In this raw, courageous, and compelling episode of Untidy, Matilda Green and Hannah Davison sit down with award-winning journalist, author, and advocate Ali Mau to talk about her new memoir, ‘No Words for This’. Known widely for her fearless leadership of the #MeTooNZ movement and a 20-year career fronting many of New Zealand’s most notable current affairs shows, Ali opens up about the personal experiences that shaped her career, her advocacy, and her voice. Trigger warning: This episode discusses sexual harm, harassment, and gendered violence. Please listen with care. Links to resources for where to find support are listed in the show notes of this episode. Ali’s memoir is not just a story of a pioneering journalist, but of a woman confronting devastating truths about her past. Her book charts a path through trauma, identity, resilience, and ultimately, the reclamation of voice and purpose. In this episode, the conversation spans Ali’s early years in Australian and British media, the sexism that saturated her career, the moment she broke from silence, and the complex intersection of love, family, abuse, and healing. The hosts explore Ali’s role in leading a national conversation on sexual harm, how society still silences victims, and what it truly takes to be heard. This is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the cost and the power of speaking out. Alison (Ali) Mau is an award-winning journalist, writer, and advocate for equity in Aotearoa. With over two decades anchoring top news and current affairs programmes like Breakfast, One News, Seven Sharp, and Fair Go, Ali is one of New Zealand’s most respected media figures. In 2018, she launched the pioneering #MeTooNZ project with Stuff, revolutionising how the media reports on sexual harassment through a survivor-focused, trauma-informed approach. In 2021, she was named Reporter of the Year at the Voyager Awards. Ali is also the co-founder of Tika, a legal aid charity supporting survivors of sexual harm. Link mentioned in the show and resources: Get the book: No Words for This by Ali Mau published by HarperCollins https://www.tika.org.nz/ Support Tika Email Ali at Tika Follow Tika on Instagram Follow Ali Mau on Instagram Safe to talk — sexual harm helpline 0800 044 334 ACC — Support if you’ve experienced sexual abuse or assault If you’re enjoying Untidy, the best way to show your support is by tapping the ‘+ follow’ button in your podcast app and subscribing on YouTube! That way, fresh episodes will always be ready and waiting for you. Help us to keep building this supportive community — share an episode with a mate, and chuck us a 5-star review — it helps more people find our Untidy, unfiltered, and relatable chats. Thank you for listening, contributing and supporting this independent production! We’re grateful to have you here! — Hannah & Matty xx Don’t forget! Untidy is made for YOU — the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess! Follow the show and DM us on Instagram @untidypodcast or email
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