Haukāinga Ō Ngāpuhi Podcast series

Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-Ō-Ngāpuhi Chair Mane Tahere reflects on the Āpiti Hono Tātai Hono roadshow, the importance of Ngāpuhi whānau wellbeing, and a vision for growing hapū capacity across the rohe.

Toihau Kumar de Bruin shares what it’s like being raised in a multicultural whānau and returning to his marae. He reflects on travels to the Netherlands and Fiji, his hopes to see more of the world, and what Te Tiriti means to him.

Mori Rapana joins Pio to reflect on planning for Waitangi, the reopening of Te Tii, and shifts he’s witnessed over time. He praises the boldness of Hawaiki Hou (the new generation) and shares a call to action: “Let’s unify for a common purpose.”

Manuao Hita shares what whakapapa means to him and lessons from his Papa, Quinton Hita. He reflects on Te Ahuatanga o Māori and the importance of deep understanding between Māori and Pākehā.

Dr Moana Eruera shares how Ngāpuhi Iwi Social Services engages at Waitangi and reflects on the value of mokopuna-led initiatives.

Rangimarie Te Whenua and Chelsea Reti join Pio and Ohomairangi to discuss their vision for reclaiming whenua, their growth as young wahine, and their aspirations for the next decade.

Tuhoronuku Smith and Tuhingaea Pofaiva reflects on the rangatahi-led forum at Waitangi and the kaupapa of Te Hawaiki Hou. Tuhoronuku and Tuhingaea reflects, “My whakapapa to me is taku tuakiri, taku oranga tēnei ao,” as they kōrero about identity, wellbeing, and the challenges facing rangatahi Māori today.

Dr Melissa Derby and Dr Stephen Rainbow discuss the role of the Human Rights Commission, race relations in Aotearoa and building a more connected future together.

Dr Claire Achmad shares what children’s rights are and where they come from, highlights key issues affecting mokopuna in Aotearoa, and reflects on the warmth of Ngāpuhi, and her interest in how whānau have always protected mokopuna in te ao Māori.

Dame Rangimārie Naida Glavish shares the depth and tone of te reo Māori, her whakapapa and upbringing by kuia, and the importance of tiaki mokopuna. She also shares valuable kōrero on the seasonal calls of our manu and other Te Ao Māori insights.

Tumanako Manihera joins Pio to reflect on growing up in kapa haka, his aspirations for Te Matatini and how te ao Māori creates pathways for taiohi Māori that can benefit their holistic wellbeing. He also shares his experience at how Waitangi.

Julia Whaipooti from the Human Rights Commission chats with Pio about what to do when facing discrimination, the rights of tangata whenua under Te Tiriti, and the gap between recognising rights and upholding them. She reminds us that Te Tiriti is for everyone in Aotearoa.

In this episode, rangatahi Reiha shares her powerful reflections on whakapapa, identity, and the importance of reo and tikanga Māori.

“For me, it’s always about whānau and people.” In this kōrero, host Heemi Kapa-Kingi speaks with Haami Tohu (Ngāti Hine), funeral director of Eternal Tides Funeral Services. Haami reflects on his journey, how tikanga guides his work, and the meaningful ways he supports whānau through the process of farewelling their loved ones.

TV presenter and entertainer Pio Terei (Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi) reflects on the loss of his son Teina in 2016. Pio shares the support his whānau received and what it’s like to experience grief as a public figure. He encourages whānau to always keep their doors open for each other and talks about creating Teina’s Whare.

Eru and Tipene Kapa-Kingi (Te Aupōuri, Ngāpuhi) reflect on their whakapapa and the influence of their Pāpā. They discuss the importance of affection and emotional availability, providing valuable insights into the role of whānau in shaping intergenerational emotional resilience.

How do we bring wairuatanga and tikanga into clinical spaces? In this episode, Heemi Kapa-Kingi is joined by respected kuia and mental health leader Moe Milne (Ngāti Hine, Ngāpuhi). She reflects on her background in child psychiatry, her commitment to mokopuna and whānau and how she prefers to offer places of sanctity for whānau who come to her for help.

“The more bros that get lifted up, the more they can lift others.” In this episode, Conor Watene O’Sullivan (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Te Arawa, Ngāti Maru), co-founder of the Circle of Brothers, speaks with Heemi Kapa-Kingi about building brotherhood, providing positive distractions, and the importance of the right person stepping forward at the right time to support our tāne.

How do you carry mamae while still moving forward? Fetuao Fa’avae and Maioha Harawira-Hack (Muriwhenua, Te Aupōuri, Ngāti Hine, Ngāpuhi) join Heemi Kapa-Kingi to share their experience of losing their tungāne to suicide. They kōrero about grief, sisterhood, the challenges of the process that follows such a loss, and the advice they have for whānau walking a similar path.