Indigenous 100 Podcast

A MĀORI MAYORS VISION!   Moko Tepania made history as the youngest elected Far North District Council member in 2019 and again in 2022 as the district’s youngest and first Māori mayor. The far north mayor has been recognized as one of the world’s top young leaders by a global organisation advocating for youth in politics. The young mayor is also an educator and is currently finish...

INDIGENOUS HEALTH CHAMPION!    Professor Papaarangi Reid has been at the forefront of equitable outcomes for Māori for over 30 years and is known for her years of dedication to addressing equity and furthering hauora Māori in Aotearoa. We had the opportunity to sit down and talk to Prof. Papaarangi about what equity means in the health space, how people misconstrue equity into something else...

Academy nominated actress Keisha Castle-Hughes was uncertain about her future after her breakthrough role in Whale Rider at the age of 12. Now, almost two decades later, she shares insights about her fascinating life both on and off the screen. Her acting career has united New Zealanders, who take pride in watching Paikea, the young girl they all know, take on more significant roles, inspiring fut...

Tēnei hautipua o te ao hākinakina!    From a young boy with humble beginnings to a triumphant NRL player, Tawera Nikau has faced numerous trials and challenges throughout his life. Despite the obstacles he has encountered, Tawera has persevered and become the person he is today.    His journey is an inspiring one that has touched the lives of many, from whānau to those who see him a rugb...

Chelsea Winstanley Film Producer Filmmaker Chelsea Winstanley (Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi te Rangi) has had remarkable success both here in Aotearoa and overseas. Projects like Tame Iti – The Man Behind the Moko, Waru, What We do in the Shadows and Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen; Chelsea’s collection of work celebrates our indigenous peoples. In 2020 Chelsea was nominated for an Oscar for...

Lynell Tuffery Huria Intellectual Property Lawyer When it comes to protecting our culture in this ever changing world, Lynell Tuffery Huria (Ngāti Ruanui, Ngā Ruahine) is leading the way and utilising her expertise to ensure that Māori and international indigenous communities are supported in protecting their intellectual property. As the first Māori patent lawyer here in Aotearoa, Lynell is a spe...

Dr Jim Mather Maori Development Specialist As a Chair, Professional Director, CEO and Māori Development Specialist, Jim Mather (Ngāti Awa, Tūhoe) is a jack of all trades who has had a significant impact on Maori Economic Development. Jim has business leadership experience spanning 25 years. He has been the Chief Executive Officer of the Pacific Business Trust, Māori Television and Te Wānanga o Aot...

Rob Ruha Music Artist Rob Ruha (Te Whānau-a-Apanui, Ngāti Porou, Rongowhakaata, Tainui) is an accomplished academic, activist and singer/songwriter amongst many things. Through his various endeavours, Rob champions te reo Māori me ona tikanga and has had considerable impact on the landscape of the arts, particularly music, here in Aotearoa. Rob’s Solo Artist career has seen him perform in front of...

Wayne ‘Buck’ Shelford Rugby Legend He’s one of the toughest players to don the black jersey and during his time as an  All Black, Wayne ‘Buck’ Shelford, of Ngāpuhi descent created a legacy that lasts to this day.  His actions on the field left a mark on every game he played and during his time as captain of the All Blacks, the team were undefeated for 19 games from 1987 – 1990. H...

Scotty and Stacey Morrison Reo Advocates, TV/Radio Broadcasters Te mīharo hoki o te tokorua nei! As individuals, Stacey (Te Arawa, Ngāi Tahu) and Scotty (Ngāti Whakaue) Morrison are powerhouses in a number of spaces. Together, they’re a powerful force who are creating a wave of reo revitalisation here in Aotearoa. Amongst many commitments, Stacey and Scotty are radio and TV broadcasters whose proj...

Dr Leonie Pihama Academic, Activist Dr Leonie Pihama has a vision for our country. A vision of Tino Rangatiratanga that sees our reo, tikanga and mātauranga as the base in which our country operates and thrives. A leading kaupapa Māori educator and researcher, Leonie has been working in the intersecting fields of education, health, whānau wellbeing and Maori immersion education for a number of dec...

Hone Harawira Māori Activist, Former Politician Hone Harawira needs no introduction here in Aotearoa. The activist and former politician from Te Tai Tokerau has dedicated his life to fighting for Māori rights and uplifting te iwi Māori. Over the past 40 years he’s played a role in Te Tiriti o Waitangi issues, Māori language revitalisation, land occupations, and Māori broadcasting. Since a young ag...

Dave Letele Motivator, Founder of Buttabean Motivation David Letele (Samoa, Ngāti Maniapoto), a former professional boxer turned motivational speaker and founder of Buttabean Motivation which is changing lives and improving the health outcomes of people across Tāmaki Makaurau through free Community Boot Camps and a range of other community programmes. After going through his own life changing weig...

Dr. Ella Henry Academic, Researcher, and Negotiator. Associate Professor Ella Henry (Ngātikahu ki Whangaroa, Ngāti Kuri, Te Rārawa) is an academic renowned for her research into and advocacy of Māori culture, language and leadership. She’s highly respected by many and has had a great impact on Māori media over the past twenty years. Her Masters focused on Māori women and leadership and her PhD on...

Joe Parker Professional Boxer Lupesoloai La’auliolemalietoa Joseph Parker, is a New Zealand professional boxer of Samoan heritage. Growing up in Mangere – as a kid Parker generally impressed with whatever he did. One day it was on the rugby league field, the next it was showcasing his skills playing the piano. It was no surprise when he took up boxing at the age of 11 – his father was named...

STAN WALKER Musician Stan Walker has been a household name in Aotearoa for over a decade now. The singer from Tauranga Moana, Tūhoe and Ngāti Ranginui rose to fame as the winner of Australian Idol in 2009 and topped the charts shortly thereafter with his debut single, “Black Box.” Since then he’s released multiple albums, starred in a number of films, judged television shows and perfor...

RENATA BLAIR Businessman and member of the Institute of Directors Renata Blair is of Ngāti Whātua descent with governance experience on the Ngāti Whātua Orākei Trust which is responsible for managing over $600m of assets. The Trust runs projects and programmes in commercial property development, investments, education, housing, environment and preserving and revitalization of tribal history, langu...

WYNTON RUFER Oceania Footballer of the Century It is true to say that the average New Zealander doesn’t realise how big of a superstar today’s guest is. In 1990, then German football coach – Franz Beckenbauer – who coached his team to World Cup glory – stated that our guest was the number one rated striker in the Bundesliga, and if he was German he would have been a first choice...

MARU NIHONIHO Creator of Digital Worlds Maru Nihoniho (Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau ā Apanui, Ngāi Tahu) is the founding CEO of game development studio, Metia Interactive. She is the designer and developer of several games for companies like Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox. Maru first fell in love with “spacies” at her local fish n chips shop. There was a takeaway shop around the corner from...

GRAHAM HOETE – Mr G Contemporary Multi-disciplinary Artist /Designer Today’s guest, Graham Hoete (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Awa), a.k.a. Mr G, is a self-taught artist who works across various mixed media but is probably best known for his photo-realistic spray-painted street art. His murals have attracted international attention, most notably his portrait of Kiwi basketball...

MAVIS MULLINS NEW ZEALAND BUSINESS HALL OF FAME Today’s guest is NZ business hall of famer, Mavis Mullins (Rangitāne, Te Atihaunui-a-Paparangi and Ngāti Ranginui). For decades Mavis has been at the forefront of Māori business. She has run multiple companies and chaired a number of high powered boards. Through all of her experience and success, her long term view has never changed to make sound bus...

EUGENE BAREMAN MMA / KICKBOXING COACH Eugene Bareman is the mastermind behind the rise and rise of UFC superstar, Israel Adesanya.  As Adesanya’s head coach he has overseen his star pupil’s transition from Kickboxing (75-5) and Boxing (5-1) to become the UFC Middleweight Champion in less than 2 years after debuting for the organisation.  Eugene also played an instrumental role in Australian Alex V...

Dr. HINEMOA ELDER Child and adolescent psychiatrist / Te Reo Māori advocate. Back in the 90’s Dr Hinemoa Elder (Ngāti Kurī, Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri, Ngāpuhi) was a celebrity staring on her own TV show, married to the most influential man in New Zealand media and on every tabloid and magazine in the country. Fast forward 20 plus years and she finds herself under a different spotlight for her work wit...

HON NANAIA MAHUTA Minister for Māori Development On today’s episode Julian sits down to chat with the Minister for Māori Development,  MP for Hauraki-Waikato, Hon Nanaia Mahuta (Waikato-Tainui, Ngāti Maniapoto and Ngāti Hine). First elected to Parliament in 1996, when she became a list MP, Hon Nanaia Mahuta has supported policies and initiatives that built the capacity of communities, especi...

Bailey Mackey CEO / Television Producer On today’s episode Julian Wilcox sits down to chat with someone he used to work with and who he’s known for many years – the founder and CEO of Pango Productions, Bailey Mackey – probably the biggest media star in New Zealand you likely have never heard of.  Bailey grew up in Gisborne on the East Coast of New Zealand. A talented sportsman h...