Haukāinga Ō Ngāpuhi Podcast series
Join us in our travelling caravan as we hit the road across Aotearoa. Searching for inspiring conversations with iwi members where we explore wellness, our hopes for the future, and the journey to uplift and empower our indigenous communities. From the wisdom of our kaumātua to the vibrant voices of the next generation, this podcast is a celebration of Ngāpuhi’s rich heritage and a vision for a brighter tomorrow. Tune in as we explore our past, present, and future, and connect with the heartbeat of our people.
Episodes
Te Matatini volunteer and Māori Women's Welfare League member, Toumairangi Fowlie, shares what it's like to experience Te Matatini live for the first time.
Ngāhuia Te Awekōtuku joins Pio to reflect on the ancient roots of kapa haka, its political force, and the visionaries behind Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato. She celebrates leaders like Tā Tīmoti Karetu, the artistry of Hirini Melbourne, and how kapa haka enhances our hauora—helping us live longer, fuller, and more connected lives.
Wharehoka Wano reflects on the kaupapa of Te Matatini, from poropiti kōrero (prophetic leadership) and retelling Māori histories to his own whānau’s journey across generations of haka.
Vanessa Kururangi opens up about the behind-the-scenes realities of supporting her partner and whānau prepare for Te Matatini, and why she “wouldn’t have it any other way.”
Pio drops his top tips for up-and-coming presenters, encouraging them to be themselves, have a laugh and bring their own cheeky flair.
Kaihaka mentor Luke Rihari sits down with Sophia to share his kapa haka journey from Te Tii to Te Matatini.
Marcia Hopa shares how kapa haka raised her, grounded her reo, and continues to shape her path into media and broadcasting.
With 50 years of lived kapa haka, the Puanaki whānau—Te Huaki, Tihi, and Tiriti—share memories from the early days of Poly Fest and raising generations of Kaihaka across Aotearoa and Australia.
Moko Tepania and Pio talk about the power of Te Matatini, the hauora benefits of Kapa Haka and the support that’s helped Moko through his journey as Far North Mayor.
Kihi Ririnui chats with Pio and Sophia about the energy and talent on display during the opening days of Matatini.
Evelyn Henare and Janelle Beazley reflect on over 40 years of kapa haka in Te Tai Tokerau, sharing how every rōpū from the North are "winners, no matter what."
After 24 years in Australia, Anahira and Te Waru Koopa share how they stay connected to their Ngāpuhitanga — and the unique ways they prepared for Te Matatini.
Pio sits down with long-time Māori broadcaster and Director of Photography Ethan Smith, reflecting on years of filming Te Matatini, sharing what it takes to capture the wairua onstage — and why Māori need to tell our own stories.
After 23 years away from Te Matatini, Joe Pihema helped lead his whānau back to the stage — with pride, discipline and a whole lot of ngākau aroha.“We just wanted to do good for our iwi. Our success is hearing our aunties say, ‘We’re proud of you.’”
Koroheke talks with Pio about taonga pūoro, his mahi as a Kaitakawaenga, and the healing power of the pūkāea: “for me, if a pūkāea is played properly, I don’t think anything sounds more beautiful.”
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Eru and Heemi Kapa-Kingi share their visions for Ngāpuhi in the next five years and kōrero about providing young generations with opportunities to lead.
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Mariameno and Korotangi Kapa-Kingi join Sophie to reflect on the crisis of Ngāpuhi mokopuna in the state care system, the political nature of being Māori, and how whānau already hold the solutions.
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Young leaders Mahira, Te Reretai, and Monty reflect with Sophie on the challenges of living away from their tūrangawaewae and their call for resource-sharing, innovative opportunities, and a stronger Ngāpuhi presence in Tāmaki Makaurau.
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At the third stop of the Ngāpuhi roadshow, Māmā and daughter Piripo & Mihiterina Ruhe-Bennet share intergenerational perspectives on staying connected to Ngāpuhi nui tonu while living overseas. In particular, Mihiterina discusses the important role of social media in engaging Ngāpuhi mokopuna living far from home.
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Sophie sits down with architect Kahurangi Eruera about his vision for Ngāpuhi mokopuna, unlocking creative pathways, and sparking inspiration through design and digital platforms.
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