When I Grow Up

This week on The Hits Family Night with Sienna and Ben Boyce , Sienna reveals how she managed to get a legit, non-AI photo of Justin Bieber right here in New Zealand! Plus, she secretly recorded Ben singing along at the Olivia Dean concert… and let’s just say, the results are seriously embarrassing. We’re also putting Ben to the test to see how much he really knows about being a...

This week on The Hits Family Night with Sienna and Ben Boyce , Sienna and her sister Indie have a HUGE wake-up call for Ben… with special guest, legendary director Taika Waititi , joining them on a video call! They chat about what Jenna Ortega got up to while filming Klara and the Sun in New Zealand, whether Taika is anything like Ben when it comes to embarrassing Dad behaviour, and how he...

On this week’s The Hits Family Night with Sienna and Ben Boyce, things get very personal - and very funny! Sienna is shocked to discover the embarrassing thing Ben used to take to bed as a child, while Ben reveals the rather unflattering nickname Sienna was given at school. The pair also revisit the family argument over a wallet that almost broke them up, plus the very  unhygienic thing...

On this week’s  The Hits Family Night with Sienna and Ben Boyce , Ben gets well and truly humbled in front of international pop star  Benson Boone ! We also discover that someone is impersonating Ben online… but could this imposter actually be nicer than the real Ben?! Plus, what did Sienna yell out that nearly got the whole family kicked out of an overseas country? There&rs...

This week on The Hits Family Night with Sienna and Ben Boyce … Sienna’s undercover talent show mission goes VERY wrong. Kiwi band Drax Project drop by for our first (and maybe only) shocking interview! We discover we’ve been washing our hands wrong the whole time. And on Father’s Day, Ben shares with Sienna what being a father really means to him.  Catch  The Hit...

This week on The Hits Family Night … Did buying Olivia Dean tickets cause us to miss our flight? Sienna struggles to get her head around what TV was like in the ’90s, confronts Dad about something the whole family has been talking behind his back about, and Sienna and Ben’s Warriors half-time challenge goes VERY differently than expected!  Catch  The Hits Family Night...

In the second week of  The Hits Family Night … Ben claims he saved someone’s life at the gym, Sienna gets some secret advice for Ben from social media star Louis Davis, we find out how Sienna ditched Ben at a concert and left him very vulnerable, and Sienna fails to recognise a famous New Zealander! Catch  The Hits Family Night with Sienna and Ben Boyce , Sunday nights from...

The Hits Family Night with Sienna & Ben Boyce  is family time… with microphones!  Every Sunday night from 6-8pm on The Hits , join Ben and his daughter Sienna as they chat about everything from Gen Z trends and throwback memories to parenting fails and the debates every family has around the dinner table. Expect plenty of laughs, Dad jokes, big opinions and a LOT of eye-rollin...

The Hits Family Night with Sienna & Ben Boyce  is family time… with microphones!  Every Sunday night from 6-8pm on The Hits , join Ben and his daughter Sienna as they chat about everything from Gen Z trends and throwback memories to parenting fails and the debates every family has around the dinner table. Expect plenty of laughs, Dad jokes, big opinions and a LOT of eye-rollin...

In this episode, Sienna tells her dad Ben she wants to grow up and be like actor and director Rachel House. Rachel has done it all - from iconic Kiwi films like Whale Rider ,  Boy , and  Hunt for the Wilderpeople , to Thor: Ragnarok in the Marvel universe. She voiced Gramma Tala in  Moana , brought characters to life in Pixar’s  Soul  and  Coco , and most recent...

In this episode, Sienna tells her dad Ben she wants to grow up and be like Sonia Gray - someone who’s not only had an incredible media career but also uses her platform to make a difference. Sonia has been one of New Zealand’s most recognisable faces for decades - from acting and presenting to calling the numbers on the weekly Lotto draw. More recently, she’s become a powerful vo...

In this episode, Sienna tells her dad Ben she wants to grow up and work in the media… just like Toni Street. Toni’s story goes way beyond just TV and radio. She grew up on a dairy farm in Taranaki, loved sport, and loved talking (a lot!) and turned that into becoming one of New Zealand’s most loved broadcasters. Sienna and Ben chat with Toni about: Growing up on a farm...

WOW. It finally happened. For two seasons, Sienna’s dream podcast guest has been global superstar Rita Ora - and in this episode, Rita doesn’t just join the podcast… she surprises Sienna in the studio! After seeing Ben get a Rita Ora tattoo for his daughter go viral on social media, Rita reached out and said she had to do the podcast - leading to an emotional and unforgettable f...

In this special bonus episode, Sienna and her dad Ben headed to Wellington (by plane - not flying creature) for the  Avatar: Fire & Ash  premiere. They sat down with legendary director James Cameron to chat about borrowing his Avatar pool, how  Avatar  first came to him in a dream, whether he’d change anything about  Titanic  if he made it today, and where B...

In this episode, Sienna tells her dad Ben she wants to grow up and start her own beauty brand — just like Rowena Bird from Lush. Rowena’s journey started with literally mixing products by hand and somehow grew into helping build one of the biggest and most loved ethical beauty brands in the world. Sienna and Ben chat with Rowena about: What she was like as a kid and how she got into be...

In this episode, Sienna tells her Dad Ben she wants to grow up and be a leader like Dame Jacinda Ardern. From growing up in a small town in Morrinsville, to becoming New Zealand’s youngest Prime Minister, leading the country through major news events, and balancing life as a mum while running the nation, Dame Jacinda Ardern has achieved a lot. During it all, Jacinda has always aimed to show...

In this episode, Sienna tells her Dad Ben she wants to grow up and be an actor - just like The White Lotus star Morgana O’Reilly! From growing up in a creative household surrounded by dance studios, to making her TV debut at age eight, Morgana has built an impressive career across New Zealand, and around the world. From hilarious comedies like Mean Mums, to the iconic Neighbours, t...

In this episode, Sienna tells her Dad Ben she wants to grow up and be a chef with bestselling cookbooks - just like Chelsea Winter! Chelsea’s life changed completely when she took a chance on MasterChef New Zealand. Winning the show launched her into a career writing bestselling cookbooks and inspiring Kiwis in the kitchen. In this conversation, Sienna and Ben cover: Growing up on a farm and...

In this episode, Sienna tells her Dad Ben she wants to grow up and help people - just like mental health advocates Genevieve Mora and Jazz Thornton from Voices of Hope. From overcoming their own personal struggles to building a global movement, Genevieve and Jazz have used their experiences to inspire and support young people everywhere. In this conversation, Sienna and Ben cover: Overcoming perso...

In this episode, Sienna tells her Dad Ben she wants to be an athlete - just like Silver Fern and dual-sport star Maia Wilson. From teenage prodigy representing New Zealand in both basketball and netball by the age of 18, Maia has become one of the country’s most inspiring athletes - admired not just for her talent, but for her honesty, resilience, and leadership.  This conversation cove...

In this episode, Sienna tells her Dad Ben she wants to be a reality TV star - just like Below Deck star Aesha Scott. From Tauranga to screens all over the world, Aesha has become one of New Zealand’s biggest reality TV exports, known for her signature humour, energy, and Kiwi charm on the Bravo’s global hit Below Deck. With over a million Instagram followers, appearances...

This week on When I Grow Up, Sienna tells her dad Ben she wants to be a singer-songwriter - just like Riiki Reid. In 2025, Riiki has been all over the radio, streaming charts, and has just dropped her first full-length EP Drench but Sienna and Ben uncover more about the story behind one of Aotearoa’s most exciting new artists. From growing up in Wellington with a love of dance and performing...

In this episode of When I Grow Up, Sienna and her Dad Ben chat with one of New Zealand’s most fearless exports - Hollywood stuntwoman, actor, and director Zoë Bell. From growing up on Waiheke Island to the bright lights of LA, Zoë’s story is just like a movie. She’s doubled for some of the biggest stars and pulled off jaw-dropping stunts in Kill Bill, Thor, Catwoma...

In this episode of When I Grow Up , Sienna sits down with her Dad Ben and health superstar Dr Libby—because Sienna wants to be just like her! Teens, take note: if you’ve ever wondered how to eat, sleep, and handle stress without losing your mind, this episode is packed with advice just for you.  Dr Libby is all about helping people, especially teens, understand their bodies—...

Today’s episode is a little different and super exciting.  We’re teaming up with ANZ to talk about something really important: financial confidence and KiwiSaver.  But here’s the twist — we’re not the ones asking the questions this time!  The amazing Hayley Sproull is stepping in to interview us about how we think about money, the future, and what we&rs...