Kiwi Yarns

Tangaroa Walker is a dairy farmer based in Southland. He has amassed a huge social media following thanks to his refreshing, down-to-earth online videos showing what life on the dairy farm is like. But Farm 4 Life isn't just designed to entertain, Tangaroa uses it to educate and inspire young people to get into the industry. His passion for being on the farm is enchanting, and he devotes so much of his time helping others - because that's what makes him happy. It was an absolute joy to record this episode!

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Comedian Tom Sainsbury is the guy that makes you sit on your phone laughing and cackling because his Snapchat characters are that damn good. His impersonations of people - from politicians to everyday New Zealanders - are so spot on that sometimes, they are more accurate than the actual person. Tom is also an incredibly talented actor, writer, producer, director and talks about the joys and challenges of working in the industry here in New Zealand. He's a true delight.

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Ruby Tui is a ridiculously talented woman who not only lights up the rugby field, but has the exact same effect when she walks into a room. Her warmth, generosity and humbleness makes her one of New Zealand's favourite rugby players. She's always worked incredibly hard to get to where she is - and does not take that for granted. Listening to Ruby's outlook on life and attitude towards the job she loves doing is pretty special.

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Two guys were sitting in a pub in London in 2008...over a couple of beers they decided they wanted to take New Zealand wine to the world. They came home and slowly chipped away at Invivo Wines. With an amazing crowdfunding success story, Tim Lightbourne and Rob Cameron then reached new heights by getting Graham Norton to drink their wine on his show. Fast forward to 2020, not only does Graham now make his own Invivo wines, Sarah Jessica Parker is in the game too! Hear Tim talk about how on earth it all happened. Turns out picking up the phone really is the way to go.

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Israel Dagg is an All Black who not only made his mark on the footy field, but it was his humour, his personality and his ability to let people get to know the humble lad who never thought he'd make the biggest sporting team in New Zealand. Izzy talks about the big highs and the massive lows around being a star rugby player - including being forced to retire due to injury in 2019. He share his hilarious first encounter with Sir Graham Henry, and what he blew his first rugby paycheck on.

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If you love running, you hate running, you're not sure about running - then listening to Lydia O'Donnell speak about running will be just what you need I promise. If I could bottle up her story and her message and sell it I would. Lydia explains why running will always be so much more to her than a time, a placing or a medal (even though her times and placings and medals are something to be very proud of!).

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