Let’s Hui

The Hui celebrates Matariki with a special bilingual episode from Takaparawhau in Tāmaki Makaurau. As the host iwi for the national Matariki celebrations, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei kaikōrero Precious Clark and Robbie Pāora reflect on the significance of Takaparawhau, the revitalisation of te reo Māori, and how Matariki continues to strengthen identity, culture and connection across Aotearoa. Nā Te Mānga...

Julian Wilcox travels to Whakatāne to meet eco-conscious and holistic ta moko artist Dr Turumakina Duley to see how he uses tattoo and sacred skin markings as a tool for healing the body, mind and spirit. He talks about his doctoral journey at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi, and is with his Ngāi Tūhoe mentor Tama Iti. Julian Wilcox is in the studio with former Black Ferns superstars, now new sign...

Julian Wilcox hosts a panel show looking at the world of Māori technology with leaders in the field: Animation Research Ltd's Sir Ian Taylor, AI Forum NZ chair Megan Tapsell, and Straker Group CEO Grant Straker. Nā Te Māngai Pāho & NZ On Air te pūtea tautoko.

On this week's episode of The Hui - reporter Whatitiri Te Wake travels to remote communities in Northland whose sacred sites are being threatened by rising seas and climate change.  Also join presenter Julian Wilcox and his panel of kapa haka experts as they discuss what changes they would like to see at Te Matatini Kapa Haka Festival.

In this week's episode of The Hui  - reporter Ruwani Perera shows the lengths one whānau is going to battle the blood cancer myeloma. 36 year old Tawhai Reti has fought myeloma for the last seven years. However, with the cost of life-saving treatment so unaffordable in Aotearoa he's had to look to Australia to find a lifeline. 

On this week episode of The Hui - reporter Ruwani Perera travels around the motu meeting Māori winemakers who are mixing traditional mātauranga with modern science to redefine the wine industry in Aotearoa.  Also join presenter Julian Wilcox as he ask panelists about the state of the Māori Economy as war breaks out in the Middle East - and what pakihi Māori are looking for in Budget 2026.

In this week's episode of The Hui - reporter John Boynton visits the small town of Wairoa. A community with no rest home or aged-care facilities and where many whānau living with mate wareware dementia are being forced to leave their rohe to access care.  

After an unlawful expulsion and a high-stakes power struggle, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is breaking away to start her own political party.  In this exclusive interview with The Hui presenter Julian Wilcox, she speaks candidly about leadership tensions, misogyny claims, and why she says “the time is right” for a new political movement. Ngā mihi ki a NZ On Air & Te Māngai Pāho 

Join presenter Julian Wilcox as Season 11 of The Hui kicks off for 2026.    This week we follow journalist D’Angelo Martin, his partner Hailey, and their son as they navigate life with severe atopic eczema.   Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho & NZ On Air.

As a teenager Hinerapa Rupaha had dreams of living her life on the ocean and following the path of her ancestors. The 28 year old is now one of the youngest waka hour navigators in Aotearoa -  using the stars and traditional mātauranga to sail across the Pacific. On this episode of Let's Hui, Hinerapa opens up on the path she always felt destined to walk and the powerful life lessons waka navigati...

Mea Motu has been to the top of the boxing world. But her journey to becoming the best is a heartbreaking story. From suicide attempts to homelessness - on this episode of Let's Hui, Mea Motu isn't afraid to open up on the pain which has shaped her life and success. ***The following podcast contains discussions about suicide. Some listeners may find this content distressing If this podcast has bro...

This isn’t about getting rich. It’s about breaking cycles. The Māori Millionaire Te Kahukura Boynton is helping a new generation rethink money. The following podcast contains discussions about suicide. Some listeners may find this content distressing If this podcast has brought up anything for you, and you need support, help is available. In Aotearoa New Zealand, you can call or text 1737 to speak...

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”