Kōrero

Kōrero

🎙️ Kuhu mai, step inside the house of Kōrero, where Marcia Hopa, Luke Bird, and Phoenix Ruka invite you for a good ole Kōrero. From enlightening discussions to heartwarming entertainment, join us on this voyage of discovery and connection. Get ready for some thought-provoking Kōrero with amazing guests that honours our culture, identity, and everything in between. Follow us for your regular dose of engaging, fun Māori content! Who knows, we might even treat you to a waiata! Linktree: korerothepodcast | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree Instagram: @Kōrerothepodcast @marcia_hopa @lukebird0 @raising_rukas #KōreroThePodcast #Māori #Culture #Identity #tetaitokerau #iHeartRadio

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September 30, 2025 25 mins

This week on Kōrero it’s the usual banter and laughs with Luke and Marcia 😂

We keep it a Te Reo Māori safe space – come learn a new kīwaha with us! 

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This week we dive into the quirks that make us uniquely Aotearoa – from rocking jandals in winter, to sending it with a mean manu, to the classic “yeah nah” (and everything in between). We drop a handy kiwaha, play a cheeky game, weave in a bit of reo, and keep the space safe for a good old yarn.

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August 19, 2025 35 mins

In today’s episode we’re mixing things up with a fun game, a fresh kiwaha Māori, a safe space to give te reo a go, no pressure, just practice and progress. We also kōrero about why it’s never too late to chase a new dream or totally change the direction of your life. ✨
Join us for Laughs, learning, and some inspo to make moves, all in one episode of Kōrero. On iHeartRadio or wher...

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This week on Kōrero, Marcia, Phoenix, and Luke dive into the wild world of social media — the good, the bad, and the downright ugly.

We play a fun game of Māori synonyms and opposites, and share a kīwaha that celebrates diversity and the unique voices we all bring to the table.

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July 8, 2025 32 mins

This week, we’re packing our bags and boarding our Kōrero flight to the world! 🌍

✨ Kīwaha o te wiki: Tūwhitia te hopo, māirangatia te angitū Feel the fear, and do it anyway! Perfect for giving te reo Māori a go, giving travel a go, jumping into something new, whatever and wherever.

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June 25, 2025 34 mins

In this episode of Kōrero the Podcast, we reflect on the beauty of Matariki — a time to remember, reset, and reconnect. We kōrero about the resurgence of Māori practices, making time, and creating space for wellbeing and whānau.

We also play a waiata game and share a kīwaha that speaks to our mental health.

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May 20, 2025 41 mins

In this episode, we dive into our own Te Reo Māori journeys—going right back to the start. Our paths may look different, with varying levels of fluency and confidence, but we share a lot in common too: reo anxiety, shyness, and the impact of language deprivation.

We kick things off with a fun game to get the reo flowing and share a handy kīwaha o te rā you can use in everyday kōrero.

At the end of the day, Kore...

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May 6, 2025 38 mins

This week on Kōrero the Podcast, we’re talking all things business — from Māori pakihi to hustle culture, start-ups, side gigs, and everything in between. We share our own journeys, drop some must-do’s (and don’ts), and give you a few gems to take into your own ventures. Plus, we play a quick game to boost your Te Reo Māori and teach you a mean new 

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April 22, 2025 38 mins

We’re not health experts, but we’re here to open up the wānanga. In this episode, we dive into hauora — the four pillars of physical, mental, spiritual, and social wellbeing. We talk about what it means for us, how we’re trying (and sometimes failing) to find balance. Plus, we throw in a gym-friendly kīwaha to flex next time you're training.  

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April 8, 2025 34 mins

the trio are back, ‘Kōrero’ is even better bringing you more ways to have fun using te reo Māori and adding it into everyday life.

This episode looks at home ownership in Aotearoa and how buying a home can differ from person to the next. Join Marcia, Luke and Phoenix as they dive into how each of them have purchased a home, the challenges involved and the things that maybe you didn’t know about how you can buy you...

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July 2, 2024 61 mins

*Trigger warning - This episode discusses traumatic themes* 

Nix Nicola 'Nix' Adams, a woman who defies stereotypes and embraces her authenticity. 🌟 Former methamphetamine addict, sex worker, and ex-convict turned social media sensation, Nix's raw honesty and authenticity have earned her 1.3 million online followers and the title of "Personality of the Year" at the New Zealand TV Awards. 💬 From sharing her journey of recovery to ...

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Julian Wilcox (Ngāpuhi, Te Arawa), an award-winning broadcaster and former television executive, with a career spanning over 30 years in Māori-centric media. 🌟 From his role as a founding member of Māori Television to his current position as co-host on The Hui, Julian has been a vital force in amplifying Māori perspectives and stories. 🎥📺 Fluent in both Te Reo Māori and English, Julian's informed optimism and dynamic career have...

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Otene Hopa, National Cultural Lead at PwC New Zealand. 🌿 Passionate about sharing the world through a te ao Māori lens, Otene brings invaluable cultural expertise to the business world. Fluent in Te Reo Māori, he facilitates workshops, cultural intelligence training, and public speaking nationally and abroad. With a background in education and a lifelong passion for Kapa Haka, Otene is dedicated to fostering cultural capability an...

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Kaiora Tipene – Mama and Businesswoman, known as one of the hosts of the New Zealand reality TV series "The Casketeers." 💼🌟 A captivating speaker and MC, Kaiora Tipene is a savvy business owner, seen on TV alongside husband Francis, fronting the NZ docu-series "The Casketeers." 📺 

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Te Rawhitiroa Bosch If it’s a Māori gathering of national significance, chances are you’ll catch Te Rawhitiroa Bosch (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahu) there, camera in hand, spare lens hanging from a holster on his hip, ready to shoot. 📸 He moves confidently, quietly, and swiftly through the crowd. A remarkable skill, considering he towers over most at 6'4". 🌟

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Dr. Truely Harding, a passionate advocate for bridging the gap between Māori and Pākehā communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. 🌿 From attending a Kura Kaupapa Māori to becoming Head Girl at Whāngarei Girls High School, Truely has navigated both Te Ao Māori and Te Ao Pākehā throughout her life. 🎓 Now, as a health researcher with a PhD from the University of Waikato, she is dedicated to providing evidence that will change policies re...

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Kawiti Waetford, a trained Māori opera singer, whose powerful voice and deep connection to his cultural roots make his performances truly unforgettable."🎶 After international operatic training and mentorship under Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Kawiti Waetford and his wife Jesse returned to Aotearoa. 🌿 They founded Modern Rituals, a self-care company aiming to help people find balance in everyday life. ✨ He Raukura ano o te aho matua. 🌟 W...

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Mataara Stokes (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Porou), the talented star of Whakaata Māori drama, Ahikāroa. 🌟 Not only does he shine on screen, but Mataara has also contributed behind the scenes, working in the show’s costume department and producing publicity photos. 🎬📸 Born in Whangārei and raised in Northland, Mataara is a triplet with a passion for storytelling and representing his culture. 🌿

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Eru Kapa-Kingi He Aupōuri, he Ngāpuhi, he pānga hoki ki Waikato me Te Whānau ā Apanui. 🌿 Eru Kapa-Kingi, a proud advocate deeply rooted in Te Tai Tokerau, the birthplace of both He Whakaputanga and Te Tiriti. 🌺 From a young age, he was taught to be political and critical of Māori existence as tangata whenua. 🏞️ Eru's journey led him to study te reo Māori and Pākehā law at Te Herenga Waka, and now he's a legal academic focusing o...

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Join us for an extraordinary first episode of Kōrero The Podcast with kapa haka superstar Pere Wihongi! From Disney's Olaf to his roles in television and music, get ready for some thought-provoking Kōrero that honours our culture, identity, and everything in between. Nau mai, haere mai! #KōreroThePodcast #Māori #Culture #Identity #iHeartRadio

Pere Wihongi is a multifaceted talent making waves in music, television, and the arts. 🎶�...

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