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. Enjoy this conversation as we explore the significance of names, working with rangatahi, life in media, personal stories of vulnerability, kōrero from Ngāti Porou, and insights from Mahi a Atua. This episode was filmed during the Mahi a Atua Rangi Parauri Wānanga in Gisborne. 0:00 Intro 7:10 Ranagatahi at Heart 13:01 Ngāti Porou 17:55 Working in Media 24:30 Rangatahi Focused 28:07 The Reka of the Kūmara Patch 34:30 Mahi a Atua 38:20 Observe Over Control 44:30 Final Words

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. Leave a comment below to share what resonated most with you. 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