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 On Air ”
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 New Zealand On Air ”
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 Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air ”
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. “ Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air ”
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 ”
Getting men out into the wild has successfully shaped their outlook on life through the tikanga based Maranga programme. In the studio, Green Party MP Kahurangi Carter talks to Julian Wilcox about free speech, women's rights, and the regulatory standards bill. Meriana Johnsen looks at the Mātauranga Māori STEMM academy Pūhoro, that is helping akonga achieve in engineering, maths and science. “ Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air ”
Exclusive profile on boxer Lani Daniels who has gone from rural Pipiwai to world champion, a moving tribute to James Cross who passed away days after his mother's 106th birthday, and Hope Fuimaono's music video Pūmau for NZ Music Month. “ Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air ”
Marlon Williams is live in studio talking about his new album and the documentary about his te reo journey "Ngā Ao E Rua - Two Worlds". Plus, how a cop is using a unique way to turn the tide on youth crime, and those committing it. “ Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air ”
Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer reacts to the RMA reforms, and reporter Ruwani Perera meets the American singer-songwriter Maya Piata, whose rich heritage includes whakapapa Māori. “ Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air ”
Reporter John Boynton visits a kura that's turning around David Seymour’s cuts to school lunches by making quality kai; Kendra Cox from Auckland University talks with Julian Wilcox about what works and what doesn't with Government policy; plus, we're with the fleet of traditional waka and kaihoe that made up the flotilla at Waitangi. “ Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air ”
Cuts to maternity services at Whakatāne Hospital are causing stress to hapū māmā. Plus, Julian Wilcox talks to public health advocates Dr Elana Curtis and Dr Rawiri Jansen about the impact on Māori of recent healthcare cuts. “ Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air ”
The State of the Nation and the future of Aotearoa: a sit-down with Chris Hipkins, the leader of the opposition. Plus, the food stylist Christall Lowe has made a career from her love of food and photography using Māori kai and native ingredients. “ Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air ”
The Hui investigates a police raid on a rural Māori community in the Manawatū, Te Reureu Valley, which traumatised dozens of innocent people including children. And leaders from Te kapa haka o Ngāti Whakaue, Tenga Rangitauira and Te Ngāwari Wright join Julian Wilcox live in studio. “ Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air ”
Our first episode for 2025 is live from Ngāmotu, at Te Matatini o te Kāhui Maunga. We look at one of the new teams to Te Matatini, Te Uri o Manumanu, and Julian Wilcox is joined by the Te Matatini chair, Tā Herewini Parata, chief judge Dr Turuhira Hare, and Taranaki leader Liana Poutu. “ Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air ”
For our final show this season, we look back on the stories, voices, and communities that shaped 2024. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa i whai wāhi atu ki The Hui i tēnei tau. “ Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air ”
Booted out of Australia, and branded for life. Former deportees explain how they’re trying to overcome the stigma of being a 501 in Aotearoa. Plus, Te Pā chair Hurimoana Dennis weighs in on the new gang patch law banning patches in public. “ Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air ”
A special programme live from Takapūwāhia Marae in Porirua. As the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti inches closer to parliament, The Hui talk to organisers, commentators and whānau who have marched side by side in opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill and other Government policies impacting Māori. “ Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air ”
A special programme live from Ōhinemutu in Rotorua. We mourn the last surviving member of the 28th Māori Battalion, Sir Robert 'Bom' Gilles. Plus, as Māori take to the streets to protest against the Treaty Principles Bill, ACT leader David Seymour fronts up to talk about his contentious bill. “ Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air ”
The health system is under strain and hospitals are struggling. Are emergency departments becoming unsafe? A Hui exclusive with the whānau of Gisborne mum Jane Brunt who suffered the tragic consequences of a failure in ED. Plus, crochet artists Lissy and Rudi brighten up the world one loop at a time. “ Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air ”
As the government looks to build infrastructure, faster - Northland hapū are saying no to taking their land for rail and road. And, good news out of the East Coast settlement of Wairoa - the rebirth of their local paper, the Wairoa Star. “ Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air ”
Taking to the streets - a new generation of activist leaders. We speak to Toitū te tiriti organisers on taking their fight to parliament. Plus, renowned dancer and performer, Rodney Bell opens up about his latest project in his expansive career. “ Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air ”
Māori are protesting outside of parliament but what about the Māori inside cabinet? How much influence does the Minister for Māori Development have? Tama Potaka sits down with Julian Wilcox to talk about the Treaty, the Reo, and his advocacy for Māori. “ Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air ”
