This episode of the Planting Seeds Podcast is a deep and insightful kōrero with Dr Jeremy Tātere MacLeod, a champion of te reo Māori revitalisation and a leader whose life and mahi Kauwaka Ltd reflect the powerful connection between language, culture, and well-being.

Dr Tātere opens up heart-to-heart about his personal journey – from being born and raised in Australia to returning to Hawke’s Bay at 17 to learn te reo Māori. We talk about leadership, navigating the ego and responsibility, fatherhood, ADHD, and the role of te reo Māori and culture in personal and collective well-being. He also shares a simple act of service: reach out to 3 people each week AND be interested, not just interesting.

We dive into:

✨ Learning te reo Māori at 17 and its life-changing impact

✨ Leadership, ego, and carrying responsibility

✨ How te reo Māori and culture nurture well-being

✨ Insights on fatherhood and personal growth

✨ ADHD, self-awareness, and living with purpose

Loved this kōrero and I'm sure you will too - BIG mihi to Hui Tāne for making this possible.

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