This episode is with Tamahau Tangitu, a true man of the ocean. Raised in and on the water by his pāpā and uncles, Tamahau has lived a life connected to moana, waka and whakapapa.

From being a kaihoe and captain on the waka taua of Tākitimu, to becoming a navigator of waka hourua, he recently voyaged from Aotearoa to Samoa on Ngāhirakamaitawhiti.

This kōrero is a deep exploration into tangata moana, the experiences that shape you at sea, and the mātauranga Māori used to navigate the open ocean, guided only by stars, currents, instincts and ancestral knowledge.

We also talk about the inner journey: working through challenging emotions, learning about himself through the moana, giving to his whānau, and the practices that keep him grounded, including his passion for mau rākau.

This is a powerful kōrero of identity, purpose, connection, and discovery.

We dive into:

✨ Growing up on the water

✨ Waka taua, waka hourua & navigating by the stars

✨ The voyage from Aotearoa to Samoa

✨ Mātauranga Māori as a compass

✨ Lessons from the moana

✨ Working through heavy emotions

✨ Giving to whānau

✨ His passion for mau rākau

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