Something for the People

Chey, Kereama and Hinurewa hosted a sit-down with the Independents at the Iwi Chairs Forum!

Unfortunately, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi was unable to make it, so we had Tākuta Ferris join us in the whare for a candid and insightful kōrero with our panel and Iwi Chairs!

Together, they tackled some important pātai about politics, representation, and the future of Aotearoa.

In this kōrero, we ask:

Why did he leave Te Pāti Māori? 👀

He shares his honest whakaaro, beginning with...

"Ehara i te mea i wehe au. Heoi anō, kei konei tātou!"

What challenges does he face as an independent?

Is it really all doom and gloom?

Where can we find hope and inspiration?

Why is backing an independent still a new concept for many Māori?

What are the three key priorities he's looking to advance through this campaign?

If the election goes either way, how does an independent operate and make an impact?

This is a conversation about leadership, independence, and what meaningful representation can look like for our people.

Watch the full kōrero and let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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We’re continuing our Iwi Chairs series, sharing the kōrero held at the National Iwi Chairs Forum as Aotearoa heads towards the General Election.

This time, S4TP sat down with Green Party Co-Leaders Chloe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson for a 30 minute kōrero on the future they see for our communities and the country.

We hear their take on the 'thirst trap baddies' campaign, and tap into more serious discussions on Te Tiriti o Waitangi, economic development, social investment, housing, and getting more people engaged in the democratic process. Nothing was off the table.

Our iwi leaders in the room asked about the laws they would repeal, the changes they want to see, and what they believe is needed to create better outcomes for whānau.

With election season well underway, what stood out to you from this kōrero?

Watch the full interview and let us know your whakaaro below. 👇🏽

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00:00 - Intro

02:34 - “For All of Us” Slogan, what is that?

03:46 - Where does Te Tiriti o Waitangi fit in?

06:59 - How are you going to convince iwi?

08:22 - Housing

09:31 - Greens contesting Maori seats

12:00 - Ngāti Kahungunu pātai

14:43 - Ngāti Porou pātai

17:40 - Ngāti Manuhiri pātai

20:48 - Ngāpuhi pātai

27:51 - Voting Strategy

Back in July at the Iwi Chairs Forum, we sat down with Te Pāti Māori Co-Leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer for a candid kōrero on the state of the movement, the challenges it has faced, and the future they see for whānau, hapū and iwi.

They reflect on supporter fatigue, whether the movement is back on track, and the role Te Pāti Māori has to play as Aotearoa heads towards the General Election. We also put the tough questions to them, including Whaea Debbie's view on whether the Te Pāti Māori president should step down.

The discussion covers Te Pāti Māori's key priorities, from improving wages and Māori health outcomes to advancing te taiao, renewable energy, and regional development. They also share their strategy for turning the current Government into a one-term Government.

Finally, Rawiri and Debbie speak openly about the challenges of the past year, the lessons they've learned along the way, and why some decisions and events unfolded as they did.

Watch the full wānanga and let us know your whakaaro below!

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00:00 Intro

02:30 What are you most proud of?

03:49 TPM President

07:22 Are we back on track?

10:08 Are te iwi Māori too agnostic?

14:37 Ngāti Kahu ki Whangaroa

17:52 Ngāti Pāoa

19:09 Ngāruahine

23:13 Ngāi Te Rangi/Tauranga Moana

27:06 Rangitāne

33:07 How’s TOA going?

We’re less than 100 days out from the General Election, e te whānau. So, what are our iwi leaders thinking as Aotearoa heads to the polls?

At the National Iwi Chairs Forum, we sat down with Mook Hohneck, Marama Royal and Jamie Tuuta for a kōrero about where things are at for iwi and where we go from here.

They talk about the relationship between iwi and the Crown right now, the importance of taking action and what that can look like for whānau and iwi, and continuing to drive iwi development regardless of who holds the seats in Parliament.

With an election fast approaching, what matters most for iwi over the next 100 days and beyond?

Watch the full panel and let us know your whakaaro below. 👇🏽

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Straight from the National Iwi Chairs Forum 👀

Hinurewa, Chey and Kereama had 30 minutes with Labour Party MPs Chris Hipkins and Willie Jackson to hear where Labour stands, what they’ve learned from their last time in government, and what they would do differently if given another opportunity to lead.

Willie shares his whakaaro on the kupu kotahitanga 👀, while Chippy breaks down Labour’s four key priorities heading towards the next election.

Iwi leaders also put the pātai directly to them: If Labour gets back into government, what legislation would they revoke straight away?

And after entering government in 2017, what lessons have they taken from that experience? Chris and Willie reflect on their time in government, what they could have done differently, and how Labour is preparing this time around.

Mātakitaki mai! And let us know your whakaaro in the comments.

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How does Winston Peters respond when the questions come directly from iwi leaders?

At the National Iwi Chairs Forum, Matua Winston sat down with S4TP for a wide-ranging kōrero on Māori seats, settlement breaches, the English Language Bill, New Zealand First's relationship with iwi, and his hopes for Aotearoa.

With pātai from iwi leaders throughout the forum, Winston was challenged on the issues that matter most to iwi right now. Hear his responses in full and decide for yourself.

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This is a first for Something for the People 👀

Tama Potaka and Nicola Willis from the National Party sat down with us at the Iwi Chairs Forum to respond to the issues that matter most to Māori.

Featuring pātai from iwi leaders including Margaret Mutu, Tukoroirangi Morgan, Justin Tipa, Mook Hohneck, Bayden Barber and more, this is an opportunity to hear National respond directly to the whakaaro raised throughout the forum.

Watch the full interview, hear the kōrero in full, and let us know your whakaaro in the comments.

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Te kiriata whakamutunga mō tēnei terenga! 🎬✨

Chey, Hinurewa and Kereama look back on 15 weeks of wānanga - the laughs, the tears, the learnings, and the moments that stuck. They’ve travelled the motu to cover different kaupapa - what stood out?

They look at the year ahead and share their predictions for 2026.

PLUS they’re diving into the numbers: What did YOU love most? What were our top-performing videos and reels? This is a full breakdown of our show insights and our audience because knowing what works helps us come back even better. 🔥

A BIG mihi to everyone who has watched and supported in 2025. Kia kaha tonu te kōrero Māori!

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In this wānanga, we're back with Peter-Lucas Jones from Te Hiku Media to take a look at the future of Ngā Reo Irirangi Māori - where it stands now, what pressures it’s facing, and what needs to happen for iwi radio to thrive into the future.

We explore:

- Funding realities and what’s at stake

- Shifting audience habits

- Digital disruption: threat or opportunity?

With the Māori media landscape changing fast, iwi radio is at a pivotal moment. Can it adapt? Can it innovate? And how do we safeguard its place in our future?

All important kōrero! Not to be missed.

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Wi wi wiiii... our final 'Nau Mai Te Hapa' for 2025! 🎉

He’s been with us from start to finish - this week we’re joined once again by Tākuta Anaha Hiini, reflecting on the year, our reo journeys, our reo goals, and of course... our hapa! 😂

Every week, Anaha’s feedback has kept us on our toes, guiding, correcting, and growing us all along the way. We’re so grateful for his mātauranga!

Kia kaha e te whānau! We're all on this haerenga together. 💪🏽

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