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Interviews
Tune in to the voices of our people through a diverse collection of interviews featured across Te Korimako o Taranaki’s radio shows. This space brings together kōrero from our hosts as they connect with iwi leaders, community champions, artists, educators, rangatahi, and change-makers from across Aotearoa and beyond.


Te Wā Kaimiromiro with Ngāneko | Kylie Nepia from Hawaiki Kura
Ngāneko from Te Wā Kaimiromiro Show speaks with Kylie Nepia about Hawaiki Kura, an inspiring kaupapa for men bringing the first Tāne te Waiora Wānanga to Taranaki from 21–23 August. Supported by Ngāruahine Iwi Authority, the wānanga reflects their strong commitment to the hauora of their people and helping make this kaupapa possible. Kylie also reflects on his time as an announcer for Te Korimako o Taranaki, as he and Ngāneko share fond memories from those days. For more of

Te Korimako
Jul 291 min read


Te Ata Hihiko with Taiaroa | Debbie Ngarewa Packer
Taiaroa from Te Ata Hihiko Shows catches up with Debbie Ngarewa Packer, Co-leader of Te Pāti Māori and Te Taihauāuru MP and talks about what's coming up for her in the coming weeks including why it's so important being on the Māori role.

Te Korimako
Jul 281 min read


Poi E voted the greatest Aotearoa waiata
Joining Taiaroa in the studio on Te Ata Hihiko Breakfast Show is Janine Maruera to discuss Radio New Zealand’s recent announcement that Poi E has been voted Aotearoa’s greatest waiata, topping the RNZ Top 100 countdown with more than 65,000 votes casted. Janine has been part of the Poi E journey from the beginning. As a young preformer to a key member of the Pātea Māori Club. She reflects on its early success, enduring legacy, and what the future may hold for this iconic waia

Te Korimako
Jul 161 min read


Te Wā Kaimiromiro with Nganeko | Dion Tuuta
Dion Tuuta has officially begun his tenure as Secretary for Māori Development and Chief Executive of Te Puni Kōkiri. Nganeko of Te Wā Kaimiromiro spoke with him in an exclusive interview about his new role and vision for the future.

Te Korimako
Jul 21 min read


Te Wā Kaimiromiro with Nganeko | Shelton Healey
Ngāneko from Te Wā Kaimiromiro speaks with Shelton Healey, chair of Ngāti Te Whiti’s marae board, about the recent announcement by Minister Tama Potaka to provide the remaining $8.6 million needed to complete the Ngāti Te Whiti Marae build.

Te Korimako
Jul 11 min read


Te Ata Hihiko with Taiaroa | Rāwiri Doorbar, chair of Manukōrihi Pā
Taiaroa from Te Ata Hihiko catches up with Rāwiri Doorbar, chair of Manukōrihi Pā Trust about the upcoming Tā Māui Pōmare Commemoration, including the arrangements, dignitaries attending and key messages.

Te Korimako
Jun 251 min read


Te Wā Kaimiromiro with Nganeko | Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, Member of Parliament for Te Tai Hauāuru and Co-Leader of Te Pāti Māori
. Ngāneko from Te Wā Kaimiromiro catches up with Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, Member of Parliament for Te Tai Hauāuru and Co-Leader of Te Pāti Māori, to discuss how things are going for her right now and what she’s focused on heading into the upcoming elections.

Te Korimako
Jun 241 min read


Te Ata Hihiko with Taiaroa | Te Puoho Kātene Labour candidate for Te Tai Hauāuru Electorate
Taiaroa on Te Ata Hihiko engages in a discussion with Te Puoho Kātene, the Labour candidate for the Te Tai Hauāuru electorate, exploring his whakapapa connections, personal and professional experiences, roles in governance and business, and his candidacy in the upcoming election.

Te Korimako
Jun 121 min read


Te Ata Hihiko with Taiaroa | Te Aorangi Dillion, Tumu Whakarae of Te Korowai o Ngāruahine.
Taiaroa from Te Ata Hihiko catches up with Te Aorangi Dillion, Tumu Whakarae of Te Korowai o Ngāruahine to talk about various kaupapa happening in the iwi space.

Te Korimako
May 291 min read


Te Wā Pārekareka with Diane | John Hooker Te Pae Pātūtū.
Lady Di from Te Wā Pārekareka talks with kaumatua John Hooker about a housing project called Te Pae Patūtū. This is joint initiative between the Ōkahu Inuāwai hapū of Ngāruahine Iwi and the Western Institute of Technology (WITT). This project aims to build four homes for the descendants of Ōkahu Inuāwai Hapū and wider Ngāruahine whānau

Te Korimako
May 291 min read


Te Kaimiromiro with Ngāneko | Peter Moeahu Return of Mangatī E to Puketapu hapū.
Te Kaimiromiro host Ngāneko speaks with kaumatua Peter Moeahu about the return of Mangatī E whenua to Puketapu Hapū The original whenua was confiscated by the Crown in 1848. In 1968, it was taken under the Public Works Act by the Taranaki County Council for sewage works and oxidation ponds. In the 1980s the whenua ceased to be used for its intended purposes. Last week, Peter attended a New Plymouth District Council hui to formally request the return of the whenua to the hapū.

Te Korimako
May 271 min read
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