The Many ConnectionsHaerenga Tuatoru - Part 5 - The Land is Crying OutE aku nui, e aku rahi, e aku rau rangatira mā, tēnā rā tatou katoa, and welcome to the fith episode of season three of Ngā Here.For the first couple of seasons of Ngā Here, we went to a secluded hut on Te Pataka o Rakaihautū - Banks Peninsular so that we could be surrounded by ngahere to talk about Ngā Here - the many connections and the many questions that so many of us have. Questions like what does the bible have to say about the state of our planet? Ho...
2024-09-1051 min
Planting Seeds PodcastSeeds of Matariki: Tame MalcolmTame Malcom speaks about being a twin, his upbringing in Rotorua, and his love for the bush. He shares different tikanga and pūrakau related to the ngahere, his te reo Māori journey, being a pāpā, organising kura reo taiao, and kōrero about different manu aligning with Tipuārangi. 0:00 Intro 5:00 Love for the Bush 6:20 Mauri of the Ngahere 9:35 Tikanga and kawa 10:10 Playing Sounds to the Forest 10:47 Sounds of the Ngahere 11:49 Story of Rata 14:20 Connected to Environment 15:15 My Rese...
2024-07-2545 min
Our Changing WorldSummer science: Kākā in WellingtonKākā numbers are skyrocketing in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington thanks to conservation efforts. The summer science series continues with a walk through Zealandia to find out why you shouldn't feed these inquisitive parrots.Our summer science series continues with a story from Samantha Lloyd-Evans, a student from the Centre for Science in Society at Victoria University of Wellington.Samantha takes us for a walk in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, where kākā numbers have skyrocketed in recent years, thanks to conservation efforts. This increase in kākā has led to an increase in human-kākā inte...
2024-01-0312 min
Elearning World podcastDream A Little Dream Of Me - Jules NgahereThis is a cover version of the song made famous by The Mama's and Papa's - it's a classic 1960's song, very simple, but a lovely melody :-) Jules has a nice voice, that reminds me of the 1940's british singers during the war.
2023-11-2903 min
Ngahere TalksAko NZ: Te Reo Māori at HomeWe had a short but sweet kōrero with Ruby of Ako NZ, a brand based in Whangārei specialising in kakahu for pēpi, comfortable clothing for babies that incorporate te reo Māori
Ruby talks about normalising te reo Māori in the home with their Milestone Blanket and how they interact with their community.
https://akonz.co.nz/
https://www.instagram.com/akonz__/
2023-09-0606 min
Ngahere TalksMy Taiao - Business or Kaupapa?Based in Kaikohe, Te Tai Tokerau, My Taiao specialise in Reo and Mātauranga Māori inspired clothing.
Konei general manager Ra, sat down with 1/2 of the brand - Tamati Rakena, to kōrero. They speak on the brands beginnings when taiao began coming back to life as an effect of the Covid lockdowns, and how they incorporate matauranga Māori into their kakahu, by drawing inspiration from the lifestyle of many Māori who live by the sea and bush
https://www.mytaiao.co.nz/
https://www.i...
2023-08-2518 min
Ngahere TalksWhat's next for Soil and Sand?Soil & Sand clothing is a business based in Te Tai Tokerau specialising in Māori infused designs incorporated in their kākahu.
Our GM Ra sat down with Stephen, one half of the brand and discussed their journey from as a screen printing company to the launch of their apparel and inspiring Māori rangatahi and their artistic abilities.
https://soilandsand.co.nz/
https://www.instagram.com/soilandsand_clothing/
2023-08-1816 min
The Plant Spirit Podcast with Sara ArtemisiaThe Mauri of Plants: Going Deeper into the Forest with Joanne Hakaraia#41 - What healing wisdom awaits when we study the ancient maps and walk deeper into the forest? Join us for a wonderful conversation with Rongoā Māori Healer Joanne Hakaraia on the mauri, or life force, of plants and how she connects with the primordial wisdom and energy that comes from being in the ngahere (forest). In this episode, Joanne shares an incredible honoring of her ancient lineage with the traditional healing plant medicines of Aotearoa New Zealand. She also offers insight into how she works with the waka or energetic vessel, to help guide pe...
2023-05-0442 min
The HoonThe hoon for the week that was to March 12This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thekaka.substack.comTLDR: This week’s news in geo-politics and the political economy covered on The Kākā included:* National proposed a select committee inquiry into bank profits, which prompted the Government to say it was considering a full market study of the banking sector by the Commerce Commission (Thursday’s email);* National proposed allowing easier foreign investment in build-to-rent projects and allowing owners to claim depreciation, as student accommodation, retirement villages and others can now;* Transport Minist...
2023-03-1152 min
Ngahere TalksTuhi Stationery - Lessons 5 years onTuhi Stationery has been in the game for 5 years, selling bilingual Te Reo Māori and Samoan educational resources. On EP 5 of Konei Kōrero at Te Matatini, we chat with co-founder, Geneva on her journey so far, what a move to a different country means for her pakihi and what the future holds for Tuhi Stationery.
2023-02-2634 min
Ngahere TalksNōku Clothing: Business after Cyclone GabzWhat do you do when faced with life threatening environmental challenges in your rohe, while a bucket list opportunity awaits you on the other side?
That's what we discuss with Ash - co-founder of Nōku Clothing in EP 4 of Konei Kōrero, right from the rainy stall fronts of Te Matatini.
2023-02-2521 min
Ngahere TalksHow Whatu Creative is cracking it by teaching toi MāoriFor the 3rd instalment of our Konei Kōrero on day 3 of Te Matatini, we sat down with Awhina, the founder of Whatu Creative.
We discuss the challenges and successes of running a start up, as well as the topic of sharing our toi Māori. Is it a yay or nay? Listen on to find out!
You can catch us at @konei.nz and Awhina at @whatucreative or www.whatucreative.com
2023-02-2426 min
Ngahere TalksHe kai kei aku ringa: The story of Poi YeahOn day 2 of Te Matatini and EP 2 of Konei Kōrero, we sat down with Terina, founder of Poi Yeah!
We discuss all things Māori, including what it means to have Te Matatini in your rohe (home ground) and how her pakihi (business) came about.
"We can make it happen, kei te pai. Let's move forward!"
2023-02-2324 min
Ngahere TalksConnecting Māori & First Nations in E-commerceIn this Konei Kōrero, we bring you a special series right from the marketplace of Te Matatini 2023!
Manawa Udy sits down with Liz Liddle - founder of First Nations Gifts, the first Aboriginal owned online marketplace and Mwerre, cold-press artisan soap and bath products. Of course, we discuss business, Indigenous entrepreneurship and the learning opportunities available across the ditch.
2023-02-2217 min
Ngahere Talks10 Years Deep - Leadership, Money, Values and Growth in BusinessWith Laura Cibilich and Ray Mckay from Run Design Agency, and Antz from Faiground Accounting.
Run and Fairground have both been running for 10 years, and as founders and leaders of their business Laura, ray and Antz share how they use values to guide them, the challenges of leading a team and a vision, we talk heaps about money, mindset and hauora (wellbeing) as you go through the journey of business, and then what it's like to plan and find the $$ for the growth of your business.
Loaded with value! This episode is part of the Tu...
2022-11-2450 minThis Climate BusinessWhy, what and who of Auckland Climate Festival - Michelle KennedyMichelle Kennedy is the co-founder of the Auckland Climate Festival, a celebration of all things climate change, ranging from bike tours to investor meetings, beach clean-up, a transport tech conference, film screenings, and the O Tatou Ngahere native trees conference – and so much more. Michelle speaks to Vincent about why she started the festival and how it’s going in the second year.https://aucklandclimatefestival.co.nz/
2022-09-3031 min
Ngahere TalksPakihi Māori Panel Kōrero with The Hori, Maimoa Creative & Waiapu RoadBack in June we held our Māori Business Wānanga alongside our Top 50 Māori Products Retail Gallery in celebration of Matariki 2022 ✨
Our jammed pack panel features Hohepa of @thehori, Aroha of @maimoa.creative and Jonique of @waiapuroad. Get ready to hear the good, the bad and the beautiful stories behind a few of our most loved Aotearoa brands 🌿♥️
Bought to you by BuildNative with Shopify
2022-09-281h 06
Talking To Change - A Motivational Interviewing PodcastMI and the Māori CultureMI and the Māori Culture
Glenn and Sebastian welcomed Tipene Pickett on to discuss the Māori Culture from New Zealand and its relationship in the practice and teaching of Motivational inetrveiwng. Here is his bio:
Nga Ngaru a Te Huki te Maunga – The waves of Te Huki is my Mountain
Waihua te Awa – Waihua is my River
Kahungunu te Iwi – Kahungunu is my tribe
Kurahikakawa te Hapu – Kurahikakawa is my Sub-tribe
Waihua te Marae – Waihua is my Marae
Ko Tipene Pickett toku ingoa – Tipene Pickett...
2022-08-301h 07
Ngahere TalksThe Ecommerce Epiphany - Follow Up!It's awesome to have the bro Travis O'Keefe back for another episode on Ngahere Talks were we kōrero about all things Ecommerce! A couple of years ago, pre covid and pre ecommerce booming in Aotearoa, we sat down and had a chat about Ecommerce and The Ecommerce Epiphany.
E-commerce has been around for years, and mannnny people have used e-commerce - or the selling of items or services via the internet - to make a living, or even a fortune. I met online via Zoom with probably the most passionate e-commerce guru in Aotearoa to learn fr...
2022-08-1634 min
Stuff That Matters NowChe Wilson: teachings from the ngahere | Part 2I become the pupil again, as my friend and teacher, Che Wilson, shares more special stories with me from the ngahere (NZ temperate rainforest). Here in Part 2 we dig a little deeper into the complexities of 'being' in a rainforest, exploring how to nurture and live in it from a Māori worldview, and what makes up the various layers of connection and consciousness found within it. This podcast brought to your ears with the support of Te Awanga Estate.
2022-08-151h 05
Ngahere TalksFacing Up To Failure with Rakai BeazleyRa in co-founder of Ika Bowl, and a shinning light of inspiration and success for Polynesian entrepreneurship. But what looked like a huge success, all came tumbling down. And Ika Bowl closed its doors forever in the start of 2022.
In this raw and emotional Kōrero about facing up the failure, Ra shared his journey from childhood to where we is today, and hows he's navigating his way through one of life's toughest challenges. We hope you enjoy this Ngahere Talks episode.
2022-08-081h 20Our Changing WorldThe Living Laboratories projectThe Auckland University of Technology Living Laboratories project is all about investigating how best to grow back native forest. At Pourewa creek, this collaboration between AUT and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei involves planting blocks with different nursery plants and measuring individual tree growth and biodiversity indicators over time. They hope to figure out the recipe to cheaper and faster regeneration of native bush.We know that trees can help us sequester carbon and get us to our climate change carbon goals. We also know that native forests are spaces that can help native biodiversity.So...
2022-08-0326 min
Ngahere TalksWHAKATAU Ep03 - BodieWHAKATAU - to make a decision, to settle something within yourself.
Whakatau is a short series that explores the experience of Māori in Aotearoa during the global pandemic, and ultimately the decision of whether or not to vaccinate their tamariki (children) against the virus. In this episode Manawa chats with single father of 3, Bodie Friend of Ngati Pukenga, Tapuika, Waikato, Ngati Apakura and Ngati Hikairo. Living in a multigenerational household, and with a Māmā who is a nurse, Bodie and his whānau were able to confidently navigate the vaxx programme, where all whanau members are no...
2022-08-0131 minStuff That Matters NowChe Wilson: teachings from the ngahere | Part 1I become the pupil, as Che Wilson shares some special stories with me, teaching me about the ngahere (our temperate rainforest). Encoded in my DNA is the fact my ancestors came to Aotearoa from the UK, primarily to cut down the rainforest. Che's ancestors had learned to live in the rainforest and understand and work with its intricate inter-relationships. In Part 1 of a 2-part series we explore what binds and connects parts of the ngahere together, and the role of wai (water) within the rainforest. This podcast brought to your ears with the support of Te Awanga Estate.
2022-07-2557 min
Ngahere TalksWHAKATAU Ep02 - Tys & KuiWHAKATAU - to make a decision, to settle something within yourself.
Whakatau is a short series that explores the experience of Māori in Aotearoa during the global pandemic, and ultimately the decision of whether or not to vaccinate their tamariki (children) against the virus.
This episode features Tyson Sharland from Te Papaioea and Te Ataakura Pewhairangi (Kui) of Ngāti Porou. Together they have three tamariki growing up in the kohanga reo and kura kaupapa movement at Hoani Waititi. Tys & Kui share how kōrero, wānanga and whanaungatanga, their connection to a community, helps th...
2022-07-2528 min
Ngahere TalksWHAKATAU Ep01 - Dan & MichelleWHAKATAU - to make a decision, to settle something within yourself.
Whakatau is a short series that explores the experience of Māori in Aotearoa during the global pandemic, and ultimately the decision of whether or not to vaccinate their tamariki (children) against the virus. This episode features Dan and Michelle Walker of Ngāti Ruanui and Ngāruahine, who have three tamariki aged between 5-11yrs. They share about their journey through COVID, but also their fight against an aggressive cancer in their oldest child at the same time. They share how strong communication ensures their whāna...
2022-07-1532 minOur Changing WorldHelping seabirds return to KarioiWorking with the community and local schools, the Karioi Project aims to turn the tide on biodiversity loss in their area. In recent years they've rallied around the grey-faced petrel, or Ōi, who they hope to help return to the maunga.In the great cycle of nutrients between the ocean and the land, seabirds are an important link. Burrowing seabirds transport nutrients from the sea into the costal bush where they nest. But many are having a hard time on the mainland coast due to predators.Follow Our Changing World on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, i...
2022-06-2226 min
Ngahere TalksKa Tū Māia - Ep04: Titiro Ki Tua ft. Amber Taylor & Ray CockerKa Tū Maia - Ep04 - Titiro ki Tua Look to the future.
Amber Taylor of Ara Journeys is back and Ray Cocker of GameTan joins Manawa in the fourth and final episode of Ka Tū Maia. This korero is all about being future focussed, defining what success looks like for you, finding inspiration and motivation and the grit and determination needed to lead yourself and other through to the future you dream of.
Featuring an appearance by Jerome from SAYE.
Ka Tū Maia is a podcast series for those who wan...
2022-06-1749 min
Ngahere TalksKa Tū Māia - Ep03: Ka Whati te Tai ft. Tara Moala & Keu IorangiLike the tide, this journey ebbs and flows..
Tara Moala of Rakau Tautoko and Keu Iorangi from the Manurewa High School Makerspace join Manawa in the third episode of Ka Tū Maia. Take a journey through the ups and downs, the ebbs and flows of building a community change initiative and becoming a brave future maker. The crew get real and raw about sacrifice, failure, humility, consistency, learning through it all and celebrating the wins along the way. This journey isn’t for the faint hearted, it’s for the brave.
Ka Tū Maia is a podcast s...
2022-06-0345 min
Ngahere TalksKa Tū Māia - Ep02: Ko Wai Au ft. Jerome Tairi & Amber TaylorStuff the stereotypes, know and be who you are. Amber Taylor of Ara Journeys and Jerome Tairi of SAYE join Manawa in the second episode of Ka Tū Maia, where they break down the challenges of living in a world that is often stacked against you, where stereotypes, ideals and harsh expectations will try to hold you back. Learn how to be confident and comfortable in any room you find yourself in… this episode gets deep!
Featuring an appearance by Kelly the Whenua Warrior. Ka Tū Maia is a podcast series for those who want to create a better...
2022-05-201h 07Stuff That Matters NowHoromona Horo & Jeremy Mayall: MusiciansWe kick off Series 4, and our new look, with a kōrero with two outstanding musicians. Horomona Horo and Jeremy Mayall took our vision to create a unique people-focussed ecosystem (inspired by mother nature), and turned it into a living, breathing piece of music for us. When I heard Te Wao Manahua - within the flourishing forest, it gave me such an amazing feeling…because they had created a magical space, one that we want to work in and connect others into. Have a listen. Not only to the sounds of te ngahere, the forest, but also to the story of...
2022-05-2042 min
Ngahere TalksKa Tū Māia - Ep01 - He Tangata ft. Kelly Francis & Tuputau LelauluYour relationships and the people around you, are the key to your success.
Kelly Francis aka Whenua Warrior, and Tuputau Lelaulu of Mau Studio join Manawa for the first episode of Ka Tū Maia, where they share their experiences and advice about investing into the people around you, allowing the community you are serving to take the lead, collaboration, accessing mentors and experts and more.
Featuring appearances by Te Rangi of Community Builders Trust NZ and Jerome Tairi of SAYE.
Ka Tū Māia is a podcast series for those who want to cre...
2022-05-061h 11This Climate BusinessCarbon Farming on Māori Land - Blair Jamieson, Tāmata HauhāSo much farmland – a million hectares according to one estimate – is mostly unfarmable because its erosion-prone, too steep, or inaccessible. In decades past that land might be destinated for forestry or just abandoned to return to scrub. Either way, the return on investment was poor. But now, thanks to the Emissions Trading Scheme, some of that land is destined to become permanent forest, with emission credits earned by the landowner. This so-called carbon-farming could be a lifesaver for some though it’s a worry for others, who point out that these permanent forests are always exotic trees, especi...
2022-04-2048 min
Ngahere TalksGrowing a Values-Based Business - Featuring Aroha TamihanaBusiness isn't just about profit... well it doesn't need to be!
Aroha Tamihana founded Maimoa Creative to empower people on their Te Reo Māori journey and has built a successful business doing it, but it's the values that really drives her. Manawa founded Ngahere, and all of its branches, from the desire to see our Māori and Pasifika people thrive in our creative, innovative, entrepreneurial potential.
In this kōrero you'll hear about what makes a values-based business, how to stick to those values, and how to drive and build the growth of both t...
2022-04-0152 minNgahere TalksLockdown Q&A - Creative Hustle: Flow, Perfectionism and Knowing your ValueQ&A on Creative Hustle, how to get over creative blocks and find inspiration, getting your hustle going, beating perfectionism and pricing for the value of what your creativity brings to the table. Lessgooo!
2021-09-0239 min
Our Regenerative FutureThe Native Forest Opportunity (Season 2, Episode 2)The Native Forest Opportunity: Finding Land for New Native ForestsIn this episode, host Vincent Heeringa asks an expert panel; "Where will all the land come from?" - to meet ambitious goals to plant 300,000 more hectares of native forest by 2035, which has been proposed by the New Zealand Climate Change Commission. How Can We Scale That Goal?To provide answers and solutions, Vince is joined by Trees That Count CEO Adele Fitzpatrick, Professor David Norton from the University of Canterbury Te Kura Ngahere | School of Forestry and James Treadwell, President of the NZ...
2021-09-0157 min
NUKU//083 Melony Paikea-Tautalanoa and //084 Manawawharepu UdyWe’ve got a double episode for your today with Melony Paikea-Tautalanoa (Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Whakaue, Te Arawa) and Manawawharepu Udy (Te Arawa, Mātaatua, Tainui)Mel and Manawa are the founders of Ngahere Communities, a social enterprise championing the potential of South Auckland entrepreneurs, innovators and creators through collaborative spaces, common values and co-designed responsive programmes.In this episode we talk about social impact, business growth and the pair share personal stories about their youth.
2021-08-311h 18Ngahere TalksLockdown Q&A - Business: starting, growing and sustaining.Q&A on business, keys to starting, growing and sustaining a business, a bit about what's behind Ngahere, and why we roll in South Auckland.
2021-08-2636 min2021-08-2600 minNgahere TalksPolynesian IP: The Colonial Land Grab of Our Time with Hepa Te Moana & Manawa UdyThis week on Ngahere Talks Manawa Udy is joined with Hepa Te Moana aka. Bestsiiide. In this episode, Hepa touches on how his childhood and upbringing set him up with confidence in ‘foreign spaces’ later on in life.
Enjoy!
2021-08-1955 minNgahere TalksBreaking The Stigma Of Mixed Martial Arts - Nyrene Crowley & Manawa UdyThis weeks Ngahere Talks episode features the amazing wāhine and very good friend of Manawa's, Nyrene Crowley 🔥
Nyrene is a professional fighter and Mixed Martial Artist. She has trained in Martial Arts for 6 years and competed professionally full-time for 3 of those years.
This episode touches on her journey to becoming a professional fighter, the stigma around MMA and what she wants to ultimately achieve as a fighter. She also talks about how the pressures of being a female martial artist has helped shape her journey with her mental health.
She's an amazing role...
2021-08-121h 03Ngahere TalksReclaiming Mana Motuhake In The Mahi Space - A Kōrero with Nikki Penetito-HemaraThis weeks episode we have the beautiful Nikki Penetito-Hemara join in on a kōrero with our host Manawa. Nikki is South Auckland born and bread #RewaHard. She's the Director of Kori Colalb, a business focusing on "Māori ways of understanding and interpreting the world."
In this episode Nikki and Manawa have a mean chat about their upbringing as wāhine Māori, seeing barriers and stereotypes that were put on them that can turn into frustration and their journey of finding their space within everything.
Hope you enjoy this kōrero.
2021-08-051h 07Ngahere TalksFounder of ShoeBox Christmas - A Kōrero with Pera BarrettHosted by Manawa Udy in Poneke, Wellington at Karaka Cafe. We're joined with Pera Barrett who is a father of two, the Founder & CEO of his charity 'Shoe Box Christmas' and a Digital Product owner at BNZ.
We get to talking about Pera's journey of imposter syndrome during his years of learning Te Reo Māori. We had a kōrero about prioritising things in your life that make you happy and preserving your mental health. And of course, we go into depth about the awesome mahi he's been doing for Shoe Box Christmas.
Have a li...
2021-07-2936 minNgahere TalksMāori & Pacifica Entrepreneurs - Josh Faraimo & Jarome CavubatiManawa & Mel link up with Josh Faraimo and Jarome Cavubati, Founders of Kwotimation. "Kwotimation provides software that empowers tilers to automate the pricing process and provide tailored prices to prospective customers."
This episode talks about the heart, soul and bones of being an entrepreneur and the struggles of starting a business as Māori and Pasifica people during the early stages of entrepreneurship. They also talk a little bit about being in business with your best mate and breaking the idea of not being able to work with your whānau.
Enjoy!
2021-07-221h 07
Ngahere TalksKonei Kōrero - Hohepa & Mia from The HoriWelcome to Konei Kōrero - the podcast series dedicated to boosting Aotearoa Brands 🌿
This episode is a special Kōrero with the awesome Hohepa & Mia Thompson, the creators and entrepreneurs behind their brand, The Hori. Our Host, Manawa, leads them through a conversation about their upbringing in Ōtaki & Australia. You'll love their story and vision of how The Hori started, what they've accomplished and where they plan on taking their creativity.
Available to listen on all podcast platforms 🎙⚡️
Full Video is also on our Youtube @ konei.nz 💚
2021-06-0452 minNgahere TalksMoney On My Mind - A Kōrero With Hon Peeni Henare & Arena WilliamsBudget 2021 just came out!
Minister Hon Peeni Henare & Arena Williams from the Labour Party give us a break down on what the budget is & how it affects our area.
2021-05-2717 min
Ngahere TalksEmpathy, the secret ingredient - A korero with Peter TynanManawa and Mel sit down to korero with Peter Tynan, CEO of Foundation North.
Foundation North is the largest philanthropic (kinda like charitable) funder in Aotearoa, and was setup after the sale of the ABS bank back in 1988. The multiple millions of dollars it generates every year goes into funding initiatives in Auckland and Northland.
Peter grew up in South Auckland and has had multiple executive and leadership roles, we chat with him about the Foundation, how it's honouring the treaty, how it's investing into South Auckland, and get some of his tips of leadership f...
2020-12-0938 min
Little Wild MusicListen To The Leaves - Whakarongo Ki Ngā RauThis is a memory song, to help us listen and remember the Māori names for a forest full of NZ plants and trees. My friend Lucy Hiku who lives in Christchurch joins me on this song both on writing and vocals - both our families love to go walking in the ngahere (the bush).
When we get to know the names and shapes of the different leaves, it’s easier to identify these unique plants out in the world with our friends and family. It’s a fun soundtrack for a gentle trees game - kids can play at being...
2020-11-2004 min
2020-10-1901 min
Ngahere TalksKim Hill - How Māori Thrive in BusinessWelcome to Konei Kōrero - the podcast series dedicated to boosting Aotearoa Brands.
In Episode one, Manawa and Mel chat with Kim Hill, the business strategist, coach and mentor that every Maori business owner gets referred to when they need support. For over 20years Kim has walked entrepreneurs through their challenges and their achievements, and with specialties in marketing, communication, branding, structure, business management and the evolution of opportunities, Kim is a rich resource.
Along with some of Kim's story, we go through the practicalities of turning your idea into a business from startup th...
2020-10-1339 min
Ngahere TalksThe Power of Wāhine - A kōrero with Marama DavidsonManawa sits down with Green Party Co-Leader Marama Davidson during her 2020 Election Campaign, to learn more about the Manurewa local and the lessons she has learned so far in life. A strong theme throughout the kōrero is about the power of Wāhine, Indigenous Women, and our ability to fix the worlds toughest challenges.
Enjoy x
2020-10-0642 min
Ngahere TalksLeadership & Longevity - A kōrero with Winston PetersManawa sits down with Rt Hon Winston Peters during his 2020 Election Campaign, to hear from him his experience around leadership and longevity. Of course, there's some politics in there, but this kōrero was all about gleaning wisdom from a well-seasoned leader in Aotearoa politics, someone who has run the highs and lows of life, and continues to do what he believes in.
We hope you enjoy this kōrero.
2020-09-2923 min
Ngahere TalksHauora Sessions Ep03 - Absent Fathers, Insecurity, Loneliness and Friendship4 best mates, Manawa, Mel, Clint and Mel Masina (yeah another Mel) open up about the raw and emotional traumas and experiences in their lives that have caused emotional pain and mental distress, and what that looks and feels like on the daily. But also the power of quality friendships and relationships and how together we are equipped to find power over this mental illness epidemic we have in Aotearoa
You'll probably need the tissues again...
Brought to you by www.konei.nz for Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
2020-09-2351 min
Ngahere TalksHauora Sessions Ep02 - Social Media, Comparison, Self Worth & Anxiety AttacksManawa sits down with the young adult crew from Ngahere - Fia, Taylor and Juanita - to discuss the challenges they have faced growing up, and the biggest mental health battle of their generation - Social Media and Comparison!
There are also some great tips on what to look out for in yourself and your loved ones, and how to manage the pressures.
Brought to you by www.konei.nz for Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
2020-09-2248 min
Ngahere TalksHauora Sessions Ep01 - Anxiety, Stress, Self Doubt & Mum Life.4 best mates, Manawa, Mel, Beks and Mel (yeah another Mel) share their mental illness battles as wahine, whanau members, mums and entrepreneurs. Then discuss how they identified their struggles, and then worked to find a balance in their lives when these struggles exist.
Get the tissues coz it's not an easy conversation.
Brought to you by www.konei.nz for Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
2020-09-2146 min
Ngahere TalksSTRONGER 05 - Environments to ThriveStronger Than You Think! In this final episode Manawa and Mel talk about creating environments for our people to thrive. Every living thing in this world has unique and ideal environments in which they will thrive (or not) and we believe that this is an important aspect to any programme, event or space aimed at Māori and Pacific peoples.
2020-07-2337 min
Ngahere TalksSTRONGER 04 - People vs ProgrammesStronger Than You Think! In episode four we unpack how we choose to prioritise people over 'programmes' and the reality that entrepreneurship is a fantastic pathway for self and community development. Because our people and our community need time and support to develop themselves as entrepreneurs, we realised we needed additional structure to support this development focussed mahi.
2020-07-1637 min
Ngahere TalksSTRONGER 03 - Learn as you go, Build as you fly.Stronger Than You Think! In this episode, we talk through the early stages of growing our community and what it's like to just get started with a full, clear picture of what's ahead. This courageous approach is important for enabling innovation, and building an idea with lean resources.
This episode also features Joel from TSI, Keu from ASK Q, Kathie from ATEED and Ray the founder of GameTan.
2020-07-0936 min
Ngahere TalksSTRONGER 02 - Social Procurement, The Pains & PleasuresStronger Than You Think! In this episode, we go back to the beginning and share the story of setting up Ngahere Communities, Te Haa o Manukau and Tukua, and the 4-way partnership that exists. This journey of setting up a social impact initiative with multiple Local Government agencies and a small community based social enterprise definitely wasn't a walk in the park. Lots of courageous korero take place!
2020-07-0241 min
Ngahere TalksSTRONGER 01 - Resilience, Relationships and ResponseSTRONGER THAN YOU THINK
This Mini-Series was recorded during level 3 of COVID Lockdown and tells the story of Tukua, a whanau of creators, innovators and entrepreneurs in Manukau, South Auckland.
Tukua is also a 'programme' designed to build the capabilities of, and access to resources for our creators, innovators and entrepreneurs.
In episode one - Resilience, Relationships and Response - we chat about how this COVID season has pushed us to be resilient, and how we have experienced that resilience in the Tukua whanau through the strong relationships that have and are being...
2020-06-2532 min
Ngahere TalksStronger Than You Think - TrailerStronger Than You Think is a South Auckland story about the come-up of creators, innovators and entrepreneurs, building the whanau and the movement known as Tukua.
2020-06-2500 min
Ngahere TalksECOMM 03 - The StrategyTravis and Manawa discuss ecommerce strategies that can be used to execute on your plan!
2020-06-1921 min
Ngahere TalksECOMM 01 - The EpiphanyEpisode 01
Meet Travis O'Keefe, serial entrepreneur!
"I spent 2 years and significant amounts of $$$, studying and learning from 24 online business gurus! These gurus all had 7, 8 figure ecommerce businesses! This is masterclass level, they are all at the cutting edge of e-commerce! Whilst studying them I noticed that there were a few things that these gurus all did in common! A few things the same in their ecommerce business plans, a few things the same in their ecommerce strategy, a few things the same in their ecommerce operational tactics."
2020-06-1924 min
Ngahere TalksECOMM 02 - The PlanSecret Number One - Build a plan!
Travis introduces us to the value ladder, and other tips from the e-commerce Guru's
2020-06-1922 min
Ngahere TalksECOMM 05 - The TeamDo you want a job, or a business? You need to build a good team to run your business for you.
2020-06-1919 min
Ngahere TalksECOMM 04 - The SystemSystemising your ecommerce strategy to position yourself for booming growth!
2020-06-1924 min
2020-06-1800 min
Ngahere TalksTuputau Lelaulu - MAU StudioOn the surface, MAU Studio is an architecture studio, but it's so much more than that.
Co-founded by Tuputau in 2016, MAU Studio uses regenerative design to help alleviate poverty across the pacific. Alongside their architectural services, MAU delivers social design services, education and development programmes with young students, and workshops across the pacific that include young people in their architectural solutions.
Success to MAU is seeing each individual understand their own MAU; their essence, their motivator, their unique purpose.
Tuputau is thoughtful, intentional and reflective, someone who carries the burden of his people w...
2020-04-0646 min
Ngahere TalksKeu Iorangi - Ask QNeed help to get your home or business a bit more tech savvy? Just Ask Q, he'll sort you out!
Born and raised in Otara, South Auckland, Keu provides tech solution services for home and business. And with an extensive background in designing and running tech/electrical workshops for children, Keu does choice things like "make your own game controller" or "sneaker activated beat pads" with South Auckland communities.
Keu is also the coordinator of the Manurewa High School Makerspce, helping students explore and design using tools such as 3D printers and laser cutters.
...
2020-03-3039 min
Ngahere TalksAwhina Tipene - Rerehua StudiosAfter growing up in a whanau of hairdressers and beauty therapists, Awhina knew early on the power of feeling beautiful and began practising as a makeup artist while she was a teenager.
In 2019 Awhina rebranded herself and her new vision as Rerehua Studios, a place to empower women. She offers makeup services and workshops, along with a modelling talent development agency. In high demand for weddings and glamour events, Awhina's true passion comes out in her work for screen productions such as film, TV and music videos.
2020 will also see the release of her organic, Ma...
2020-03-2323 min
Ngahere TalksQiane Matata-Sipu - NUKU WomenNUKU is changing the narrative for and about indigenous women.
If you haven't come across the wahine powerhouse that is Qiane Matata-Sipu yet, then you are in for a treat!
Qiane is a skilled visual storyteller, staunch wahine Maori, manawhenua of Ihumatao, wife, Mama to a beautiful kotiro (girl), and co-founder of the SOUL campaign to save Ihumatao.
In this podcast we talk about NUKU100, Qiane's passion project to profile and celebrate 100 kickass indigenous women through multiple mediums - photography, podcasts, exhibitions and a book.
She's up to #23 or so now...
2020-03-1642 min
Ngahere TalksMalia Lameta - Pure AlofaThe Journey of Pure Alofa is beautiful, built on friendship, love, loss, and a connection back to the Motherland of Samoa.
Malia and Joyce launched Pure Alofa in 2019 with a whopping 60 products on the market! Wanting and needing access to natural, affordable health, beauty and care products this duo decided to make them themselves, and that's how Pure Alofa was born.
Their journey in business is as pure as their brand, weaving social impact into their purpose, it goes way beyond a beauty brand.
Get the tissues out for this one because Malia h...
2020-03-0946 min
Ngahere TalksBONUS EPISODE - Rob Vickery of Hillfarance Venture CapitalHillfarrance Venture Capital is an early-stage investor in Kiwi founders who are solving hard problems that matter. They believe the greatest challenges facing our world will be solved by audacious entrepreneurs. They're here to help their bold vision become a reality.
Rob dropped into the Ngahere Communities whare (house) while he was here from LA last week (Feb 2020) and is keen to know the lay of the land out here in Maunaku (South Auckland) so we jumped on the podcast gear and let ROob ask the questions he needed of Manawa.
Then Manawa asked for R...
2020-03-0338 min
Ngahere TalksGeneva & Mihi - TuhiGet ready for a good laugh, and heaps of inspiration.
Tuhi is a brand with 3 focuses - Tuhi Sationery, Tuhi Raukura (online training) and Tuhi Digital. Geneva and Mihi have huge dreams and in just 2 years have managed to build a strong, international, award winning brand. These two wahine toa aim to help us celebrate who we are, but also help us have access to matauranga (traditional knowledge).
So much depth in this korero, make a cuppa, you're going to love it.
www.tuhi.co.nz
2020-03-0249 min
Ngahere TalksAtawhai Collier - Piri Paua"We cling on to our language, our children and all things in our culture." Ata Collier, founder of Piri Paua
Aimed at helping us connect to who we are as Maori and Pasifika people, Piri Paua develops products that encourage the use of our reo (languages) and was founded by Ata with the help of her husband, family and friends just 6 months ago. Ata is super resourceful, motivated and determined to make her ideas a reality, and her story of starting her business from absolute scratch is inspiring. She made use of all the re...
2020-02-2422 minNgahere TalksMade of Manukau - IntroSeason Two - Made of Manukau
In this season we explore some of South Auckland's emerging brands and the entrepreneurs behind them. We also take a look at e-commerce and how this trillion dollar industry might just be the way forward for our people.
2020-02-2100 min
Ngahere TalksRay Cocker - GameTanThe online gaming industry is BOOMING, and the opportunities it can provide to young Maori and Pasifika is actually crazy.
Ray founded GameTan in 2019 because he could see that gaming is the most powerful gateway that gets young people into tech careers, exploring all types of skillsets that cover everything from costume and music design, to building computers, computer networking, event management, marketing, broadcasting... the list goes on and on and on.
In just a matter of months, Ray and his team have made waves in the education and entertainment sector providing services and support...
2020-02-1737 min
Ngahere TalksJulian Bartram - Shopify Inc.The e-commerce platform Shopify powers over 1 million businesses worldwide, and is the all-in-one commerce platform to start, run and grow a business.
We (Ngahere COmmunities) partnered with Shopify's Auckland based City Lead, Jules, on our 2019 Made of Manukau Pop Up Store.
Jules brings a whole bunch of hands on, face to face support to business owners (and wannabe business owners) right here in Manukau, and the support includes anything from setting up a store, clever marketing, inventory tracking - pretty much anything.
Have a listen to Jules talk about what he's seeing in...
2020-02-1031 min
Ngahere TalksKyle Ratana - Green Aura NZMeet co-founder of Green Aura NZ, Kyle Ratana.
Established to bring healing and health to the people of Aotearoa, Green Aura is Natures Medicine. Founded in 2019 by Kyle and his best mate Dariaus Timiiti, the team have hit the ground running.
Now with 5 hand made, all natural products available, the team have already been nominated for a business award by the Princes Trust, and in May this year Kyle will travel to the UK to meet the Prince of Wales (for the 2nd time) and receive their award.
These humble and loving entrepreneurs b...
2020-02-0325 min
Ngahere TalksAndy's Leaving Interview - Andy CroweAndy has been the Programme Lead at Ngahere since we began, this month he finished up as a Ngahere employee to follow his dreams and build his business 'National Tech Library' and just be a general, amazing, entrepreneur.
And since we like doing everything our own way, we decided to conduct his exit interview as a podcast, which we recorded live at our Made of Manukau Pop Up Store on Friday 20 December.
We're gonna miss having Andy around, but he's not actually going far, and will remain a part...
2019-12-2331 min
Ngahere TalksRangatahi are building the new world - Anya SatyanandProlific youth development champion, and CEO of The Princes Trust Aotearoa, Anya Satyanand talks with us about what she is seeing in the new wave of rangatahi (young people) in Aotearoa, and her mission to use the resources of the old world, to build the new world!
2019-12-0936 min
Ngahere TalksBringing Hope at Christmas - Lili LemaluFor many families, the Christmas and holiday season is tough. For some they face financial challenges, others have relational breakdowns, some are faced with the reality of their loneliness, and others are overwhelmed with unrealistic expectations.
Christmas Box is a project that exists to simply bring hope to families at Christmas time, through a box of food and a caring heart.
www.christmasbox.co.nz
This week I speak to Lili Lemalu, Manager of Life Community, who this year will package and deliver 30,000 Christmas Boxes throughout Aotearoa, A...
2019-12-0230 min
Ngahere TalksMaking Plastic Desirable | Rui PengCritical. is a design studio based inside an Auckland (decile one) school that was born from a dream to help our people and communities use technology to empower themselves.
Now, Critical. take the thing we hate the most and turn it into desirable objects, working with companies like Fonterra and Torpedo 7, while also bringing new technology and design thinking into the tech curriculum for the school. It's plastic repurposing that's actually sexy.
Last week they showed their innovative process and product to Prince Charles when he visited their studio in Wesley (Mt Roskill).
Ma...
2019-11-2534 min
Ngahere TalksMy Family's Violence | Part One w. Bob + BobBest friends, business partners and victims of family violence.
This week Mel and Manawa (aka Bob + Bob) start a conversation around friendship, whenua and family violence in Aotearoa, why it's so prevalent, and what can be done to help, from the perspective of those who have experienced family violence and the system set up to 'protect' them.
This tender but important topic is something we would like to continue to explore, if you agree and would like to encourage us to keep going with it, please reach out and let us know via a comment...
2019-11-1827 min
Ngahere TalksDecolonising the Algorithm - Dan Te Whenua WalkerThis week talk about Culturalising Tech OR Decolonising the Algorithm. Our people were resourceful and fearless in seeking out and settling in new lands, the digital future is no different, this is who we are and we need to be leading the way.
AI - Artificial Intelligence - is everywhere.
Did you know that in Aotearoa less than 2% of the people working in Tech are Maori & Pasifika?
Thinking about what that means for a future filled with AI, AI created by and for non-indigenous p...
2019-11-1127 min
Ngahere TalksHow to impact on a global scale + UNESCO Creative CitiesFor those of us who are driven to make an impact - whatever impact that may be - and want to move from local to global, it's not easy finding the pathway to get there.
This week Manawa catches up with new friend Beck Pearce who is the Associate Director of Programming at the Adelaide Festival Centre AND the Director of the 'Office of Adelaide UNESCO City of Music'. Manawa met Beck two weeks ago at the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Creative Cities Conference (APCCC) in Adelaide, where Manawa was one of the panel speakers, and Beck the overall c...
2019-11-0434 min
Ngahere TalksHow To Chat to someone for the first time - in business and other deals.Pre Season Ep 02 with Nick Manarangi.
Once you pluck up the courage to reach out to a new connection, someone you really wanna chat to and hopefully partner with, do you know how to manage your first face to face with them?
The bro Nick Manarangi hit me up on Linked In and wanted to catch up, we'd never met before so my deal to him was, we can catch up and we'll record our first ever korero as a podcast as an example of HOW TO CHAT to someone you want to connect with, i...
2019-10-2831 min
Ngahere TalksWhy Creatives in NZ only earn $15k per year!Pre Season Ep 01 with Lynn Lawton.
Creatives in Aotearoa earn an average of $15,000 per year, why?!
Considering creativity is one of the most highly sought after skill sets in the future of work, something needs to be done about this, and SOON!
Manawa talks with Lynn Lawton, owner of Depot Artspace and founder of revolutioncreative.co.nz. Lynn has been in and around the creative sector in Aotearoa for over 15years, and understands the top-down, political approach to creative and the arts in NZ, he's seen good days and harsh days. Manawa and Ly...
2019-10-2127 min