Circle of Brothers – Connor Watene-O’Sullivan on Tāne Well-being, Vulnerability
This episode is a fluid and heartfelt kōrero with Connor Watene-O’Sullivan, a young tāne, pāpā, and partner from Te Hiku o te Ika who grew up immersed in te ao Māori through kura kaupapa. Passionate about men’s well-being, Connor is part of a movement creating safe spaces for tāne to connect, share, and grow through his kaupapa Circle of Brothers. We speak about vulnerability, maturing as men in relationships, our connections with our pāpā’s, and the importance of physical and emotional well-being.We dive into:✨ The journey of creating Circle of Brothers (COB’s)✨ Vulnerability as a strength for tāne✨ Healing relationships with our fathers✨ Maturing as men in relationships✨ The link between physical well-being and mental healthBIG mihi to Hui Tāne 2025 for making this conversation possible!🔗 Follow Circle of Brothers: https://www.instagram.com/circle.of.brothers🔗 Follow Hui Tāne Updates: /hui-tāne-national-māori-mens-mental-health📌 Mental Health Support (NZ):📞 Call or text 1737 anytime – Need to Talk?
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How Te Reo Māori & Culture Nurture Well-Being – Dr Jeremy Tātere MacLeod
This episode of the Planting Seeds Podcast is a deep and insightful kōrero with Dr Jeremy Tātere MacLeod, a champion of te reo Māori revitalisation and a leader whose life and mahi Kauwaka Ltd reflect the powerful connection between language, culture, and well-being.Dr Tātere opens up heart-to-heart about his personal journey – from being born and raised in Australia to returning to Hawke’s Bay at 17 to learn te reo Māori. We talk about leadership, navigating the ego and responsibility, fatherhood, ADHD, and the role of te reo Māori and culture in personal and collective well-being. He also shares a simple act of service: reach out to 3 people each week AND be interested, not just interesting.We dive into:✨ Learning te reo Māori at 17 and its life-changing impact✨ Leadership, ego, and carrying responsibility✨ How te reo Māori and culture nurture well-being✨ Insights on fatherhood and personal growth✨ ADHD, self-awareness, and living with purposeLoved this kōrero and I'm sure you will too - BIG mihi to Hui Tāne for making this possible.🔗 Follow Kauwaka Ltd: https://www.kauwaka.co.nz/🔗 Follow Hui Tāne Updates: /hui-tĀne-national-māori-mens-mental-health🔗 Join Seeds of Self: https://www.skool.com/seeds-of-self/about📌 Mental Health Support (NZ):📞 Call or text 1737 anytime – Need to Talk?
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Safe Man, Safe Families – Phil Paikea on Healing & the Power of Change
In this powerful and deeply moving kōrero, we sit down with Matua Phil Paikea, a true example of a changed man. Raised around violence and once walking that same path himself, it was a wairua encounter and the unwavering love of his wife that shifted everything.Now, matua Phil has devoted his life to supporting tāne reintegrating from prison back into society through his kaupapa Safe Man, Safe Families. He shares practical wisdom and spiritual insight, helping men understand the difference between knowledge, comprehension, and wisdom.We dive into:✨ Phil’s upbringing and walk through violence✨ The moment that sparked change✨ The role of his wife and wairua in his healing✨ Nuggets of wisdom for tāne on the journey of change✨ A raw and powerful story of healing through consent and intimacyThis is one of my favourite episodes, not just because of the depth of Phil’s journey, but because of the hope and healing it offers to others.BIG mihi to Phil, his whānau and to Hui Tāne for making thi spossible.🔗 Follow Safe Man, Safe Families: https://safemansafefamily.org.nz/🔗 Follow Hui Tāne Updates: /hui-tĀne-national-māori-mens-mental-health🔗 Mental Health Support:📞 Call or text 1737 anytime (NZ) – Need to Talk?
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Soften Up Bro – Heemi Kapa-Kingi on the Māui Complex & Men’s Healing
In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Heemi Kapa-Kingi, a tāne Māori dedicated to shifting the narrative around men’s wellbeing.We dive into the concept of The Māui Complex – a framework Hemi describes as the relentless drive Māori men carry to be competent in every area of life, and the feelings of unworthiness that follow when they inevitably fall short.Heemi also shares the heart behind his kaupapa “Soften Up Bro”, a direct challenge to the outdated mentality of “Harden Up.”Together, we kōrero about:✨ Emotional intelligence and getting out of our own way✨ How physical and emotional pain are often linked✨ The impact of unrealistic expectations on Māori men✨ Practical, simple tools tāne can use to self-regulate and reconnect✨ Why softness is not weakness — but a source of strengthThis episode is a must-listen for tāne and whānau alike — it’s filled with wisdom, compassion, laughter and tangible ways to shift from survival to self-awareness.BIG mihi to Hui Tāne for making this series possible!🔗 Follow Heemi Kapa Kingi here https://www.instagram.com/tautoru.media/?hl=en🔗 Follow Hui Tāne Updates: https://www.facebook.com/p/HUI-TĀNE-National-Māori-Mens-Mental-Health-Wellbeing-Conference-2025 🔗 Mental Health Support1737 – Need to Talk?📞 Call or text 1737 anytime. (NZ)
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We All Have a Place in This World – Healing, Hui Tāne & the Heart of Hone Harawira
This is the second episode with Papa Hone Harawira, and it hits close to home. In this kōrero, we dive into a kaupapa that we both hold deeply – Men’s Mental Health and Wellbeing.Following Hone’s call for Hui Tāne, this episode gives insight into the why behind the kaupapa and the realities many tāne face today. Held over three days in Kaitaia, Hui Tāne created a space for tāne to connect, be heard, and begin to heal. Planting Seeds was invited to capture these stories so those who weren’t there can still listen, reflect, and grow.We speak into:✨ The kaupapa and intention behind Hui Tāne✨ The deep impact of suicide on whānau and communities✨ Hone’s own personal mental health struggles✨ The generational gap in how men deal with emotions✨ Powerful reflections from 52 years of marriageThis episode is honest, heartfelt, and full of wisdom. If you or someone you know needs a reminder that they’re not alone – this kōrero is for you.🔗 Follow Hone Harawira & Hui Tāne Updates: https://www.facebook.com/p/HUI-TĀNE-National-Māori-Mens-Mental-Health-Wellbeing-Conference-2025 🔗 Mental Health Support1737 – Need to Talk?📞 Call or text 1737 anytime. (NZ)
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