Show Notes
Former Black Fern Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu says it didn't phase her to be the first women on the team to wear Moko Kauae on the rugby field and says it's simply an expression of her culture. Waiata (song) featured in podcast: Haanaa - Rongoā Tuku Iho Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Whitiaua Black was 15 years old when he made the New Zealand Open Mens Touch team but a shoulder injury lead him down a path to drug addiction. Whitiaua opens up about that time and how the key to his recovery was his whānau.
Growing up in Opotiki gave rugby forward Dylan Collier the solid grounding he needed before his professional career took off. He opens up his time at Kings College in Auckland, the importance of mental health within the team, and their recent campaign at the 2024 Olympics. Waiata (song) featured in podcast: Haanaa - Rongoā Tuku Iho Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
From professional rugby to author, podcaster and māmā. Hana Tapiata is inspired by her tupuna, how they lived and the example they set. Their ideals inspired her popular blog and her book about the whakapapa effect. Waiata (song) featured in podcast: Haanaa - Rongoā Tuku Iho Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Mixed martial artist and RNZ Tahi podcast co-host Janay Harding moved to Australia at ten years old and found MMA at 18 years old, she opens up about her passion for her sport while juggling a rising career in media. Waiata (song) featured in podcast: Haanaa - Rongoā Tuku Iho Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Rob Mokaraka's play 'Shot-bro' is based on his struggle with depression that lead to a public arrest in 2010, today he shares his story of self-healing to communities across the country. Waiata (song) featured in podcast: Haanaa - Rongoā Tuku Iho Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details