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Did you know that TikTok users spend an average of 95 minutes per day on the platform, which is higher than any other social media platform? Judaxx is a Cook Island Māori Content Creator who produces comedy skits and everyday life content. With a massive following of over 850k, Judaxx won the NZ Content Creator of the Year in 2023 at the TikTok Awards. She joins Maddie Johnson and Leo Magri for a chat on the ALTBAYS Table Talk podcast. Drop us a question and watch it live here now!
Show 265 - Judaxx (Cook Island Māori Content Creator)
Welcome to the ALTBAYS Table Talk (featuring Maddie Johnson and Leo Magri)
Judaxx is a Cook Island Māori Content Creator based in South Auckland. She produces Comedy Skits, every day life and many more different types of content solo, with mates and Whānau.
Judaxx won NZ Content Creator of the year at the TikTok awards in 2023. She has a massive following on social media and is all about spreading the word about pasifika and Māori culture to the world.
ALTBAYS Table Talk invites awesome people from Aotearoa to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing communities together to grow and thrive.
Did you used to watch Power Rangers as a child? Or maybe you’re still a fan of the series? Tessa is a Kiwi actress who starred as Izzy Garcia, the Green Ranger on Netflix’s “Power Rangers: Dino Fury,” which has been renewed for its 3rd season, “Cosmic Fury.” She is also a multi-disciplinary writer, singer/songwriter, and musician who trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and has worked in film and theatre in both the US and NZ. Tessa joins Leo and Christine on ALTBAYS Table Talk for a good korero. Watch it here now!
Show 265 - Tessa Rao (Kiwi Actress)
Welcome to the ALTBAYS Table Talk (featuring Christine Threadgold and Leo Magri)
Tessa is a Kiwi actress of European and Indian descent. She starred as Izzy Garcia, the Green Ranger on Netflix’s “Power Rangers: Dino Fury”, renewed for its 3rd season, “Cosmic Fury”.
She also performed in Indian Ink Theatre Company’s “Dirty Work: An Ode to Joy”, which will begin its 2nd national tour in May.
A multi-disciplinary writer, singer/songwriter and musician, Tessa trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and has worked in film and theatre within both the US and NZ since.
ALTBAYS Table Talk invites awesome people from Aotearoa to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing communities together to grow and thrive.
Do you love video games? Ever wondered how they're made? Meet Amber Taylor, an influential entrepreneur, CEO, and Co-Founder of ARA Journeys. She advocates for diversity in the tech industry and has led her company in creating innovative and transformative platforms that combine immersive technologies and artificial intelligence with the knowledge of the natural world and Māori culture. Join Blair Murray and Leo Magri for this insightful chat, and send us your questions for Amber. Watch it here now!
Show 264- Amber Taylor (ARA Journeys CEO/Tech Pioneer)
Welcome to the ALTBAYS Table Talk (featuring Blair Murray and Leo Magri)
Amber Taylor (Ngāti Whātua, Te Rarawa, Ngapuhi, Ngāti Mutunga, Te Āti Awa) is an influential entrepreneur, tech pioneer, and advocate for diversity in the tech industry. As the CEO and Co-Founder of ARA Journeys, she has led the company in creating innovative and transformative platforms that combine immersive technologies and artificial intelligence with the knowledge of the natural world and Māori culture. Under her leadership, ARA Journeys has been recognised as a leading digital tech innovator, with award-winning platforms that are changing the way we approach education, health, and tourism. Amber's work emphasises meaningful connections, improved learning experiences, and exploration while amplifying underrepresented indigenous voices in the immersive games industry.
Beyond her role at ARA Journeys, Amber's commitment to diversity in the tech sector takes centre stage. She actively mentors aspiring women founders through her involvement with NZ Business Mentors and co-founded the Women Tech Founders NZ network, where she empowers and guides women, bridging gender gaps and fostering future leaders. Serving as a seasoned board director and business mentor, Amber passionately advocates for Māori and Pasifika talent, tirelessly working towards greater representation and inclusion of underrepresented communities in the tech space.
ALTBAYS Table Talk invites awesome people from Aotearoa to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing communities together to grow and thrive.
Do you know what the Fast Track Bill that the NZ government is seeking to approve in three days is, and how it can affect you? Denis Tegg, a lawyer and former Regional Councillor who’s been advocating for the environment for many years, comes to the ALTBAYS Table Talk to chat with Roimata Taimana and Leo Magri about the Fast Track Bill, coastal hazards in Aotearoa, water quality, the threat to .the New Zealand dairy industry and our economy from precision fermentation, and much more! Watch it here now and send us a question!
Show 263- Denis Tegg (Former Regional Councillor/Lawyer)
Welcome to the ALTBAYS Table Talk (featuring Roimata Taimana and Leo Magri)
Denis Tegg is a resident of Thames with an impressive 50-year career as a lawyer. Denis brings a wealth of experience, having served on the Waikato Regional Council and actively advocated for public transport in Thames-Coromandel. His environmental activism, including his involvement with Coromandel Watchdog since 1980, has led to notable legal victories and a focus on coastal hazards and climate change.
In this episode, Denis delves into pressing topics such as the Fast Track Bill, coastal hazards nationwide, and electric and autonomous vehicles. He also sheds light on water quality and the looming threat to New Zealand's dairy industry from precision fermentation and the convergence of several disruptive technologies, renewable energy, AI, robotics and others how they will transform our economy and might – just might prevent the worst of climate change.
ALTBAYS Table Talk invites awesome people from Aotearoa to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing communities together to grow and thrive.
Are you a kina fan? Did you know that the global kina industry is worth half a billion dollars a year? Dion is a commercial kina diver passionate about the moana. He was a part of the TV show ‘Spiky Gold Hunters’ and alongside his partner Reremoana, runs the successful Coasty Kidds, which is all about teaching the next generation how to look after our environment. Join Leo Magri and the surfer/teacher Sean Butler for this top chat at the ALTBAYS Table Talk. Watch it here now and send your questions!
Show 262- Dion Aupouri-Akuhata (Commercial Kina Diver/Coasty Kidds)
Welcome to the ALTBAYS Table Talk (featuring Sean Butler and Leo Magri)
Dion Aupouri-Akuhata isn't just a commercial kina diver; he's deeply connected to the ocean and its treasures. Raised on Aotearoa New Zealand's coastal waters, Dion's journey into commercial diving stemmed from a childhood fascination with the sea.
His passion for free-diving, spearfishing, and surfing led him to admire spearfishing champion Dwane Herbert, eventually inspiring him to take the plunge into commercial kina diving around 2018. However, Dion's path took an unexpected turn when he became a cast member of the real-life action series, "Spiky Gold Hunters."
Despite the risks and the spotlight, Dion remains committed to showcasing the challenges and rewards of commercial diving while advocating for water safety. With a family history deeply rooted in commercial diving, Dion faces the perils of his profession with unwavering resolve, from near-blackouts to encounters with Great White Sharks.
Beyond his exploits in the ocean, Dion is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and passion with others. Through free-diving safety sessions and educational programs like "Tamariki of the Tides," he empowers coastal communities with the skills to navigate the waters safely.
Dion also shares his adventures through his lifestyle blog, Coasty_Kidds, on Facebook and Instagram, as he explores the depths of the ocean, embraces the challenges of his profession, and champions water safety for all.
ALTBAYS Table Talk invites awesome people from Aotearoa to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing communities together to grow and thrive.
Are you brave enough to be your knife thrower partner’s assistant? What about daring to swallow a sword as a party trick? Rachel Atlas, an international circus performer and writer, has showcased her talents in over 18 countries across 4 continents. She was part of Ozzfest and, in 2022, debuted her autobiographical solo theatre show, 'Gag Reflex,' at NZ Fringe, winning the 'Best in Fringe' and 'Tour Ready-Adelaide' awards. Rachel joins the ALTBAYS Table Talk podcast to discuss her unique lifestyle with Elvisa Van Der Leden and Leo Magri. Watch the live episode now and send us your questions!
Show 261 - Rachel Atlas (Sword Swallower/Writer)
Welcome to the ALTBAYS Table Talk (featuring Elvisa Van Der Leden and Leo Magri)
Rachel Atlas is an international circus performer, event emcee and writer.
Born in London and currently living in Aotearoa, she’s performed in over 18 different countries on 4 different continents. She began her career touring the USA with the travelling vaudeville show The Pretty Things Peepshow, a highlight of which was touring with Motley Crue, Judas Priest and Ozzy Osbourne on Ozzfest 2010. Subsequent to this she founded her own touring show The Death Do Us Part Danger Show and they performed all over the world, bringing the vaudevillian art of knife throwing kicking and screaming into the 21st century.
More recently she produced the large-scale gothic cabaret show Cirque Du Mort in Glasgow, Scotland. She has been a sword swallower for over a decade and is currently the only active sword-swallower in Aotearoa. In 2022 she wrote and debuted her autobiographical solo theatre show, Gag Reflex, at NZ Fringe and won the “Best In Fringe” and “Tour Ready-Adelaide” awards.
Subsequently she was awarded a residency at BATS Theatre where she devised and wrote her second play Tales From The Strypt which debuted at NZ Fringe 2023 and featured the combined words and stories of six Aotearoa sex workers. Gag Reflex has also been performed at Tahi Festival in Wellington and the Right Royal Cabaret Festival in Taranaki.
Rachel lives in Wellington and is currently working on a new circus show called the Dangerous Darlings with the reknowned nz circus performer Laura Oakley, as well as writing her next play and her first novel.
ALTBAYS Table Talk invites awesome people from Aotearoa to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing communities together to grow and thrive.
How close are you to your school friends? Benji, the lead singer of the band Flaxxies, has been playing music with his high school mates for a while, and now they’re climbing the ladder to become one of the most loved bands by the youth in Aotearoa NZ. Benji joins Leo Magri and singer Yazmin Todd 'FĒI LÍN' for a chat about playing at the most iconic festival in the country, recording with the legendary Tiki Tane, and much more!
Show 260 - Benji Humphries (Flaxxies Singer/Songwriter)
Welcome to the ALTBAYS Table Talk (featuring Yazmin Todd and Leo Magri)
Benji Humphries is the lead singer of the New Zealand Surf Rock band Flaxxies. He was a guest on our podcast a couple of years ago (episode #24), and a lot has happened to Benji and his groovy band since then.
From playing at iconic festivals around Aotearoa to having an EP produced by the legendary Tiki Tane, Benji is having a blast consolidating his musical career while enjoying life and the sun in Coromandel whenever possible.
Benji comes back to our show to chat with Leo Magri and the super talented singer/songwriter, Yazmin Todd 'FĒI LÍN'.
ALTBAYS Table Talk invites awesome people from Aotearoa to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing communities together to grow and thrive.
What is the importance of Māori activism in Aotearoa New Zealand nowadays? Te Rangimoaho Iti is a Māori artist and activist, grandson of Tame Iti. Te Rangimoaho is all about crafting his photography skills and capturing the essence of culture and identity through his lenses. He comes to the ALTBAYS Table Talk to kōrero with Leo Magri and Lachie Holton from the aotearoahistory_ Instagram page. Watch it now and drop your questions!
Show 259 - Te Rangimoaho Iti (Māori Artist and Activist)
Welcome to the ALTBAYS Table Talk (feat. Lachie Holton and Leo Magri)
Te Rangimoaho, Mokopuna of Tame iti, a young Māori activist and emerging artist, hails from the vibrant community of Kura Kaupapa, where he honed his passion for creativity and advocacy.
As the former Head Boy of Whakatane High School, he demonstrated leadership and dedication to his peers and community. Alongside his studies, he developed his artistic talents, mastering the craft of photography through self-teaching, capturing the essence of culture and identity through his lens.
With a profound commitment to social justice and cultural revitalisation, Te Rangimoaho seamlessly weaves his artistic expressions with his activism, embodying the spirit of change and resilience.
Keep an eye on this rising star as he continues to make waves in the art world and the fight for indigenous rights.
ALTBAYS Table Talk invites awesome people from Aotearoa to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing communities together to grow and thrive.
Being a full-time artist in New Zealand is not an easy task, but some say it is possible! Kwyze became a professional soccer player at the age of 16. Then, he immersed himself in the world of dance, performing with many international acts, and now he is recording his own music, making waves in the Auckland scene. He comes to have a chat with the ALTBAYS Table Talk crew tonight. Watch it here now!
**Show 258 - Kwyze (NZ Artist/Professional Dancer)
Welcome to the ALTBAYS Table Talk (Feat. Leo Magri)**
Kwyze is a New Zealand artist from Taranaki. He was a professional soccer player at the age of 16 playing in the city of Dallas/Texas in America.
He ran off the field and made his way into the dance scene. He then received a 2 year Scholarship that moved him over to Melbourne.
When the scholarship finished he became a professional back up dancer for two years performing for Maja Salvador/Jay Sean/The Fugues/Vice Ganda & more with a company/dance-crew he created called UBM.
He is now introducing new music to the world. He has experienced so much in this world traveling, but one thing that took him a while to understand was the amount of people that were stuck in thought.
All the lyrics in his tracks have the effect to teleport you through the cosmos, as they all come from a thoughtless space that he has complete trust in. He believes once you are in touch and comfortable with your inner self - depending on the degree of that acceptance, whatever you do in this world will reflect from the quality of that acceptance.
His main intention of being an artist is to share that you can go through the lowest lows & the highest highs, but as the rollercoaster of life flows and changes ever so quickly, no matter the speed of such change.
It's completely possible to remain as the observer as that's where true creativity unfolds in life
ALTBAYS Table Talk invites awesome people from Aotearoa to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing communities together to grow and thrive.
Being a creative person is not the only thing that makes you a good writer! Stephanie Parkyn is a NZ best-selling author of three historical novels that have taken her to Europe, Australia, and the Pacific, exploring the stories of women who haven't been able to speak for themselves. Formerly a freshwater ecologist, an artist, and now a writer, she lives in an off-grid home in the bush in remote northern Coromandel. She comes to the ALTBAYS Table Talk to chat with Chloe Watts from Blueberry Co. and Leo Magri. Watch it here now!
Show 257 - Stephanie Parkyn (Author/PhD Biological Sciences)
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Stephanie Parkyn has wanted to write fiction since she was a child growing up in a book-loving family in Christchurch, New Zealand.
She is now the author of three historical fiction novels inspired by the desire to bring women's history and experiences into the spotlight. Her first novel 'Into the World' was published to wide acclaim in 2017 and longlisted for the Tasmania Book Prize of the Tasmanian Premier's Literary Awards.
Her bestselling second novel 'Josephine's Garden' told the story of the woman who became Empress of France. Her third novel 'The Freedom of Birds' completes this series of connected works with a backdrop of French history that began with the true story of a woman who disguised herself as a man on a journey around the world.
Stephanie left a rewarding career as a freshwater ecologist to follow her dream of travelling, making art and storytelling. After ten years living and exploring in Australia, she now writes from her home in a bush-clad valley overlooking the sea on the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand.
ALTBAYS Table Talk invites awesome people from Aotearoa to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing communities together to grow and thrive.
Did you know that 'Sione’s Wedding' is New Zealand's 6th highest-grossing movie ever? Chris Graham is an award-winning film and TV director who has directed Kiwi classics like 'The Panthers,' 'The Ferryman,' 'Sione’s Wedding,' 'Power Rangers' for Netflix, and 'Scribe: The Return of the Crusader' for TVNZ+, among many others! Graham joins the ALTBAYS Table Talk to korero with Leo Magri and another legend from the industry, Pete May, 'The Flying Kiwi.' Watch it here now and drop us a question!
Show 256 - Chris Graham (NZ Film and TV Director)
Welcome to Altbays Table Talk (featuring Pete May and Leo Magri)
Chris is an award-winning New Zealand film and television director. Highly technical, he is exceptional at getting great performances from both unknown new actors to international A-listers.
Of his two major feature films, his acclaimed rom-com ‘Sione’s Wedding’ is New Zealand’s 6th highest grossing movie ever. he followed that with psychological horror film, ‘The Ferryman’, and then co-directed the film, ‘Born to Dance’ starring Stan Walker and collaborating with Parris Goebal.
Chris is also one of New Zealand’s most awarded music video directors,
working with major artists across a prolific 15 years. Winning 3 NZMA awards for Scribe, Dei Hamo, Smashproof, as well as shooting music videos in both Samoa and LA for Savage.
More recently, Chris has been directing 12 episodes of ‘Power Rangers’ for Netflix, and the final 2 episodes of ‘The Panthers’ for TVNZ. He then turned to longform documentaries, directing ‘Kia Ora, good evening’ with Mike McRoberts for TV3, and then ‘Scribe, the return of the Crusader’ for TVNZ+, for which he won best factual director at the NZTV awards, 2022.
Having lived and worked in New York, London, Los Angeles and Auckland, Chris is a global multi-genre director with a back catalogue of filmmaking spanning 30 years. He is a rare local director, who spans across all genres and disciplines, embracing the challenge of each.
ALTBAYS Table Talk invites awesome people from Aotearoa to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing communities together to grow and thrive.
Do you believe that everyone deserves a second chance? James was left paraplegic after being shot in the chest by the police for not ceasing fire at them. Sixteen years later, James, currently undertaking a welding apprenticeship, joins the ALTBAYS Table Talk to share his journey and discuss accepting change and personal growth. Join Leo Magri and Azzie McLean for this inspiring conversation. Watch it here now!
Show 255 - James Samuells (Sir Struggle is Real )
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In 2018, James made national news after being shot by the police for not ceasing fire at them. He was hit in the chest and sentenced to 10 years in jail. James was left a paraplegic and his life changed drastically from that moment on.
Years later, James is living a new life. Currently undertaking a welding apprenticeship, James enjoys sharing stories about resilience and accepting change.
He joins the ALTBAYS Table Talk to discuss his past, his experiences in jail, and his focus on personal growth.
ALTBAYS Table Talk invites awesome people from Aotearoa to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing communities together to grow and thrive.
South Korean music is not all about K-pop! Newko, “The Chinga Style,” is a rapper, singer, lyricist, composer, and music producer with New Zealand and Korean heritage. He is the first Asian hip-hop artist to achieve success on New Zealand's mainstream hip-hop and R&B radio stations and Korean music site charts. Newko comes to the ALTBAYS Table Talk to chat with Ed Mikaere and Leo Magri about hip-hop culture and much more! Watch it here now!
Show 254 - Newko “The Chinga Style” (Rapper/Music Producer)
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Newko, also known as 'The Chinga Style,' is an exceptional rapper, singer, lyricist, composer, and music producer. He founded 64D Production in 2004 and established himself as a prominent figure in the music industry. Raised in West Auckland, New Zealand, Newko's stage name is derived from his New Zealand Korean heritage.
Notably, Newko is the first Asian hip-hop artist to achieve success on New Zealand's mainstream hip-hop and R&B radio stations and Korean music site charts. His influence extends beyond his solo career, as he has produced multiple artists from New Zealand, Korea, Japan, and the United States.
With diverse musical abilities, Newko proficiently plays drums, bass, piano, guitar, clarinet, and other instruments. His music style transcends genres, blending elements of hip-hop, rock, classical, punk, jazz, and more.
Music has been a core part of Newko's life from a young age, influenced by his musical family background. His father, a versatile musician skilled in various instruments, particularly guitar, has over 200 compositions to his credit. Newko received early guidance in music from his father, learning guitar and drums. Additionally, his mother, a professional opera singer, provided vocal training, and his sister, a pianist and composer with a master's degree in popular music and sound engineering from Auckland University, also played a significant role in his artistic development.
Newko's educational journey includes graduating from the New Zealand Music and Audio Institute (MAINZ) with a major in drums/vocals and studying popular music at Auckland University.
As an artist, Newko or 'The Chinga Style' made history with his debut EP album 'I'm Here' and hit track 'Let Me Show You' in 2010, becoming the first Asian New Zealander to reach the top 10 on music charts in South Korea. He continued to captivate audiences with his unique sound and production skills, releasing two more EP albums and four single albums.
His creativity extends beyond solo projects, as he produced several artists, including members of his crew, 64D. On November 25, 2022, he made a successful comeback with the dazzling single 'Light it,' featuring Mr.Sicc, and embarked on a successful single release tour across New Zealand.
As he gears up for the release of his upcoming EP album (April 24), Newko invites listeners on a journey through soundscapes that promise to be both groovy and profound.
ALTBAYS Table Talk invites awesome people from Aotearoa to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing communities together to grow and thrive.
Did you know that back in the day, tohunga tā moko (tattoo experts) were greatly respected and paid with treasures such as weapons, cloaks and greenstone? Te Haunui is specialised in tā moko and portrait tattoos of Māori gods he’s interpreted. He is a humble student of art and philosophy and comes to our to the ALTBAYS Table Talk to chat with Leo and the visual artist Roimata Taimana. Watch it here now!
Show 253 - Te Haunui Tuna (Tā Moko Artist)
Welcome to Altbays Table Talk (featuring Roimata Taimana and Leo Magri)
Te Haunui Tuna is a Tūhoe artist currently based in Tauranga. He’s spent his whole life honing his artistic skills exploring a myriad of disciplines. He spends most of his work time tattooing. He specialises in tā moko and portrait tattoos of Māori gods he’s interpreted. He is vegan and atheist, which isn’t a common combination you hear with a Māori moko artist. He’s inspired by people who put themselves out there and those who are always willing to learn. He remains a humble student of art and philosophy.
Check ou Te Haunui work at www.tehaunuiart.com
ALTBAYS Table Talk invites awesome people from Aotearoa to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing communities together to grow and thrive.
Who’s your favorite superhero? Bram Wigglesworth, the man behind Whitianga Comics and Collectables, has been buying, selling, and trading comic books, action figures, sports, and trading cards for the last 10 years. Bram's passion for comics and collectibles runs deep! He joins Leo and Henry Newton for a chat about pop culture, collectibles, great superhero movies, comics, and much more! Watch it here now
Show 252 - Bram Wigglesworth (Whitianga Comics and Collectables)
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Bram Wigglesworth, the man behind Whitianga Comics and Collectables, has been buying, selling, and trading comic books, action figures, sports, and trading cards around the North Island for the last 10 years. With a small personal collection of books, Bram's passion for comics and collectibles runs deep.
Join us as we dive into the world of rare cards and comics, exploring Bram's experiences in the industry, his personal collection, and the challenges and joys of being a collector and seller. Watch it here now.
ALTBAYS Table Talk invites awesome people from Aotearoa to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing communities together to grow and thrive.
What are the challenges of starting a new business? Josh and Donny, active creatives, run the Garden Music shop in Thames. They are talented musicians who also host national and international live acts in the Hauraki region. Join them on ALTBAYS Table Talk as they discuss running a small business, the challenges of making a living as artists, their passion for music, and much more!
Show 251 - Jessica “Donny” Paton and Joshua Armstrong (Garden Music)
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Joshua (He/Him) and Jessica (She/They), the duo behind Garden Music, a cosy music shop nestled in the heart of Thames, serving the vibrant communities of the Coromandel and Hauraki districts. As passionate advocates for the transformative power of live music, Joshua and Jessica have set their sights on fostering a sense of community through their combined efforts.**
Beyond the walls of Garden Music, both Joshua and Jessica are working musicians and artists.
Their shared love for the arts has driven them to create safe and collaborative spaces for local talent to flourish. Through numerous organised gigs in the region, their passion is holding space for people to collectively express themselves and collaborate creatively.
With a deep commitment to nurturing the local creative spirit, Joshua and Jessica are intent on inspiring others to embrace the magic of live music.
ALTBAYS Table Talk invites awesome people from Aotearoa to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing communities together to grow and thrive.
What is your favourite animated movie? Brandon has been in the film industry for years, working for the massive Warner Bros. and being a part of epic movies like 'The Matrix' and 'Looney Tunes: Back In Action'. He then ventured into virtual reality, combining his film and animation expertise with a passion for history. His son, the multi-instrumentalist, Rhodes Hull also joins us on this chat with the cinematographer Ysabella Smith and Leo Magri. Watch it here now!
Show 250 - Brandon Hull (Animation/Virtual Reality) and Rhodes Hull (Multi-instrumentalist)
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Hull, a Boise, Idaho native, boasts over 30 years of experience spanning live music, film production, animation, documentary films, and virtual reality. Starting his journey in Los Angeles in 1993, Hull entered film school at California State University, Northridge, while also working for iconic venues like the House of Blues. Notable accomplishments include producing the award-winning film 'The Silent Movie' starring Billy Connolly.
After film school, Hull interned at Warner Bros. Feature Productions, contributing to films like 'The Matrix' before delving into animation with projects such as 'Osmosis Jones' and 'Looney Tunes: Back In Action.' Transitioning to documentary production, he worked on impactful films like 'To Whom it May Concern: The Life of Nancy Kwan.'
Hull then ventured into virtual reality, combining his film and animation expertise with a passion for history. His work includes immersive tours for NASA, Mount Vernon, Monticello, and over 150 American battlefields. Currently, he's preparing to remake the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory tour and capture 360 views of the Mars Perseverance Rover in the Jezero Crater.
Upcoming projects include the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, Overseas Buildings for the Department of State, and a documentary on urban enslavement in New Orleans. Hull continues to push boundaries in storytelling and technology, leaving a lasting impact across diverse industries.
Rhodes Hull is a 22 year old multi instrumentalist from Boise, Idaho who writes and produces the majority of his work. When playing live, he gathers his friends to form Rhodes Hulls Magic Band, a vibrant musical group known for their electric fusion of surf rock, psychedelic rock, whimsical rock, and scalawag rock. Their unique sound can be described as a captivating blend of the Beatles’ infectious melodies and the Doors’ enigmatic vibes. From catchy surf guitar licks to mind-bending psychedelic journeys, their music takes you on a captivating ride filled with nostalgia and imaginative storytelling.
His new single, “I’m the Monkey Man” is available now on all streaming platforms!
ALTBAYS Table Talk invites awesome people from Aotearoa to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing communities together to grow and thrive.
Did you know that horses can sleep standing up? Yazmin Todd (FĒI LÍN) is a horse trainer, support worker, and musician with a deep love and curiosity for animals, art, music, writing, and the environment. Join Yazmin, Leo, and our dear friend, the talented artist Emma Evangeline Gustafson, for an chat on the ALTBAYS Table Talk.
Show 249 - Yazmin Todd “FĒI LÍN” - Musician/Horse Trainer
Yazmin Todd (FĒI LÍN) is a 24 year old, horse trainer, support worker and indie jazz folk musician of Singaporean Chinese and NZ European descent. She was born in Ōtautahi, Christchurch, with an upbringing shaped by the lush landscapes of Piha beach and the Tutukaka coast, Yazmin has lived in the Coromandel for the past 4 years, always feeling at home nestled in the bush with the sea in sight.
Having a childhood close to nature has kept her close to the nature of her heart, and to follow her passions. She has a great love and curiosity for animals, art, music, writing, the environment, holistic health, and living (Ayurveda, Yoga and Permaculture).
Since moving to the Coromandel area, she has ventured into the joy of creating and sharing music. She released her first single last year, “The River Beneath Us,” and plans to release her latest recorded song, “Love is a Ladder” later this year. She is fascinated by the many lives and identities we can have within life and getting to meet the various versions of herself as she grows on her journey.
ALTBAYS Table Talk invites awesome people from Aotearoa to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing communities together to grow and thrive.
Did you know that intuitive business consultants teach their clients to align their ideas and emotions with positive energy? Kaitlyn, an author, dōTERRA leader, and intuitive business consultant, lives life to the fullest. She joins Altbays Table Talk to chat with Christine Threadgold and Leo Magri about embodiment, health, productivity, and much more! Watch it here now!
Show 248 – Kaitlyn Gooch (Intuitive Business Consultant)
Welcome to Altbays Table Talk (featuring Christine Threadgold and Leo Magri).
Kaitlyn has led a rich and full life, sharing her experiences and light, perceiving things in unique and relatable ways.
She is an author who released her first book, “It Starts With You,” in 2020. Also, an intuitive business consultant, dōTERRA leader, and celebrant (celebrating all of life), she lives for the expansiveness under the stars on a cloudless night or waking up to see the sunrise over the ocean.
Kaitlyn is obsessed with embodiment, efficiency, health, and habits because she believes these elements create a healthier, longer, and more joyful life.
If you're not having fun, then what's the point? She fully and truly believes that life is here to be lived, fully and out loud.
ALTBAYS Table Talk invites awesome people from Aotearoa to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing communities together to grow and thrive.
The place we live, combined with our cultural background, can be a massive inspiration for artistic work. Caitlin Moloney is an acclaimed multidisciplinary artist, Australian-born, of Celtic, Iberian, and Northwest European descent. She discovered the Coromandel clay community at Driving Creek Railway and Potteries in 2005 and was taught skills by local and international artists. Caitlin joins for a kōrero at the ALTBAYS Table Talk with another top artist, Emma Evangeline, and Leo Magri.
Show 247 – Caitlin Moloney (Multidisciplinary Artist)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (feat. Emma Evangeline and Leo Magri)
Caitlin Moloney is an Australian born multidisciplinary artist of Celtic, Iberian and north west European descent. Her early exposure to multiculturalism, community care and social justice has instilled in her a deep curiosity to explore an integrated culture in a colonised world. In her making Caitlin turns repeatedly to the rhythm and shapes found in nature, our plants and animals - and their constant renewal.
Pattern has been with Caitlin since she was a small child. When drifting off to sleep at night she would imagine every piece of treasure that ever sunk to the bottom of the ocean tucked away in her garden. She envisioned piles of glistening gold, colourful fabric and jewels that could be draped all over her body. There was nothing she wanted more than to be surrounded by beautiful things and today, as a full-time artist living in the tranquil Coromandel, New Zealand, Caitlin embodies that vision.
Growing up in Brisbane, Australia, Caitlin struggled with being highly sensitive and yearned for an elusive sense of safety away from this fast paced culture, which only strengthened her inner world. Caitlin's sensitivity to her environment has given her an acute appreciation of the importance of the wellbeing experienced our personal and public spaces.
Arriving in Aotearoa in 2004, at age twenty-six, Caitlin instantly connected with the Coromandel and was struck by the peaceful nature of the landscape. She felt like her body could relax, finally, after running on empty for so long.
Finding the Coromandel clay community at Driving Creek Railway and Potteries in 2005, Caitlin was taught skills by local and international artists. Driving Creek is an environment shaped by living so close to the earth, in rhythm with the land. This has formed a community of unconventional makers, supporting Caitlin's creative growth with grassroots learning.
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Did you know that NZ’s film industry generates about US$2.08 billion in GDP annually? Yssy is a multifaceted filmmaker who produces, directs, shoots, promotes, and photographs, working with the top artists like Ladyhawke, Jonathan Bree, Princess Chelsea, and Chris Mac, as well as mainstream TV channels. She comes to chat with Beth Claire and Leo about media, the film industry, and living overseas.
Show 246 – Ysabella Smith (Filmmaker)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (feat. Beth Claire and Leo Magri)
Ysabella Smith is a kiwi Filmmaker with a passion for music, art, film, and photography. With over 6 years of professional experience in Film & Television, Ysabella has worked on a wide range of projects, from music videos to commercials, short films to documentaries.
Yssy is multifaceted producing, directing, shooting, promoting DJing and photographing. Working with the likes of Ladyhawke, Jonathan Bree, Princess Chelsea and Chris Mac.
She started a production company (CentralFilm) in Auckland before jetting off to London to pursue more broadcast and networking opportunities after spending the summer at home in the Coromandel.
Yssy joins us to discuss the tales of Creativity and Career in Media and living abroad.
https://www.ysabellasmith.com
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What’s your favorite Fat Freddy’s Drop tune? Mark Williams, aka MC Slave, is a prolific broadcaster. He serves as the MC for Fat Freddy’s Drop, runs a weekly show on 95bFM, is the station voice for Flava Radio in Auckland, and is highly involved in the film industry, also directing music videos. Mark comes to the ALTBAYS Table Talk for a chat, joined by the legendary DJ Bobby Brazuka from Latinaotearoa who also owns of the iconic Ponsonby Social Club.
Show 245 – Mark Williams (Fat Freddy’s Drop)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (feat. Bobby Brazuka and Leo Magri)
Mark James Williams aka M.C. Slave/ aka Uncle Mark aka Logg Cabin has touched on, and triumphed in, most areas of the media during a career that has spanned the best part of three decades.
Born in California and raised in Aotearoa, Mark first emerged in the public eye as the Slavish half of proto hip hop duo MC OJ & Rhythm Slave. Transitioning from youthful energy overload to a more considered, politicised approach, they developed into Joint Force in combination with long time compadre DLT. Slave found his eventual ideal musical home with Wellington troubadours Fat Freddy’s Drop, carving out a position as their much celebrated hype man/tour MC since 2006.
As well as providing the live lyrical fire and crowd incentivising for FFD, Mark has also warmed the stage up for them all over the world as a DJ / Selector. Mark holds down the weekly 2pm -4pm Sunday sweet spot as host of the Logg Cabin radio show on 95BFM. The Loggcabin has become a veritable institution. Building his chops in the 90s on 95bFM’s True School Hip Hop Show and later Drive, as well as contributing to the early momentum of Base FM, and George Fm, M.C. Slave has spread his audio amor far and wide on the airwaves.
Mark is also the station voice of Flava Radio in Auckland, making him one of the country’s most recognisable and trusted voices. On the small screen with the MO Show, Mark and crew took New Zealand out to the world and returned with an award winning riot of interviews, sketches and thoroughly anarchic TV - the likes of which will probably never be seen again. As well as appearing on a multitude of TV shows and feature films, invariably cast as ‘the bad guy’, he has also made waves behind the camera, most notably directing Fat Freddy’s Drop's legendary Wandering Eye clip which won Best Music Video at the 2006 Vodafone NZ Music Awards.
Mark is joined by the legendary DJ Bobby Brazuka from Latinaotearoa, and owner of the iconic Ponsonby Social Club for a historic show!
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How much do you know about the history of your own country? Lachie is an intermediate teacher passionate about history. His journey is all about delving deep into the history of Aotearoa, cultivating a profound understanding that he can then weave into his teaching. Lachie joins Fabian Roberts and Leo Magri on the Altbays Table Talk for a solid korero.
Show 244 – Lachie Holt (Teacher/Creator)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (feat. Fabian Roberts and Leo Magri)
Lachie Holt is a creator proudly rooted in Kirikiriroa, Aotearoa. Embracing his Māori heritage as a descendant of Ngāti Raukawa ki te tonga, he is an intermediate teacher and very passionate about history.
His journey is centered on one ambitious goal: to delve deep into the history of Aotearoa, cultivating a profound understanding that he can then weave into his teaching. Every step of this journey has been significant in shaping his views and understanding of who he is as a person. Along the way, he’s had the privilege of meeting incredible people who have enriched his perspective on the history of Aotearoa.
Lachie is not a historian, rather someone passionate about history. His popular Instagram page @aotearoahistory_ is about him learning about history from local experts and sharing those stories.
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Have you ever considered making a living by creating online content? Win Wolf started his social media journey on the lip-syncing platform Music.ly – the app that later transformed into TikTok. His extensive content library now provides a beautiful variety to a thriving audience of over 658,000 followers! Win joins Conno De Gier and Leo Magri on Altbays Table Talk.
Show 243 – Win Wolf (Content Creator)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (feat. Connor De Gier and Leo Magri)
Always adventure-ready and with a positive attitude is Win Velasco aka Win Wolf.
Ahead of the curve, Win made his social media start on the lip-syncing social platform Music.ly – the app that transformed into TikTok. While his roots may be in serving up intricate dance and music concoctions (a space he still taps into), his library of content now offers a beautiful variety to a booming audience of over 658,000.
On Win’s account, you will find a bounty of upbeat lifestyle content that includes taste tests, trips across the globe, men’s fashion advice, event/experience highlights, and insights into Filipino culture. Win also showcases his work on another screen, as a regular presenter for the TVNZ tween pop culture show ‘The Feed’.
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Do you think Aotearoa NZ is an accessible country? Andy Woodhouse, a Project Manager in the Disability Sector, has lived in NZ for 21 years and been a Youth and Community Worker for 30 years. He joins the Altbays Table Talk to chat with Leo and Azzie McLean about access and reach in the country.
Show 242 – Andy Woodhouse (Disability Sector Project Manager)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (feat. Azzie McLean and Leo Magri)
Andy Woodhouse, a Project Manager in the Disability Sector, has lived in NZ for 21 years and been a Youth and Community Worker for 30 years.
His involvement with people living with disabilities goes back
23 years when he had to do a placement that was out of his comfort zone as part
of his Post-Grad in Youth and Community Work. He chose to work with a
disability group as he had no experience of that. It was then that the epiphany
happened, and he saw the people, not the disabilities. This was a profound
moment that shaped his community work from that point on.
The general theme of his community work career has been Access
and Reach, and so he has spent time getting vulnerable and low-socio-economic
young people to access schemes such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. This work
got him a job in NZ, and that is how he got to meet his current employers, the
Helen Anderson Trust in Christchurch. Previously, he had collaborated with HAT
for about 19 years in his previous jobs with the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and
the Spirit of New Zealand Tall Ship.
Locally, he is helping Azzie to set up a trust so that funding
can be obtained to improve and extend disability access in Whitianga and create
a holiday destination for people with disabilities.
He is passionate about integration and access for people with
disabilities, believing that he has as much right as anybody else to exist and
to engage with mainstream activities and people.
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Do you believe talent is genetically inherited? Rick Steele, a legendary Bluesman inducted into the West Australia Music Hall Of Fame in 2016, is joined by his son, Luke Steele—an eight-time award-winning singer-songwriter, lead vocalist, guitarist, and one of the producers of the electro-pop duo, Empire Of The Sun, the creative force behind the multi-platinum single, 'Walking On A Dream.' This incredible duo sits down for a chat and a jam with Stewart Pedley and Leo Magri on the ALTBAYS Table Talk.
Show 241 – Rick Steele (Legendary Bluesman) and Luke Steele (Empire of the Sun)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (feat. Stewart Pedley and Leo Magri - Let's Go Desarrego!)
Country blues maestro Rick Steele is well known for his soulful tunes and incredible journey in the music scene.
From his early days in New Zealand, choosing to pick up a guitar against his mother's wishes and his evolution from playing Chuck Berry in a local pub to sharing stages with the likes of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, Rick’s career took flight when his single 'Bloody Daggaville' made waves in the 1970s. Rick was inducted into the West Australia Music Hall Of Fame in 2016.
Rick is Luke Steele’s father; an eight time award winning singer-songwriter, multi- instrumentalist and creative visionary. Luke has sold out the Hollywood Bowl, packed the Sahara Tent at Coachella and was recently honored with his own exhibit at the Western Australia Museum.
He is well known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and one of the producers of the award-winning electro-pop duo, Empire Of The Sun, the act behind the multi-platinum single, "Walking On A Dream." #WalkingOnADream has hit nearly 3 Billion views on TikTok thanks to a viral challenge inspired by the song.
Luke is considered an Australian musical heavyweight having spent more than 20 years in the industry, starting his career with his band The Sleepy Jackson which received international acclaim for its debut record Lovers. Luke Steele has collaborated with many of music's biggest hitmakers and artists including Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Lindsay Buckingham, Grandmaster Flash, Usher, M-Phazes and Steve Aoki.
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What are your resolutions for 2024? Any fitness or health improvement goals? The ALTBAYS Table Talk kicks off 2024 with The Stag Roar podcast host, Ryan O’Connor. Ryan is a father, an optometrist, and he chases high performance in sports, hunting, maximizing creativity, business, fitness, mental health, and more!
Show 240 – Ryan O’Connor (The Stag Roar Podcast)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (feat. Reuben Watson and Leo Magri)
Ryan O’Connor presents The Stag Roar podcast, where he explores what it takes to live a life less ordinary. Featuring guests from all walks of life with topics ranging from the outdoors and hunting to creativity, business, fitness, mental health and more…
Ryan is a Father, an Optometrist and constantly chasing high performance whether in sport, life or career.
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Show 239 – Let’s Go Descarrego! and Roimata Taimana
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Special appearance: Chloe Potae)
The Altbays Table Talk celebrates their last show of 2023 with the folk/punk duo Let’s Go Descarrego! (Stu Pedley and Leo Magri), the legendary musician/visual artist Roimata Taimana and a very special appearance of one of our dearest co-hosts of all time, Chloe Potae.
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Russ Walker was part of The Voice Australia in 2017, and much more than just 'Stan Walker's brother,' Russ is a Ngaiterangi singer from the McLeod family of Tamapahore Marae who lives and performs regularly in Australia. Russ stopped by the Altbays studios to have a chat about music, growing up with an abusive father, faith, and much more!
Show 238 – Russ Walker (Aotearoa Musician)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (feat. Leo Magri)
Even before he was born, Russ Walker was filled with the gift of music. It’s part of his very DNA. Music was the life blood for this family, and Russ grew up with the sounds of Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Prince and many other Soul and Motown performers, who continue to influence his repertoire.
A popular contestant on the 2017 season of The Voice, Russ’s remarkable vocal talents delight and soothe the most tortured of souls – be it crooning a ballad, or funking up some serious R’n’B. He doesn’t just sing, though – Russ is equally happy as master of the rhythm on drums, or conquering the strings – be it six or four – on guitar. He frequently combines his talents at regular gigs around Australia.
One of the founders of Brisbane’s famous Tuesday night R‘n’B Jam, Russ has jammed with the likes of Brian Frasier-Moore and the entire horn section from Robbie Williams’ band when they toured here. He was also part of the opening act for Beyonce’s Australian tour, and was proud to have sung the New Zealand national anthem at the 2015 ANZAC Test at Suncorp Stadium.
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Did you know that the oldest evidence of tattoos dates back to 3370 BC? Join us in this top conversation with Dana Hurricane, a seasoned tattoo artist with 13 years of experience. Dana talks about the evolution of the tattooing industry, traveling around the globe for work, and much more!
Show 237 – Dana Hurricane (Tattoo Artist)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (feat. Georgie Parry and Leo Magri)
Dana Hurricane is a seasoned tattoo artist with 13 years of experience. In this insightful conversation, Dana talks about the evolution of the tattooing industry. From her apprenticeship in Cornwall, UK to working on the disruptive environment in Brighton, Dana also shares the transformative journey that shaped her as an artist.
Instagram has revolutionized the industry and AI technology now
creates tattoo designs. Dana delves into the challenges of being a self-critic
and overthinker in an era where your work is scrutinized worldwide.
Dana's love for New Zealand is palpable as she recounts her
journey from England to Scotland, eventually falling in love with Aotearoa.
Dive into the magic of tattooing in New Zealand, where Māori artists infuse
their work with clients' life stories and family roles.
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conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing communities together to grow and
thrive.
Do you know what Craniosacral therapy is? Roze, a yoga instructor and masseuse from the Netherlands, embarked on a sailing adventure around half the globe. After 2.5 years of navigating, she found a new home in Aotearoa New Zealand. Roze is not only a badass Jiu-Jitsu blackbelt and a skilled sword fighter but has also recently become a Craniosacral therapist. Curious to find out what that is? Listen to this informative show here now!
Show 236 – Rozemarije de Ronde (Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (feat. Logan Philips and Leo Magri)
Roze is a Biodynamic Craniosacral therapist, yoga instructor, and seasoned masseuse from the Netherlands. Her journey took an extraordinary turn when she, along with her partner and 3-month-old son, embarked on a sailing adventure that spanned half the globe. After 2.5 years navigating the seas, they found a new home in New Zealand.
Initially a filmmaker back in the Netherlands, Roze felt the first signs of burnout, prompting her to make a life-altering decision. She bid farewell to her film company and set out on a transformative path. During this period, she underwent a five-year training with a Taoist Master, immersing herself in Qi Gong, Massage, Meditation, and Inquiry work.
These practices led Roze to rediscover her body's sensitivity and the power of doing less to achieve more. Her life underwent a rapid transformation—she became a certified yoga teacher, a holistic masseuse, and, more recently, a Biodynamic Craniosacral therapist. Through this therapy, she aids individuals dealing with physical ailments, as well as those navigating emotional and energetic imbalances. Join us as we delve into Roze's unique journey and the wisdom she has gained along the way.
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Rap is much more than throwing lines and rhymes on top of drum beats! Mazbou Q, 'The Rap Scientist,' a UK-born Nigerian based in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), is an artist, producer, content creator, and educator. With a background in classical, heavy metal, and West African Highlife, he confronts his listeners with socio-political commentary and creatively engages them in the complexities of his unique cultural identity.
Show 235 - Mazbou Q (The Rap Scientist)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (feat. Swizl Jager and Leo Magri)
Mazbou Q is a UK-born, Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) based Nigerian artist, producer, content creator and educator.
Stemming from his background in classical, heavy metal and West African Highlife, Mazbou Q's particular brand of Hiphop pushes the boundaries of the genre and captivates those with a deep appreciation for musicality. Mazbou Q takes inspiration from the likes of Fela Kuti, The Roots and Black Star as he confronts his listeners with socio-political commentary and creatively engages them in the complexities of his unique cultural identity.
Also known as ‘The Rap Scientist’ across social media, Mazbou Q’s theory-based framework for the analysis of rap flow has gained popularity in both industry and academic circles alike. Covering concepts like polymetricism, micro-timing and ‘The Four Bar Cadence’, Mazbou Q has featured as a guest lecturer at several tertiary institutions such as Lousiana State University, Southern University, Harvard University and Berklee College of Music. As both educator and practitioner of ‘rap science', Mazbou Q continues to capture the imagination of artists, instrumentalists and music theory enthusiasts alike as he illuminates the musical complexity of Hip hop.
Mazbou Q is also the lead producer in Auckland-based audio production house UNCHAINED XL Production Co. and has worked with brands such as ESPN, Footlocker and Les Mills.
Having solidified himself as both a musical powerhouse and effective communicator, Mazbou Q continues to challenge and inspire his audiences through the various channels of his creativity.
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Have you ever thought about creating online content while eating the best kai around Aotearoa? Well, Āwhina & Te-Taima are taking that experience to the next level, while bringing Māori culture to the forefront in the social media world! Watch it here now!
Show 234 Āwhina & Te-Taima (Aotearoa Content Creators)
Welcome to ALTBAYS Show (feat. Fabian Roberts and Leo Magri)
The Altbays Table Talk is stoked to bring these powerful wahine back to our show!
The twins Āwhina & Te-Taima are passionate about their culture and language. They create online content aiming to entertain their audience but always pushing the importance of speaking te reo Māori.
Tik Tok challenges and dance moves share space with beautiful kai (food) and mahi toi (craft, artwork) on their social media. The girls are all about empowering women and indigenous people.
Āwhina & Te-Taima come to talk about their recent experience in the Toitū Te Tiriti took place in the streets all over Aotearoa and much more!
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Did you know that evidence of ancient pottery is found on six of the seven continents from virtually every civilization? Alan Rhodes is a Coromandel icon whose journey spans the vibrant sounds of the Hamilton County Bluegrass Band to the delicate artistry of handmade pottery. He comes to the Altbays Table Talk for a chat with Leo Magri and the singer/songwriter Stewart Pedley. Watch it here now!
ALTBAYS Table Talk 233 – Alan and Julia Rhodes (Musicians and Craft Potter)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Feat. Stewart Pedley and Leo Magri)
Alan and Julia Rhodes are prominent figures in the Coromandel region. Alan story unfolds as a founding member, lead vocalist, and guitarist of the Hamilton County Bluegrass Band that captivated audiences since the late 1960s. Julia has just finished a 34 year journey as a librarian in a local school.
Another side of their artistic life is a passion for pottery that began in the late '70s. Alan describes himself as a 'craft potter,' crafting unique handmade domestic ware. His dedication to shaping clay into functional pieces reflects a commitment that spans almost five decades.
Alan and his wife Julia, dealt with many challenges in life; from a devastating fire in 1984 to adapting to the changing landscape of handmade pottery. Throughout the journey, Julia remains his steadfast partner, embodying the collaborative spirit that defines their creative endeavors.
Whether you're a pottery enthusiast, a music lover or a fan of storytelling, Alan's journey resonates, showcasing the enduring pursuit of passion over a 'proper job.'
We have the pleasure of having the top singer/songwriter Stewart Pedley co-hosting this historical show.
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Are you optimistic about the socio-economic and cultural scenario for Aotearoa NZ in 2024? The Altbays Table Talk has the pleasure of bringing back business mentor Vaughan Winiata, who is also involved with the Corrections sector in Aotearoa, to chat with Leo and the always-sharp kaiako Māori, Brandon Amoamo. Watch it here now!
ALTBAYS Table Talk 232 – Vaughan Winiata (Te Whare e Tōtika)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Feat. Brandon Amoamo and Leo Magri)
Vaughan boasts a successful professional and commercial track record, encompassing a corporate career and business ownership. He has served as an advisor and mentor to small businesses and recently transitioned into the realm of Corrections, focusing on the reintegration of prisoners post-conviction. Additionally, Vaughan manages the Treaty Partners online platform, dedicated to explaining and clarifying the conditions of the Treaty of Waitangi.
We're thrilled to welcome Vaughan back to our show; his initial appearance was on show #187 alongside Elvisa Van Der Leden. Joining us is kaiako Māori Brandon Amoamo, who has previously graced the Altbays Table Talk on show #99, and returning with Joe Davis [Ngāti Hei Kaumātua] on show #212.
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Did you know that there are approximately, 2.47 billion adult gamers in the world? Henri is a restaurant owner and chef passionate about video games, manga D&D and Hip-Hop who spends a solid amount of time reading about ancient civilizations and listening to hip-hop. He comes to the Altbays Table Talk to chat with Leo and our dear friend Azzie McLean!
ALTBAYS Table Talk 231 – Henri Galvin Newton (Owner/Chef at Base)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Feat. Azzie McLean and Leo Magri)
Henri Galvin Newton is a Coromandel native born in 1990. From the farm life between Matarangi and Whangapoua to navigating the highs and lows of city living, Henri's journey is one of resilience and unexpected turns.
Leaving home at 16, he tried his hand at various professions, from construction to kitchen work and even fishing at sea. University in Hamilton, which he hated, was a brief stint before life in Queenstown brought surprising twists, including selling insurance and rapping on stage with a rock band.
Amid life's highs, tragedy struck at 21 with the loss of his mother to lung cancer. Henri's path led him to hitchhike back to Whitianga, where a moment of realization sparked a return to work at 22. His journey continued through construction work in Christchurch, the birth of two children, and settling in Auckland.
COVID-19 prompted a significant change. After purchasing what now is the top restaurant, Base, Henri and his partner at the time found themselves back in Whitianga, reconnecting with their roots. Beyond his diverse interests in gaming, comics, and more, Henri opens up about his battles with clinical anxiety, panic disorder, and visual snow syndrome.
Join Henri, Leo and our dear friend Azzie McLean on this great show.
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ALTBAYS Table Talk 230 – Lucia Hemara and Melodownz (Māori Visual Artist/Hip-Hop Artist)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Feat. Lana Garland and Leo Magri)
Lucia Hemara is a Māori visual artist raised in Tamaki Makaurau and born into a whanau where artistic talent flows through generations. Her mother, a skilled pattern maker with over 30 years in the fashion industry, and her father, a portrait/visual artist who works in the jewellery trade, laid the foundation and helped significantly shape her artistic journey.
Lucia contributed her talents to TONI&GUYNZ and Stephen Marr Hairdressing; both recognised leaders in fashion hair styling. This experience honed her skills and provided a platform for exploring the dynamic intersections between fashion, beauty, and visual arts. Lucia worked on photoshoots behind the scenes as a clothes stylist and was in front of the camera as a model from time to time. Her exploration of the creative realm extends to behind-the-scenes work in the film industry and even a stint at acting, where her unique presence captivated various projects.
Lucia balances her artistic pursuits with the joys and responsibilities of motherhood. Raising two daughters: a toddler and a 15-year-old.
Adding another layer to Lucia's vibrant canvas is her partnership with Melodownz, a prominent figure in the Aotearoa hip-hop scene.
Lucia's visual artistry deeply connects her cultural heritage and personal experiences.
Melodownz was raised in Avondale by his Samoan Catholic grandmother, English grandfather and his mother.He has Samoan, Pākehā and Ngāpuhi heritage. Melodownz debuted as a musician in 2013, composing reggae/hip-hop songs inspired by his upbringing He released his debut album Beginners Luck in 2014, and followed this with an extended play as half of the Young Gifted and Broke hip-hop duo Third3ye alongside Angelo King, 3P (2016).
In 2017, Melodownz released the hip hop EP Avontales and in 2018 released two projects: a collaboration EP High Beams with IllBaz and Raiza Biza, featuring musicians including Teeks and Che Fu,and the double-EP Melo & Blues. Melodownz won the award for Most Promising Artist at the 2019 Pacific Music Awards.
In 2020, Melodownz began Kava Corner, a YouTube interview series where Melodownz interviews New Zealand media personalities and celebrities such as broadcaster John Campbell, boxer Joseph Parker and musician Benee while sharing kava.He was nominated for the Breakthrough Artist of the Year award at the 2020 Aotearoa Music Awards.
They come to the Altbays Table Talk to chat about perspective on Aotearoa's creative and cultural landscape, family dynamics, and much more!
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Do you like a good dress-up party? What about tapping into the world of cosplay? Meet Eloise Green, the children’s party entertainer and creative force behind Matilda the Time Travelling Fairy! From hosting epic Halloween events to crafting intricate Steampunk costumes, her creativity knows no bounds. Join Leo and Rebecca Smith on this top korero!
ALTBAYS Table Talk 229 – Eloise Green (Matilda The Time Travelling Fairy)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Feat. Rebecca Smith and Leo Magri)
Eloise Green is the creative force behind Matilda the Time Travelling Fairy. Originally from South Africa, Eloise moved to New Zealand in 2009, where she now resides in the beautiful Whitianga.
A dedicated mother to two daughters, Eloise's creativity extends to her family, with both daughters actively involved in her various ventures. From running Halloween events with a whopping 322 children to creating intricate costumes for cosplay, Eloise's artistic spirit knows no bounds.
Her journey into the world of Steampunk led to the creation of Baroness Evaine Morgana Blackwood, and she even started a Steampunk group in Whitianga called The Endeavours Assemblage. Eloise's passion for Steampunk extends to organizing meet-ups, events, and attending festivals like The Thames Steampunk Festival.
In 2017, Eloise embraced her role as Matilda the Time Travelling Fairy, providing children's entertainment and spreading joy with crafts and face painting. Her creativity also extends to Simply Whimsical Crafts, a family endeavor selling handmade crafts at markets.
Eloise is bringing magic to Whitianga with her event, "Fairies, Pirates, and Princesses Picnic in the Park" on January 14th.
Beyond her magical pursuits, Eloise manages Hocus Pocus Cleaning. Her unexpected journey has turned her into a sought-after drawcard for events, booked a year in advance, leaving Eloise feeling incredibly blessed.
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Do you have friends or whanau who are currently struggling with addiction? Angel emerged as one of the first wahine Māori to share her story on social media. She comes to the Altbays Table Talk to tell us about her challenging upbringing in the NZ gang life to overcoming addiction and finding redemption. Watch it here now!
ALTBAYS Table Talk 228 – Angel Taylor (Content Creator)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Feat. Beth Claire and Leo Magri)
Angel grew up surrounded by the NZ gang life. Adopted at 3 months old, she remained unaware of her biological mother until she turned 12. Her early years were marked by a rough upbringing, experiencing sexual abuse at a very young age. As a young adult, Angel grappled with feelings of rejection, considering it to be the norm. She faced homelessness, engaged in prostitution, battled severe meth addiction, and lived a life entangled with theft, alcoholism, and became a parent at the age of 16.
Angel's life took a darker turn as she witnessed a murder and accumulated 25 criminal convictions, resulting in a three-year jail sentence for assaults and intent-to-kill charges.
In 2009, despite having material wealth, Angel found herself in court, ready to face three years in jail. Supported by her whānau, she sought solace in religion, which, in her own words, saved her life.
Angel emerged as one of the first wahine Māori to share her story on social media. Now, she joins the Altbays Table Talk to delve into her life journey and discuss her current successful projects.
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Did you know that stress triggers a 'fight-or-flight' response, altering our breathing? Luckily, we can intentionally control that through our breath! Mary is a neurosomatic breathwork therapist who suffered from adrenal fatigue and severe migraines for years but managed to control and heal them with breathwork and the power of somatic healing. She joins Altbays Table Talk to chat with Petra Campbell and Leo Magri about her journey and share some tips.
ALTBAYS Table Talk 227 – Mary Bell (Free to Breathe)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Feat. Petra Campbell and Leo Magri)
Mary is a neurosomatic breathwork therapist and a mother of two. She suffered adrenal fatigue and severe migraines for years and managed to control and heal them with breathwork and the power of somatic healing. Her passion is to bring people home to themselves, calm their nervous system and breath and find again the worth within instead of looking for it externally.
She works with breath techniques for certain types of healing and altered states, brainwave/sound therapy, heart coherence, body work, somatics, rhythmic breathing and meditation.
Relax your shoulders and join us for this great korero!
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The legendary West Side Hori, Tipene comes back to the Altbays Table Talk to chat with two top Aotearoa Hip-Hop upcoming artists Te Paea Seasons and Chance Haddon aka “C33Y” a few days before the release of their EP
ALTBAYS Table Talk 226 – Te Paea Seasons and C33Y with special guest Tipene (Hip-Hop Artists)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Feat. Leo Magri)
Chance Haddon aka "C33Y" is a Hip-Hop artist of Ngāti Ruanui descent originally from Whanganui, raised in Whitianga. Chance has a classic old school soul to his writing with a new skool flow able to speak on his life experiences through to club bangers and summer anthems. Chance has been writing his own music from the age of 16 and just completed recording his first E.P(7 tracks) titled “Find Your Way”.
Te Paea Seasons, is a soul R&B singer-songwriter of Ngāi Te Rangi descent originally from Tauranga Moana, raised in Whitianga. Te Paea has a very broad style from afro pop and acoustic RnB to rapping socially conscious messages over modern trap beats. Te Paea came from a Kapa Haka background and singing in school bands to a confident young artist who has been working on her fist E.P
Tipene, the West Side Hori of Aotearoa Hip-Hop scene, recently achieved noteworthy milestones. A panelist and headliner at the Christchurch Hip Hop Summit, he impressed audiences at SXSW Sydney Aotearoa House, while there played four shows and wrote eight new songs in just eight days, foreshadowing an upcoming summer album. Tipene earned recognition as a Waiata Music Awards finalist for Best Male and Best Hip Hop album and now serves as the Maori Music Ambassador. Entertaining 40,000 fans on the LAB Summer Tour, he also unveiled a new E.P with three captivating music videos, including "Freedom" and "No Muck Around" filmed in Whitianga. In the realm of artist development, Tipene champions talents at the Poutama Music Studio. Don't miss his upcoming performance at the Summer Frequency Festival in Gisborne this January, ensuring an ongoing legacy of musical innovation.
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Have you ever cooked a possum before? Shay Williamson is a possum trapper and content creator who runs the successful online channel 'Keeping It Wild.' The channel is all about teaching primal skills that put food on the table: hunting, gathering, cooking, and eating! Join us with top artist and trapper Andrew Barber to learn Aotearoa's bush and survival skills. Watch and ask your questions now!
ALTBAYS Table Talk 225 – Shay Williamson (Content Creator/Keeping it Wild)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Feat. Andrew Barber and Leo Magri)
Shay Williamson is a possum trapper and content creator from Whakatane in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Shay's remarkable journey led him to the wilderness of Te Urewera at just 16, where he spent years mostly isolated from the modern world. This experience ignited a profound passion for the bush, nature, and subsistence living.
Later, Shay ventured to the South Island, spending about 5 years trapping possums in and around Fiordland National Park. During this time, he and his partner (now wife), Abby, began crafting YouTube videos. Their channel, "Keeping it Wild," emerged as a unique platform to share the beauty of the wilderness that Shay couldn't quite express in words.
"Keeping It Wild" boasts a strong following with nearly 5 million views. Today, Shay, alongside Abby and their two young kids, calls the Eastern Bay of Plenty home once more. Join us for this podcast episode to uncover his incredible journey.
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Make Pizza, Not War! Luke is the mastermind behind Kuaotunu's famous spot, Luke's Kitchen, where folks queue up for mouthwatering pizzas and grooving to live music over summer. A proud dad of two, Luke is all about riding the waves whenever he can. Catch him on Altbays Table Talk, where we chat about surf, diving, fishing, Luke’s global adventures, the ups and downs of running a small business, and the art of juggling family and work life.
ALTBAYS Table Talk 224 – Lukas Reilly (Lukes Kitchen)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Feat. Roimata Taimana and Leo Magri)
Situated in the laid back village of Kuaotunu in the Coromandel, Luke’s Kitchen is a rustic seaside restaurant with a café & art gallery adjacent creating a hub for locals, tourists and families.
Lukas started his journey in the stunning Waitaia Bay, a place reachable only by a rugged 4x4 ride. His early months were all about soaking up the beach vibes. Then came the twist - his parents, Christine and Paul, snagged what's now Luke's Kitchen, originally just a garage where they fixed cars and handled WOFs.
Young Lukas ventured through local Steiner Kindy and Te Rerenga Primary School. But at 13, he made a big leap to MBAS to complete his schooling. Classroom smarts weren't his strong suit due to dyslexia, but he found his groove in practical classes like woodwork, graphics, and cooking.
His culinary journey started at 13 when he tackled dishwashing at the Matarangi golf club. By 18, he had risen to become one of the line cooks and chefs. Although university entrance eluded him, Lukas discovered his love for food and cooking, leading to a fast-track cookery course and city and guilds at Polytec Tauranga.
At 19, he made tracks to Queenstown and at 20, Samoa was his destination, initially for work at a fancy resort, but he ended up as a surf and tour guide with a side of cooking.
A year later, Perth beckoned for further culinary skills, where he met his partner Steph and mastered pizza-making from a couple of wild Italians. At 22, Lukas returned to New Zealand and unlocked the doors to what is now Luke's Kitchen.
In between, he'd sneak off to Indonesia for a tropical surf fix. His deep love for the ocean shaped his passion for cooking and sustainability.
Now, almost 14 years on, Luke's Kitchen is a culinary sensation with two amazing kids and a cozy Kuaotunu home.
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Is there a Māori Elite in Aotearoa? One of Aotearoa’s most controversial artists, Hori, is an artist, fashion designer, and comedian currently touring The Māori Elite show—a political satire piece that attempts to address all questions surrounding Māori elitism and the so-called 'treatyists.' Hori joins us for a lively korero on Altbays Table Talk. Join our live stream and drop your questions now!
ALTBAYS Table Talk 223 – Hori (The Māori Elite)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Feat. Maddie Johnson and Leo Magri)
One of Aotearoa’s most controversial artists, Hori, is an artist, fashion designer and comedian currently touring The Māori Elite show; a political satire piece that tries to answer all the questions around Māori elitism and the so-called “treatyists”. Not inspired by this year’s anti co-governance tour, Hori has decided to do his own Māori Elite Tour, a chat that follows on from the kōrero of his M9 Speech earlier this year.
The Hori label was created in 2012 and since then, has been the center of much artistic and social debate it was developed in order to draw attention to significant māori issues in aotearoa that as an artist he feels close to and believe need to be addressed.
The goal is to create awareness and to open up conversations about difficult and often taboo subjects like our nation’s haka hori looks to challenge people's view even when it may not seem politically correct to do so.
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Ever wondered what it takes to run a local news outlet? Pauline and Stan, are the dynamic duo behind Mercury Bay's newspaper, The Informer. Stan's still a Presbyterian Minister, and Pauline used to be one too—both with years of theological education under their belts. These two go-getters don't believe in retirement; they've been working side by side for five decades, supporting youth projects and communities in Australia and NZ. They come for a lively chat at Altbays Table Talk, joined by the always sharp Ross Liggins. Watch it here now!
ALTBAYS Table Talk 222 – Pauline and Stan Stewart (The Informer)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Feat. Ross Liggins and Leo Magri)
Pauline and Stan are the owners of Mercury Bay's newspaper, The Informer.
Pauline hails from Queensland, born amidst the stunning Glasshouse Mountains. She pursued studies in communications, history, and theology at the University of St Lucia. During the 1970s, she devoted herself to youth work as part of the City of Brisbane, cultivating meaningful connections with the younger generation. Her career led her to the position of youth editor for the Courier Mail, Queensland's largest newspaper. Here, she orchestrated youth rallies and camps that brought thousands of teenagers together for remarkable events filled with drama, music, and coffee shops.
Pauline spent eight years hosting and producing "Pauline's Place" on the Channel Nine network during the late seventies and early eighties.
Together with Stan, she co-wrote and produced "A People To Belong To," a theological journal and ideas magazine distributed across Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and Canada for twenty years, embracing technological advancements in its later issues.
Stanley James Stewart, a native of Victoria, grew up in the Victorian bushland as the youngest of five siblings. His journey began as an electrician, but he soon realized his calling to become a Minister. His dedication to the role of babies and children in churches and society led him to become a researcher and writer. Stan conducted workshops and seminars across Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and Canada, making a lasting impact. His extensive body of work includes authoring several books on the subject and promoting inclusive community-building practices, particularly in worship and important events that involve people of all ages.
Beyond his church work, Stan played a key role in organizing Australia's welcome to the World Council of Churches conference, an event that spanned two years of planning and organization, leaving a memorable impression on thousands of participants.
Despite some setbacks and personal losses, both Pauline and Stan remain committed to their work. They continue to find inspiration in their shared endeavors and the pursuit of building connections and communities through their writing and collaborative projects.
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Twerking is much more than just a dance move! Adam, with a background in Neurosomatics and Psychosomatics, is the founder of Twerwerk, a psycho-sensory modality that helps you gain confidence and connect with your body, all while having fun! Adam joins the Altbays Table Talk to discuss healing from trauma, therapy modalities, and much more. Watch it now and get ready to shake that money maker!
ALTBAYS Table Talk 221 – Adam Robertson (Twerkwerk/Neurosomatic Facilitator)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Feat. Blair Murray and Leo Magri)
Twerkwerk is a Psycho-sensory modality combining Twerking & Breathwork together and is a profound way to gain confidence, feel empowered, connect into your body, release trauma, stagnant energy, and be in community, all while having FUN!
Adam Robertson is the Founder of Twerkwerk® and has a background in Neurosomatics, Psychosomatics and over 8 different trained modalities including Breathwork, Havening Techniques® and Reflexology.
Adam has been holding space for the last 3.5 years with clients 1:1, in groups and retreats, having also successfully toured around all of NZ on a 3 month NZ TOUR.
Adam brings the spiritual component in a very grounded manner that ignites fun, freedom and aliveness! Removing stigma, conditioning and shame, all while creating safe and non-judgemental spaces for people to explore the depths of their experience and existence.
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Ever heard of OnlyFans? Today, many create online content to make a living. Azrael, who worked as a stripper in Australia and New Zealand, has been on OnlyFans for almost three years. Her journey began with body-shaming, but she's turned the tables to empower people. Join her on Altbays Table Talk to discuss taboo topics and the world of adult content creation. Watch it here now!
ALTBAYS Table Talk 220 – Azrael Spiryt (Adult Content Creator)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Feat. Christine Threadgold and Leo Magri)
Meet Azrael, a 22-year-old content creator. Az has worked as a stripper in Australia and New Zealand and has been rocking the OnlyFans scene for almost three years. It all started with some harsh body-shaming and criticism she faced because of her looks, not to mention being blind in one eye since birth.
But Azrael's not one to back down from a challenge. She decided to take matters into her own hands and prove that beauty isn't confined by society's standards. She's all about living life on her own terms and inspiring others to do the same.
According to Azrael, getting into this line of work doesn't take much – just a dash of self-confidence and a healthy dose of not caring about what others think!
Beyond her online endeavors, Azrael is also a talented singer and songwriter. She's here on Altbays Table Talk to have some real talk with Leo and Christine. They dive into those topics that might make some people blush, but not this crew! Join Azrael as she spills the tea and shares her incredible journey.
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What's your boldest, most secret fantasy? You don't have to say it out loud! Nocturness takes us on a journey into the depths of desire and expression in a lively chat with the Altbays Table Talk Crew. With a 12-year career in the adult entertainment industry and a background in theatre, classical ballet, and modern dance, Nocturness has mastered the stage. Don't be shy; join us on this epic show now!
ALTBAYS Table Talk 219 – Nocturness (Catharsis through Flesh)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Feat. Chloe Watts and Leo Magri)
Performance artist Nocturness unconventionally seductive with her enigmatic style of Burlesque.
Her ritualistic stage presence and abstract imagery derive from personal experience, creating catharsis through flesh. Her primary motivation is not to disturb or offend you, but to use her vessel as an outlet for her inner psyche.
While Nocturness is well known in Aotearoa for her horror based performance art, she is in fact, multi-faceted! She will wow a crowd with stunning costumes in classy classics perfect for the corporate world. Each of her acts are completely realised and polished down to detail. From gore, to glitz and glamour, she has it all!
With her statuesque height, and ample assets, she’ll have you eating out the palm of her hand.
Having a background in theatre, classical ballet, and modern types of dance, Nocturness is no stranger to the stage.
Nocturness' professional performance career began as a dancer, and teacher for one of her home town dance studios.
She later played mentor in the art of tease. Her 12-year long carrier in the adult entertainment industry let her discover and explore human behaviour on an unprecedented level.
Nocturness frequently lends her flesh as a canvas for body painters and SPFX artists. She has been turned into an array of creatures, mostly by her talented friend Maxine Skipper.
In 2016 Nocturness founded ‘Nocturne Sanctum’ wherein she directs and produces Avant-Garde performance events.
To see a group of performers and spectators come together to explore their vessel and express themselves, as well as to celebrate, pay homage and make offering to the muses and deities absolutely stirs her soul. She thrives of helping to create a safe space for people to exercise (spelling "mistake" intended!) their demons.
At the very least, she hopes she’ll make you THINK.
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Do you usually light up the dance floor, or do you wait for someone else to go first and then rock it with a classic moonwalk? Meet Lisa, a skilled dancer trained in ballet, jazz, tap, funk, musical theatre, lyrical, contemporary, and Irish dancing. Lisa is the driving force behind the renowned En Pointe Dance Studio, and she's joining us on Altbays Table Talk to delve into the vibrant dance scene in Aotearoa NZ. She'll share insights on the significance of introducing the arts to children at a young age, the secrets to running a thriving business in a cozy small town, and much more! Watch it here now!
ALTBAYS Table Talk 218 – Lisa Gifford (En Pointe Dance Studio)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Feat. Fabian Roberts and Leo Magri)
Lisa started with gymnastics at the age of 2 and then dance was added by the time she was 4 years old. She began with ballet before adding jazz, tap, funk, musical theatre, lyrical, contemporary and Irish dancing.
Lisa trained under the watchful eyes of Prue and Debbie Gooch (Dance Education Centre, Tauranga) and Pat McMinn. Lisa competed in many competitions all over the North Island in dance genres of ballet, tap and jazz and also gymnastics including competing in the Performing Arts Competitions Society of New Zealand National Young Performer of the Year Award for Ballet.
During her time at school, Lisa was involved with various shows either on the stage or behind the scenes including performing with the Royal New Zealand Ballet at a young age.
Lisa attended Auckland University of Technology completing a degree in Business as well as teaching for the Carter-Chan Performance Centre in Auckland for 3 years, before moving on and teaching for the Dance Education Centre in Thames for 6 years.
In 2008, Lisa was persuaded by a number of Whitianga dance students who travelled to Thames twice a week for lessons to hold classes in Mercury Bay and thus Lisa arrived in Whitianga. Lisa is now in her 16th year of operation in Whitianga.
Finally in 2015, Lisa acquired her own premises and En Pointe Dance Studio was born.
Since then both the number of classes and amount of students have grown. Lisa’s own young daughter is following in her footsteps taking classes at En Pointe Dance Studio and has started competitions.
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Have you ever thought about how much work goes into a music concert or a drama production? Emma is an experienced production and tour manager in the music industry, currently holding this role for the renowned band Fat Freddys Drop in Europe. Emma has traveled all over the world and has some great stories to share! We are pleased to have the incredible visual artist Roimata Taimana as a co-host for this top korero. Watch it here now!
ALTBAYS Table Talk 217 – Emma Jensen (Music Industry Tour and Stage Manager)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Feat. Roimata Taimana and Leo Magri)
Emma is an experienced production and tour manager in the music industry. Her incredible journey has taken her all over the world, from her hometown in New Zealand to the bright lights of New York, the artistic scene of Amsterdam, the vibrant energy of Koln, and the bustling music hub of London.
Over the years, Emma has worked with a diverse array of artists, spanning bands, theatre productions, and comedians. Currently, she holds the role of production and tour manager for the renowned band Fat Freddys Drop in Europe.
Emma's adventure began with a three-month tour to the States in the early '90s, but she didn't return to New Zealand until an astonishing 30 years later. Her journey has come full circle, with Emma settling back in NZ recently due to the global pandemic.
Emma is an alumna of Mercury Bay Area School, making her connection to the Coromandel community all the more special.
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Do you think most Kiwis embrace inclusivity and apply indigenous knowledge in their daily lives? Patrick, with a Master's degree in Applied Indigenous Knowledge and ongoing PHD studies in Māori Advancement & Development, is a proud father of six children and boasts a successful track record of innovation and collaboration with the Ministry of Health. Join Patrick, Leo Magri and our dear co-host Maddie Johnson on the Altbays Table Talk for an engaging conversation on indigenizing spaces and more!
ALTBAYS Table Talk 216 – Patrick Salmon (KAIRUA NZ/ Indigenous Innovator)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Feat. Maddie Johnson and Leo Magri)
Patrick Salmon is of Ngati Awa, Ngai Tūhoe, Te Arawa and Ngati Tukorehe descent.
He holds a great passion and dedication for Māori development & advancement in the sectors of health & education.
Patrick is the founder and Managing Director of KAIRUA NZ and has a strong track record of innovating and developing with the Ministry of Health and many national and local service providers across New Zealand.
He holds a Masters degree with honours in Applied Indigenous Knowledge and is currently completing a PHD in Māori Advancement & Development.
Patrick was part of the most dynamic duo ever to appear on the multimedia award winning show, My Kitchen Rules NZ and has driven the popular breakfast radio show in Waikato as a host for Tainui Live.
Patrick is the first in the 116 year history of Well Child services to be appointed as the National Indigenous Innovator for Whānau Āwhina Plunket and also a pro-active committee member of Power To Protect with Starship Children’s Hospital.
Despite all that he does, Patrick is present and supportive husband to his wife 14 years and they have 6 tamariki together.
Patrick has a passion and commitment to do “cool shit that matters” and encourages, inspires and uplifts others to unleash their own potential and find their place of service in the world.
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We're all aware of how the economy impacts our daily lives, but how well do we truly understand Economics? Logan is a Masters-level Economics student, who's on a mission to shed light on the complexities of our economic system and explore alternatives for a fairer society. Logan joins us at Altbays Table Talk to unravel the intricacies of economic thought and offer his unique perspective. Plus, we're thrilled to have the esteemed Ph.D. Sociologist, Stella Pennell, as our guest co-host.
ALTBAYS Table Talk 215 – Logan Phillips (Economics Graduate)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Feat. Stella Pennell and Leo Magri)
Logan is a Master's Economics student with future studies in mind. He lacks faith in the economic literature he is being taught from.
He likes to work in frameworks, exploring the logical underpinnings of the Economy and would like to go on to study further maths to this end.
Logan believes that by clarifying the issues with our current state of economic thought, we can move towards clearer ways of thinking. He is largely apolitical and believes that conversations based on a clearer understanding of the economy will, by nature, lead to more effective policy regardless of political tendency.
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Have you experienced workplace bullying? Meet Godspower Chiabuotu, the Community Representative of Hope Channel New Zealand. With his expertise in policy formation, analysis, implementation, workplace culture (including bullying), and community development, he joins us at Altbays Table Talk for a discussion on education, the impact of religion in NZ and globally, and more! Watch it here now!
ALTBAYS Table Talk 214 – Godspower Chiabuotu (Hope Channel NZ Representative)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Feat. Christine Threadgold and Leo Magri)
Godspower Chiabuotu is a diligent, resourceful, and self-motivated Auckland University of Technology graduate with expertise in policy formation, analysis, implementation, workplace culture (bullying), and community development. He is currently the Community representative of Hope Channel New Zealand in Whitianga. Hope Channel is a Christian TV Channel broadcasting in New Zealand on Freeview channel 27 and Sky channel 204.
Godspower is an experienced Chaplain, Community Development Specialist, and Professional Teacher with a demonstrated history of working in the Education Management industry in Africa. He has a proven track record of assisting in faith community development, impactful teaching career in high schools, youth development, and strong customer-focused service.
He is passionate about human experiences of faith and reducing bullying in workplaces and cultures, understanding social phenomena through direct observation and communication with people in their social groups, and workplace relationships, thus developing advocacy programs for community safety. Godspower is skilled in IT technical support, integrative and qualitative research, Microsoft PowerPoint, English as a Second Language (ESL), E-Learning, Secondary and Adult Education, Volunteer Management, and Church Events.
His hobbies are writing, music, football, evangelism, and photographic nature walk.
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Do you believe that NZ's health system needs more investment? Tayla, a passionate advocate for health equity, joins Altbays Table Talk to discuss shortages in the health workforce, the lifestyle and responsibilities of health professionals, and much more! We are stoked to have our dear friend, the speech therapist, Renee Taylor, joining us for this epic korero!
Growing up in the close-knit community of Whitianga, Tayla Thompson's journey has always been about dedication and care, which stems from a sense of responsibility to others.
Being raised bilingually, emersed within two cultures and world views, Tayla gained a cultural perspective of hauora, oranga and well-being, through a diverse lens. Through caring for her grandfather with complex long-term health conditions and experiencing firsthand the challenges of accessing timely, appropriate and acceptable levels of care, Tayla was inspired to pursue a career in health. Her mother's nursing career has further encouraged her path, and the support from her whānau on her journey has been her driving force.
Tayla has worked as a rural primary health care Registered Nurse for the past 7 years and during the last 4 years she has been employed by a kaupapa Maori health organisation in Hauraki. During her time as a Registered Nurse, she has seen first-hand that too often whanau are not receiving timely care which results in worsening health conditions and a mistrust in the health system that leads to secondary care solutions. She has witnessed the impact of the unequal distribution of the social determinants of health and how these factors significantly impact on whanau's ability to live well. She has also grown up in a region that is geographically diverse and has the added element of rurality and has seen how this impacts on people’s ability to engage in the health system.
As a nurse she has been privy to the shortages the health workforce is experiencing and the need to further grow the workforce that is currently in place. Coming from a rural area, she understands the difficulty of securing health professionals. Tayla believes that sometimes we need to be our own solution to our challenges. This has been one of the key drivers for her further pursuing a career in health.
Tayla believes that as communities, by investing in our young people and growing and supporting them into their careers of their choice, we are more likely to secure a workforce in our area that is long term and likely to remain, as these young people are more inclined to return home and stay and work in the places they grew up. This is often because they have strong ties to their community and/or a responsibility in terms of whakapapa.
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Did you know that, in Māori culture, rangatira are tribal chiefs, the hereditary Māori leaders of a hapū? Joe, representing Ngāti Hei on the Hauraki Māori Trust Board and serving as a treaty negotiator for Ngāti Hei, embodies this important role. The Altbays Table Talk is thrilled to have Joe as our guest for a conversation about kaupapa Māori in our local communities, Aotearoa's rich history, and so much more! We are also honored to have our dear friend Brandon Amoamo co-hosting this historic show.
Joe represents Ngāti Hei on the Hauraki Māori Trust Board and is a treaty negotiator for Ngāti Hei and Ngāpuhi. He’s a member of the Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve Committee and served for three terms on Waikato Regional Council’s Coromandel Catchment Committee. He was also an inaugural member of the Sea Change – Tai Timu Tai Pari Stakeholder Working Group, which led to the publication of the first Hauraki Gulf/Tikapa Moana Marine Spatial Plan.
Joe, a well-known Wharekaho resident and Ngāti Hei kaumātua, has recently been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Joe received the award for his services to Māori and conservation.
Joe is trustee of the Mercury 250th Anniversary Trust and was responsible for organising the Tuia 250 pōwhiri at Wharekaho in 2019.
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Are you engaged in politics, or is your involvement limited to casting your vote on election day? Join us as we sit down with Matthew, a passionate political advocate double majoring in politics/international relations and geography. He joins Altbays Table Talk to delve into the world of NZ’s youth in politics, our current political landscape, community engagement, and much more! And, we're thrilled to have our dear friend Emma Evangeline Gustafson co-hosting this great show. Watch it now!
ALTBAYS Table Talk 211 – Matthew Hulena (Politics/International Relations)
Born in the serene town of Waipukurau in Hawke's Bay, Matthew's journey is a testament to his unwavering determination to make a difference. From a young age, he embraced the values of compassion, empathy, and community, instilled by his close-knit hometown. However, his ambitions stretched beyond its boundaries.
Choosing to bid farewell to his small-town roots, Matthew set his sights on Auckland, driven by a deep desire to pursue a career in politics and diplomacy. His university years at the University of Auckland saw him double major in politics, international relations, and geography. Matthew actively engaged in grassroots initiatives and sought guidance from senior politicians, nurturing his potential for a brighter future.
The transition from the tranquility of Waipukurau to the bustling energy of Auckland was both exhilarating and challenging. Yet, Matthew embraced this change, immersing himself in the dynamic political landscape. He connected with like-minded individuals committed to making a positive impact on society and sought mentorship from experienced leaders.
As a youthful representative of the nation, Matthew believes in collective responsibility to foster progressive change while preserving humanity's essence and supporting left-leaning principles. He aspires to contribute to New Zealand's betterment, acknowledging past injustices and striving for an inclusive nation that benefits everyone.
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Āio isn't just a state of well-being; it's a proven path to healing and empowerment, especially when embraced collectively. But did you know that you can also elevate your individual vibration and awareness through disciplined practice and consistent repetition? Ngarino come to the Altbays Table Talk to chat about ancient teachings of the Māori people, healing, Māori Movement and much more! Tune in now!
ALTBAYS Table Talk 210 – Ngarino Te Waati (Te Whare Āio – Māori Movement)
Ko Tainui te waka
Ko Taupiri te maunga
Ko Waikato te awa
Ko Waikato te iwi
Ko Ngati Mahuta te Hapū
Ko Te Hukanui-ā-muri Te Marae
Ko Te Whanau Totorewa Te Para te ira heke.
Ko Takitimu, Ko Mataatua, Ko Te Arawa Ngā Waka
Ko Mauao Te Maunga
Ko Te Awanui o Tauranga Te Moana
Ko Ngati He, Nga Potiki, Ngati Kahu ngā hapū
Ko Nga Marama, Waitaha, Ngati Ranginui, Ngai Te Rangi, Ngati Pukenga ngā Iwi Ko Rahiri, Ko Tūtahi ngā ira heke.
Ko Ngarino Te Waati Tōku Ingoa.
Ngarino Te Waati
Ngarino strives to share AIO (the universal sign of wellbeing) to the world with the ancient teachings of the Māori people (people of the land) from Aotearoa (New Zealand).
Āio is a proven state of well-being to heal and empower mostly in the collective consciousness, however the individual development of your vibration can also grow to drastic measures of awareness with the right discipline and consistent repetition in your journey. Āio is a sacred space of practise that provides clean energy and a neutral way of being that has both physical and spiritual benefits to your lifestyle.
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Got that one workmate who can't resist making TikTok videos? Well, Lāz is taking that habit and turning it into a thriving career. Join us for another exciting episode of Altbays Table Talk with the talented artist and content creator, Lāz Karaka, aka Lāz Gobang. We're thrilled to welcome back the incredible Māori artist, Swizl Jager, to our studios for an epic chat! Tune in now!
ALTBAYS Table Talk 209 – Lāz Karaka (Artist/Content Creator)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Feat. Swizl Jager and Leo Magri)
Lāz Karaka, the 14th coolest māori in the world in his own words, grew up in Tokoroa and is a content creator with a solid following on his social media.
Lāz focuses on promoting a positive attitude towards hard work.
From rapping to electronic music production, he's explored diverse avenues in the world of music. Lāz's career has also seen him as a tyre fitter, frame and truss manufacturer, and a scaffolder from a young age. Now, he's an underground miner in Waihi, who crafts the art of being a devoted father and husband.
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Are you a good singer? Would you be brave enough to compete on a show like NZ Idol? Luke Whaanga is a versatile and powerful singer and songwriter who was a finalist in the NZ Idol back in the day. He is an active artist who composes to inspire and unite our people. Luke comes to have a korero and a little jam at the Altbays Table Talk! Tune in now!
ALTBAYS Table Talk 208 – Luke Whaanga (NZ Singer/Songwriter)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Feat. Maddie Johnson and Leo Magri)
Luke Whaanga is a gifted artist, entertainer, and songwriter who has graced Aotearoa's music scene since his debut as a NZ Idol finalist in 2004.
Luke blends elements of roots reggae, soul, blues, and R&B. His songwriting unites, inspires, and infuses long-lasting joy.
Versatile and charismatic, Luke caters to all crowds and events, from intimate gatherings to grand stages. His powerhouse voice leaves an unforgettable impression, always leaving the audience craving more.
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Busy and fun life in big cities or a more sustainable and slow-paced lifestyle in the countryside? Rebecca Smith, a certified nutrition, health, and wellness coach, has experienced both and will be joining us for a chat at the Altbays Table Talk with Leo Magri and the incredible Renee Taylor from SALT Aotearoa.
ALTBAYS Table Talk 207 – Rebecca Smith (Real Nutrition)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Feat. Renee Taylor and Leo Magri)
Rebecca is a certified nutrition, health, and wellness coach, as well as the owner of Real Nutrition. With a background in freelance event production, she has experienced the fast-paced life of big cities, juggling stress and anxiety along the way. However, around five years ago, Rebecca strategically and gradually shifted to a more sustainable and enjoyable way of living right here in Whitianga.
Passionate about nutrition, exercise, and mental health, Rebecca now shares her expertise to help others find balance and well-being in their lives. Her deep understanding of how our day-to-day surroundings impact our overall health drives her dedication to guiding others towards a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle.
As a lover of all things peanut butter, Rebecca keeps an open mind and continually learns from others' stories, experiences, and research. Her ultimate goal is not just to exist but to truly live life to the fullest, and she warmly invites everyone to embrace this mindset and join her on the journey of well-being.
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Did you know that Michael Smither set a remarkable record for the most expensive painting ever sold by a living New Zealand artist? The Altbays Table Talk has the honour to chat with one of the most prolific and talented NZ artists of all times. We bring the legendary visual artist Roimata Taimana to join Leo on this korero; how spoiled are we? Join our live stream and send Mr Smither a question! Watch it here now!
ALTBAYS Table Talk 206 – Michael Smither (NZ Painter/Composer)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Feat. Roimata Taimana and Leo Magri)
Michael Duncan Smither CNZM (NZ Order of Merit) 83 years old, is a prominent New Zealand painter and composer. He was educated at New Plymouth Boys' High School and Elam School of Fine Arts, Auckland, where he discovered his affinity for lacquer-based paints.
Throughout his career, Smither has worked in various media, including oils, acrylics, and screenprints. His art often focuses on domestic life and landscapes, particularly the Taranaki region where he grew up. Notable works like "The Family in the Van" and "Rocks with Mountain" have become iconic pieces in New Zealand's art scene.
Mr Smither is highly dedicated to his craft. He is a prolific artist who also produced screenprints with his father in the past. His paintings are known for their representational, hard-edged style, evolving over the years to pay meticulous attention to detail.
Apart from being an accomplished artist, Smither is the patron of the community art gallery "Real Tart" in New Plymouth.
In 2019, Smither achieved record-breaking auction results, with his painting "Sea Wall and Kingfisher" selling for $342,000 and "Saint Francis and the Wolf" selling for $240,000.
It is a pleasure for the Altbays Table Talk family to have Michael Smither for a chat where he shares his artistic journey, creative inspirations, and the stories behind his acclaimed works.
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Have you ever considered changing your lifestyle, buying a van and travelling around Aotearoa NZ? Noah is a musician who used to travel around the country as part of the Extravaganza Fair. He currently works as a builder in one of the most beautiful places in NZ while learning how to produce his music. Noah comes to the Altbays Table Talk to chat about travelling, craftsmanship, the building industry, mental health and much more! We’re also having a jam because it’s good for the soul!
ALTBAYS Table Talk 205 – Noah Purdie (NZ Musician)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Feat. Leo Magri)
Noah hails from the enchanting city of Whangarei, New Zealand. His life has been a symphony of adventure, music, and craftsmanship.
Noah experienced a more nomadic lifestyle, living and travelling in his trusty van, traversing the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand. During that time, he was part of the Extravaganza Fair —a vibrant and one-of-a-kind market/festival that celebrates the heart and soul of Kiwi culture with market stalls brimming with art, craft, and delectable food.
Noah is committed to an 11-year-long romance with the guitar, and now he is diving into the waters of producing his own music.
Noah comes to the Altbays Table Talk to chat about making a living in one of the most beautiful places in Aotearoa, NZ working as a builder while focusing and investing in his passion for the arts.
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Meet Tom McCartney, the former rugby sensation (Auckland and Blues) turned real estate maven. Tom comes to the ALTBAYS Table Talk to chat with Leo Magri and Rowan Pyne about fitness, being a professional Rugby player, family dynamics, changing careers in life and much more! Watch it now!
ALTBAYS Table Talk 204 – Tom McCartney(Former Pro Rugby Player/Real Estate Salesperson)
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Feat. Rowan Pyne and Leo Magri)
Tom McCartney is a former professional rugby player and accomplished real estate salesperson, known for his dedication to health and fitness. He was born and raised in east Auckland, where he grew up with his three siblings.
After completing his education, Tom pursued a building apprenticeship, dedicating three years to honing his skills in the trade. However, his life took an exciting turn when he received a contract with the Blues, New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Auckland, wider training squad, launching his professional rugby career. From that moment on, he played for Auckland and the Blues from 2007 to 2014 before making a significant move to Ireland.
In 2014, Tom married his wife Taryn, shortly before they relocated to Ireland. Together, they have two children.
During his time in Ireland, Tom played for Connacht for six seasons, achieving a milestone in the club's history by securing the first-ever Pro12 championship in 2016. His rugby career came to a close in 2020, after which he transitioned seamlessly into the real estate industry, joining Ray White. Tom's commitment to his career coincided with a difficult time as his mother battled early-onset dementia, eventually passing away during the challenges of the Covid lockdowns.
Aside from his professional pursuits, Tom remains deeply invested in maintaining his well-being. He prioritizes both his mental and physical health, incorporating a rigorous workout routine, typically exercising six out of seven days a week. Alongside regular cold showers and sauna sessions, he has embraced a mostly carnivore diet for the past four years. Tom's dedication to a healthy lifestyle continues to shape his life beyond the rugby field.
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Have you ever thought about quitting and pursuing a career you are passionate about? Kaylie left behind the corporate world and embarked on a life-altering journey. She founded a technology consulting business that allowed her to travel, surf, be an artist and work across the globe. Kaylie comes to share some stories and chat on the ALTBAYS Table Talk tonight! Watch it now!
ALTBAYS Table Talk 203 – Kaylie Finnis(Technology Consultant/Artist)
Welcome to the Altbays Show (Feat. Maddie Johnson and Leo Magri)
Kaylie spent her childhood summers on lakes in Ontario, Canada, but in her early 30's discovered an unwavering love for the ocean.
Motivated by a desire to pursue an ocean lifestyle and embrace her passion for surfing, she left behind the corporate world in the Colorado Rockies and embarked on a life-altering move to Kauai, Hawaii. Founding a technology consulting business provided her with the freedom to travel, surf, and work across the globe.
Eventually finding solace in the creative community of Tairua, she has set up an artist's sanctuary comprising of an art studio, gallery and tiny food forest. She has published a colouring book, accountability journal, and is currently working on a photography-based book, inspired by sunrise jogs to the beach and some unfortunate found objects. Kaylie's art embodies her soul's connection to nature and water.
She hopes that her art and photography can inspire viewers to slow down and see their surroundings from a different perspective.
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Welcome to the Altbays Show (Feat. Elvisa Van Der Leden)
Elvisa and Jesse Van Der Leden are a creative duo who have played Dungeons & Dragons for 8 years with friends in Tauranga, New Plymouth and across the globe through platforms like Discord.
Jesse has been using the internet since he was a child when his dad owned internet cafés and his Dutch grandfather brought some of New Zealand's first Spacey Games to the country in the 80s.
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What is the importante of applying the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our communities? Catherine Delahunty and Shaked From from ‘The Basket Hauraki’, which was set up to contribute to environmentally and socially just communities, through education, raising awareness, advocacy, and coordination come for a solid korero on the ALTBAYS Table Talk.
Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Feat. Leo Magri)
The Basket was set up to contribute to an environmentally and socially just Hauraki, through education, raising awareness, advocacy, and coordination, to meet the need for greater collaboration and partnership building between groups in our Thames and others across the Hauraki/Coromandel in the broad category of social and environmental justice.
The Basket connects with environmental project groups and food security efforts, particularly supporting the Pātaka Kai free shop and distribution network led by Te Whāriki Manawāhine o Hauraki (women’s refuge), supporting local food growing and the Pātaka kai free community food pantry in front of Te Kura o Te Kauaeranga.
The Basket offers an education programme around understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and their long-term goals are to support and connect initiatives that build community resilience in relation to inequality issues such as housing, climate change, food security and sovereignty, environmental restoration, biodiversity, waste reuse and community-based education on themes such as Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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Join us in celebrating an incredible milestone as we commemorate Episode 200 of the Altbays Show, the fastest-growing podcast in Aotearoa NZ. This captivating online table talk extravaganza exemplifies the values of diversity, meaningful conversations, and the power of connection. We're thrilled to have members of our whanau here tonight, celebrating this remarkable achievement. Watch it now!
Show 200 Special Edition – ALTBAYS Show Whānau
Welcome to the Altbays Show (Feat. Elvisa Van Der Leden, Fabian Roberts, Maddie Johnson)
Get ready to embark on a journey with episode 200 of the Altbays Show produced in Coromandel, Aotearoa NZ. This is a significant milestone for our popular online table talk. The show, which celebrates diversity and fosters meaningful conversations, has become a powerhouse of influence, attracting a steadily expanding audience. Building upon the success of its previous episodes, the Altbays Show continues to captivate viewers with its unique format and engaging content.
With roots in Whitianga, Coromandel, the Altbays Show operates from a professional studio, where it broadcasts live two times a week on YouTube. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 pm, viewers eagerly tune in to witness the show's signature blend of connection, community, and conversation.Distinguishing itself from traditional media, the Altbays Show sets itself apart by embracing the modern age of online presence. In a world where a staggering 5.07 billion people are connected to the internet, and 94% of New Zealanders are active online, the show has harnessed the power of digital platforms to create a vibrant and inclusive space for dialogue.The show's commitment to inclusivity is reflected in its diverse guest lineup. The Altbays Show brings together individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and professions. By fostering an authentic and relaxed environment, the show encourages guests to share their unique stories, perspectives, and experiences, free from judgment.The Altbays Show's accessibility, entertainment value, and informative nature have struck a chord with its rapidly growing audience. As viewers continue to seek meaningful content in the vast online landscape, the show has managed to carve out a special place in New Zealand's media scene. We brought a part of our whanau to korero tonight, a real treat!
Join this historic Altbays Show with Corrosive Moses, the explosive garage punk-rock band from Coromandel, Aotearoa NZ! The trio, currently recording with the acclaimed NZ muic producer, Dave Rhodes, performs rare acoustic versions of their tunes and share their journey as an independent band. Don't miss this electrifying episode with special guest Roimata Taimana. Tune in now for a dose of raw energy and Kiwi music!
Show 199 – Corrosive Moses (NZ Punk Trio – Gabriel Johnston, Leo Magri and Stewart Pedley)Welcome to the Altbays Show (Feat. Roimata Taimana)
Get ready to rock with Corrosive Moses, the explosive 3-piece garage punk-rock band hailing from Coromandel, New Zealand! Join Stewart Pedley on vocals and guitar, Gabriel Johnston on bass and backing vocals, and Leo Magri on drums and backing vocals as they bring their electrifying energy to the Altbays Show.
Having graced iconic festivals like Wellington's Newtown Festival, Auckland's Ding Dong Lounge cabaret, and Thames' Green Room, this talented trio knows how to captivate audiences. Currently recording their first album produced by the renowned Dave Rhodes, a prominent figure in Aotearoa's music industry, Corrosive Moses is on the rise.
In this very special episode, the legendary musician and visual artist, Roimata Taimana, presents the band's milestone show, number 199. Join us as we embark on a journey with Corrosive Moses, where they'll treat us to rare acoustic versions of their tunes and engage in a korero about their lyrics and the highs and lows of being an alternative, independent band in New Zealand.
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Did you know that Archery is considered one of the world's oldest sports? Karen is a top, award-winning photographer and a true sports enthusiast, competing in multi-sport events with a focus on kayaking and achieving competitive success in Archery. Karen comes to the Altbays Show to talk about sports and arts in Aotearoa NZ, photography competitions and much more!Show 198 – Karen Moffatt-McLeod (Photographer/Former Archer) Welcome to the Altbays Show (Feat. Leo Magri)
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With a background in photography that began in high school in Wellington, Karen loves what she does, recently having five acceptances in the IAAP World Cup (International Association of Art Photographers) and seven acceptances in the Irish Emerald Salon, one of those being a Bronze Medal for the stunning 'Matariki Wahine'.
Beyond her photography work, Karen keeps busy with contracts for Creative Coromandel and Diving New Zealand, where she provides board support and marketing/communications expertise. She has also been deeply involved in sports, competing in multi-sport events focusing on kayaking and later transitioning to competitive archery. As a former board member of Archery NZ, she managed teams for international competitions and organized tournaments in Whitianga.
While not an experienced diver, Karen has always enjoyed watching the sport, particularly high diving, through the Red Bull Cliff Diving Series, which is set to come to New Zealand in 2023. Additionally, she indulges in her love for fishing, spending weekends on the water.
Karen served on the Photographic Society of NZ Council for two years, organizing photography workshops nationwide. She is currently working on several photographic projects, including a Mother & Daughter project, a Grief project, and a photography competition exclusively for the youth of the Coromandel.
Tune in to the Altbays Show as Karen shares her experiences, passions, and insights and chats about the arts and sports in Aotearoa NZ.
Did you know that the Māori word takatāpui had historically referred to devoted relationships between people of the same sex, but in modern terminology, it encompasses LGBT identity and sexuality? Quack is a Youth and Community Worker, Takatāpui and Māori Activist who works across various kaupapa (principles) designed to improve outcomes for rangatahi Māori me whānau Māori. Quack comes to the Altbays Show to discuss protesting against deep sea mining in the Pacific, Mātauranga Māori, lgbtqia+ rights, Aotearoa NZ’s schooling system and much more! Show 197 – Quack Pirihi (Takatāpui Creative/Māori Activist)Welcome to the Altbays Show (Feat. Te Paea Puha and Leo Magri)
Quack is a Youth and Community Worker, Māori Activist and Takatāpui (Māori term used similarly to LGBTQI+)
Quack works across various kaupapa (principles) designed to improve rangatahi Māori me whānau Māori outcomes. From governance spaces to community roles and advisory groups - much of Quack's mahi is focused on opening doors for mokopuna (grandchildren) to stand in their tino rangatiratanga (sovereignty), advocating for themselves, their whānau, hapū, and iwi.
Very prolific in their mission, Quack founded Mana Āniwaniwa, a kaupapa Supporting the Takatāpui and Queer liberation movement in Aotearoa, alongside whānau.
Quack also works as a Social Impact Lead in Te Paataka Koorero o Takaanini: Auckland Council's kaupapa whanau community hub to mitigate inequity within the Takaanini Hapori as well as the wider Tāmaki Makaurau rohe; advisor at the Make It 16 Campaign, which seeks to lower the voting age in Aotearoa NZ; Executive Board Member and Secretary at the Auckland Pride, Volunteer for Inside Out Koaro: a national charity providing resources, information, workshops, consulting and support for anything concerning rainbow or LGBTQIA+ issues and education, and also an active artist and content creator.
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Did you know that the heart of a freediver beats exceptionally low on a deep dive? Some divers have recorded a heart rate as low as ten beats per minute!
Renee is a freediving instructor and speech therapist. She comes to the ALTBAYS Show to talk about the human connection with the ocean, the transformative power of freediving, the joys of spearfishing, and the beauty of collecting kaimoana. We are honoured to have Tanya Arnold from Lotta Love co-hosting this super informative show!
Show 196 – Renee Taylor (Speech Therapist/SALT Aotearoa Freediving)
Ko Takitimu te waka
Ko Tauranga te moana
Ko Mauao te maunga
Ko Ngāti Ranginui te iwi
Ko Ngāti Hangarau te hapū
Ko Hangarau te marae
Ko Renee Taylor tōku ingoa
Renee is a freediving instructor, the Founder of Salt Aotearoa, and also a Clinician and the Director at Swallow and Speech Therapy Consultants Ltd, a speech-language therapy private practice specializing in aged care.
Renee's passion lies in inspiring a deeper connection with the moana (ocean). Through her work as a freediving instructor, she encourages people to explore the realms of freediving, spearfishing, and gathering kaimoana (seafood). While Renee herself is relatively new to these activities, having discovered freediving and spearfishing at the age of 30, their impact on her life has been profound. Now, she is eager to share her experiences, especially with other wahine Māori (Māori women).
Renee believes that these activities can not only reconnect individuals with their Māoritanga (Māori cultural identity) but also reshape their perspectives on the human impact on the moana (ocean) and our taiao (natural world).
Salt Aotearoa, founded by Renee, provides exciting opportunities for people to embrace the water and learn the art of freediving. The company hosts a range of events and diving camps, creating an inclusive and supportive environment for participants. Through Salt Aotearoa, Renee aims to cultivate a deep appreciation for the ocean, empowering individuals to develop their skills and foster a profound connection with the wondrous world beneath the waves.
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Did you know that the number of Māori attending and participating in the arts is far higher than the national average? Swizl Jager combines bilingual (Te Reo Māori and English) lyrics, creating a diverse musical fusion. His songs have been featured on popular TV shows like "Find Me a Māori Bride" and "Moko Aotearoa." Swizl is an active personality in Aotearoa’s music and fil industry and comes to the ALTBAYS Show to chat about arts in nz, collabs, performing overseas, maori culture and much more!
Show 195 – Swizl Jager (Māori Lyricist/MC)
Welcome to the Altbays Show (Feat. Ed Mikaere and Leo Magri)
Swizl Jager, brings a refreshing energy to urban music in Aotearoa. With his bi-lingual (Te Reo Māori and English) lyrics and a metal background, Swizl Jager is able to adapt and produce a wide range of music. Born and raised in Tauranga Moana (of Ngaiterangi and Te Rarawa descent), he is currently residing in Auckland.
His fresh approach captures crowds from young to old and all other walks of life. He has had songs featured on a range of TV shows including “Find Me a Māori Bride”, “Moko Aotearoa” and “This is Piki” to name a few.
Swizl Jager holds a solid fanbase all around the motu, and the respect of a lot of Aotearoa’s biggest names in music and film. Swizl Jager is not afraid of the stage either, he has performed solidly all around the motu and Australia widening the reach of his music through the unparalleled energy he brings in his live show performances.
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Did you know that 30% percent of kiwis are weekly podcast listeners, outpacing the U.S., Canada, and Australia, each at 26%? Dr. Lewis Tennant is a renowned Auckland University renowned teacher, media producer, journalist, and podcaster. Host of the podcast "Verbal Highs”, Lewis is the visionary founder of the New Zealand Podcasting Summit. We have the pleasure to have our dear broadcaster, Fabian Roberts,
to talk about Aotearoa media, the power of podcasts, technology and much more!
Show 194 – Lewis Tennant (AUT Communication Studies Lecturer)
Welcome to the Altbays Show (Feat. Fabian Roberts and Leo Magri)
Dr. Lewis Tennant is a multifaceted personality—a teacher, media producer, journalist, and podcaster. His expertise spans the media and music industries, making him an influential figure in communication studies.
At AUT's School of Communication Studies, Lewis runs a dedicated podcasting course, sharing his knowledge and nurturing aspiring audio professionals. By merging theory and practice, he ensures his students gain a well-rounded understanding of the art of storytelling and crafting compelling narratives.
Lewis podcast, "Verbal Highs," takes listeners on an immersive journey into the lives of musicians, writers, filmmakers, actors, and comedians. His interviews offer captivating insights into the minds shaping our cultural landscape.
As the visionary founder of the New Zealand Podcasting Summit, Lewis brings podcast producers, presenters, and practitioners together to foster collaboration and celebrate the thriving podcasting community. This annual event serves as a platform for sharing insights and networking opportunities, supported by esteemed partners and sponsors.
With his extensive experience as a radio broadcaster, music journalist, voice artist, and more, Lewis enriches his teaching with real-world insights.
Outside of teaching, Lewis contributes to preserving New Zealand's musical heritage through his research and writing for Audio Culture. By shining a light on the vibrant music scene, he ensures that its stories and contributions are acknowledged and remembered.
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Did you know that more than 70k people identified as part of the Filipino ethnic group in the 2018 NZ census, making up 1.5% of New Zealand's population? Bong is a top multi-instrumentalist and sound engineer born in the Philippines who lived in Dubai for many years. Currently working as a barista in Aotearoa NZ, Bong comes to the Altbays Show to chat about making a living out of his home country, the power of communicating through music and much more! Watch it here now!
Show 193 – Willie ‘Bong’ Cureg Jr (Multi-Instrumentalist/Sound Engineer)
Welcome to the Altbays Show (Feat. Christine Threadgold and Leo Magri)
Bong was born in the tropical country of the Philippines. He is a multi-instrumentalist and sound engineer who lived in Dubai for many years. Bong is also a top barista!
For him, music is a way of communicating and helps convey one’s feelings. He is passionate about teaching, performing and listening to music!
There are more than 70k Kiwi Filipinos living in Aotearoa, NZ!
Enjoy this cool show, where we chat with Bong about living abroad, raising a family overseas and much more!
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Did you know that despite the myth that older people are more likely to face cyberattacks, millennials are the most vulnerable? Abilio is an IT Thought Leader, technology enthusiast, Doctor of Philosophy, PhD in neurocognitive science, writer and a keen musician. Abilio comes to the Altbays to share valuable tips about cyber security and to chat about where AI is taking our society, technology's evolution and much more! We are stoked to have the Wordsmart app Head of Marketing Blair Murray joining us for this top chat!
Show 192 – Abilio Oliveira (PhD / IT Thought Leader) Welcome to the Altbays Show (Feat. Blair Murray and Leo Magri)
Abilio Oliveira is a technology enthusiast, Doctor of Philosophy, PhD student in neurocognitive science and, according to himself, a good songwriter and musician.
With over 30 years of career, he was transferred from Brazil to New Zealand as an executive of the technology business unit at IBM Asia Pacific.
Big believer in the Greek proverb “A Society grows great when old men plant trees, the shade which they know they will never sit in.”, Abilio is a book writer, an inventor with few patents under his name and digital influencer. He is an eternal dreamer of using technology to make our lives better.
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Did you know that 3.72 million Kiwis aged 10+ listen weekly to the radio? Kieron Atkinson is a confessed radio nerd, currently working as a Program and Music Director for CFM Coromandel’s Local Radio Station. Kieron comes to the Altbays Show to talk about the power of the radio, NZ media, kiwi music and much more! We are pleased to have the top singer-songwriter, Stewart Pedley joining us for this great chat.
Show 191 – Kieron Atkinson (CFM Program and Music Director)
Welcome to the Altbays Show (Feat. Stewart Pedley and Leo Magri)
Kieron Atkinson is the Program and Music Director at CFM Coromandel’s Local Radio Station.
Kieron grew up in Wales and Australia; he is a self-confessed radio nerd who spent much time as a young kid playing radio DJ in his bedroom to an audience of none.
Kieron built that early passion into a long career as a radio presenter, music director and programmer, which cultivated a broad appreciation of music in general.
Kieron loves what he does, pouring all his experience and knowledge into a local station that resonates with the community. It’s not really work…
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Did you know that Drum & Bass started in the early '90s as part of the United Kingdom's rave scene? MC Tali, also known as NZ's Drum and Bass Queen, has an incredible ability to freestyle and sing soulful, positive and intelligent vocals. Tali has won numerous awards and toured the world extensively as an MC and live act. Currently preparing for a Europe tour, Tali stops by the Altbays Show to chat about the NZ music industry, mentoring upcoming female artists, touring the world playing music and much more! We're stoked to celebrate our show 190 with this top NZ artist!
Show 190 – MC Tali (Vocalist/Composer/Producer)
Welcome to the Altbays Show (Feat. Maddie Johnson and Leo Magri)
Also known as N.Z.'s Drum and Bass Queen, MC Tali's ability to freestyle and sing soulful, positive and intelligent vocals over the mix has seen her stay on top of her game. Currently preparing for a Europe tour, Tali has won numerous awards and toured the world extensively as an MC and live act.
Originally from Taranaki, Tali moved to the U.K. to follow her dreams of becoming a top international MC.
After signing to the legendary Full Cycle Label owned and run by Roni Size, Tali released the first ever MC album 'Lyric on My Lip' with a U.K. top 40 single, worldwide tour and selling over 15,000 albums.
From there, she collaborated with some of the scene's most prolific names in production and DJ/MC shows.
Tali is unique in her ability to both freestyle and sing, write and compose. She is a trained secondary school teacher, has a diploma from The National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Arts (NASDA), a B.A. in English Literature, also has vast experience in tutoring, mentoring, writing and vocal producing for other artists. As well as this, Tali wrote for ATM, Knowledge, Nu:Soul, Guestlist Network publications in the U.K. and the U.S., for 'Her' magazine in New Zealand and in 2018, Tali published her first ever fiction novel 'The Little White House'.
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Did you know that Surrealism is a cultural movement developed after World War I where artists depicted illogical scenes and developed techniques to allow the unconscious mind to express itself? Lara is a top visual artist born in France and living in Whangamata. She is the featured artist of the last Coromind magazine and comes to the ALTBAYS Show to talk about the power of the arts, how NZ flora and fauna inspire her and much more! We are stoked to have the incredible NZ artist Emma Gustafson Evangeline co-hosting this show. Tune in now!
Show 189 – Lara Gay (Visual Artist)
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Lara was born in Annecy in the French Alpes and she always loved to draw, paint, and craft in general for as long as she remembers.
Since her pram age, she’s been deeply influenced by surrealist artists as her parents had a big interest in them. As a kid, she remembers going to Salvador Dali's museum in Figueres and having her mind blown by his work. She experimented with her interpretation of Dali's paranoiac-critical method to reach her inner mindscape.
Lara consistently went to art evening classes since she was 10 years old. She spent her last 5 years in France wandering through museums and art galleries in Paris and Lyon before making a move to Aotearoa.
She initially came to New Zealand for a beaux-art portfolio project in 2019, and ended up settling here permanently.
New Zealand's fauna and flora are a big source of inspiration for Lara.
A major part of her work is to deconstruct the limits of anthropocentrism in surrealism and symbolism as we know it.
She also tries to question society's construction like the idea of gender and other injunction
Lara is based in whamgamatā where she is happy to express her creativity in her art studio located in the beautiful Wentworth Valley.
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Should our society get better informed and have more access to natural health products? Erica practices acute homeopathy and runs a Holistic Health website to showcase and promote Holistic Health Practitioners, Services and Products. She’s been to many countries and is passionate about how different people live and define well-being. Tune in now to enjoy a great korero about the NZ health system, Therapeutic products, the power of communities and much more!
Show 188 – Erica Sacault (Holistic Health Whitianga)
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Erica was born in Gisborne but grew up mainly in Kuaotunu, Coromandel. She practices acute homeopathy and has set up Holistic Health Whitianga, a website to showcase and promote Holistic Health Practitioners, Services and Products around the Coromandel.
As a child, Erica lived in Auckland, Wellington and Japan. When returning to NZ, Erica’s family started the successful Coromandel Outdoor Language Center, which allowed her to spend a lot of time with students from around the globe.
Erica worked in Japan after university on a town council as a Coordinator of International relations but decided to return to Aotearoa because Japanese men didn’t like her! She worked as a hiking guide in Queenstown for two years and would travel around Asia during winters and work for the family school during summer.
Erica was teaching at a Rudolf Steiner School in Wellington when an opportunity came to live with her husband in Tahiti; she spent three years there, then back to Coromandel to raise her two children.
When the mandates hit NZ, Erica began studying Homeopathy and working at the local Chiropractor.
Erica is passionate about the arts and deeply cares about her whanau and community.
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Do you believe inmates leave prison in NZ ready to reintegrate into society? Vaughan has a successful professional and commercial track record, including a corporate career and business ownership. Recently he has moved into the area of Corrections and the reintegration of prisoners post-conviction. Vaughan comes to the ALTBAYS Show to chat about mentoring small businesses, nz politics, social issues and much more! We are pleased to have Elvisa Van Der Leden co-hosting this informative show!
Show 187 – Vaughan Winiata (Business Mentor)
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Vaughan has a successful professional and commercial track record that includes a corporate career and business ownership.
When he sold his business, he decided to focus on the advisory and mentoring of small businesses.
Recently he has moved into the area of Corrections and the reintegration of prisoners post conviction.
Vaughan considers himself a provocative, social commentator fiercely committed to being non-negotiable in terms of robust personal values and principles.
He is not afraid to call people out in this regard.
Vaughan Winiata is a proud Māori and a proud father of two sons. He is deeply concerned about the direction we appear to be headed.
That said, he is optimistic about our future as inhabitants of the best part of the Planet Earth and looks forward to doing his bit to make it an even better place.
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Are young Kiwis given the tools to navigate adversity and find their purpose? Fredrick Pokai is a prolific NZ Filmmaker with over 40 films under his belt; he has experienced the depths but refused to stay down. He's on a mission to shed light on mental health and the transformative power of taking responsibility for our actions. Whether you're a film lover, a mental health advocate, or simply seeking inspiration, this episode is for you! We are pleased to have our dear friend Johnson Manukau back as a co-host!
Show 186 – Fredrick Pokai (Māori Filmmaker)
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Fredrick is an Aotearoa NZ filmmaker, writer, actor and director. He's currently releasing his short film 'Search for Hawaiki', which has been 11 years in the making. Fredrick has worked on nearly 40 films in his career, ranging from independent low-budget to big-budget movies.
He was also a pro wrestler under the alias of FTG (Fredrick the Great), which was his childhood dream.
Fredrick grew up in Gisborne with his mum until he was eight, and then they moved to Hamilton, where his dad lived, and his mum studied. His mum dealt with some hardships when he was young, so he ended up with his father until he was 16.
He grew pretty distant from his whanau then, so he had to figure a lot out for himself. It led him down some dark paths with substances, and he only really came right a couple of years ago.
In 2022, after his last relationship ended, Fredrick promised he would never be the same again. He took control of his life and focused on his mission in life.
Fredrick is workshopping with youths in Whitianga and Blenheim this year, so he aims to expand from there.
Fredrick wants people to hear the story of someone that has been at the bottom of the barrel and did not accept that position—taking ownership and responsibility for his actions to create an empire and build a legacy that his daughter, whanau and ancestors can be proud of.
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What does it take to become a professional stunt performer? Johnson is a young Maori actor who joined the ‘Massive’ theatre company and has appeared in shows like Ahikāroa (Maori TV). Johnson is training to be a stunt performer; he loves Combat sports, training in Jiu Jitsu, and kickboxing. He comes to the Altbays Show to talk about NZ television and theatre, the benefits of martial arts and much more! We are pleased to have the martial artist and upcoming Hip-Hop artist Te Paea Puha as a co-host in this epic show!
Show 185 – Johnson Manukau (Māori Actor)
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Johnson started to pursue acting in February 2021. He attended a “Massive” workshop and soon after joined the “Massive” Company MNE group (Massive Nui Ensemble) with renowed NZ Artistic Director Sam Scott. At the same time, Johnson started training Screen acting under acting and voice coach, Juliet Furness. Johnson is also training stunt fight with NZSSSC.
Johnson has been a part of Woman Far Walking (Massive Theatre Company), Few Good Men (Papakura Theater), Children of Westborg (Stray Theater), The Mooncake and the Kūmara (Seed Theater) Rangitoto (Pumphouse Theater, Waiheke Theatre Company) Ahikāroa (Speaking role, Maori TV), and a bunch of student films with SAE, SouthSeas and UOW.
Johnson loves Combat sports training in Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing and boxing at CKB (CityKIckboxing) and Toa Martial Arts (Evolution Fitness). Johnson has had a boxing match for Mike King's IT heavy Hitters mental health charity.
The Altbays Show whanau is stoked to have Johnson for a chat with our dear co-host, incredibly talented Te Paea Puha.
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Where would you go if you could choose a country to start a new chapter of your life? Tyler is a talented illustrator/animator from the US who currently lives in Aotearoa NZ. He won commissions to work with the Ministry of Education and has recently worked for TVNZ’s series Kiri and Lou. Tyler is the man who designed our ALTBAYS logo! He is passionate about discussing and finding solutions for social issues. He comes to the Altbays Show to talk about technology, NFTs, the differences between life in the US and NZ and much more!
Show 184 – Tyler Downey (Animator/Illustrator)
Welcome to the Altbays Show (Feat. Leo Magri)
Tyler Downey is an illustrator and storyboard artist from the USA living in Whitianga, Aotearoa NZ. Most of his work is oriented towards digital design, storyboards and children’s books.
With over twelve years as an artist, Tyler has won commissions for the Ministry of Education, New Zealand, and has recently worked for TVNZ series, ‘Kiri and Lou’. Before the pandemic hit, Tyler was a ‘digital nomad’. Tyler is also into NFTs. One of his creations, ‘Crittlers’, became popular and traded 10.3 Ethereum, which was huge for him. He split half the profits with a charity organisation: Operation Underground Railroad, to help stop human trafficking.
Tyler is also the lead singer of the band Yo-Yo and despite being very aware of how fast technology evolves and how he can use this process to improve professionally, Tyler lives in a remote area of the Coromandel, giving him the chance to blend two worlds and learn from both of them.
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Does NZ support our health workers enough? Di Taylor is an ambulance officer who lived in Christchurch for seventeen years and a social worker involved with the Muslim community post-mosque shootings. She worked as a banker in the 80s and, after many jobs, became a mental health support worker. Di comes to the Altbays Show to chat about the health system in Aotearoa, the human relationship with wealth, exploring belief systems and much more!
Show 183 – Dianne Taylor (Ambulance Officer/Social Worker)
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Di is a social worker and an Emergency Medical Technician for St. John (Healthcare/Ambulance). She lived in Christchurch for 17 years, including through the earthquakes and as a social worker, she supported the Muslim community post-mosque shootings.
In her words, Di has a “crazy family tree due to being adopted”. In her work life, she’s been a banker, a money market dealer, a veterinary nurse, an adult educator and mental health support worker.
Di has been highly involved in voluntary work throughout her life. She’s done silent Buddhist retreats and explored various belief systems. She’s an artist who loves reading, a gym goer, cold exposure believer who challenges herself by going winter swimming when possible.
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Did you know that the sound frequency of 432hz has healing purposes? Taylor is a multi-instrumentalist and healer who performs at top NZ festivals. A multi-dimensional template with the intent of bio-energy/DNA and consciousness healing guides his ceremonies. He comes to the Altbays Show to tell us more about the power of sound for healing ad personal growth. We are pleased to have the top NZ Artist/Illustrator, Reuben Watson co-hosting this epic show!
Show 182 – Taylor Sol (Musician/Healer)
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Taylor is a multi-instrumentalist and healer. In midyear 2021, he launched 'Arise Sound Healing', now known as ‘Taylor Sol’ - the facilitation of shamanic, multi-instrumental sound vibrational healing ceremonies, and heartfelt musical compositions.
His musical compositions and ceremonies consist of native and contemporary healing instruments such as Native American flutes, Handpan, Shamanic drums, Crystal Quartz Singing Bowls, Taonga Pūoro, and more. Many of his instruments resonate at the frequency of 432hz, used for centuries by the ancient Egyptians and monks for healing purposes, commonly known as ‘the planet's breath’ or the miracle tone of nature.
Taylor's ceremonies are guided by a multi-dimensional template with the intent of bio-energy/DNA & consciousness healing. These multi-dimensional morphogenic fields are formulated by welcoming councils of light, ascended masters, spirit animals, all dimensions/levels of the field, spirit guides, and our medical assistant program, to support each ceremony, creating a safe container of transmutation and healing. This spiritual awareness was further developed during plant medicine ceremonies, as well as his training in the 'Neo Shamanic Society' as a Neo Shamanic facilitator.
Taylor's intention is to share and inspire others through his musical expressions of unconditional love. His purpose is to support and guide beloveds on their personal healing journey of self-discovery, self-empowerment, and self-mastery, in resonance with the law of one.
Guided by the sacred sounds of nature and the heart’s resonance, may sound and energy healing be a beautiful guide for self-healing and personal growth on our evolutionary path.
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What are the benefits and downsides of working for yourself? Emma is a full-time artist and illustrator who creates incredible nature-based scenes. In 2020, she illustrated The Story of Swoop, which hit #1 on the NZ Children's Bestseller list. Emma just finished a solo exhibition in the Coromandel and was recently featured on the cover of the Coromind magazine. She comes to the Altbays Show to discuss the challenges of being a full-time artist, mental health and much more! We are pleased to have the fashion designer Beth Claire as a co-host!
Show 181 – Emma Evangeline Gustafson (NZ Artist/Illustrator)
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Emma Evangeline Gustafson, is a full-time artist and illustrator based in Whitianga. She primarily paints nature-based scenes and local landscapes. She loves exploring the Coromandel peninsula and painting special spots she finds off the beaten track. Through her painting, she gets to showcase the magic of the Coromandel – the pristine beaches, bush, birdlife, creeks, crystals and stunning rock formations. She loves the challenge of trying to do these landscapes justice. She sometimes likes to add metaphysical/surreal elements to her paintings too, because she thinks it's important to remember that everything in our world is so much more connected than we realise.
Emma studied graphic design, and is a completely self-taught painter who have always gravitated towards art-making because it runs through her whānau.
In 2020, she started delving more into illustration. The first big illustration job she was fortunate to work on was The Story of Swoop, which managed to hit #1 on the NZ Children's bestseller list. Since then, she has worked on a couple of other stories for NZ-based authors, but she intends to illustrate her own stories so she ca have greater creative freedom.
Emma really believes that creative expression is medicine.
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The Altbays Show is celebrating 180 shows and we got the beautiful NZ artists Fabian Roberts, Roimata Taimana and Stewart Pedley partying in our studio! We are composing songs on the go, telling stories and jamming. Show 180 – Roimata Taimana, Stewart Pedley, Fabian Roberts and Leo Magri (NZ Artists)
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We are here celebrating 180 shows with some beautiful, talented people!
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What do you do, or where do you go when things get overwhelming and you need to reset? Paul is a yoga teacher who manages the Te Moata retreat centre. Paul’s assistant, Kate, is into permaculture and works towards a predator-free environment. The Altbays Show brings these two inspiring humans to chat about why people look for retreats, alternative lifestyles, meditation and much more!
Show 179 – Paul Scriven and Kate Misselbrook (Te Moata Retreat Centre)
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Meet Paul Scriven and Kate Misselbrook
Paul Scriven is the resident manager of Te Moata: a retreat centre in the Coromandel region nestled within the bush and lit by solar power. Paul lived in Mount Maunganui for over 20 years, running an Ashtanga Yoga shala, teaching yoga and practising massage therapy.
With global upheaval in 2020, Paul and his wife, Anna, hit the road for a lifestyle change, living in a van and then housesitting on the remote Rangitoto ki te Tonga /D'Urville island. With the housesit ending, they took up the challenge to become Managers at Te Moata and have been there since March 2022.
Kate Misselbrook assists Paul with the day-to-day running of the Moata. She produces her own podcast, interviewing teachers and speakers who come to the retreat. She also works towards a predator-free space with a touch of enlightenment.
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Show 178 – Elvisa Van Der Leden (Conservationist/Artist)
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Meet Elvisa Van Der Leden
Elvisa is a conservationist, artist and new mum working towards a better future for her mokopuna.
With a background in media and conservation, she has been an elected Taranaki Regional Councillor, founding trustee of Creative Taranaki and worked for various grassroots environmental organizations as well as the Department of Conservation.
Elvisa is super passionate about people and environment and has hope that we all learn the importance of being a "better ancestor".
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Show 177 – Ed Mikaere (Ahi kā/Land Rights) and Awhina Mikaere (HOD Māori)
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Meet Ed Mikaereand Awhina Mikaere
Ed Mikaere is an arborist, solo dad of three who is breaking cycles, replacing them with quality foundations for the future of Māori leaders that follow.
Ed is also an Ahi kā: someone who occupies an area left behind to maintain continuous occupation. Traditionally, if an iwi or hapū were defeated in battle and forced to retreat, a few people were often left in the hinterlands of their former lands to tend the fires of occupation. These fires were tended to keep the claim of continuous occupation while the group built up the strength to retake their former lands.
Awhina Mikaere is a cousin to Edward. She has three adult kids and is the Māori Head of Department at Glenfield College in Auckland.
Awhina is passionate about helping, and educating children, especially the Māori youth. Awhina believes in the old teachings of home and the importance of identity.
These two inspiring role models come to the Altbays Show to talk about Māori culture, education and Aotearoa and much more.
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Show 176 – Ron Morgan (Educator)
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Meet Ron Morgan
Ron Morgan is a former teacher at Mercury Bay Area
School, who is highly involved in the local community and passionate about the outdoors. Ron impacted the lives of many locals with his unique teaching style, praising the well-being of his students.
Ross experienced teaching on Great Barrier Island, had his time in the military, where he played rugby as captain of the National Service team and has incredible stories about fishing and hunting.
Among many incredible life stories, Ron travelled to Canada a few times, where he played ice hockey, went ice fishing, and drove across the country to the East Coast.
Ron comes to our show to share stories about his fulfilling and exciting teaching career, where he made a concerted effort to make learning fun and enjoyable for his students and brought a range of initiatives to the schools he taught at.
Join us as we hear about Ron's incredible experiences and the incredible community he has been a part of.
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Do you believe that we should learn financial education at school? Mark owns and directs the appliance stores 100% Thames and Whitianga, BedsRus and Joie de Vivre. Mark worked in the mergers and acquisitions area of investment banking - first with Bankers Trust, then Deutsche Bank. He comes to the Altbays Show to talk about running a successful franchise in NZ, wealth management, financial literacy and much more! We have the pleasure of having Pamela Grealy (Workers Council) co-hosting this show. Show 175 – Mark Milmine (Coromandel Life:Style Centre)
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Meet Mark Milmine
Mark is the owner/director of the Coromandel Life:Style Centre (appliances stores 100% Whitianga, 100% Thames, BedsRus, Joie de Vivre, and Armoire). He was born in Fiji, has two children and is passionate about music and musical theatre.
In the past, Mark worked in the mergers and acquisitions area of investment banking - first with Bankers Trust and then with Deutsche Bank when it acquired BT.
In 2006, he was diagnosed with non-curable blood cancer Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma two months before the birth of his first child.
He left banking later in 2006 and moved to the Coromandel – He also acquired his first small business - a small import company based in East Tamaki.
Having been in remission, cancer returned aggressively, culminating in a full bone marrow transplant / ‘stem cell rescue’ in 2011.
Mark is also the principal of Milmine & Associates, utilising experience gained during his twelve-year career in investment banking to provide individuals and corporates with: mergers & acquisitions advice; divestment process management, and professional director service.
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Show 174 – Bianca Acke (Le Edit)
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Meet Bianca Acke
Bianca runs the successful NZ clothing brand Le Edit which focuses on Slow Fashion; a movement that advocates for environmental and social justice in the fashion industry. Everything is designed in her small home studio, based in the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand.
Her Swimwear and Women's Collections are made in Bali by a small women lead family business. With a focus on natural and sustainable fibres, fabrics like Linen and Pure Cotton Knitwear reappear in each Capsule. She chooses to use Repreve, a certified, sustainable, high-quality fabric made from recycled plastic bottles, for her swimwear.
Bianca loves exploring the many beaches along the Coromandel's beautiful coastline on holidays and weekends with her five kids. Bianca also provides a list of her favourite, kid friendly beaches on her website.
She comes to chat about a successful small business while raising a family and much more! We are pleased to have Chloe Watts from Blueberry Co. as a co-host for this great show!
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Show 173 – Reuben Watson (Bus Living/Creator)
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Meet Reuben Watson
Reuben grew up hustling for spare change as a pint-sized juggling street busker. At 20, he decided to jump ship and spent 14 years abroad–a couple of short stints in Aussie and the UK, followed by ten years in Canada.
Reuben felt the call to return home for good in late 2019, starting fresh in Christchurch. He built a rad house bus where he lives a quiet life in the Coromandel with his fiancé.
Reuben is a top Graphic Designer, and when he’s not pushing pixels, you’ll find him balancing rocks, writing quirky/slightly offensive songs, or at home drinking a beer doing Macrame.
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Show 172 – Stephen LeFebvre (Breathworker)
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Meet Stephen LeFebvre
Stephen is a certified breathwork practitioner with the New Zealand Association of Breathworkers, a personal and business consultant, and a certified breathworker by ISLP in the USA. He has been studying, teaching, and working professionally as a breathworker and consultant since 1989.
Stephen spent much of his adult life studying spiritual psychology with masters from different spiritual traditions, Benedictines, Hindu, Buddhist, and North American Indian. He is a former yoga and meditation teacher, vipassana meditation practitioner, founder of The Southbury Wellness Clinic, nutritionist, men’s group founder, avid gardener, and music lover.
As a past founder and Managing Director of several successful companies in the nutraceutical industry, he also consults with businesses to bring more effective communications and an understanding of how mindfulness contributes to a more effective, sustainable, and profitable business.
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Show 170 – Sean King (Photographer/Firefighter)
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Meet Sean King
Sean Kingston was born in Thames and grew up around the Coromandel peninsula.
Photography has been a passion for him since 2016. It started when he travelled around Europe, capturing amazing scenes with his iPhone. Sean bought his first bridge camera, and as he always loved the angles a drone could capture, he bought one of them too. He shoots a bit of everything with his camera: landscapes, weddings, commercials and his favourite would be astrophotography. It fascinates Sean what one can capture at night!
Sean has been a volunteer firefighter for over 13 years. His team are like family. Sean worked intensively during the cyclone Gabrielle, on one occasion, spending more than 30 hours non-stop helping his community; an intense experience.
Sean is also a scaffolding manager, which can be pretty demanding at times. Getting out and exploring beautiful Aotearoa NZ is his reset, especially when his fiancé and two dogs join him in their camper van.
We have the pleasure to have Pete May 'The Flying Kiwi', co-hosting this show. Sean always felt inspired by Pete's photography, so this is a special occasion!
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Show 170 – Christopher Parker (NZ Writer)
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Meet Christopher Parker
Christopher Parker is an Auckland-based author who has recently self-published his debut novel, The Lighthouse, a story he spent ten years developing and writing. Christopher lives with his daughter in sunny Takapuna, a beachside suburb in Auckland, New Zealand.
Writing was always a passion growing up, but the hobby fell away as he grew older, and it wasn't until he reached his thirties that Christopher considered giving it another go. His first novel, "The Lighthouse" started with just a fragment of an idea and not much else, and he gave himself three months to see how far he could get trying to turn that idea into a novel.
He was, admittedly, very naïve about the process and completely unprepared for what lay ahead. His first draft took three years to write, and when he reached the end, it was pretty evident that it wasn't written to a high enough standard. But Christopher was still passionate about the story he wanted to tell, so he went back to page one and started again.
Almost a decade after he typed his first words, his novel is finally out in the big wide world.
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Some will say that nothing is more rewarding than living by the sea catching waves. Pia Rogers is a top young athlete from Whangamata who won the premier women’s division at the 2023 New Zealand Surfing Championship held at Piha in Auckland. She could not think of a life away from the water and comes to the Altbays Show to tell us more about the path to being a professional NZ athlete, the support she gets from the surfing community and much more!Show 169 – Pia Rogers (NZ Surfing Champion)
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Meet Pia Rogers
Pia is a 16-year-old surfer from Whangamata, NZ. She has competitively surfed from around the age of 13, now competing in under-18 and open women's competitions around Aotearoa, New Zealand. Pia Rogers won the premier women's division at the 2023 New Zealand Surfing Championship held at Piha in Auckland.
Surfing is her passion; being in the beautiful ocean with friends and family is special for Pia. She appreciates being part of the surfing community that pushes and supports each other.
She learnt to surf at the age of 8 as her mother and father have both always surfed.
For the last six years of living in Whangamata, she spent most of her time either surfing the Whangamata beach or bar with her two brothers.
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Show 168 – David Correos and Paul Douglas (NZ Comedians)
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Meet David Correos and Paul Douglas
Paul Douglas is one of the busiest live stand-up comedians in New Zealand and the winner of Best Live Show and Best Gag at the 2019 New Zealand Comedy Guild Awards.
A master storyteller, Paul’s simultaneously laid-back and frenetic energy has been winning over audiences for over ten years and will leave you wanting to have a yarn with the man himself. A regular headliner at the Classic Comedy Club and as seen on 7 Days and TVNZ’s Comedy Gala.
Wishing to perform in musical theatre, Correos attended a two-year drama course at Hagley College, after which he applied to a broadcasting school but was denied entry. He became interested in comedy and started performing arts at Hagley Theatre Company. Correos started performing stand-up alongside musicians and street performers and began learning to write comedy.
Correos won the Billy T Award n 2016 and the Comic Originality award at the 2015 Comedy Guild Awards. He first performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2017 with Matt Stellingwerf, their show, Chaos & Order. He returned to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August 2018 with a new show titled The Correos Effect, and at a later date, also performed it at the Fringe Festivals in Dunedin, Auckland and Adelaide. In 2019, he performed his show Better Than I Was The Last Time at Fringe.
Correos' television credits include appearances as a panellist on 7 Days (on which he was also a writer), The Project and Taskmaster. Correos also appears in videos by the sketch comedy group Viva La Dirt League.
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Being in a relationship has many challenges. Starting a new life overseas with your partner makes those challenges much more interesting! Dávid is an architect, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion and musician. Kaia is an avid female health researcher who runs an eco-conscious body care business. They came from Hungary in 2015 and fell in love with NZ’s lifestyle. This incredible, community-minded couple brings knowledge and good chats to the ALTBAYS Show
Show 167 – Dávid Kohout (Architect) and Kaia Kohout (Female Health Researcher)
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Meet Dávid Kohout and Kaia Kohout
Kaia & David are a professional couple from Hungary, living in NZ since 2015.
David is a MSc Graduate Architect at Queenstown-based Team Green Architects Ltd and Waihi Beach-based Parker Architecture Ltd. He plays the drums and percussion in several local bands, is a blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, is a Permaculturist and is a keen health and fitness enthusiast.
Kaia has Master's degrees in Fashion Design (Knitwear) and Design Management. She owns and runs her eco-conscious, organic body care business Kaias Naturals (est. 2016). She is also a Permaculturist, a visual artist, a Satyananda-yoga practitioner, and an avid female health researcher. She also enjoys her day job at Coromandel Window Cleaning Ltd.
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Rugby and Surf are at the top of life’s priorities for many happy kiwis. Sean runs a Surf school, and Nico is a Premier Rugby referee. These top young sportsmen are so passionate about the outdoors life and being active that being educators is a natural path. They come to the ALTBAYS Show to spin some yarns about sports culture in Aotearoa NZ, and much more.
Show 166 – Nico Fox and Sean Butler (PE Teachers/Outdoor Education)
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Meet Nico Fox and Sean Butler
Sean and Nico are passionate about sports, health and the outdoors to the point that guiding and educating the new generation comes first as a motivator, then a responsibility.
Nico is a rugby referee. He spent his childhood playing rugby from rippa in Thames in a supportive whanau of five. He grew up playing many different sports and always loved the outdoors.
With an early appreciation for leadership, Nico decided to be a teacher the day university applications closed. He wanted to be a policeman but never liked the “blood, bones or death”, so he followed his mum's footsteps.
Sean Butler was born in Hot Water Beach. He completed an outdoor education degree in Christchurch during the earthquakes in 2011.
For three years, Sean followed the seasons to do outdoor work: Sea kayak guiding in summer, snowboard instruction and terrain park building in the snow.
Back home, he started a surf school that has been on for seven years. Sean did three years as a builder during the winters, then eventually post-graduated, which gave him a job at the kura he was once a student, Mercury Bay Area School. Sean has recently enjoyed the challenge of adventure therapy with his local youth.
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That was a time when hemp was demonised and a taboo topic. We are past that, and every day, more people find out fascinating things about the power of the plant. Amber owns Hempalchemy and So Dope NZ, which creates incredible skincare hemp-based products used by All Blacks, Black Ferns, Silver Ferns and other extraordinary kiwis. She comes to the ALTBAYS Show to share her journey on how hemp products helped her family and clients to support skin conditions and much more.
Show 165 – Amber Van Vlerken (Hempalchemy/So Dope NZ)
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Meet Amber Van Vlerken
Amber is the owner of So Dope and Hempalchemy skincare companies. She moved from Wellington to the Coromandel in 2022 for a change of scenery.
She first started Hempalchemy in 2018. After a long road of skin issues over ten years and medical problems with her kids, Amber began looking into a more holistic approach to alleviating skin issues. She was always interested in hemp because it was a taboo product, which made her more curious.
She started taking hemp supplements and then started using oils on her kids. Over time family and friends started using the oils, and as her kids grew along with her skincare obsession, the products became actual products. The company became a thing, and now her products are sold in shops around NZ, used by Black Ferns, All Blacks, Silver Ferns and other awesome kiwis.
So Dope was born from Hempalchemy; as her kids turned to teens, she realised a massive lack of quality skincare products for young people. Amber wanted to create a branding that appealed to people like her and her family. She worked with Si Omer AKA Cracked Ink, and had input from a good bunch of girls in the scientific world of skin and cosmetics to get the best out of all the ingredients she wanted to incorporate.
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Do you take your dog for a walk, or is it usually the other way around? Mark is a world-renowned Animal Behaviourist, Zoologist and Trainer. He has trained a variety of species for film and television performances in such movies as Narnia, Lord of the Rings and The Last Samurai. Mark comes to the Altbays Show to chat about our relationship with our pets, animal intelligence, the best dog training approach and much more!
Show 164 – Mark Vette (Animal Behaviourist/Zoologist)
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Meet Mark Vette
Mark is a world-renowned Animal Behaviourist, Zoologist and Trainer. He brings together a unique combination of academic studies with 40 years of applied clinical animal behaviour consulting and treatment. Alongside his clinical animal behaviour work, Mark has trained a variety of species for film and television performance in such movies as Narnia, Lord of the Rings and The Last Samurai. Mark has also led 3 TV Series to date – Purina Pound Pups to Dog Stars, the UK-based Dogs Might Fly and his earliest work The Funny Farm.
Mark has drawn together his deep love and understanding of dog behaviour into Dog Zen and Puppy Zen – a training philosophy where to truly love your dog you must first understand them. This is delivered through Virtual Training Schools (for puppies, teenage puppies and adult dogs), books, consults and workshops.
Mark’s vision, his ‘big idea’, is to transform dog behaviour in New Zealand in 10 years through helping people understand dog behaviour and develop harmonious, loving relationships with their dogs, thus preserving this incredible millennia-long history we share together. He continues to learn much from these amazing wonderful beings that have been at his side all his life and never ceases to be amazed by their presence and joy.
If you were to ask Mark where his most profound insights come from, it would be from his 40 years of Zen practice under the guidance of his Great Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Mark was ordained into the ‘Order of Interbeing’ in 1994 and continues to practice and share.
For more information visit http://dogzen.com/
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When was the last time you took time to look after yourself? Alisa is an internationally qualified beauty therapist focusing on skincare and massage. She comes to the Altbays Show to chat about the beauty industry, skin types and conditions, how self-care supports mental wellness for men and women and much more!
Show 163 – Alisa Clapham (BOD. Skincare and Massage)
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Meet Alisa Clapham
Alisa is an internationally qualified beauty therapist. Within the scope of her training, her heart has always belonged to skincare and massage.
Alisa and her partner Henri have spent a few years raising kids and running their Base Pizzeria restaurant. Alisa is grateful to have her partner's support to step back fully into her career.
As someone passionate about mental health, Alisa knows that stress shows up physically in our bodies in various ways. She believes we must look after ourselves. You can not fill from an empty cup.
This show brings top information on skin care, eating habits, differences between men's and women's mental health and much more!
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Show 162 – Neo Lee (Top Drummer)
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Meet Neo Lee
Neo was awarded Best Drummer in the national final of the New Zealand Battle of the Bands in 2020, playing with one of his musical projects 'The Minnehahas'.
In the same year, another successful band he’s part of, 'White Noise Mafia' took out the classic Ding Dong Lounge Battle of the Bands in Auckland, NZ. They got to record with the legendary rock music producer Dave Rhodes.
Neo started his life in Whitianga, where his father was playing gigs every weekend across the peninsula. His family moved to Auckland when he was seven, a big change for young Neo who had just gotten used to life at the beach.
Once in Auckland, he began teaching drums at the age of 10 and started playing shows with bands at 12. He competed in the school’s national competition Smoke Free Rockquest which solidified his will to play in a band.
Since then he’s played in four different bands varying four genres. He is now back in Whitianga for a couple years of fishing, working and rural living.
We have our dear Brando Yelavich ‘Wildboy’ as a co-host. So much talent on this show!
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Many kiwis will have a story involving classic tunes by Andrew Fagan. This incredible kiwi writer, singer, songwriter, long-distance solo sailor, radio host and forever punk rocker comes to the Altbays Show to chat about life at sea, music, writing books, travelling to incredible places in the world and much more!
Show 161 – Andrew Fagan (Writer/Singer/Sailor)
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Meet Andrew Fagan
Andrew Fagan is a New Zealand writer, singer-songwriter and long-distance solo sailor. He grew up in Wellington and gained fame in New Zealand in the 1980s as the lead singer of the pop group The Mockers.
Following the success of The Mockers' 1985 hit "Forever Tuesday Morning", Fagan won the RIANZ 1985 award for Top Male Vocalist of the Year. Since The Mockers broke up, he has recorded and performed as a solo artist under the name Fagan (releasing his debut solo album Blisters in 1994); and with his band LIG.
In 2007, Andrew set the record for the smallest ever boat to circumnavigate New Zealand. He has written two sailing-themed autobiographies, Swirly World, the Solo Voyages (2002) and Swirly World Sails South (2012). plus several collections of poetry. He has also been involved with the TVNZ Intrepid Journeys television series.
Fagan has lived in London and now resides in Auckland. He is married to the writer and television/radio broadcaster Karyn Hay. He co-hosted a talkback show with Hay on Radio Live from 7 pm to 10 pm on weeknights from 2008 to 2015, with Hay continuing as a solo host until 2017.
Fagan's band "Andrew Fagan and the People" has released two critically praised albums; Admiral of the Narrow Seas (2011) and Act Normal (2020).
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Show 160 – Jane Parson (Mercury Bay Art Escape)Welcome to the Altbays Show (Feat. Leo Magri)
Meet Jane Parson
Jane is a printmaker and painter and works from her home studio at Hahei.
Born and raised on the edge of the Mackenzie Country in the South Island the
simplicity of the landscape, along with the shapes and the colours of the region, have
influenced her creative endeavours ever since.
A career as a graphic artist in advertising agencies, founding partnership in The
Hang Up Gallery (now called The Parnell Gallery) in Parnell Auckland, while also
working as a cabin crew member preceded a move to San Francisco for seven years
where she took classes in watercolour painting. The return to New Zealand saw her
owning a homewares store in Auckland for 15 years before retiring with her husband
to Hahei and involvement as a Trustee with administration and fundraising roles for
Mercury Bay Art Escape for over 12 years.
Jane enjoys painting in acrylic, cold wax medium and natural pigments. Printmaking
also forms an integral part of her art practice.
The natural pigments used in some works are sourced from the very varied organic
colours of the Coromandel clays. In her printmaking she uses collagraph, monotype
and etching techniques and sometimes a combination of several of these plates to
create an image.
Janes works can be found in collections in New Zealand, Australia and the UK and at the Mercury Bay Art Escape Open Studios.
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Show 159 – The Magri’s (Leo’s Brazilian Family)
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Meet Lorelay, Eliana and Alcir Magri.
Our host Leo had the pleasure to have his family visiting Aotearoa New Zealand for the first time this summer. The last time they saw each other was in 2016!
Eliana and Alcir were amazed by how different NZ is compared to Brazil. They were surprised by how most houses don’t have gates or burglar’s bar and how everything fine is clean and tidy (Obviously, they did not visit many kiwi garages. Ha!)
The Altbays Show team added English subtitles to this great chat in Portuguese show, so you can enjoy the perspective of a couple who left their home country for the first time in their sixties, and how shappy they were to see what their son is doing on the other side of the world. Lorelay, Leo’s sister, talks about her adventures as an interpreter for her parents that cannot speak a word in English, what she things about the Coromandel and much more.
Enjoy this great, fun show here now!
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What was your favourite hobby as a child? Emma and Duane are passionate about moana (sea). Their business, Tae Collective, designs books for children to inspire creativity and learning through colouring. This powerful couple is also a big fan of tattoos. Duane is a contemporary Māori artist, and in 2015, Emma, a proud dog mum, model and brown and lash specialist, was nominated Miss Ink NZ. They come to the Altbays Show to chat about the power of the arts, empowering new generations, Māori culture, well-being and much more!
Show 158 – Emma Clewlow-Anaru and Duan Poaneki (Tae Collective)
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Meet Emma Clewlow-Anaru and Duan Poaneki
Emma and Duan are a Māori couple from Hamilton, but they tend to be on the move a lot.
They are the owners and creators of Tae Collective, a business they launched in November 2022. Their first product, Ngā Tae o Te Moana a pukapuka (book) is designed for children to inspire creativity and learning through colouring.
Ngā Tae o Te Moana is inspired by the Moana (sea), which is something they are very passionate about.
Emma loves her tattoos. She won Miss Ink NZ in 2015 and is a proud dog mum. Duan is a contemporary Māori artist all about bringing Māori culture to the forefront. They love to travel and meet new people, learn and try new things and eat new food.
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Do you believe that using devices can speed up or slow down learning? Michael Ewing is the Director of Good Tutors Ltd., which provides private tuition at an accessible and affordable cost to families, using mainly hard-copy resources. Michael, who helped found Network Church and Peninsula Community Trust, comes to the Altbays Show to talk about education in NZ, technology, churches' role in a community, and much more.
Show 157 – Michael Ewing (Director of Good Tutors Ltd.)
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Meet Michael Ewing
Michael is the CEO of Peninsula Community Trust and Director of Good Tutors Ltd.
His career in education has included being Deputy Principal of Whenuakite School and Michael has worked as a teacher in several other schools including Mercury Bay Area School.
In 2021, Michael left Whenuakite School to study towards his Masters of Education, and at the beginning of 2022, Michael helped found Network Church and Peninsula Community Trust.
Michael has an interest in improving access to quality education for his community, so in January 2023, Peninsula Community Trust started Good Tutors.
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Have you ever dreamt about being on a reality show? The fashion designer Beth Claire was on the first edition of Project Runway NZ. She built a solid career designing clothing for drag queens and pin-ups before deciding to change lifestyle and move to a small town to raise her child. She comes to the Altbays Show to talk about the behind-the-scenes of a successful tv show, the competitive fashion world, family and career dynamics, changing professional areas and much more!
Show 156 – Beth Claire (Fashion Designer)
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Meet Beth Claire
Hailing from Auckland, Beth moved to Whitianga three and a half years ago for a change of pace and to follow her partner’s painting business.
It was a huge change moving from the city and leaving behind her successful career as a fashion designer, designing for drag queens and pin-ups and earning a spot on the first season of Project Runway NZ.
Initially, the shift was difficult for Beth. She couldn’t even bear to look at her sewing machine as it reminded her of what she had left behind. She shifted her focus and decided to put energy into what she could achieve in a small town.
From fashion designer to hospitality superstar in a year, Beth started working at the famous Luke’s Kitchen in Kūaotunu, and now she works at Coroclub in Whitianga airport, spending most of her time with her son, getting tattooed and riding her horse.
Beth comes to the Altbays Show to talk about the fashion world, the tough choices that must be made when you have a family and a successful career, mental health and much more!
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Show 155 – Calumn Hockey (Photojournalist/Videographer)
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Meet Calumn Hockey
Calumn Hockey was born in 1992, living in Gumbaynggirr country, Australia. He is a self-taught photojournalist and videographer who shoots in a documentary style covering all things environmental and adventure.
Over the past eight years, Calumn has primarily travelled throughout the Sub Continent, South East Asia, New Zealand and his home country of Australia, working on a multitude of assignments, both conservation and adventure.
Calumn’s photos have been featured across Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Natural History Museum, National Geographic Your Shot, GoPro, Sydney Morning Herald, Deutsche Welle, The Guardian among others.
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Show 154 – Kate Lebedev and Henri Lebedev (Cloud Wanderers)
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Meet Henri and Kate Lebedev
Kate is a registered nurse, specialised in mental health, in Australia and Aotearoa. She has worked as a researcher at an Australian University, primarily working on a project assessing cognition in schizophrenia. As part of that research role, Kate helped to open a Wellbeing Clinic, addressing the physical health of people with mental health concerns, which evolved to include a drug & alcohol clinic and a hepatitis clinic.
Kate also lived in China where she trained Kung Fu, QiGong, TaiJi, Calligraphy, and learned many other insights into life through Buddhist and Daoist teachings.
Henri was born in Estonia. He is a QiGong practitioner and a tea lover.
After becoming an Estonian boxing champion, Henri moved to Thailand to train and compete in Muay Thai. He travelled to many countries in Asia and lived in Australia. As a tea enthusiast, Henri runs Tea Dao workshops explaining the origins of the drink and its healing properties.
Among many interesting stories, Henri enjoys sharing tales from when he helped his Estonian Buddhist teacher to organise international Buddhist conferences and also helped him to build a stupa, a dome-shaped building erected as a Buddhist shrine, in Estonia.
Get ready to learn more about Buddhism, medicinal mushroom extracts, Chinese medicine and much more!
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Show 153 – Mauricio Kimura (Rights for Robots)
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Kimura was born in Sao Paulo in 1973, the grandson of Japanese migrants who settled in Brazil before the II World War. Graduated in law in 1996, embarked on a solo trip for 15 months to USA and Europe just after graduation. Became a lawyer in 1999.
From 2001 to 2003 lived and studied Civil Law in Japan under a scholarship provided by the Japanese provincial government of Fukushima.
After Japan, he spent two years in law firms in Sao Paulo, when again he went overseas to begin his Masters of Law at the George Washington University in Washington DC for a year in 2005, returning to Brazil in 2006.
Until 2016, worked in law firms and large corporations like Gol Airlines, Claro Telecom, IBM and CBS.
Moved to Hamilton, New Zealand, in January 2017 to enrol in a PhD program at the University of Waikato, Faculty of Law. His research is about ascribing legal personality to artificially intelligent social robots. He hopes to finish his PhD by July 2023.
Aside from academia and work, he practices judo in a local club, where he is also a qualified coach and teaches children and youth.
Prior to Covid, Kimura joined some advocacy groups to fight for migrants’ rights, founded the Association for New Kiwis Aotearoa (ANKA) and marched in front of the Parliament to pressure the government to open their immigration process and make it more transparent and straight forward.
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Show 152 – Kehan Murray and Liam Blunden (Salt District Brewery)Welcome to the Altbays Show (Feat. Ashley Crofskey-Howse and Leo Magri)
Meet Kehan Murray and Liam Blunden
Owners and operators of the microbrewery Salt District Brewing based in the seaside town of Whangamata, Kehan and Liam have started their business adventure based around quality brews representing the place near and dear to them.
Having spent time overseas immersing themselves in a plethora of different beer cultures, they have decided to come together and contribute to the NZ craft beer scene one batch at a time.
These creative and active guys come to the ALTBAYS Show to spin some yarns about good beer, travel around the world after flavours and brewing techniques and much more!
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Show 151 – Adrian Catran (Twentymans Funeral Director)
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Meet Adrian Catran
Adrian has been the managing director of Twentymans (NZ’s oldest serving Funeral Home) since 1990. He has overseen and helped almost 10,000 persons in that time.
Adrian has implemented huge development programs at Twentymans which included a new Chapel, The Thames on Kirkwood Function Centre, the installation of a human cremator at Thames Valley Crematory and purpose-built pet cremator at Forever Pets.
Adrian is a proud Thamesite, with family connections ranging back to the 1870’s, and whilst living in Thames has been heavily involved in the Community as a Justice of the Peace, involved in Local Government for some 21 years, plus established The Place at the Table Trust to provide a free Christmas community lunch for the past 10 years on Christmas Day.
Adrian is also currently the Patron for the Pipes and Drums of Thames Valley. In 2021 Adrian was appointed as the President of the Hauraki Justice of the Peace Association.
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Special Edition ALTBAYS Show 150 (Charlie Kelly and Eamonn Kelly)
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This is a special edition to celebrate our show number 150! Our good friends Eamonn and Charlie Kelly are joining us for a laid-back chat.
The trio talks about coding, technology's influence in our lives, Jacinda Adern's resignation, white privilege and much more.
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Show 149 – Daina Kahu and Phil Hoare (Lymph Flow/Autoimmune Transformation)
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Meet Daina Kahu and Phil Hoare
Daina and Phil live in Indonesia and they are passionate about the human body and good health.
Daina is a specialist in Lymphatic Flow and Human Movement.
She dedicated her life to understanding the principles of health that create a robust, resilient, flowing body and mind.
Daina was a military fitness instructor who was privileged to witness the development of the human body's resilience.
Leaving the military, she journeyed within the Chiropractic world as a Technical Assistant. Her eyes opened to the genius of our innate intelligence and the importance of self-care—her thirst for understanding how the body functions grew from there.
Phil is an Autoimmune Transformation Specialist, Health Coach & International Speaker, who believes that knowledge of how to experience optimal health should be simple, accessible and affordable. He loves thinking outside of the 'Health Box' and is devoutly driven to help people get their life back on track.
Phil's mission is for humanity to be free of its health challenges, and it's through his programs he guides and supports people to uncover the root cause of their health challenges and to design personalised solutions for them. Many are surprised how simple it really is.
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Show 148 – Sophia Paskell (Childbirth Educator)
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Sophia is a mother of two, trained Childbirth Educator, Birth
Doula, Bath Connoisseur and a Radical devotee to Love. For a decade, her work has been focused around empowering women to take ownership of their pregnancy, birth and Mothering journey. Gently guiding women to discover, explore and trust their own inner knowing and innate capacities.
She passionately values and celebrates the rite of passage to Motherhood as a sacred foundation of staying deeply connected with humanity. In her own words ‘These are sacred times for transformation!’
She is fierce about protecting old wisdoms that nurture women.
On this very special show, our good friend, Brando ‘Wildboy’ Yelavich joins us to have an insightful chat with Sophia about parenthood. Brando has a strong connection with nature and becoming a father has brought new colours to his life.
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Show 147 – Cope ‘Zarq’ Hunter (Videomaker)
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Cope loves creating funny videos, memes and skits on his TikTok account. He’s got more than 100k followers on that platform and one of his videos has been watched 33.8M times! He also loves to create ‘trippy’ videos.
Cope wants to be a filmmaker. He finished school not that long ago and is navigating a new lifestyle of working and pursuing his dreams.
We bring a mighty team to chat tonight. Blair Murray, who works with AI and Fabian Roberts, our lovely host, an educator, chat about how technology is changing our lives and what the future will look like, in their opinion.
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Show 146 – Rob Corkill (Waikato Sports)
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Rob studied Science majoring in ecology. He currently works for
Sport Waikato, and is a volunteer community sports coach (rugby, cricket and football)
Male role models offer massive value in the development of boys. Rob is very aware of that, and his two sons are lucky to have him around.
Rob comes to chat about parenthood with our dear Brett Soanes and Fabian Roberts. Their frankness and life stories will inspire you, and if not, well, they have a great sense of humour, so you are winning anyway!
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Show 145 – CJ Poole (Diver/Marine Conservation)
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CJ is one of those humans who can connect with anyone at any time. She is a diver on a constant mission to learn about marine conservation.
Deflecting the status quo is a big thing for CJ. She is a mental health advocate who praises self-love and hopes that more people connect in nature to live better lives.
This exceptional show has our lovely Brett Soanes back for a hearty conversation about ups and downs and life, family dynamics, how relevant the kiwi appreciation towards the water and much more.
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Show 144 – Cori Gonzalez-Macuer (Actor/Comedian)
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Cori was born in Chile and raised in Wellington, NZ. He has worked as an actor, comedian and mental health advocate for over a decade. He has performed as a stand-up comedian all over the world.
Cori played Nick in NZ’s epic film What We Do In The Shadows with the incredible Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement, Jonny Brugh and many others. Other notable screens include Eagle VS Shark, Insider's Guide To Happiness, Wellington Paranormal & Mean Mums.
Cori has won several awards, including the prestigious Billy T James Award, handed out to NZ's most promising young comedian as part of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival. He has also worked on several TV shows as an actor, writer, presenter and panellist.
He grew up playing representative soccer in New Zealand, eventually moving back to his native Chile once he finished high school to trial and train with local pro teams, but this was cut short due to injury. He returned to NZ to pursue his university studies.
Cori’s father committed suicide in 2016, and things changed significantly in his life. He became a mental health advocate, and his TED X, where he asks people who suffer from depression to look for support, is a powerful one.
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Show 143 – Paige Williams (Strands Hair Studio)
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Paige was born and bred on the Coromandel Peninsula. She always knew once she had kids, she would move back home to raise them because in her words: “The Coromandel is the best place ever!”
Paige now lives in Matarangi, where she runs the popular Strands Hair Studio. She’s been a hairdresser for seventeen years and loves the social aspect of her career.
Paige comes to the Altbays Show to chat with our lovely Christine Threadgold about the beauty industry, raising children in the country, the big influx of people that the holiday season brings to a small town and much more!
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Show 142 – Petra Campbell (Table Talk with Camaco Carlos)
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The Altbays Show starts 2023 chatting with our amazing host, Petra Campbell.
Petra finished school last year and is now focused on putting some money together to start her ventures around the globe.
This powerful wahine is not afraid of expressing her opinion, and every show with them is a good show!
Put your feet up and enjoy this fun chat!
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Show 141 – Alan McElroy (Comedian)
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Alan McElroy is an award-winning Irish comedian who’s been living in New Zealand for a few years.
Recently, Alan sold out The Full Irish & The Comedy Pub Crawl at Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Life on the road doing comedy is exactly what Alan wants for his life.
He is also a regular guest on RNZ’s The Panel. He has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, Electric Picnic and performed to sold-out crowds around New Zealand with his Irish and Scottish comedy show, Booze & Craic.
Alan comes to have that classic end-of-the-year yarn at the Altbays Show before performing a sold-out gig in Whitianga. How cool!
Grab a class, put your feet up and enjoy this great chat!
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Show 139 – Nick Mcisaac (Truck Driver/Karaoke Host)
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Nick was born in Auckland and raised by his grandmother. From an early age, he understood the importance of working hard to live a better life.
Nick’s main job is to drive big trucks, mainly delivering fish in the North Island of NZ. By law, truck drivers can only drive 5.5 hours and then take a break. Nick is very serious about these conditions, but after his shift, he stops unloading trucks and starts to load up his car with speakers, microphones and sound mixers.
Music is a big thing for Nick. He and his partner work as karaoke hosts going all over Auckland and the Coromandel to have fun with people in bars, venues and private parties where knowing how to sing is not as important as wanting to have fun. Family and friends are also in the entertainment industry, which allows them to put big competitions out there that attracts many. One of their main events takes the karaoke winner to a competition in Las Vegas. Fancy!
Put your feet up to enjoy this cool chat with Nick Mcisaac!
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Show 140 – Neil Pyne (Yoga Instructor) and Rowan Pyne (Sportsman)
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Neil and Rowan make up a great team. Father and son are dedicated to a healthy and fulfilling life.
Neil worked many jobs in his life: primary school teacher, sugar cane farmer, bridge constructor, marketing manager and more recently, hairdresser and yoga instructor. Born in Christchurch and a passionate traveller, Neil settled in the beautiful Kuaotunu in Coromandel four years ago.
Neil's son Rowan is a dedicated sportsman. He plays underwater hockey and touch rugby, among many other modalities. Rowan has a stoic approach to life and loves anything related to mental and physical health. He battled addiction and understood the importance of talking about these issues, as many people suffer in silence.
Recent news about Neil's health has brought new meaning to the whole family's life. Father and son come to the Altbays Show to chat about life and how support from the ones you love is so important!
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Show 138 – Seth Smith (Scooter Rider)
Welcome to ALTBAYS Show (feat. Macy Costello and Leo Magri)
Seth Smith came back from Argentina at the end of October 2022 with a Silver medal after representing New Zealand in the under 16 World Scooter Street Competition.
He had two days to train in South America and get used to the new track. He classified for the finals and had two-45 seconds runs to show his best tricks.
Seth is always at the skate park, practising or making videos to support his mates. He is also into basketball.
Scooter will be an Olympic modality in 2028, and Seth couldn’t be more focused on the mission to bring a gold medal to New Zealand in six years.
We have the honour to have Seth Smith and the lovely Macy Costello on this exceptional pre-Christmas show talking about school life, dedication to sports, summer in Aotearoa, New Zealand and much more!
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Show 137 – Peter Augustin (Painter/Printmaker)
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In 2021, Peter became an Elected Member of the Academy of Fine Arts, a member of Watercolour New Zealand, and a member of Printmakers Combined Coromandel.
Peter was born an 'artist' into a family of artists and musicians in Slovenia. During his childhood, he was an active painter following in the footsteps of his uncles. In his later teens, he moved to Switzerland, where he became more involved in art, studied at Arts School Lucerne, and private tuition from acclaimed artists Paul Haelan and Otto Gilli.
Peter lived in Switzerland for 35 years, exhibiting there and in other countries, including Holland, Italy, Austria, Slovenia and Russia.
His work reflects the passion and excitement of being an artist; it is symbolic, laden with colour and emotion. Pursuing his unique artistic path, he hopes to push more boundaries and part with gifts inspiring responses to colours, emotion, love and a positive contribution to people's lives.
Gallerists have described his work style as 'lyrical Abstract', connecting to his influencers, de Stael, Jawlensky, Dali, and Schiele.. In New Zealand, he is influenced by the vibrant colours of nature, the amazing range of greens and blues, and the sea.
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Show 136 – Andrew Lee (Chef)
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Andrew is a member of one of the most traditional New Zealand families who settled in the Coromandel many years ago. He started cooking in 1985 and went to cooking school in 1988.
Andrew worked for many restaurants in the Coromandel and helped to get some of them started. He spent 16 years working in Auckland, and in 2020 decided to cross the ditch and start new adventures in Australia.
We welcome Andrew to chat about the food and hospitality industry, why so many kiwis move to Australia, driving in the desert at 130km/h to get to work, wild animals and much more!
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Show 135 – Pete May (The Flying Kiwi)
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Pete’s social media ‘The Flying Kiwi’ is full of incredible shots of the Coromandel and New Zealand coastal landscape. Those are not only epic aerial images but an extension of his soul. They represent how he feels about Aotearoa. He’s a creative guy; buying a drone in Germany many years ago and strapping an SLR camera to it to see what would happen proves that.
Pete travelled the world before having kids. He worked in online marketing and design in London and returned home to push himself to improve his photography and video skills. He filmed TV shows on Māori TV and even managed to direct an episode in Whitianga.
He is passionate about māori language, culture and its connection to nature. The ocean is the place where Pete finds peace. Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu also helps with that!
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Show 134 – Deli Connell (Wellbeing Educator/TCDC Councillor)
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Deli is an experienced Educational Consultant with a history of working in the education management industry. She has more than 20 years of experience working with international students and adults both diplomatically and in the English as a Second Language field.
Deli is passionate about people and focuses on working towards an equal society. Sustainability and global citizenship are hot topics for her. Among many projects she is involved with, Deli volunteers to build desalination plants in Vanuatu's outer island.
She was part of the Mercury Bay Community Board Member for three terms and is currently a Thames-Coromandel District councillor. Politics suit her as an articulate speaker. She doesn't back down from a robust debate when representing something or someone she believes in.
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Show 133 – Tony Iotua-Marsters (Navy Senior ILS Engineer)
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Tony was born in Auckland, grew up in Christchurch, lived in the Cook Islands for seven years, and now he escapes the rat race living in the Coromandel.
Tony is an active man. Currently a contractor to NZ Police (Auckland Maritime) as a Fleet Maintenance controller/engineer responsible for continued seaworthiness and preventative maintenance for the Auckland-based Police vessels and ancillary equipment. Tony also provides services to the NZ Defence Force Defence Logistics Command (Maritime) as a Senior ILS Engineer (Navy). Negotiator on behalf of Royal New Zealand Navy.
Tony is also a skipper in the Warfish Marine Charters as an Inshore/offshore fishing, Diving, and passenger charter operator. Amon, many of his responsibilities are teaching new anglers of all ages and capabilities how to fish sustainably and safely.
Tony appreciates people who give some of their time to help others. He does his part as an NZ Coast Guard volunteer.
Tony served and worked for the NZ military and navy and travelled to many places worldwide.
Enjoy this informative chat with the man Tony Marsters.
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Show 132 – Azzie McLean (Hot-Wheels)
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Azzie is 32. He has been in a wheelchair since he was 3 due to Giant Azonal Neuropathy, a rare degenerative motor neurone disease. This condition does not stop Azzie from being an active man; he is a foodie, dancer, circus performer and also plays wheelchair basketball and rugby.
Azzie opposes pharmaceuticals and praises natural medicine naturopathy. He finds the connection with nature quite healing.
The Ministry of Health provides Azzie a wheelchair that supports mobility only around his home. Recently, Azzie’s neighbour set up a give a little page that put almost $6k together for a powered up wheelchair that will support Azzie’s outdoors life. ACC in New Zealand covers electric chairs for people who have been in accidents, which is not Azzie’s case.
Azzie is sharp and loves to talk about human behaviour, our vices, virtues and desisres.
Sit back and get ready to be inspired by the beautiful stories of this strong and kind man.
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Show 131 – Stewart Pedley (Writer/Performer)
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Stu is a musician, writer and performer who grew up in Fielding, spent most of his life in Wellington and has been in the beautiful Coromandel for nine years. He studied philosophy and literature, and is also a librarian.
Stu goes to bed with music. He mixes it with his coffee for breakfast and then also has it for lunch and dinner.
‘Eclectic in style’ is a good way to describe the music of Stewart Pedley. Over the course of 30 or so years of performing, he has drawn from a wide range of influences - from rock to folk, to New Orleans groove, to blues and punk and jazz - and has thrown them together to create a distinctive voice in songwriting. Front and centre of his music, always, is an attention to lyrics and a good knack for storytelling.
Stewart is based in Coromandel, New Zealand, and performs solo, as half of the Brazilian-Kiwi duo Let’s Go Descarrego!, and in the punk-rock band Corrosive Moses. He has recently released an EP by Stewart Pedley & The Sinners, titled Charlie Watts’ Shaving Kit. In 2014 he won the Best Original Song Competition.
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Here are some links for Stu’s music:
Play on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/4ZRkSNDkw1BpIcNksgaDgI?si=0rCNXo__QJ-y-9Hkl_QF0w
All streaming services:
https://bfan.link/charlie-watts-shaving-kit
Show 130 – Ben Brown (Built to Fish)
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Ben Brown is a professional Kayaker and owner of the successful Built to Fish TV. He was New Zealand's first Red Bull athlete, a partnership that lasted for 18 years and allowed him to kayak worldwide while improving his filmmaking skills.
He is passionate about cinematography and fishing. Ben was one of the first people to shoot with a Go Pro, creating an epic video that made the company want to buy his material. Those images ended up at the halftime break of the Super Bowl in the USA.
Ben brings a unique approach to creating online fishing content because of his filming background rather than a fishing background. His videos are often shot at breathtaking sceneries.
He comes to the Altbays Show to chat about his journey as an influential sportsperson and now as a content creator.
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Show 129 – Jani Dennis and Paul Lee (Soul Sax Plus/MB Big Band)
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Jani Dennis is a music teacher, music group organiser, and performing and recording artist. Paul Lee has been a professional musician for 30 years. Backing singers such as Al Hunter, Josie Rika, Tommy Fergusson, and Sonny Day. He is a teacher, writer, recording, performing artist, and creative producer.
Together, they form Soul Sax Plus, a New Zealand saxophone duo featuring tenor and soprano sax, vocals, synthesisers, keyboards, tenor recorder, clarinet, alto flute, percussion and original sequenced backings.
Many people from all over Aotearoa had the privilege of learning music from this fantastic and talented couple. They love their extensive garden and 'alternative' lifestyle.
Paul and Jenni are also the driving force behind the Mercury Bay Big Band, bringing together young and senior musicians to play classic tunes.
Our co-host, Kenjia Campbell, has recently won a scholarship from them!
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Show 129 – Lynda Walters (NZ Artist/Sculptress)
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Lynda grew up in Te Awamutu. She is an artist, dog lover and history mad.
Like some kiwis of her age, Lynda did OE (overseas experience). Professionally, she tried many things, like running a renowned, busy cafe in Devonport, but she will say she is a master of none.
She finds solace in art.
Her work is feminine and figurative. She has drawn from life and painted for as long as she can remember. Sculpting came late, but she now realises how these two mediums complement each other. Her painting is influenced by the discoveries she makes about form through sculpting, and her sculpting is influenced by the painterly gesture she finds in the early stages.
Lynda suffers from chronic nostalgia, which she supports with music, coffee, wine, writing, sunshine, her dogs and stacks of art history books.
She writes prolifically for herself—journals, diaries, stories and poetry.
Sit back and get inspired by this great chat with Lynda.
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Show 128 – Anthony John Gray (Bushman)
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Tony grew up and lived in Maramarua until he was 21.
He left school at the end of 1969 without academic qualifications but scored a mechanics apprenticeship with the NZ Forest Service.
He moved places and managed many workshops until the Labour government sold off all their Forests, and he was made redundant in 1989. This led Tony to become a jack of all trades. He says he had more jobs than most of us have had Christmas dinners! Most of the jobs he had were in sales, repping and managing. His experience in the bush facilitated a hunting guiding job.
Tony knows a lot about NZ bush. He identifies plants and knows what they are suitable for, knowledge that, unfortunately, not many have nowadays.
He comes to the Altbays Show to share stories about being out there in nature and the importance of adaptability.
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Show 127 – Anusha Bhana (Korimako Creative) and Dave Rhodes (NZ Music Producer)
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Anusha and Dave are a talented, inspiring and creative couple.
Anusha grew up in Auckland. She is a huge music fan, a passionate social justice advocate and a sometimes artist. Her business, Korimako Creative, encompasses all the different services she enjoys providing; event management, writing, marketing, communications planning and designing. She loves planning, coming up with bold and creative ideas and making them happen.
Currently, Anusha works with not-for-profits, charities, and for-purpose organisations/projects.
Dave has 25 years of recording, production, performing, and studio management experience.
In 2019, he was Studio Manager at Depot Sound Recording Studio in Devonport. Before this, he spent eight years working at Stebbing Recording Studios, where he learnt from some of New Zealand’s top engineers and recorded music for Six60, Topp Twins, Hollie Smith, John Rowles, Shane, and many more. Back in the ‘90s and into the mid 2000s, he spent nine years working for Pagan/Antenna records, where he made NZ music radio programs for commercial radio while working alongside Tadpole, Darcy Clay, Pluto, Voom and other bands on the label. During this time, he also recorded bands at York Street and The Lab, including Blindspott, Stylus, These Four Walls, and others.
Put your feet up and enjoy this epic chat!
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Show 126 – Terri Lipanovic (Scientist/LGB Alliance Aotearoa NZ)
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Terri grew up in Auckland and her three science degrees and one business degree allowed her to spend many years travelling the world, developing, marketing and selling chemical and pharmaceutical raw materials, and specialty ingredients.
Terri is now retired. She worked in various local industries whose business practices wouldn't survive in larger centres.
As part of the Rainbow community for more than 45 years, Terri marched in Gay Liberation protests in London and in Auckland, fought for the decriminalisation of male homosexuality in the mid-1980s and was on the gay garden committee which raised money for HIV hospice and patients through the Heroic Gardens.
Terri is currently on a committee that, in July this year, set up LGB Alliance Aotearoa New Zealand. This is part of an international group standing up for LGB people as they claim that their voices are not being heard.
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Show 125 – Table Talk with Camaco Carlos (feat. Brett Soanes, Fabian Roberts and Leo Magri)
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What happens when you put a tradie and a teacher to chat? Well, if it’s Brett Soanes and Fabian Roberts, you are definitely up for a treat.
They are both dedicated parents who keep up to date about what’s happening in Aotearoa, New Zealand and worldwide. They have an incredible ability to listen and politely disagree if it comes to it.
These guys have been hosting the Altbays Show since its humble beginnings. Today, we’ll have the pleasure of chatting about their experience with our show, a recap of 2022 and what they look forward to in 2023.
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Show 124 – Annemieke Kregting (Kuaotunu Bird Rescue Trust)
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Meet Annemieke Kregting
Kuaotunu Bird Rescue started in 2005 when someone brought an abandoned duckling to Annemieke Kregting. As a veterinary nurse all of her working life, originally trained in Holland, Annemieke was the ideal person for this job.
Local people then started bringing other injured, orphaned or ill wild birds to Annemieke, and Kuaotunu Bird Rescue came into being.
Today Kuaotunu Bird Rescue Trust handles between 450 and 500 birds per year.
Birds are brought in from the very tip of the Coromandel Peninsula to as far as Whangamata, and include most bush, wading and seabirds, to the more unusual and less frequently seen such as bitterns and albatross.
To better handle this workload Kuaotunu Bird Rescue Trust has recently upgraded its hospital which now has a critical care/treatment room and 3 aviaries, plus a native bird isolation unit.
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Show 123 – Brando Yelavich (Wildboy/NZ Explorer)
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Meet Brando Yelavich
Brando Yelavich is an explorer from Aotearoa who, at the age of 19, in 2014, was the first person to walk the coastline of New Zealand (8700km over 600 days). Brando cycled across the Australian desert, crossed the Greenland icecap, repaired broken homes, delivered clothing in Nepal, and circumnavigated Vancouver Island. No rest for the wicked!
Brando inspires people worldwide by telling his story about overcoming his childhood struggles with ADHD and depression by undertaking multiple extreme expeditions. His hyperactive brain moves fast. Over the years, he learned to understand it, work with it, and use it to his advantage. Brando uses moments in his long expedition to analyse his life, ask deep questions, and confront his fears and worries.
He produced three books, and in 2015, Brando was awarded Kiwibank Local Hero Auckland. In 2014, Brando was a runner-up for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year and in 2013, Brando received the prestigious 'Warrant Officer of the Defence Force Award' from the LSV, for the most effective team member and leadership.
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Show 122 – Table Talk with Camaco Carlos (feat. Christine Threadgold and Leo Magri)
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One of the coolest mums in Aotearoa, our lovely host Christine Threadgold and the crazy drummer, host and weirdo Leo Magri come for a chat with Camaco Carlos.
The Altbays Show is part of a big project from the ALTBAYS.NZ media company and we are glad to watch closely the evolution of this platform and what it is capable of.
Our chats bring real-life matters to the table, and Christine has been navigating this journey with us, from the beginning, like a walk in the park. Camaco Carlos has been part of the team since 2014 and has decided to share some of his knowledge with the team.
Join the team, grab a drink and relax with these lovely hosts from your favourite podcast in the world.
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Meet Eric Pampalone
Eric was born in the USA. He met his wife at the University of Cincinnati, both swimmers. His partner, Fiona, is from NZ, so they decided to come back here and live.
They lived in the Lower Hutt for 28 years, bringing up two daughters before deciding to shift to Whitianga.
Eric is a teacher and recently decided that the Coromandel lifestyle didn’t include him being in a classroom. He made a sharp turn in his career path and started running a successful lawn-mowing business.
Eric is a real character. He loves outdoor sports and appreciates the lawn mowing workout while making an income. Grab a drink and enjoy this fun chat!
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Show 120 Paul Clayton (Air NZ/Te Tiihi Nui Trust)
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Meet Paul Clayton
Paul is an experienced Air NZ pilot with a demonstrated history of working in the airlines/aviation industry. He is highly skilled in Operations Management, Flight Training and Human Factors.
Paul was born in Lower Hutt, NZ and worked for NZ Police for eleven years. After holidaying for many years, Paul decided to own his own business, Smitty’s Sports Bar in Whitianga.
After realising that his youngest son, Kieran, who has special needs challenges, would have to leave school next year and there is nothing in Whitianga for people like him, Paul and his partner Fleur decided to set up a trust that will provide support and skills to Kieran and his mates. The trust is called Te Tiihi Nui and already has great trustees on board to support the project.
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Show 119 Michelle Rhodes (Sales and Marketing Professional)
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Meet Michelle Rhodes
Michelle is an enthusiastic, determined and creative sales and marketing professional. She has worked for big companies like LEGO, Woolworths and Harcourts. Her strong negotiation and presentation skills have taken her career to unique places.
Recently, Michelle got involved with Gumboot Friday, a fundraising initiative that supports young people struggling with their mental health, bringing new perspectives to her life.
Michelle comes to the ALTBAYS Show to talk about the importance of strong team leadership for a business to thrive and her views on the current housing market in NZ and worldwide.
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Show 118 Levi Hawken (NZ Artist/Skateboarder/Nek Minnit)
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Meet Levi Hawken
Levi Hawken is a professional skateboarder (for Sector 9) from Dunedin, New Zealand. Hawken appeared in a viral video showing a scooter, apparently destroyed outside a dairy. The "nek minnit" video spawned many parodies and has become a popular slang term among the people of Aotearoa.
Hawken began his artistic career painting graffiti in Auckland City during the mid-1990s.
Although much of his graffiti work is no longer visible, the influences in his more formal paintings remain. In the past eight years, his work has turned from the once public forum of the walls and spaces in our cities to a more private and formal review of his style.
The new works embody Levi's concerns with his artistic demons and an emotional backlash against issues encased within the graffiti movement. Conflicted with the nature of street art through the constant personal and public battle, seeing one's art removed, vandalized and challenged from within the graffiti community and the public as a whole, Levi has made the poignant decision to take back ownership of his works by composing them on canvas, away from the public domain.
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Show 117 James Muir (RiverWatch/Filmmaker/Wyld Coffee)
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Meet James Muir
James is a Scientific Entrepreneur, a Filmmaker and an Inventor. He seeks to make the world a better place by protecting and enhancing the environment. From Freshwater reforms to endangered species protection, he wants to create a more hopeful future for our planet.
He is the co-founder, director and project manager for the RiverWatch real-time water quality monitoring technology. He is leading the research and development towards commercialising the water monitoring device and expanding the social enterprise around protecting our waterways.
James is also a talented film director passionate about telling unique New Zealand stories. His first short documentary, River Dog, has won 10 International Awards; three of these have been for Best Emerging Filmmaker. Each film James has made has been successful, from regional awards for his first short drama to having a documentary included in the National Collection at Te Papa. James has worked for National Geographic Channel and has been trained by the Emmy Award-winning team at Natural History New Zealand.
Like he did not have enough on his plate, James is the creator of WYLD Coffee; a cold, refreshing, sugar-free energy drink that uses adaptogens to support the immune system, bringing mental clarity and focus.
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Show 116 Alex Litherland and Petra Campbell (Upcoming Artists)
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Meet Alex Litherland and Petra Campbell
Alex and Petra finish high school this year. Alex is a great guitar player and visual artist, Petra is into drama, and they both love singing. They are getting ready to make big moves next year: Alex is going to Wellington to study art, and Petra wants to travel around Aotearoa.
The ALTBAYS Show family is excited to have these two bright young adults on our show to have an honest chat about their adulthood expectations, how they feel about becoming an artist in New Zealand, leaving home and much more.
Do you remember when you were about to finish school? Did you make and follow your plans? Did life take a different turn from what you planned?
Sit back and relax to listen to this great chat with Alex and Petra!
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Show 115 Andrew Barber (Visual Artist/Project Kiwi)
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Meet Andrew Barber
Andrew Barber is a New Zealander Postwar & Contemporary painter. He’s had work held in private and public collections, including the National Collection at Te Papa and the Chartwell Collection at the Auckland Art Gallery.
Andrew creates works by deconstructing and reconstructing paintings through their basic elements - canvas, paint, wood stretchers- and all his products bear incidental marks of their production.
Andrew is also highly involved with environmental causes. He works for Project Kiwi, a trust managing kiwi (New Zealand iconic bird) conservation on the Kuaotunu Peninsula.
The Trust currently uses a combination of pest and predator management and Operation Nest Egg to achieve its primary objective of protecting and enhancing the kiwi population on the Kuaotunu Peninsula.
Put your feet up and enjoy this great chat with the artist Andrew Barber.
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Show 114 Marko Polo Draško (History Man/90 Years Old)
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Meet Marko Polo
The country with the highest life expectancy in the world is Hong Kong: 85 years old. In New Zealand, 81.
Marko Polo is 90; he walks around town at a steady pace, carrying his stick which is undoubtedly not an essential part of his mobility or balance. You will find him excitedly dancing at the pub on Friday nights while having a cold beer and a heart-to-heart chat with whoever is keen to listen to some stories.
Marko Polo was born in Croatia and arrived in Australia long ago on a two-month boat trip that departed from Rome. He ran painting shops in Auckland, employed many people from overseas, and ran bars and restaurants around the country.
Marko Polo has a cellphone, but he prefers if you tell him where and what time he has to be; he walks around with his calendar, and his memory could not be sharper.
The ALTBAYS Show has the honour to chat with this man who’s seen a lot happening in his lifetime. Put your feet up and be ready to go on a trip!
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Show 113 Becs Cox (Mercury Bay Museum)
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Meet Becs Cox
Becs is the manager of the Mercury Bay Museum, a place that brings guests face-to-face with their heritage. The museum features exhibits about the Polynesian navigator Kupe, Maori artifacts, the Endeavour and James Cook, HMS Buffalo (sunk 1840), kauri timber and gum, the old dairy factory in which the museum is housed, early settlers’ records, natural history, fishing displays and a remarkable photographic collection.
The Museum had a reduced number of visitors during the pandemic but now is at full steam with new projects and also events like the ‘Museum After Dark!’ a fantastic Halloween celebration fundraiser.
Mercury Bay plays an essential role in the history of Aotearoa, New Zealand. Becs visits local schools and supports teachers with lectures and material that can be used in class.
Put your feet up and be ready to go on a journey with Becs Cox and the ALTBAYS Show family!
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Show 112 Hanna Sharps (Educator/Water Lover)
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Meet Hanna Sharps
Hanna was born and raised in Tauranga, Aotearoa, New Zealand. Tauranga is located in the stunning Bay of Plenty, famous for its waterfront location, which is visible from just about everywhere. It’s a perfect spot for sailing, fishing and dolphin tours. No wonder Hanna developed a passion for the sea and got involved with professional diving, swimming and outdoor life.
Hanna is a secondary teacher and a Coastguard volunteer since 2012.
Travelling is her thing. As a teacher, she has taken students to beautiful places like Tonga, Chile and Argentina and taught English as a second language in Australia.
Hanna is an open-minded human. A great singer and a straightforward person to connect and talk to. She brings her good vibes, knowledge about the sea and great stories to the ALTBAYS Show!
Time to put your feet up and chill with this great chat!
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Show 111 Shaz Iseli (Nurse/Youth and Sexual Health)
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Meet Shaz Iseli
Shaz trained as a nurse in Auckland in 1987, and for the last 15 years, she has focused her career on youth health. She is a postgraduate in Health Sciences and a specialist in contraception and sexual health.
Shaz worked at Anamata CAFE for youth health in Taupo/Turangi for 11 years. Her team had a mobile clinic in a van called Pricilla. She was the Clinical team leader and later also managed the team.
Shaz has been working as a school nurse for the last two years. She comes to the ALTBAYS Show to tell us more about how teenagers and adults navigate gender identity, the impact of the internet on youth sexual behaviour and much more!
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Show 110 Bobby Brazuka (Latinaotearoa/Ponsonby Social Club)
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Meet Bobby Brazuka
Bobby is a Brazilian-Japanese who first came to Aotearoa as an exchange student in the ’90s.
When he returned to NZ in 99, Bobby started working at the Santos Cafe in Ponsonby, a hip spot where artists and musicians would gather. There, Bobby found inspiration to create his artistic path.
With a DJ career of almost 20 years, Bobby Brazuka has become one of the most famous Brazilian faces in the NZ music and event industry, carving out a niche playing Latin and Latin-inspired music.
Bobby owns the popular Ponsonby Social Club in Auckland, which brings renowned Aotearoa and overseas artists to perform.
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Show 109 Ross McCook (Heart For Youth)
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Meet Ross McCook
Ross is the founding director of Heart For Youth Trust (H4Y) - established in 2012, a ‘not for profit’ youth mentoring and support organisation for high needs/vulnerable youth based in Auckland.
Ross is also the lead trainer/facilitator for the New Zealand Youth Mentoring Network delivering mentor training and organisational support throughout NZ with outstanding results and testimonials as well as a national youth conference speaker.
In 2018, H4Y U.S.A was established in San Jose, California where Ross has trained and assisted in establishing a U.S based mentoring programme with spectacular outcomes already.
Ross’ journey was born out of adversity and addiction at a young age. Ross’ life took a measureable turn for the better through being introduced to a mentor at aged 16. A trade qualification resulted from that support - and at aged 23, Ross formed his own company where he successfully ran his own highly successful business for nearly 20 years and in that time.
In 2014 Ross was nominated for both “New Zealander Of The Year Awards” and “Pride of New Zealand awards” and was awarded a community service medal.
Ross’ recent life journey is unpacking a recent diagnosis for adult ADHD.
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Show 108 Roimata Taimana (Visual Artist/Youth Worker)
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Roimata is back!
The fantastic visual artist Roimata Taimana just returned from a trip to the South Island, where he exhibited some of his artwork.
The ALTBAYS Show family is stoked to have him again as a guest to talk about his mahi as a Youth Worker, music, upcoming events and much more!
Our always-sharp host, Fabian Roberts, joined us on this beautiful chat bringing his perspective as a father on topics like education, ADHD and well-being.
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Show 107 Camila Lenhart (Multi-Instrumentalist/Songwriter)
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Meet Camila Lenhart
Camila is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who started learning music at two years old through the classical violin Suzuki method. She played amongst some of the best symphonic orchestras in Brazil.
Camila moved to Aotearoa 14 years ago, where she explored different styles of music, from jazz to folk, rock, funk, reggae and Latin. Today Camila has developed a new music method according to her own experience. A mix of classical and contemporary fresh style methods - focusing on ear pitch, music construction & theory while still letting creativity speak, helping people develop their unique style and confidence.
Camila lives in the Bay of Plenty, where she teaches a children's choir. She has been opening and sharing the stage for House of Shem, Katchafire, Xavier Rudd, Tikki Tane, and Thievery Corporation, among other mighty names.
Camila comes to the Altbays Show to chat about her music journey, starting a new life overseas, and the project to turn her home bus into a studio and a food truck!
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Show 106 Daniel Andonov (Entrepreneur)
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Meet Daniel Andonov
Daniel is on a mission to build a business empire. His Andonov Agency manages mighty NZ artists and content creators like Uncle Tics, The Modern Singhs and Jimi Jackson.
He has been part of the nightclub/entertainment scene since he was 18 and has recently set up a full DJ studio at his office in Hamilton, where he offers up-and-coming DJs the chance to practice and learn on the best available equipment.
DJ Sir-Vere, Poris and Twofold are part of his DJ Bookings and Management team.
Daniel also creates content in the Real Estate world, creating highly professional photography, aerials, videography and floorplans.
Daniel comes to the Altbays Show to chat about his business adventures, Tesla, having a camper van for strategic escapes during summer and good times.
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Show 105 Kate Sedon (Women’s Health & Healing)
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Meet Kate Sedon
Kate is on a mission to improve the health and well-being of women and babies on a global scale, starting with her community. She believes a healthy and thriving mother has the power to impact future generations.
Kate initially trained as a Nurse, and then went on to be a Midwife. In recent years she has retrained as a Hypnotherapist and incorporates the power of the subconscious into most of her work.
Over her years in Health she came to realise women hold onto so many things yet rarely have the space or connection with a health professional to talk about these issues.
Kate comes to the ALTBAYS Show to talk about her beliefs that women need a mind, body & soul approach to healing and Health; spaces which she is excited and honoured to work in.
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Show 104 Candice Van de Ven (Swim Coach/Teacher)
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Meet Candice Van de Ven
Candice was born in South Africa and grew up in Thames, NZ. She studied Education and Sports Science at Waikato University. Candice started a baby swim school, and she is a member of various local sports and school committees.
Candice is a mother of four girls. In 2012, she and her husband began their journey into parenthood and business ownership with a construction company.
Candice comes to the ALTBAYS Show to chat about juggling work life and mum life, discipline and time management and her interest in politics.
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Show 103 Becs Wood and Martinus Sarangapany (NZ Artists)
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Meet Becs Wood and Martinus Sarangapany
Becs and Martinus make a cool couple. They enjoy creating beautiful art inspired by the place they live or have visited, allowing them to take on frequent ‘inspiration’ road trips.
Becs mainly draws with Biro Pen and pencil, complementing certain parts with a splash of watercolour paint. In her day job as a physiotherapist, she travels great distances, mostly in the Coromandel and has time to form her next piece in her head as she goes. Becs is also interested in cartography and geography and often uses a map to plan out the composition of a drawing.
Born in the Far North, Martinus has lived a rather nomadic lifestyle. Graduating with a Bachelor of Applied Arts in 2014, he took part in a residency at Te Kowhai Print Trust. This is where he began experimenting with the many printmaking techniques and found an affinity with woodcut.
Martinus has taken part in many exhibitions throughout the country as well as exhibiting in America, Argentina, Australia, and China. He also helped to organise the biggest print event in New Zealand, “Printapalooza”, a largescale print festival using a two-tonne road roller.
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Show 102 Olivier Sacault (Reikonnect Massage)
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Meet Olivier Sacault
Oli was born in Tahiti. He is a masseur who specialized in Reiki. Oli is also a surfer and a martial artist.
Reiki is a Japanese form of energy healing, a type of alternative medicine. Reiki practitioners use a technique called palm healing or hands-on healing through which a "universal energy" is said to be transferred through the palms of the practitioner to the patient to encourage emotional or physical healing.
Currently, Oli is studying ConTact C.A.R.E Flinchlock Release, which is a Martial Arts-based discipline created in Ngatea, New Zealand, by Dale W. Speedy (6th dan Blackbelt Kiaido-Ryu) and Kym Summers. It is a practical study in what is called Skeletal Sensory Shock.
Curious to know what these techniques are all about? Join us on this great chat, then!
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Show 101 Peter Pinkham (Bookseller)
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Meet Peter Pinkham
After studying business at Victoria University of Wellington, Peter travelled and hitchhiked around New Zealand and the world for five years.
He trained as a psychiatric nurse while studying psychology. After working as a nurse therapist in Palmerston North, he purchased a half-share in a furniture manufacturing business in Wellington, where he married and had two sons.
After his first son was born, he took six months off to be a house-husband and during that time he bought a computer and taught himself to program.
For four years, Peter volunteered at Lifeline as a telephone counsellor and also managed a hospital.
For around seven years, he was a paddler in the waka (Ngā Toki Matawhaorua).
Peter currently owns a bookshop and aspires to be a politician.
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Show 100 Special Edition – ALTBAYS Show Whānau
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Time to celebrate!
The ALTBAYS Show journey started in February 2022 with the idea to bring people from different backgrounds and walks of life for a laid-back and honest conversation. Diversity is vital for us. We have had amazing guests, and every show is an opportunity to learn something new.
In this special show, we bring the ALTBAYS Show crew to celebrate this milestone of 100 episodes. We chat about our experiences, favourite shows, polemic topics brought to the table and where we see our platform going.
Put your feet up and join this epic chat!
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Show 99 Brandon Amoamo (Kaiako Māori)
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Meet Brandon Amoamo
Brandon is a Learning Coordinator, Kaiako Māori (Teacher) and an enthusiast musician. He is passionate about his culture and understands that acquiring knowledge means acquiring power.
Brando comes to the ALTBAYS Show to celebrate our 99th episode and tell us more about the 50th anniversary of the Māori Language petition, which asked for active recognition of te reo Māori in Aotearoa, and for the language to be taught in schools.
Te reo Māori has been an official language of New Zealand since 1987. Te Wiki o te Reo Māori has been celebrated in New Zealand since 1975 to raise awareness of the language and get New Zealanders to embrace te reo Māori and use it more.
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Show 98 Roger Harwood (Corowood/Sailor)
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Meet Roger Harwood
Roger is the son of a carpenter, and he has worked with many kinds of wood for over 35 years. He is the owner of Corowood and believes the properties of New Zealand Kauri, the smell, strength, beauty and durability, help to create excellent quality wooden products.
All of the Kauri wood used in Corowood products is harvested from remnants of trees cut down more than 100 years ago, recovered beside rivers in the bush or on beaches. The anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties in the gum preserve the wood for long periods and make it ideal for preparing and serving food.
Roger also owns an orchard and is an expert in biodiversity and organics. He’s sailed around the world and is passionate about the arts.
Tune in and listen to the stories of this interesting man who likes to share his ideas about systemic changes and our society.
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Show 97 Carly Allen (Personal Trainer – Infinite Fitness)
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Meet Carly Allen
Carly started her health and fitness journey as a customer service representative at a recreation centre and fell in love with training and fitness.
She lived in Townsville in tropical North Queensland, where her mum lives, landed a job at a brand new gym as a sales manager, and started a personal training course with Fitness Institute.
Everything fell into place for Carly during and afterwards, and she attributes this to maintaining a positive attitude and outlook.
Carly worked as a personal trainer on board a cruise ship through the east coast of Canada, Europe and the Caribbean.
Carly currently lives in Whitianga., where she runs her gym, Infinite Fitness. Carly is realistic; she says she would be lying if she said she’s never struggled with weight and body image issues –she was an overweight child who used to wag physical education classes!
She considers herself a normal person who just loves to exercise and stay as healthy as can be.
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Show 96 Grahame Christian (Founder Smart Environmental)
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Meet Grahame Christian
Grahame established Smart Environmental (Smart) in 1993 and grew it to a national company with over 500 staff. Smart is a waste and recycling company. Smart has provided services to over 30 New Zealand local bodies, and through growth and acquisition, Smart now employs close to 800 staff.
Grahame was a member of NZ Police for 11 years and received the Commissioners medal for bravery. He was appointed to the Red Squad in 1981. This squad toured NZ with the very controversial Springbok rugby team, provided escort duties, and was very heavily involved in the nationwide protest action by New Zealanders.
Grahame is highly involved with business all around the country and mentors young business students.
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Show 95 Paul Schneider (Coromandel Distilling Company)
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Meet Paul Schneider
Paul first caught the ‘distilling bug’ when he and his partner Daniela experimented with mead, made from the mānuka honey from their own hives on the Coromandel’s west coast.
Not long after, their little guest cabin was transformed into a tiny coastal distillery, filled with the fragrances of fermenting liquids, spices, herbs, and honey.
As good scientists, they started experimenting. They organised a blind-tasting event inviting a range of people from all walks of life. It was ten of the world’s most praised gins, together with their ‘moonshine’. The findings were clear, commercial distillery was the way to go.
They won Gold Award at the New Zealand Spirits Awards 2020 with their very first commercially distilled gin ‘The Cuckoo’ and World’s Best Classic Gin 2022 with ‘Awildian’.
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Show 94 Paul Blackman (Nurturing Young Minds Foundation)
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Meet Paul Blackman
Paul has had 35 years of experience working as an educator with children of all ages and ability levels.
His business background includes running a computer company for four years in the early eighties and being self-employed as an educational consultant and counsellor for the past five years.
Paul’s Nurturing Young Minds Foundation provides educational programmes to enhance young children’s learning in combination with fun games.
His recent experience has been developing resources, including computer games based on leading-edge neuroscience research. He is excited about the possibility of making a difference in the lives of children worldwide.
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Show 93 Krissy Robinson (Dream Catchers Studio)
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Meet Krissy Robinson
At the beginning of 2021, Krissy and her partner bought a mini-golf course in Whitianga. To save them time and money, she rebranded the place herself.
Bachelor of Design Communication and majoring in graphic design with a minor in web development, Krissy has spent many years working with both print and online media. In the past few years, she’s been focusing on UX / UI design, mainly in the app and software design area.
Design creeps into all aspects of her life. In her spare time, she customs design illustrations to capture memories, creating a beautiful moment in time for families and loved ones to cherish.
Krissy supports new business owners to lift off and achieve their goals.
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Show 92 Len Salt (Chairperson Creative Coromandel)
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Meet Len Salt
Len is a founder member and one of the first trustees of Creative Mercury Bay. He has been involved in planning many cultural events in the Coromandel over the last six years, including the Tuia Stage, which involved around 150 musicians, poets, storytellers and performers from across the Coromandel Peninsula.
Len is a musician, songwriter, audio technician and event organiser. He also worked in the food industry for many years, starting his food ingredients and confectionery importing business, and winning the Bank of New Zealand “Best New Business Award” in 2000.
This year, Len is running for Thames-Coromandel district mayor.
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Show 91 Jason K Myatt (Radio Broadcaster)
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Meet Jason K Myatt
Jason a voice over actor. Her spends his days reading radio and tv commercials, podcasts, and a lot of education materials for all over the world.
After 20 years in radio in Australia, a move to the Higher Education sector took Jason on a completely new journey of Voice coaching actors, recording teaching materials…and generally bluffing his way through academia.
Jason has fallen in love with the Coromandel. He is currently the manager of Coromandel’s CFM and other than hiding away in his little dark room, he loves spending some time playing tunes and chatting on the radio morning show.
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Show 90 John Freer (Journalist/Thames Business Association)
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Meet John Freer
John is a former journalist and former Thames Valley rugby player. He currently manages Goldfields Shopping Centre in Thames.
John is a Thames-Coromandel district mayor candidate in the 2022 elections. He wants to unite the wider community so that all residents and ratepayers have a “shared and agreed” approach to future development.
Recently, John was hit in the mall he manages in Thames when asking a few young people not to skate inside the facilities.
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Show 89 Steph Wood (Sol. Goods Suncare)
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Meet Steph Wood
Steph started her sustainable suncare business, Sol. Goods, after wanting to naturally protect the faces of her family when they travelled the coast of Central America chasing waves a few years ago.
What started as a small idea has created a fire inside her to be better, do better and produce a sun care range that is safe, effective, and doesn’t come at the cost of our environment. She has created low waste plastic-free packaging with a closed-loop program and always is on the hunt for better ways to improve the sustainability of what we choose to use.
Steph is always chasing the best waves with her family and friends. She makes the best out of the Coromandel lifestyle, that’s for sure!
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Show 88 Bella Rafflyn (Lead Singer Coast Arcade)Welcome to ALTBAYS Show (feat. Te Paea Puha and Leo Magri)
Meet Bella Bavin
Bella is Coast Arcade’s lead singer. Their vibe is indie rock, however, they also draw from alternative-rock, indie-pop, and surf-rock to craft their vibrant summer sound. Bella brings a lot of energy to the stage. She won a National Musicianship award and she can surely kick your ass due to taekwondo black belt!
Coast Arcade formed in high-school in early 2021 and have already taken good strides towards their goal of becoming regulars in the NZ music scene.
Bella has managed previous success with a release of her old bands (Ragaire) single Passing Grey which reached 4th in the SRN weekly Top Ten Coast Arcade’s initial goals were achieved when they placed first in the Auckland Regional Final of the prestigious and well recognised Smokefree Rockquest and then were selected for the National Final (top 7 Secondary School bands in NZ).
They reached 11# on the Hot NZ Single Charts with their song Tattoo and we know this is only the beginning.
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Show 87 Graham Morcom (Senior Pastor - C3 Church)
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Meet Graham Morcom
C3 Church Global is an international movement of over 500 churches. Spanning 38 years and 64 countries. across the globe. From Australia to Kazakhstan, from Sweden to Brazil.
Senior pastor Graham Morcom along with wife Selma are founding members of C3 Whitianga since its beginnings in 2007.
Graham is passionate about people living out their God-given purpose within their church and community.
C3 Church wants people to know Jesus in a fresh, personal way; to have a real-time connection with God. They consider themselves a hospitable people – generous and fun and full of life – and they are committed to healthy and growing churches around the world. Their members can walk into any of our C3 Churches and consider themselves at home.
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Show 86 Hundy Parr (Forestry/Mercury Bay Rugby)
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Meet Hundy Parr
Forestry is the science and craft of creating, managing, planting, using, conserving and repairing forests, woodlands, and associated resources for human and environmental benefits. Forestry is practised in plantations and natural stands. Hundy had been out in the bush for years and encountered some challenging situations.
Hundy plays for the Mercury Bay Rugby Club and shares some fascinating stories, from the field to the forest.
Put your feet up and enjoy this epic chat!
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Show 85 Hāni Dread (Māori Artist)
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Meet Hāni Dread
Hāni Totorewa aka Hāni Dread is an artist from Rangiriri Paa, whose waiata (songs) seek to address cultural injustices through conscious-based roots reggae.
Hāni is passionate about his culture and people. He was one of the founding members of the legendary Aotearoa reggae band Katchafire, and since he left the band seven years ago, Totorewa has remained active musically, playing as a session musician, and performing live shows with the likes of Maisey Rika and Ria Hall, while also working as a te reo and music teacher.
Put your feet up and get ready to learn more about Māori culture and Hāni’s art.
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Show 84 Āwhina & Te-Taima (Māori Influencers)
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Meet Āwhina & Te-Taima
The twins Āwhina & Te-Taima are passionate about their culture and language. They create online content aiming to entertain their audience but always pushing the importance of speaking te reo Māori.
Tik Tok challenges and dance moves share space with beautiful kai (food) and mahi toi (craft, artwork) on their social media. The girls are all about empowering women and indigenous people. They are also currently learning sign language.
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Show 83 Scott Simpson (Member of Parliament - Coromandel)
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Meet Scott Simpson
Scott Simpson is a New Zealand politician and a member of the New Zealand House of Representatives. He is a member of the National Party.
Simpson's ancestors settled in Kūaotunu, on the Coromandel Peninsula, in the 1800s. He grew up in Auckland and was educated at the University of Auckland, graduating with a law degree.
Simpson has been MP for Coromandel since 2011 and served as Minister of Statistics, Associate Minister of Immigration and Associate Minister for the Environment at the close of the Fifth National Government.
The ALTBAYS Show family welcomes Scott to talk NZ politics and where he sees the country going in a post-pandemic world.
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Show 82 Greg Cawley (Brikman – Yoga for Men)
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Meet Greg Cawley
For many men, their life path seems pretty straightforward: Go to school, get a good job, find a loving partner, raise children together, work hard, be strong, support and survive
But what do you do when, suddenly, in your mid years everything starts to unravel?
“Yoga” isn’t likely to be the first answer to jump into the mind of a middle-aged man in a crisis – but perhaps it should be
Greg Cawley, writer of the book ‘Real Men Do Downward Dog’ demystifies yoga for men, challenges common fears and stereotypes men have about yoga, and demonstrates how yoga’s amazing benefits have changed his life - and how it can change yours, too.
Listen to this epic chat with Greg where he shares his journey from self-confessed “normal” bloke and serious businessman, to a man who faced losing everything, to a dedicated yoga warrior at age 60
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Show 81 Anita Prime (NZ Singer/Songwriter)
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Meet Anita Prime
Anita began singing at a very early age, learning piano from age five and went on to learn the flute, guitar and drums. Prime entered her first talent contest at 13 as part of a group called Three 'n One. As an adult, she worked the New Zealand club circuit and performed in community and charity events.
In March 2011, Prime was nominated for two LA Music Awards, Best International Artist and Best Music Video for La La La. She performed at the Nomination Awards ceremony and again toured the US, including other Los Angeles and New York venues. In November of the same year, Prime won the LA Music Awards Best Music Video category.
Prime joined 2011 All-Star Rock Tour alongside Orleans, Robbie Dupree, Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow & Deep Purple), and Joe Bouchard (Blue Öyster Cult).
Prime has worked with charitable group Team Xtreme, a charity that helps youth with esteem and life skills issues, and appeared in fundraising concerts.
In the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours, Prime was awarded the Queen's Service Medal for her services to youth and the community.
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Show 80 Tanya Arnold (Lotta Love Plant-Based Cooking)
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Meet Tanya Arnold
You can always smell good cooking, but what if you can’t see it? It’s a problem that Tanya Arnold knows all too well. Being diagnosed as a child with keratoconus, a disorder of the eye that results in progressive thinning of the cornea, you would think the last thing she would be doing is chopping up vegetables with a large, sharp knife.
While recovering at home after a third cornea transplant, Tanya’s husband suggested they register to operate a food business from home. She wasn’t going to let her eyesight be a problem. She has learnt to adapt by relying on her other senses to get by, and she organises her kitchen in a way that she knows by memory where everything is.
When Tanya stumbled across the recipes of Cynthia Louise, a well-known whole food chef specialising in vegan dishes, she was inspired to make her new business venture plant-based, despite not being vegan herself.
Enjoy this great chat about how food is our bodies' real medicine.
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Show 79 nzDan (New Zealand's #1 Selling Porn Producer)
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Meet nzDan
nzDan studied to become a personal trainer while competing in boxing. After graduating with an exercise science degree in 2011, he freelanced and contracted to a commercial gym.
Entering 2019, he saw an opportunity to add massage service to grow his skills and supplement his income. This provided him with a higher pay and flexible hours to work less and develop new skills. He studied Web Development and Graphic Design so he could build his own websites.
Sick of being broke, he used his skills to design a massage website to promote his work. He bought a van where he later built his studio on wheels and now he is a porn pioneer in NZ.
Enjoy this great chat with nzDan.
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Show 78 Brent and Larissa McCown (Tattoo B L A C K Aotearoa)
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Meet Brent and Larissa McCown
Tattoo Black’s studio in Tairua is like a time capsule. The walls are lined with art and crafts from many different cultures. There are dozens of awards for Tribal tattooing from 15 years spent working in Europe and over 35 tattoo conventions a year. Brent jokes that he made his mistakes on Europeans to perfect his art, before returning home pre-covid with his Dutch wife Larissa, also a talented tattoo artist.
Tattoos are always called “teachers”. They teach young boys how to be better men. In Polynesian culture, where the women are already strong, tattoos are for protection. Brent and Larissa help people know and understand their lives better through getting tattoed.
Brent and Larissa tattoo with machines, but their passion is in traditional instruments and understanding the meaning and cultural history of Tatau.
Curious to find out what Tatau is? Cool, you came to the right place.
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Show 77 Kim Lawry (Project Manager Mercury Bay Environmental Trust)Welcome to ALTBAYS Show (feat. Christine Threadgold and Leo Magri)
Meet Kim Lawry
Kim believes that New Zealand’s ecosystems are truly unique, evolved over millions of years in isolation from the outside world. Since the arrival of man, so much has changed. Many people realise just how special the New Zealand environment is, and just how much work is required to protect it for future generations.
Kim ran COLC, an international language school, for many years. From as early as 2012 the students from the school's Activity Programme, began to help establish a Native Plant Nursery, and over time we developed a number of other environmental initiatives. In the course of the next seven years those ideas grew into projects reaching out into our community and the surrounding area.
When the language school closed its doors in 2019, its nursery and the attached environmental projects continued to evolve into what is the Mercury Bay Environmental Trust (MBET) today, running a nursery in Whitianga, supplying eco-sourced native plants for, and being involved with the planting and upkeep of several restoration projects around the Coromandel Peninsula.
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Show 76 Janik Levien (DJ/Creative Director of ‘The Busy Movement’)
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Meet Janik Levien
Art was Janik’s favourite subject at school. He would leave PE classes to do art and graphics classes.
Janik is a DJ and events producer inspired to combine his music tastes with creativity, community, art, and design.
In 2018, Janik and his brother Reuben started hosting their own events across rural Waikato, and in 2021, their brand ‘The Busy Movement’ was created. They are specialists in space curation and “vibe architecture”, with Janik acting as its creative director.
We chat with the enthusiast Janik Levien about art, skateboarding, community and how music glues all of this together.
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Show 75 Campbell Angus (Anchor Dairy Operations Manager)
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Meet Campbell Angus
Campbell is passionate about his cars and travelling. He moved to the beautiful Coromandel, NZ, a few months ago and became the Operations Manager for Anchor, one of the biggest dairy companies in the country.
The ALTBAYS Show family invites you to listen to great stories and learn more about how the supply and distribution of food work in Aotearoa.
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Show 74 Georgie Parry (Criminal Psychologist)
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Meet Georgie Parry
Georgie grew up in the UK and has a degree in Criminal Psychology. She worked in the mental health sector for years, which makes her quite interested in human behaviour.
‘Understand your mind, and you will understand others’
Tonight, the ALTBAYS Show brings a fantastic episode with three powerful women to discuss how they see society nowadays, our interaction with technology, and cultural differences, among many other topics.
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Show 73 Dave Fowell (NZ Artist)
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Meet Dave Fowell
Dave started painting in 1993. He had a free-range poultry farm and then had the chance to create a cafe/restaurant in the Coromandel, the artistic and eccentric place, the Eggsentric.
His vision was that the cafe would not only do food but also be a place where people would feel comfortable and have a cultural experience. Beautiful beach and cliffs, then coming into a large garden with organic flowers and vegetables and 40 odd sculptures before entering the restaurant where there is original art on the walls, exciting music (a lot live!) and great food.
Dave is an actor and musician, has an eco t-shirt business and is passionate about sculpturing.
He started with stone but now also does wood, constructed wood and perspex and temporary sculptures in the environment. He is always off on tangents with new materials or ideas, so there are a few unfinished works around waiting for the final subconscious push!
Enjoy an epic chat with Dave Fowell, a man ahead of his time.
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Show 72 Johnny Mason (Chef/Johnny's Tairua)
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Meet Johnny Mason
Johnny is dedicated to providing fresh options for his customers. He was born and bred in Tairua and started Johnny's Tairua at the end of 2018.
Johnny knew there was a demand for good-quality burgers, pizzas and tacos in the Coromandel area, so he created Johnny's Tairua. The business took off and became one of the area's busiest takeaways.
Sit back and have fun with these guys talking about good food and good times!
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Show 71 Macy Costello (Young Sportswoman)
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Meet Macy Costello
Macy is an active teenager. She travels around the country playing sports and always finds time for a new TikTok dance between her commitments. Of course!
She left a life by the beach to study in a co-ed school in the city. Macy understands the importance of adaptability and makes the best out of the opportunities that come her way.
Sit back and relax to listen to a young perspective on life, the legal age to drive and vote, social media, well-being, and much more.
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Show 70 Dave Burton (Potential Developer/Musician)
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Meet Dave Burton
Dave formed Potential Development Ltd in 1990 to provide people-based training and consulting services in the corporate market place.
Prior to 1990 he worked for 20 years in the Information Technology industry with Unisys and so became very familiar with the corporate environment, and the challenges of maintaining a focus on people in the midst of a growing emphasis on high technology and change.
His services are most relevant in organisations of any size with a strong commitment to excellence and organisational development. Within this context, his focus is always people: how they communicate, how they work together, how they can realise their potential and how they can contribute effectively to their organisation, its development and its success.
Dave is also a drummer and sound technician very dedicated to keeping live music alive in his community.
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Show 69 Peter Matai Johnston (Visual Artist)
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Meet Peter Matai Johnston
Pete is part of one of the most influential Ngati Hei families in Aotearoa. He is a visual artist who specialises in conversational provocation designed to enhance the human experience through promoting the creation of unorthodox thought patterns derived from extraordinary semantic interpretations. This is undertaken in the hope of lifting his own level of consciousness and awareness so as to gain a deeper understanding of people, and the Collective Narrative we occupy.
Pete observes people and their behaviours. His ability to engage in a good conversation is admirable, and you are up for a treat now.
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Show 68 Nicole Bryant and Gene Bryant (Strictly Land-Based & The Fisherman’s Wife)
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Meet Nicole Bryant and Gene Bryant
Nicole and Gene are the proof that a smart couple can work together and thrive. They are the owners of the successful fishing business Strictly Land-Based, and Nicole has recently started Breaks & Bakes by the Fisherman’s wife. Her clients can’t get enough of her beautifully made cakes and cupcakes.
They are also New Zealand Fishing writers and influencers for Daiwa New Zealand, Black Magic Tackle and Mares Dive. It sounds like a busy life, right? Now add three children to that!
Nicole and Gene come to the ALTBAYS Show to talk about their active life and how to manage all their professional commitments with raising a young family at one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand.
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Show 67 Manus Pretorius (Community Resource Recovery Facility)
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Meet Rae Manus Pretorius
Mercury Bay Resource Recovery Centre dream of establishing a community resource recovery facility on the new Whitianga Refuse Transfer Station site, is now becoming a reality.
The WMF will contribute $250,000 towards infrastructure, plant, and equipment to enable MBRRCT to develop the Moewai Road site. This includes establishing basic infrastructure for sorting incoming waste, a building construction and demolition waste processing facility, and a retail facility for general goods.
Manus Pretorius, General Manager of the Seagull Centre in Thames, has much to do with this victory. He comes to the ALTBAYS Show to tell us about his journey and how we can deal better with the amount of rubbish we produce every day.
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Show 66 Rae Katene (Ex-Community Patrol)
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Meet Rae Katene
Rae grew up in the Coromandel and has seen many changes in the area. She has travelled around the world and is passionate about history. She even got to work at the local museum. Rae is much loved by our community and even participated in the video clip of Leo’s band ‘Let’s Go Descarrego – Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys’.
Rae and her love for our community made her decide to be a member of the Community Patrol. She retired from this position a few years ago. Last month, someone broke into her house, which was not a pleasing experience. She comes to the ALTBAYS Show to tell us more about this incident and how we can improve the security in our area.
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Show 65 Stuart Smith (Head Chef Blue Ginger)
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Meet Stuart Smith
Stu and his partner Becs have been cooking around the world, from Europe, London, SE Asia, Australia & the Pacific for a very long time.
After two years in the Pacific Islands spearheading the “think global, act local” movement training hotel chefs in utilising local produce and kitchen staff in the re-invention of traditional dishes, they washed up on the Coromandel and started the iconic Blue Ginger.
Blue Ginger is a fusion restaurant that brings together Polynesian, Asian, Thai and Vietnamese flavours with fresh, delicious dishes straight off the wok.
Stu is passionate about colours, flavours and aromas. He cooks delicious dishes and also makes sure to check in and chat with his customers, providing an enjoyable experience for everyone who enters his restaurant.
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Show 64 Maddie Johnson (Kaiako Māori/Te Puna Reo O Whitianga)
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Meet Maddie Johnson
Maddie understands that to see changes in the future, we have to take action now. She is the driving force behind Te Puna Reo O Whitianga; a non-profit community group that provides a playgroup which embraces te reo Māori and te ao Māori (Māori language and world views).
This is an opportunity for whānau and tamariki/children to meet regularly in an environment based on tikanga Māori. Their kaupapa is centred on fostering tamariki to learn, play and grow and for whānaungatanga (relationships) between parents and whānau that prioritises te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and te ao Māori.
Maddie is a powerful woman with attitude. Get ready to feel inspired and learn more about real education.
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Show 63 Stephanie Anderson (Neuromuscular Therapist/Yoga Teacher)
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Meet Stephanie Anderson
Stephanie began yoga in 2000 while completing a diploma in therapeutic massage and neuromuscular therapy at The NZ college of massage.
Her passion is in anatomy and physiology and how through yoga we can give our bodies longevity in everything we do. She has now been teaching for 21 years and is a certified Iyengar yoga teacher, and is in the process of sitting her Junior Intermediate Level 2.
Join us in this conversation to learn more about how to look after our bodies and mind.
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Show 62 David Yeomans (Tsunami Siren Expert)
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Meet David Yeomans
The Coromandel is a susceptible area to Tsunamis. Most people know what to do in an emergency, but what if we don’t find out about it on time?
David is an experienced flight operations specialist with expertise in regulatory oversight, audit and risk assessment, quality management, training, project management and broad management functions.
David has been an active voice for the Tsunami Siren cause. He believes a mobile phone message is not enough to alert the community about a possible Tsunami. He goes deep into his research and believes that our local authorities are not taking this issue seriously.
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Show 61 Jude Calder (Chops Landscaping and Design )
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Meet Jude Calder
Nature provides much more fun than a lawn to mow. Jude makes his art landscaping. His company prides on quality workmanship and attention to detail, with a minimal negative impact on the environment as a whole. After getting to know Jude and his passion and dedication to surf and yoga, his work ethic makes much more sense.
ALTBAYS Show brings the calm Jude, who took his children to surf in Bali as soon as possible, to have a sweet korero on Matariki day.
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Show 60 Mike Bennett (Māori Teacher/Social Worker)
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Meet Matua Mike Bennett
Mike is a Māori teacher and social worker passionate about his people and culture. He comes to our show to tell us what is Matariki and why the date is so relevant for the people from Aotearoa.
Mike is an educator who worked for many years as the Head of the Māori Department and now supports families as a social worker. Mike has travelled the world, speaks three languages, loves to go for a paddle on a waka ama and is a hip hop fan.
Get ready to learn more about Matariki and celebrate Māori culture.
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Show 59 Pamela Grealey (Workers Council)
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Meet Pamela Grealey
Pamela is an experienced business consultant and mentor currently working as Workplace Consultant at the Coromandel Workers Council. She has been involved with many negotiations between employers and employees in large and small organisations. As a small business owner, she has successfully dealt with the issue of balancing profit and business practice and now helps others to do the same.
Pamela fervently advocates for workers' rights and sustainable business practices. She is also highly involved with politics and environmental causes.
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Show 58 Hayley Jones and Mark Jones and Hayley Jones
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Meet Mark Jones and Hayley Jones
Mark and Hayley have been working in eco-tourism since their early 20s and have been lucky enough to work together diving with whale sharks in Western Australia, guiding humpback whale swims in Tonga, guiding dive tours in Canada and sustainable lobster farming in the Caribbean.
This lovely couple runs the always popular Glass Bottom Boat in Whitianga and not only amazes their crowd by showing the beauty of the Coromandel life underwater but also tells histories about the place and the importance of our marine reserve.
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Show 57 Aimee Jackman and Rachel Subritzky (Whiti Cross WOD)
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Meet Aimee Jackman and Rachel Subritzky
Rachel founded Whiti Cross WOD (workout of the day) to create a unique community training environment that brings the latest strength and conditioning techniques in really fun group classes. Her Head Coach, Aimee, felt the need to get into shape after her fourth child was born. She knew she was at the right place when she realised that Rachel’s classes had everything she liked: training, gymnastics, and cardio.
These two powerful women are creating a solid movement with people keen to transform their lives, aiming for well-being through exercising, good nutrition and teamwork.
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Show 56 Grant Bacon (Barrier Air)
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Meet Grant Bacon
Grant is Barrier Air’s Chief Executive Officer, a successful NZ flight company that recently started flying Coromandel residents to Auckland in less than 30 minutes; if you have driven on these winding roads you know how good this service can be! Grant was also the president of the Aero Club in Auckland in 2011.
Grant brings exciting stories to the ALTBAYS Show about his life as a pilot, father and businessman.
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Show 55 Mark Tugendhaft (Coffe LaLa / Watchdog)
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Meet Mark Tugendhaft
Mark Tugendhaft is a former potter and ardent environmentalist who led the fight against mining in the Coromandel in the 1980s. He's lived in Blue Fridge valley since the 1970s.
Mark Tugendhaft is the legendary potter-turned coffee baron. Originally from New York, Mark came to New Zealand and found his dream life, surfing, creating and living life his own way. Now with 18 awards for his superb 'handmade' roasts, he supplies excellent coffee to Coromandel and beyond.
Sit back and relax to listen to the stories of this creative and active man who loves life and a good laugh.
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Show 54 Lana Garland (Kiwi Actress/Presenter)
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Meet Lana Garland
Lana is an actress, known for Xena: Warrior Princess, Shortland Street, and City Life. She is a well known NZ presenter including the Watties “Food in a Minute” host. Lana participated in the Global Poverty Project’s Live Below The Line campaign raising funds for ChildFund, one of a ChildFund team of participants who helped raise $25,000 for children in need in Zambia.
Lana is passionate about the Coromandel and brings exciting news about a new local magazine project that she is involved with.
Sit back and enjoy this chat with a powerful woman that advocates for the power of the arts and praises work within communities.
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Show 53 Thomas Everth (Scientist/Teacher)
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Meet Thomas Everth
Everybody has an opinion, and we are ok with people wanting to share them. Scientists usually share facts, so we must give them a platform to talk.
Thomas Everth is a science teacher. He has a master's in physics and is undertaking a PhD in climate change education at the University of Waikato.
You are about to go on a journey with Mr Everth. He built his electric car many years before it became a popular thing; he is involved with projects that aim to reduce the impact of commercial fishing, and he just finished a project to bring solar power to the local school in Whitianga. The list of Thomas' achievements and relevant actions is endless.
Small, everyday actions can really transform our planet. Watch this epic show, and you’ll probably feel inspired to start changing yourself today.
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Show 52 Steffen Lindner (Counsellor/Therapist/Soul Activist)
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Meet Steffen Lindner
Steffen has over 20 years of experience and training in counselling, psychotherapy, mental health and social services in New Zealand and Germany. Steffen is a well-respected practitioner and is regarded for building trusting relationships with his clients to assist them to achieve improved mental health and ongoing wellbeing.
Steffen runs the Embassy of Friendship in Whitianga and is the designer and facilitator of the Father-Son Bonding Initiative.
The ALTBAYS Show family invites you to open your heart and mind to listen to this inspiring chat with a man who wants to see the global community thrive.
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Show 51 Anna Horne (Green Party / Greenpeace)
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Meet Anna Horne
Anna does not only dream of a better world; she works hard to see changes. Her parents were Social Creditors, and this still influences her. Anna was a protester who opposed nuclear testing in the Pacific, among other environmental and social issues like anti-war movements, anti-mining, and climate change.
Anna is a member of the NZ Green Party and, in the '70s, was involved with relevant people who created Greenpeace International.
This show is an excellent opportunity to understand how politics work in NZ, especially since we are coming to election times.
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Show 50 – Special Edition with the ALTBAYS Show Family
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We bring the crew together to celebrate the 50th episode of the ALTBAYS Show. What were their favourite episodes? Funniest moments? What about the controversial ones?
Our platform keeps growing and reaching bigger audiences. We give space for people to share ideas and tell their life stories.
Grab a drink and celebrate this milestone with us!
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Show 49 Cathy Klouwens (All About Whitianga)
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Meet Cathy Klouwens
Cathy is passionate about the Coromandel. She is the Business Developer and Advertising Manager of the All About Whitianga, a solid Coromanderl online platform for visitor information, accommodation, things to do, activities, local products and services, shopping, business and community group information, family fun and much more.
Cathy comes to the ALTBAYS Show to tell us how she successfully supports local businesses and our community with strategic online advertising opportunities.
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Show 48 Ian Preece (Photographer)
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Meet Ian Preece
It feels like you will get a good shot wherever you point your camera in the beautiful Coromandel. However, knowing how to get the best out of your camera will make your photos much more attractive. Ian knows that very well.
Ian Preece runs workshops and classes for photography enthusiasts at all levels. He is a partner of NiSi NZ, one of the world’s leading photographic filter suppliers and his photos are pieces of art.
Ian comes to the ALTBAYS Show to share stories behind some of his epic clicks and tell us more about the upcoming exhibition Lens Pen Paper at the Driving Creek gallery in Coromandel Town with the artists Roimata Taimana and Phillip Fickling.
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Show 47 Grace Cater (NLP Practitioner/Life & Business Coach )
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Meet Grace Cater
We all go through moments in life where anxiety kicks in. Some people have the tools to deal with it, and others might need support. That’s when Grace comes in.
Grace is an NLP practitioner and life and business coach who supports women to clear anxiety and upgrade their mindset to create success.
If you are curious to know what NLP is and how Grace helps people to create an empowering belief system, this show is for you!
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Show 46 Connor De Gier and Dylan Green (TikTok Influencers)
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Meet Connor De Gier and Dylan
Connor and Dylan together have more than 750k people watching and following them on TikTok. That’s pretty much the same amount of people who live in the Solomon Islands, just to put it into perspective. They play with LED lights, come up with challenges and perform cool tricks on their scooters.
Here’s a chance for you to understand the magnitude of social media in our modern society and maybe get some tips on how to increase your online presence.
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Show 45 Darrell Bird (Dive Zone Whitianga)
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Meet Darrell Bird
Darrell learnt how to dive in the Red Sea in Egypt. He opened the successful Dive Zone in Whitianga that attracts many dedicated students keen to learn about the possibilities that the diving industry offers.
Darrell is passionate about the sea. He holds many top qualifications as a diver and has travelled the world doing what he loves.
Enjoy this great and informative conversation with the man who is always walking around town wearing shorts and jandals, and with a big smile on his face.
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Show 44 Sandra Goudie (Thames-Coromandel District Mayor)
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Meet Sandra Goudie
Sandra has been the Mayor of Thames-Coromandel since 2016. She was the Member of Parliament for the Coromandel electorate from 2002 to 2011, representing the National Party.
Sandra was a dairy farmer before entering the politics and during the Covid pandemic, she was criticised for her anti-vaccination stance. An interesting woman, that’s for sure!
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Show 43 Jess Hamilton (Biker/Tattoo Enthusiast)
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Meet Jess Hamilton
Jess grew up in the Coromandel. She knows all the windy roads in the area very well. Having a motorbike does make life around here much easier and fun!
Jess comes to the ALTBAYS Show to share stories about life on two wheels. She is also passionate about her tattoos. We all know there’s always a good story behind choosing to mark something in your body.
Grab your favourite drink, sit back and relax to watch this great chat!
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Show 42 Kaspur Franke (Events Manager/Boxer)
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Meet Kaspur Franke
Kaspur grew up in New York, and his mum is from South America. He has been managing and promoting events for years.
Kaspur lives a fun life. He is a boxer, he loves music and has met incredible people like David Bowie. Kaspur and his partner Molly live in Coromandel, where they run the Beat Fairy event planner and the legendary Monkey Theatre.
Kaspur comes to the ALTBAYS Show to share stories about working with rock stars, his will to become a stand-up comedian and why you should not stereotype people just because of where they come from.
Please sit back and relax; it’s ALTBAYS Show time!
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Show 41 Vegas Brown (Solo Artist/Ex-48 May)
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Meet Vegas Brown
The gold-selling recording artist Vegas Brown takes entertainment very seriously. On the road for over 30 years, Vegas is a pro when it comes to reading the crowd and knowing what they want. In simple words, he can officialise your marriage and get on stage shortly after that to rock your guests.
Vegas comes to the ALTBAYS Show to share stories about his upbringing, experiences of touring with the band 48May, and how living in the Coromandel opened new possibilities in his life.
Put your feet up and join us for this chat with Vegas Brown!
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Show 40 Chloe Watts (Blueberry Co Memory Books)
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Meet Chloe Watts
Chloe is an expert memory maker. Her business Blueberry Co designs the most customisable baby books on the market.
On this special Mother’s Day episode, Chloe comes to the ALTBAYS Show to talk about the challenges and rewards of raising two children while running a very successful business and how she went from designing landscapes to memory books.
Give mum a call, send her the link to this fantastic show and join us for this fun chat!
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Show 39 Alastair Brickell (Stargazers/Geologist)
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Meet Alastair Brickell
To celebrate Star Wars Day, ALTBAYS Show brings Alastair Brickell from Stargazers.
STARGAZERS offers an ideal dark sky site to observe the stunning New Zealand southern night sky in all its dark sky glory with a range of optical tools on offer.
Alastair tells us how he came up with the idea to build such an impressive observatory in Coromandel. He also shares his views on climate change, the damage we do with so many artificial lights illuminating our cities and many curiosities about stars and planets.
Grab your cup of tea or glass of wine, and get ready to learn something new.
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Show 38 Cody Muir (Mercury Bay Rugby Club)
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Meet Cody Muir
Cody plays for the Mercury Bay Rugby team and was the champion of the Thames-Valley, bringing home the McClinchy Memorial Cup in 2021.
He grew up in the Coromandel and is a full-time electrician who loves to sing, tell stories and have a laugh.
Cody is taking a break from having caffeine and alcohol and comes to ALTBAYS Show to talk about mental health issues among sportspeople and why we should not judge a book by its cover. Rugby players have feelings too.
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Show 37 Tuia Marama (Art of Consent)
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Meet Tuia Marama
Working with consent has changed Tuia’s life, and she is deeply grateful for the courage it has taken to say yes to her abundant life.
She studied fashion and textiles and owns a massage business. Busy, active woman!
Tuia comes to the ALTBAYS Show to tell us what the Wheel of Consent is and why communication is so essential for a happy relationship.
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Show 36 Adam Coleman-Smith (Blue Fridge Brewery)
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Meet Adam Coleman-Smith
Adam travelled around the world and drank very different crafted beers. When he returned to the always-beautiful Coromandel, he took up an internship to become a top brewer.
Since 2015, Adam has owned a sustainable nanobrewery in a shed nestled in Coromandel bush. He uses quality local ingredients, sells local and does everything to minimise his environmental footprint when producing his tasty beers.
Adam comes to ALTBAYS Show to share some stories about his journey with Blue Fridge Brewery and life in the Coromandel.
Put your feet up, grab a beer and enjoy this fantastic chat!
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Show 35 Michelle Harper and Jed Harper (The Coroglen Tavern)
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Meet Michelle Harper and Jed Harper
Many people dream about running a bar on a rural area, close to the beach where yummy food is served and great bands come to play over summer. Jed and Michelle are living this dream.
The ALTBAYS Show brings the owners of the legendary Coroglen Tavern to have a chat about summer gigs, the challenges that music venues faced during lockdown and raising children on a remote area of the country.
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Show 34 Amy Taylor (Film Director – MILKED)
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Meet Amy Taylor
Amy is an independent filmmaker passionate about storytelling. She studied environmental science and marine biology and worked for more than twenty years with non-profit organizations helping to shine a spotlight on social and ecological injustice issues.
Amy comes to the ALTBAYS Show to tell us what drove her to produce MILKED, an award-winning documentary that exposes the whitewash of New Zealand’s multi-billion-dollar dairy industry.
Are you curious to know why NZ media is not supporting the promotion of Amy’s movie? Good. You came to the right place.
Enjoy this epic conversation with Amy Taylor.
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Show 33 Sally Angelson (ChildFund NZ) and Noel Hewlett (The Health Factory)
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Meet Sally Angelson (ChildFund NZ) and Noel Hewlett (The Health Factory)
Noel has done amazing things for the Mercury Bay community. He ran the Health Factory centre for 30 years, which hosted many events like movie nights, music performances, dance, aerobics, and martial arts, among many others.
Noel’s daughter, Sally, also chose a career that connects with people. She trains teachers and is involved with the ChildFund organization that provides assistance to children facing poverty and other challenges. What an incredible family!
Noel and Sally come to the ALTBAYS Show to talk about their passion for Coromandel and what drives them to stay active, working with communities.
Enjoy this inspiring chat!
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Meet Leigh Hopper
Leigh would not go on a trip to space but give him the opportunity to drive a really fast car or fly a plane, and he won’t think twice.
Leigh Hopper runs one of the biggest and most efficient development companies in NZ. He is responsible for the Whitianga and Pauanui Waterways and many other projects around the country; building homes on canals is in his blood.
Leigh comes to ALTBAYS Show to give us a class on land development and tell us why you should never forget your wife’s birthday.
The ALTBAYS Show family had a great time with this Mercury Bay personality. Put your feet up and enjoy the show!
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Meet Brent Langridge (Santa/Ex-Royal Security)
Brent takes the time to dress up as Santa. He patiently works on the make-up and the beard. The children look forward to seeing him, and he knows that those moments are the ones that really matter in life. He also does charity work, providing food for families in need. Maybe all Santa Claus around the world should be doing that.
Working as a customs officer and royal security also taught Brent a lot. You never know when you will need to tell your Spanish friend to not smoke in the toilet!
We bring you Brent ‘Boppa Santa’ for a special Good Friday show. Get the wine and the chocolate, and be ready to have a laugh with this great guy.
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Meet Neera Giri (Nanny Neera)
When someone hires Nanny Neera’s services, they get much more than just a person looking after their kids; Neera knows how to interact with the children. Her teaching experience comes to the surface, and the children end up learning something new every time they spend time with her.
Neera loves to learn new things too. She is passionate about meeting people, understanding different lifestyles and how they shape societies worldwide.
Neera comes to ALTBAYS Show to tell us about the No Blame Culture and how her appreciation of Buddhism values keeps her grounded and always in touch with mother nature.
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Meet Lissa Whiteman (Peninsula Traffic Works)
How often do you hear ‘Drive safe!’ or ‘Get home safe!’? Lissa plays a significant role in ensuring that these wishes become true.
Being the manager of a traffic-works company, firefighter, and first-aider tells a lot about how much Lissa cares about the well being of her family and our community.
Listen to this inspiring chat to find out how Lissa has achieved all these great things in her life and what she loves the most about Coromandel.
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Meet Bryce Langston
Bryce cannot tell where he sees himself in ten years; he lives in the present moment, aware of life throwing opportunities at us all the time. Thinking too far ahead might make you miss them.
Funny enough, only 1% of the 'Living Big in a Tiny House' audience is from New Zealand. This means that Bryce could calmly walk to our ALTBAYS Studios without getting stopped and asked to take a picture, which he loves doing anyway. Our crew indeed asked for a photo!
Bryce comes to the ALTBAYS Show to tell us about his passion for the tiny house movement and sustainable living. He shares gems about rethinking what should be our priorities in life and how he and his partner Rassa turned their passion into a lifestyle.
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Show 27 Gavin Hewitson (Stand-Up Comedian)
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Meet Gavin Hewitson
Gavin says his father and grandfather are hilarious; however, he is sure he is the funniest. Well, we would love to be at a party with this family.
New Zealand is an excellent place to be a comedian; the government will support it, and with a bit of luck and talent, you might even make a living out of it. Gavin is on this journey, and the ALTBAYS Show family is happy that we had this fantastic show with the bro before he sold out big arenas.
Sit back and have a laugh with this great NZ stand-up comedian
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Meet John Grant (Coromandel FM)
John solves problems. He connects with people; he listens. After a long period in his life dealing with insurance claims of many people and businesses post the Christchurch earthquake in 2010, John decides to go after his dream of running his own radio station. Manifestation works well, and the opportunity comes to him. The location couldn’t be better, so there goes John to the Coromandel. He also started a local insurance company. Smart.
John’s local radio station finds the perfect balance of informing and entertaining; interesting; that’s exactly how I felt after having a great chat with this knowledgeable man.
Enjoy this conversation with the gentleman, Mr Grant.
Peace
Show 25 Tessa Darwin and Regan Crosland (Mapauriki Farm)
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Meet Tessa and Regan
Look after the soil, and the soil will provide real food. Regan and Tessa are farmers who believe that we can grow food locally and support a more sustainable way of living. Believing in something is easy; this inspiring couple is also putting the work in.
Regan and Tessa come to ALTBAYS Show to tell us what their regenerative focused Mapauriki farm is and why they care about providing nutritious food to our community.
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Meet Benji Humphries
People from Benji’s family are his most significant influences in life. The journey of this curious guy starts well off.
Between shooting a video clip with his band and learning about which career to follow in the property sector, the sharp Benji stops at the ALTBAYS Show to have some pizza, a cold beer and an honest chat.
Writing music, dealing with traumas, having an ex-girlfriend sleeping with your best mate, and that pretty story about that drummer who played the congas until his hands were bleeding.
The good vibes that Benji brings to our studio resonate in this great episode. I had a great time and hope you will have it too.
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Meet Brielle Cottier-Hall
Brielle has the energy, talent and dedication to be exactly what she wants to be. On top of all that, her voice is powerful and captivating, a great feature for a singer.
On a journey to record her first album and produce a documentary about that process, Brielle comes to ALTBAYS Show to tell us how she finds her music style and collaborates in songwriting with her dear friend Brooke Louden. She also shares great insights into social media. ‘If someone is putting you down, unfollow them.’ There are plenty of people out there empowering the youth. Brielle might not be aware of it yet, but she is one of them.
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Brielle’s music on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/briellesmusic_/
Brielle and Sebastien Pan on Spotify: ‘No Better Than This’
https://open.spotify.com/album/40yKQUavyrSkMq5uIg8Z38?si=o4a91_6pSZq8kE1-krJePw
Support Brielle, Brooke and Scarlett business project here:
https://www.instagram.com/anotherhighkeyfebruary/
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Meet Charlie Kelly and Eamonn Kelly
Eamonn and Charlie are into building things, well Charlie is also interested in putting things apart and destroying them sometimes. What is life without fun?
Charlie is very open about his autism; he wants people to know that there’s nothing wrong with it. It is actually a superpower. Charlie can sense and perceive things that not many people around him can. His father, Eamonn, the principal of a local school in a rural area in the Coromandel, is well aware of that. A great team.
Join us in this inspiring chat that will break walls made of Lego and ignorance too.
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Meet Ross Liggins
Ross might not remember what he had for dinner last night, but memories of him being on a boat and fishing at a very young age are vivid in his mind.
If you think you should go to a place to catch waves, nothing should stop you; it does not matter if it is a bomb dropping not too far from your hostel or dodgy immigration officers, there is always a way around it. Ross experienced different cultures, tasted different flavours and got bitten by many mosquitoes to get where he is now: even if he could, he would not change a thing.
Listen to some fun and inspiring stories of this waterman who fishes enough for his necessity and loves the sea above all; at the end of the day, there is no life without it, right?
Enjoy this fantastic conversation!
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Meet Stella Pennell, PhD Sociologist/NZ Karate Champion
One day, Stella told her daughter the importance of going to university, the reply was 'Why don't you go?' Those words were a turning point in her life. She started studying psychology after years of competing and coaching karate. This led her to a Master's degree and PhD in Sociology.
Stella shares her views on life in the Coromandel and how we can empower people to work towards creating a more equal community.
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Meet Delphy Sirio, Wilderlander
If you are going to take something out of the land, you should be ready to give something back. If we could all live by this rule, maybe fewer people would be struggling at this time and age. Delphy has experienced a connection with nature from birth, and she does not think she will ever lose that. It grounds her. It's helped her develop the skills to listen to her body, and if she can do it, we all can.
Listen to the fantastic stories of this powerful woman, who grew up in Chile and now is one of the trustees of the Wilderland; one of the first truly NZ organic farms and, nowadays, a collaboratively managed educational project.
Delphy has a big heart and an open mind. Be ready to feel the love and learn something new from this epic conversation.
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Meet Tipene, NZ Hip Hop artist
Not being great at school can teach you more than you think. Tipene was about to drop out when he find out that people wanted him to be the head boy in his last year of school. He was not even keen to go through that last year. His friends were sure that it was the thing for him to do though. Not all teachers agreed, but Tipene took that as an extra reason to keep on moving, believing in his dream, providing the ignorant wrong and turning his passion towards music into a successful career.
Tipene is a teacher, a voice, a learner and an inspiration to many who think that the Maori language and culture should be at the forefront. Why not, honestly? From playing with his idols Scribe, Dam Native and Che-fu to inspiring kids in the classroom,; the teacher Tipene has a lot to share.
Listen to these great stories from a man who takes everything he does very seriously, with his heart and soul.
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Meet Mark Troup, Pilgrim
Listening to people is an art. It gives you time to see where their thoughts are going. However, does that even matter? We are one, so I am in your mind anyway.
Mark looks at life differently from many people around him; his mantra is quite simple. Love and be compassionate.
In this show, you will listen to incredible stories from a man who went to India and realised that there was a place where he belonged, even settled in NZ. You got to see other realities connect to humans to appreciate a simpler life.
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Meet Billie Hunter, Gym owner and language enthusiast.
Being an organised person can take you a long way; A risky move becomes the right move.
Why are we not making more significant efforts to keep indigenous knowledge alive and in evidence? Well, Billie has a take on that.
In this fantastic show, we chat about the importance of learning Maori, how we can empower young people to thrive and how practising martial arts and going to the gym can boost your confidence and support mental health.
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Meet Chris Baillie and Paul Martin.
Chris Baillie and Paul Martin (The Stalkers) could tell stories for the whole night, and we would not get tired of it. Watching the Ramones playing in 78, bringing Van Morrison to the good old drinking life, shaking the hand of Airbone’s singing until he gets uncomfortable, and how playing naked at a wedding will guarantee you the cover of the Waikato Times.
There was also room for great insights, like how New Zealanders could be more appreciative of their artists and the importance of mentoring young artists; a real treat for our 15th show!
Have fun with the legendary Paul Martin from Devilskin and the fantastic singer and songwriter Chris Baillie.
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Roimata keeps his veins open so the arts can run through freely. If you are going to talk to the youth about their lives, you got to keep your mind young and free of judgement; it sounds simple, but quite rare these days.
Roimata is connected to the land where he lives and his understanding of the importance of community work keeps him grounded.
Why should miners leave our land alone, did it hurt more to get a Tā moko in the face or to hammer your eye?
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When your life’s timeline provides stories that involve visiting more than 50 countries worldwide, you know that you will never get lost. Lisl treats us with stories about growing up in South Africa during the Apartheid, relying on two male friends to be her bodyguard in Egypt, deciding her child’s name during a hurricane living on a boat and many more.
Lisl loves the water. She lives on a sailing yacht, but it is also super grounded; her passion for moving keeps her discipline, body and mind sharp. Tennis, Yoga, Running, Waka Ama, Windsurfing are only a few things that she talks about in this show.
If you need the motivation to go for that trip you have postponed for years or get out of the couch and move your body, this show is for you.
Enjoy this chat and be ready to learn something new from this powerful woman!
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Understand your mind, and you will understand others.
Blair Murray, speaks openly about his life experiences and hopes to shed light on
delicate topics that most men would sweep under the rug. Breathe through your
problems. Knowledge is king.
Blair is passionate about everything that he does. And he’s done a lot: Years
practising as a Buddhist, partying hard with Shane Warne in Sidney, studying
and working with technology and AI, partly owning a local magazine, being a
freemason and supporting his family’s restaurant. ‘It’s the best curry in
town!’ he says.
This chat will inspire you to look within and find more colours in your journey and
have a good laugh about it.
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Richard listens to great stories while cutting people’s hair; he thinks about turning all of them into stand-up comedy. Smart.
He does not need to go far, as his own life would suit a comedy sketch: From breaking all possible parts of his body to feeling like a giant in Japan eating horse meat, this show has funny moments that will keep you entertained for a couple of hours alright.
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Meet Bill Brundell, ashtanga yoga instructor.
Bill has travelled the world, surfed many waves and caught many winds until getting to India and finding new pathways in his life. Listen to this inspiring conversation with an Ashtanga Yoga instructor who has a unique approach to life.
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Meet Abby Lawrence, real estate agent and music lover.
Abby sells what people dream about, with the ability to wake them up if she sees that the dream might turn into a nightmare.
It takes authenticity and confidence to talk about hot topics like the New Zealand housing crisis, mental health and economic issues during a pandemic, how consumerism and ego drive people into debt and of course, how listening to Snoop Dogg before visiting a client will put your mindset where it needs to be.
It does not matter if you own a property, rent one, live in your car or are squatting in a random house, this show is for you.
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Meet Annie Gong, the one-woman symphony orchestra accordionist
It takes a lot to become the fastest one of anything in this competitive world. Annie's made it, and no one has beaten her record yet. Her outstanding and impressive musicianship as an accordionist gave her the title of the one-woman symphony orchestra. Discipline is needed to achieve such things, though.
Annie takes us on a smooth ride, sharing stories about her childhood in China, starting a new life in a new country, being chosen as the year's musician in 2019 in New York, playing for huge crowds in cruise ships and small groups at intimate venues. A class on adaptability.
Turn it up and relax; Annie knows how to please the crowd, so you are up for a treat.
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Here you can check some of Annie's performances and how to get in contact.
https://www.annieaccordion.com/
Annie Gong's official Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYGG8u37ejG4CNhaSwUzG2Q
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Meet Caz Jackson, the mind-body messenger.
Imagine suffering from chronic pain since you are twelve; Then, by the time you are thirty years old, you see a neurologist who shines a light on something that you'd never thought of before: Maybe you are the one creating all that suffering and pain.
Are we capable of healing ourselves from chronic panic? Why do doctors not talk more about this issue? Do we have to pay professionals to guide us through this path of self-healing? What is TMS, and what personality type is more susceptible to suffering from it?
Caz shares impressive stories and takes us through her healing journey. This chat will inspire you.
Please share it with your friends and family who might be going through some tough times.
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Here are the links mentioned by Caz to watch after our show:
CAZ – THE MIND BODY MESSENGER
To contact Caz you can do so by email:
themindbodymessenger@outlook.com
Or direct message on FB messenger, search for 'Mind-Body Messenger' (FB page having a nice rest but back online soon 😉.)
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078432524556
DR JOHN SARNO
Dr Sarno's books – all available in audio format too:
Healing Back Pain (focused on back pain)
The MindBody Prescription (all pain, not just back pain)
The Divided Mind (for physicians, a little more advanced but still a recommended read)
Dr John Sarno interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzOBa-t6Vcw
STEVE OZANICH
Steve Ozanich's youtube page (Author of The Great Pain Deception):
https://www.youtube.com/c/SteveOzanich24/videos
Check out his amazing Healing Wall Of Victory – many video testimonials from people like Caz who healed with the TMS discovery. Caz's is in there, one of the first few Steve asked to submit their story around 8 years ago.
Howard Stern (American TV personality) talking about Steve Ozanich & Dr Sarno
https://youtu.be/7bYHcz56e_w
Steve Ozanich's interview with Anita Moorjani
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu1r_7y0I2A
CHANA STUDLEY
Chana Studley, Three Principals Practitioner & author of Painless:
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheChana1991
BRUCE LIPTON
Bruce Lipton - a simple epigenetics explanation on how stress affects the body
https://youtu.be/PTRh9EPziPg
https://youtu.be/-p_e4tou_bU
Welcome to ALTBAYS Show. (feat. Leo Magri, Fabian Roberts)
Meet Joanna Mannington, Food, Nutrition and Hospitality teacher.
Imagine a world where touching the soil and connecting with the food we are about to cook is part of our everyday lives. Now, imagine students learning in the classroom in the morning, and in the afternoon they are all outside, doing art and growing beautiful plants and food. These are all straightforward and achievable concepts for Joanna.
In this show, you will hear amazing stories of a woman who has travelled to many places, including extended trips to Antarctica and learn valuable tips about minimizing the amount of rubbish we create per day.
Enjoy the show, and please sign this petition for no more food waste to landfills in the Thame-Coromandel area in New Zealand.
https://our.actionstation.org.nz/peti...
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Welcome to ALTBAYS Show (feat. Te Paea and Leo Magri)
Meet Michael Homfeld, owner of Slice Slice Baby.
Raising a child and a sourdough child, visiting a prison in Bolivia where the inmates are in charge, watching the Wu-Tang Clan at the Sydney Opera House. No, this is not one of those crazy dreams night; this is a little taste of Mike's fun journey in this world.
Sit back and relax to listen to this awesome pizza chef telling tales and dropping some truth about life in New Zealand.
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Meet Ihaka Philips, a health practitioner – Alcohol and Drug practitioner who works as a Mataora - Change Agent.
Ihaka takes us through his journey of developing passion towards supporting people and making an impact in a world that sometimes disappoint and frustrates us. A frank view on his drug addiction as a teenager, a professional take on how different substances work, and a message about how institutionalized racism can keep us in limbo.
If you or whānau are in distress, please contact the Korowai free Hotline that provides immediate support and treatment. Freephone: 0508 111 555 - Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki
https://korowai.co.nz/
ALTBAYS Show invites awesome people from Aotearoa, New Zealand, to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing our community together to grow and thrive.
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Meet Sugar Spanx and Sapphira L’amour from The Rock n Roll Circus.
Remember that story of the man who was beautifully dressed in a suit, watching the Burlesque show, then nek minnit he is going crazy on stage in the tinniest red g-string? No? Well, these ladies do.
Burlesque performances inspire and give the crowd a damn good time. Be ready to laugh, learn something new and listen to amazing stories from these two incredible women, Sugar Spanx and Sapphira L’Amour.
ALTBAYS Show invites awesome people from Aotearoa, New Zealand, to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing our community together to grow and thrive.
Welcome to ALTBAYS Show.
Leo Magri introduces our two other co-hosts, Brett Soanes and Te Paea Puha.
What sports are New Zealanders great at? What was your first concert ever? Can we talk about religion and alcohol in the same podcast? Do we go to school to get credits or to learn something useful? Brett and Te Paea take us on a journey within their minds and show you what ALTABAYS is all about.
ALTBAYS Show invites awesome people from Aotearoa, New Zealand, to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing our community together to grow and thrive.
Welcome to ALTBAYS Show.
In this first show, your host, Leo Magri, introduces two of our co-hosts, Christine Threadgold and Fabian Roberts.
They explain what ALTBAYS is all about and share some of their life stories, from visiting Taiwan as a child and getting surprised by their 'nap breaks' during school hours to being a music tutor at an early age in the Pacific Island, Rarotonga.
ALTBAYS Show invites awesome people from Aotearoa, New Zealand, to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing our community together to grow and thrive.