Planting Seeds Podcast

In this episode, we kōrero with Carrie Savage, whose healing journey has profoundly transformed not only her own life but also the lives of her whānau. Carrie shares insights into how unlearning plays a vital role in growth, the importance of listening to our tamariki, and the power of doing what you need to do for personal and collective wellbeing.

We explore solutions rooted in te ao Māori, the transformative work of Mahi a Atua, and how healing is found in wānanga. Carrie also reflects on the long-term impact of mokopuna decisions and how they shape a thriving future for generations to come.

0:00 Intro

2:40 Everyone Is An Influencer

7:40 The Unlearning Process

14:06 Listening To Our Kids

18:02 Doing What You Need To Do 

22:12 The Solution Are In Our Ao Māori

26:00 Mahi a Atua

30:00 Healing Is In Wānanga

36:07 Mokopuna Decisions

42:12 Final Words

In this episode, we sit down with Tina Ngata, hailing from Ngāti Porou, an advocate for Indigenous, human, and environmental rights. Recorded during the Mahi a Atua Rangi Parauri Wānanga in Gisborne, Tina shares her passion for justice, the hard decisions she’s faced, and the central role of connection in her work.

We explore critical topics like the Doctrine of Discovery, colonialism, and the savage warrior myth, as well as the importance of controlling the narrative.

Tina offers practical insights on being an ally, navigating privilege, and breaking free from systemic traps.

0:00 Intro

3:35 Passion for Justice

5:30 Making Hard Decisions

8:00 Focus on Connection

10:20 The Doctrine of Discovery

13:30 Colonialism and Colonisation 

18:30 The Savage Warrior Myth

30:00 Controlling the Narrative 

34:30 The Trap

41:00 What Can Someone Do

44:30 Being an Ally 

47:25 Dripping in Privilege 

50:30 Final Words

It was an honour to sit down with the legendary Te Hāmua Nikora - a familiar face on screen, a captivating voice, a humour that brings laughter to all, a heart for our rangatahi, and a true representative of Māoridom.

Excited to reconnect with kōkā Diana Kopua for another powerful kōrero. In this episode, we dive deep into Māori healing, pūrākau Māori, the importance of embracing feedback, and reframing failure to failing. Doctor Diana also shares how the principles of Mahi a Atua come alive in real-time during wānanga.

This episode was recorded at the Rangi Parauri Wānanga at Pākōwhai Marae in Gisborne.

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0:00 Intro

7:20 Welcoming Feedback

12:00 Failing Over Failure

18:05 The Real Scenarios

23:23 Common Themes

27:30 The Early Atua Battles

34:30 Wealth is the Collective Struggle

39:40 Our Relationship with the Environment

45:15 Directing the Ship

51:10 Working with Papa Mark Kōpua

01:01:30 Final Words

It's always an empowering conversation when my brother Nick sits across from me. He's in a new season, and we explore a variety of topics that will leave you reflecting and gaining new insights.

We discuss subjects like service and healing, embracing obstacles, the 7 Hermetic Principles, living in the present moment, relationships, and breaking thought and behavioral patterns.

0:00 Intro

7:30 The Impact of Spirituality

13:30 Life Happening For You

19:27 Embracing Obstacles

24:50 PLOM Disease

28:30 The Hermetic Principals (The Universal Laws)

32:00 Overcoming Asthma

39:00 Relationship Breakthroughs

47:50 The Present Moment

55:55 Final Words

I had an amazing kōrero with my best friend and wife, Hinepanea Rewiri, where she opened up about her journey as a māmā to our two sons. She shared the challenges she's faced with postpartum and reflected on what has supported her during this season of self-discovery, exploring who she is beyond being a mother and a wife.

We also took some time to discuss our marriage and the personal and shared growth we've experienced over the years.

Her intention with this episode was to be open and honest about her experiences in the hope that it will resonate with and support others going through similar challenges.

0:00 Intro

2:15 Being a Māmā

8:00 Postpartum

12:24 Growth

18:49 The Boys Birth Experiences

42:02 Lessons Learnt

47:30 Just Listen

In this episode, we sit down with Te Wehi, a renowned moko artist and kaihaka, whose life is a testament to the richness of te ao Māori. Raised by his grandparents, Te Wehi's early years were immersed entirely in te reo Māori, fostering a deep connection to te ao Māori and a passion for toi Māori. His journey through kapa haka has taken him across the globe, showcasing the beauty of our culture.

Join us as we share a kōrero about Te Wehi’s upbringing, the significance of kapa haka, insights on FestPac 2024, Moko Ora, things to know about wearing mataora and moko kauae, the impact of gambling harm, and we explore the importance of developing skills. 

0:00 - Intro

3:00 - Key Moments From Upbringing

8:30 - Took It For Granted

12:12 - FestPac 2024

24:15 - The Highs Of Kapa Haka

29:08 - Moko Ora

36:24 - Responsibilities Of Moko

45:05 - We're Still Here

48:08 - Moko & Koha

56:17 - Gambling Harm

1:02:42 - He Oranga Te Kōrero

1:06:19 - Developing Skills

Please follow links below if you require any support with gambling harm.

 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safergamblingaotearoa/

Help and support services: www.safergambling.org.nz/support

In this episode, I dive into the key insights from last week’s ‘Cultivate Clarity, Ignite Your Purpose’ Masterclass, where I shared two simple yet powerful questions that sparked massive shifts in my own personal journey:

• What would you like your life to look like?
• What are your values?

Answering these questions provides profound clarity and helps you align your actions with your purpose in everyday moments.

If you've been on a personal development path but find yourself feeling stuck, the upcoming Te Ara Hou wānanga on the 7th-8th of September is for YOU. An opportunity to dive deeper into this work and realign with your true purpose. 

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In this episode with Te Kanapu, we explore how Te Reo Māori has been a gift that keeps on giving. We discuss te reo Māori and tikanga, finding purpose, working at a government level, co-writing hit songs "I Am" and "Māori ki te Ao" with Stan Walker, being among heroes, and sharing experiences with gambling harm.

0:00 - Intro

3:37 - Purpose

8:16 - The Gift That Keeps On Giving

11:10 - Breaking Down Tikanga

18:22 - He Who Waits Will Receive

22:29 - Co-Writing 'I Am'

27:24 - Being Among Heroes

33:53 - Working in Government

39:56 - Seeds of Matariki Debrief

46:37 - Gambling Harm

57:09 - Getting Over Your Own Shit

Please follow links below if you require any support with gambling harm.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safergamblingaotearoa/

Help and support services: www.safergambling.org.nz/support

Tame Malcom speaks about being a twin, his upbringing in Rotorua, and his love for the bush. He shares different tikanga and pūrakau related to the ngahere, his te reo Māori journey, being a pāpā, organising kura reo taiao, and kōrero about different manu aligning with Tipuārangi.

0:00 Intro

5:00 Love for the Bush

6:20 Mauri of the Ngahere

9:35 Tikanga and kawa

10:10 Playing Sounds to the Forest

10:47 Sounds of the Ngahere

11:49 Story of Rata

14:20 Connected to Environment

15:15 My Reset Place

16:17 Upbringing with Pāpā

18:30 Being a Pāpā

20:30 My Gaps

24:15 Te Reo Māori

28:30 Kura Reo Taiao

34:10 Matariki and Tipuārangi

35:00 The Tui 

38:10 The Kereru

39:13 The Huia

41:16 Huia Kai Manawa

43:40 Being Together

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'Seeds of Matariki' Supported by Te Māngai Pāho.

Executive Producer: Kristin Ross

Producer: Raniera Rewiri

Director: Āio Media

Te Reo Māori Advisor: Te Kanapu Anasta