Best Hapa Podcasts (2026)

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: W…

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Can Iwi Radio Keep Up? Funding, Audiences & the Road Ahead 13:33

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In 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 …

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MOST WATCHED & LOVED: Nau Mai Te Hapa with Tākuta Anaha Hiini 32:57

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Wi 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…

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The State of Te Iwi Māori in 2025 | Peter-Lucas Jones 19:59

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Ngā 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 …

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Peter-Lucas Jones: A.I. and the Importance of Indigenous Data 20:20

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A.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 pro…

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Episode 632: U Only Live 2wice 1:19:57

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One Life For Yourself, And One For Your Dream

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Tina Ngata: We need to change HOW we do government! 25:29

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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…

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Nau Mai Te Hapa + What Our Manuhiri Taught Us This Week! 8:01

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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! Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more Na…

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BONUS: Te Taepa Kameta - Rātana, Karakia & Chey’s Robe Question 😂 8:27

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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?" 😂 LIKE, COMMENT & …

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Atua Māori & Hāhi Māori: Can They Coexist? 17:48

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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 b…

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Episode 630: Stormy Weather 1:19:58

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It's Raining All The Time

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Te Pāti Māori Updates, Ohanga ki te Ao & Te Matatini Judging Reforms | Pūrongo People 13:38

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Tonight’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 Indigeno…

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Toitū Te Reo: Our BIGGEST LIVE AUDIENCE Yet 56:43

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We'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 involv…

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Nau Mai te Hapa with Tā Tīmoti Kāretu! 🤯 9:01

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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! 😂 LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more Nau Mai te Hapa! #somethingforthepeople #Māori #podcast #tereomāori #fluent…

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Wāhine on the Pae? Here’s what Tā Tīmoti Kāretu thinks 👀 8:45

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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 M…

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Tā Tīmoti Kāretu: The State of Te Reo Māori 19:19

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We 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 SUBSCRIBE for …

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Episode 627: Winds Of Change 1:19:58

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It's A Strong Wind That Blows Against The Empire

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Tā Tīmoti Karetu picks his favourite kaihaka! 👀 22:55

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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! SUBSCRIBE for more kōre…

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The Debrief | Te Pāti Māori 13:20

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A 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…

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The Leadership Wānanga | Te Pāti Māori 28:44

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Part 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? L…

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In Their Own Words | Te Pāti Māori 14:03

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S4TP 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? - Ho…

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Episode 624: The Ghost Of Gethsemane 1:19:58

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You Were My Harlequin Bride And I Was Your Undercover Lover

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Māori in leadership… and the taste of paihamu? 👀 13:27

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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! Hit the SUBSCRIB…

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Nau Mai te Hapa: Reo... and Rātā! 12:12

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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 …

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Tame Malcolm Breaks Down Environmental Laws 15:28

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A 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…

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Tama Potaka: Te Tiriti, Protection, and Section 4 23:58

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Right 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…

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Nau Mai te Hapa: Does your mita give you away? 15:31

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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 #…

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Te Wehi Preston: Toi Māori in the Age of AI 15:40

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We’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 …

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Māori vs The Crown: The wai case that could rewrite history... 15:41

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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 t…

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Episode 619: Circe The Goddess 1:19:58

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Direct Me To The Underworld Dear

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Nau Mai te Hapa: Stay ‘til the end for the tea ☕ 4:19

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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... #somethin…

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Elijah Pue reacts to Māori Ward results! 14:09

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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 im…

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Te Ururoa Flavell on the future of Te Pāti Māori 20:30

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Te 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. Stay up with the wānanga! LIKE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE e te whānau! #somethingforthe…

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MACA + RSB = Modern-day Raupatu 17:26

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From 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. Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT…

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‘Elite Māori’: The label dividing our people 18:32

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It’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 wh…

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Another week, another reo check! 6:28

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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. Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more wānanga reo! #SomethingForThePeople #T…

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Maria Huata enters the race! 13:55

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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! Don’t miss the kōrero - hit that SUBSCRIBE! #MariaHuata #Mayor #MāoriWards #Somethin…

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Eru Kapa-Kingi: My Reo Māori Journey 9:48

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Back 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! Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT & hi…

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Top Stories: From Tūwharetoa to Palestine 15:58

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Back 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!…

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Can Te Pāti Māori weather the storm? 34:00

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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 …

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Time to let rangatahi lead the way? 18:09

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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 forw…

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Reo Māori Lessons with Tākuta Anaha! 6:19

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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!…

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Local Elections: Voting by snail mail… in 2025? 12:16

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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 t…

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Keisha Castle-Hughes: Being Māori should be enough! 14:51

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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…

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Leadership, loss and a changing horizon 14:49

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Something 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.…