Let’s Hui

In the first episode of the new Let's Hui podcast - Julian Wilcox sits down with outgoing Labour Party MP the Hon Peeni Henare. In an in-depth kōrero - Henare opens up about his time in Parliament, his relationships with politicians over the years and what his next steps are.   Made with the support of New Zealand On Air and Te Māngai Pāho.

The 2025 finale with a special three-part story looking at the single punch that took the life of 37-year-old Daniel Nganeko in Taranaki, followed by highlights from stories by The Hui throughout the year. “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air”

An exclusive three-part special report. Burns inflicted on women in domestic violence attacks are rising, an alarming and “hidden crisis”. In January, Brisbane mother of two Destiny Otton-Rakuraku, originally from Manurewa, was doused in petrol and set alight, allegedly by her former partner. Now, ten months on, Destiny speaks to The Hui for the first time, about that morning, and the impact it co...

Julian Wilcox is in the studio with Green MP Tamatha Paul and housing expert Liz Cassidy Canning to discuss rangatahi homelessness, after a replay of the report by Ruwani Perera from earlier in the year. And Professor Linda Tuhiwai Smith joins Julian to talk about her keynote speech at WIPCE. “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air”  

Ruwani Perera reports on a Bay of Plenty charity that distributes surplus kai to whānau in need; Meriana Johnsen is in Singapore with fashion designer Tessa Lont; and Julian Wilcox interviews Hineroa Hakiaha from the New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses ahead of their planned strike. “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air” 

A special programme remembering the 50th anniversary of the 1975 Land March. A photographic look back at the month long hīkoi followed by Julian Wilcox in the studio with marchers at the time Rose Raharuhi Spicer, and Deirdre Nehua. Then a political panel looks at the re-set of Te Pāti Māori.   “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air”

Ruwani Perera reports on an iwi-led alternative to boot camp aimed at helping rangatahi stay out of the youth justice system. John Boynton is in Bluff with a chef making her mark on Southland cuisine, and Julian Wilcox interviews Auckland mayoral candidate Kerrin Leoni about the upcoming local government elections. “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air”

Live from Hirangi Marae, Tūrangi, a special programme celebrating the life of Ngāti Tūwharetoa Ariki Tā Tumu Te Heuheu, who passed away last week. Julian Wilcox talks to Labour’s Peeni Henare, who is a family friend of the Te Heuheu whānau. And John Boynton is in Melbourne with Māori surgeon Dr Jamie-Lee Rahiri, who has received the L'Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science international award. “Made wi...

Julian Wilcox is in the studio with Labour Party List MP Willie Jackson, talking about the Tāmaki by-election and the controversial comments made by Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris. Plus, John Boynton is on the frontline of dog patrol in South Auckland as attempts are made to deal with the growing problem of roaming dogs, and Shilo Kino is at the KUPU Māori Writers' Festival at Lake Okataina. “Made...

A special Te Wiki o Te Reo (Māori Language Week) programme. Kayne Ngātokowhā Peters profiles two young wāhine Māori creating new te reo business pathways; Tāmati Rimene-Sproat talks to singer AJA about her new single; and Julian Wilcox interviews Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust chairman Raniera Procter. “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air”

Julian Wilcox hosts a political panel to discuss the results of the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election, overwhelmingly won by Te Pāti Māori's Oriini Kaipara over Labour's Peeni Henare. Panelists are former National Party candidate Hinurewa Te Hau, political journalist Māni Dunlop, and Māori media adviser Te Rina Ruka-Triponel.  “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air” 

A look at the Government's Online Casino Gambling Bill through the eyes of former gambling addicts; Julian Wilcox talks to Hāpai Te Hauora's Jason Alexander regarding the harm the new legislation may bring; and Ruwani Perera is with New Zealand's treasured taonga on the move to a new home. “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air”

Julian Wilcox interviews Ngāti Tūwharetoa paramount chief Ariki Tumu Te Heuheu Tūkino VII about his wish to take back Tongariro maunga after it was given as a tuku to the Crown in 1880; and John Boynton is in Melbourne with young up and coming fashion designer Vince Ropitini. “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air”

Bariatric weight loss surgery that resulted in Tracy Karanui-Golf fighting for her life; and Julian Wilcox interviews Victoria University of Wellington clinical psychologist Dr Gloria Fraser about issues surrounding weight loss surgery. “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air”  

A groundbreaking project is restoring pāua numbers around Waiheke Island; A conversation with film-maker Chelsea Winstanley about her new documentary TOITŪ Visual Sovereignty; and Julian Wilcox interviews Action Station's Kassie Hartendorp. “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air”  

Exclusive post-match interview with Lani Daniels on her heavyweight boxing fight against Claressa Shields; Julian Wilcox interviews National Hauora Coalition clinical director and specialist GP Nina Bevin about advocating for broader change and equity; and a profile on rookie rugby star Braxton Sorensen-McGee, a Black Fern with a big future. “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand...

Julian Wilcox interviews former broadcaster Oriini Kaipara, about becoming Te Pāti Māori's Tāmaki Makaurau candidate. An interview with Labour Party candidate Peeni Henare follows, and then a panel discussion with Hinurewa Te Hau and Dr Ella Henry looking at the potential outcome of the by-election. “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air”

Homelessness in Aotearoa. Ruwani Perera travels to Rotorua to investigate the growth in rough sleeping there, and also looks at efforts to help the unhoused in Tāmaki Makaurau. Julian Wilcox interviews Hana Mereraiha and Pere Wihongi about their new Māori waiata project Kōkōuri. “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air”

Julian Wilcox talks to Dr George Laking, one of those ACT leader David Seymour accused of having "Regulatory Standards Derangement Syndrome." We also meet artist Natalie Kere, who has turned a whānau obsession with rock hunting into a healing hobby. Plus, the new collaboration between a Singaporean gaming company and Ngāti Kahungunu Tāmaki Nui a Rua. “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and Ne...

A Matariki special with Julian Wilcox interviewing Māori linguist and translator Te Haumihiata Mason who has just received an honourary doctorate for her life's work on the revitalisation and retention of te reo Māori. A look at why some iwi celebrate Puanga, with Rereata Makiha, and Kayne Peters is with Kasey and Karena Bird as they prepare another uniquely Māori feast. “Made with the support of...

Julian Wilcox discusses the Regulatory Standards Bill with our expert panelists, Tania Waikato and Chris Wikaira. Plus, it’s the race that has moved an iwi, Te Arawa has revived its marae-to-marae relay after 30 years. “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air” 

A look at the impact of the Gangs Act six months since it became law. Aroha Treacher is in the field with the Eastern Districts Gang Disruption Unit and talks to Flaxmere community leader Henare O'Keefe. Plus, Tracey McIntosh, Professor of Indigenous Studies at Auckland University, and Fa'afete Taito, survivor and former King Cobras member, discuss the results of the patch ban with Julian Wilcox....

Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and RMA Reform Chris Bishop talks to Julian Wilcox. John Boynton is at the investiture for King's Birthday Honours as advocates who fought for survivors of Abuse in Care Eugene Ryder and Gary Williams are presented with their KSO medals. “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air”

A Budget 2025 special. Julian Wilcox discusses the implications of the 'Growth Budget' on Māori, with our panelists - Journalist Mani Dunlop, researcher Matt Roskruge, and former MP Louisa Wall.   “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air”

Reporter Ruwani Perera explores the growing crisis of homeless rangatahi in Tāmaki Makaurau, and Julian Wilcox interviews Minister for Youth James Meager about this issue and the Regulatory Standards Bill. “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air”