MANDATE POCAST

Check out the convo with the charismatic, endearing and insightful, Te Kohe as he shares knowledge and wisdom about the film industry, Ti tiriti o waitangi, whanau, Toi Whakaari NZ Drama School and his craft and passion for acting.

Check out the convo with Beulah and Neil as they both share and navigate the intricacies, complexities of friendship, miscommunication, emotions and reconciliation of brotherhood and manhood. Also their exciting new stage show I love you G, based on their real life experiences as best friends, coming out in May 2024!

Check out the convo with the humble, perceptive and highly talented, Lomez Brown, as he shares his journey through music, family, love and his unique faith experiences

Check out the convo with the MANDATE team, as they talk rugby & mma, The Treaty of Waitangi, open discourse and sex! The uso's open up about marriage and the importance of strong relationships. Tune in!

Check out the convo with the MANDATE team, as they reflect on 2023, also the incredible feedback. The vision behind the podcast, new ventures in 2024, and a glimpse of who they are not only as a collective but individually.

Check out our convo with one of the most influential people in NZ music. Hip hop rap artist and record label originator, we speak with Brotha D and he shares a wealth of experience about lessons he learnt, the importance of family and culture, faith and persistence in creating something that has paved the way for NZ musicians forever!

Check out the convo with New Zealand superstar actress Teuila Blakely as she shares her journey with acting, single-motherhood, culture, Gen Z and more!

Check out the convo, with the awesome, self motivated and inspirational, David Obeda as he shares his incredible journey from prison, to redemption through a spiritual awakening to finding his passion as the creator and founder of TFS, bringing healing to many through his amazing podcast The Fresh Start!

Check out the convo with Ghanaian music artist and superstar of the Afro pop, dancehall and R&B scene. MzVee, as she shares her journey with music, the industry, family, wellbeing and her future endeavours.

Check out the convo with the extremely talented band of brothers who, have taken their soulful acoustic sounds nationwide! Listen as they share their humble beginnings, their experiences, family, drive, wellbeing and their ultimate goal as a collective and as individuals.

Check out the convo with one of NZ’s finest and Otara’s proudest hip hop rap artist, Tha Movement! As he shares his amazing life experiences, through music, culture, family, religion and making courageous life changing decisions that have paved a way for a brighter future for him and his aiga. The man is truly cut from a different cloth!

Check out the convo with these three amazing, vibrant and talented young people, who have just completed their first year of studies at their respective Universities, who were former head prefects at their various High Schools. Listen as they share, their views on studies, diversity of thoughts, faith, family independence and their newfound journey on life and learning about oneself.

Check out the convo with the hard hitting, animated and inspirational, NZ boxing icon Shane Cameron as he shares, stories of his boxing journey, the highs and lows, hardships and new found success outside the ring with whanau and his entrepreneurial passion for business and health!

Check out the convo with the highly motivated, driven and persistent entrepreneur, Gustavia as she shares her incredible journey, humble beginnings, family, business and her courage to continue to expand her amazing shoe brand Staavias!

Check out the convo with the talented, hip hop, rap music artist, Young Go as he talks about his unique sound in the rap game, his experiences being from Inglewood, gang life, culture, family and his new found goal to create music and excel in this space!

Episode 69 is now live with our brother Sesh ! Check out the convo with the witty, humorous and talented, Sesh as he talks about his recent journey thus far since coming on last time. His thoughts on politics, critical thinking and being able to test and question all things and how important it is as men to empirically think for ourselves.

Check out the convo with the humble, inspirational and insightful, Hira Nathan as he shares his incredible journey of whanau, education, travel and passion for writing, which eventually leads him to becoming the author of Whakawhetai the first bilingual gratitude journal in Aotearoa NZ

Check out convo with the intelligent, mindful and thoughtful NZ Muay Thai Champion, Richie Hardcore as he shares candidly about his life experiences, family, social injustice and hope for all people around the world!

Check out the convo with the hard hitting, inspirational, and candid women’s IBO super bantamweight champion of the world, Mea Motu, as she shares her story of tragedy and hardship to triumph, forgiveness, faith, family and being a strong fighting voice for the voiceless not only in the boxing ring but more so in the ring of life!

Check out the convo with the outstanding, infectious and amazing music artist from Carson California, Tenelle as she shares her incredible music journey thus far, family, faith, struggles and her new album coming out soon.

Check out the convo with the insightful, driven, and inspiring Silver Ferns wahine toa Sulu Fitzpatrick, as she shares her life experiences, professional sports, captaincy, championships, family and new life aspirations after years of being at the top of her game in the professional sports arena.

Check out the convo with the astute, brilliant, illustrious and uncompromising, Alfred Ngaro as he shares his political priorities as New Zeal party leader, hardships, life before politics and why the comeback and come up to stand up for the good of Aotearoa New Zealand!

Check out the convo with the illustrious, ambitious, highly talented and driven, Chef extraordinaire, Michael Meredith as he shares his experience, life’s journey, family, business, highs and lows, most importantly his passion for food, creativity and his brand new venture with his new restaurant Metita opening this year in October!

Check out the convo with this amazing couple, Joe and Daneka Tuineau, both former professional athletes, ex Ikale tahi, NFL prospect, and French based rugby player, Joe. And wife Daneka, ex Southern Sting, Southern steel and Silver fern great, share their story, adventures, highs and lows with practical tips on longevity, communication and love!

Check out the convo with these two incredible young men, in their first year of study at university. One studying an LLB at AUT and the other studying political science and sociology at the university of Yale. Listen as they reflect on their previous year as head prefects of their respective High Schools, the challenges of leadership, balance and family life.