Ellesse Andrews: Power of connection
Ellesse Andrews: In this episode, we sit down with the effervescent Ellesse Andrews, one of Aotearoa’s most accomplished and inspiring cyclists. Ellesse was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2025 for her services to cycling and has most recently stood on the world’s biggest stage, winning two gold medals and […]
A year soundtracked from Daz
Written by Daz Burns I listened to 104,050 minutes (aka 72 days) of music this year, so here are some reflections and absolute tunes! I have put a lot of pressure on myself for this blog team. No idea why. I have written so many for you before. But it is the end of […]
The work vs life seesaw
Written by Daz Burns The juggle, flirting with the line of burnout and navigating the in-between… You remember it right, sitting on the seesaw with your mate, having a few calm ‘up downs’ and then, things start to escalate… you try and make the person come down hard or you try to bounce […]
Greg Smith: Rugby, Resilience, and Real Life
Greg Smith: In this kōrero, we sit down with the legendary Greg Smith. A proud husband and Dad, Greg is also a former Fijian International rugby player, a coach in Japan, and an Athletes’ Life Advisor at High-Performance Sport NZ. He now uses his experience to coach the next generation while also being a Secondary […]
Melodie Robinson: Life, leadership and line breaks
Melodie Robinson: She’s a proud wife and mum, a two-time Women’s Rugby World Cup-winning Black Fern, an accomplished journalist, and the first-ever female rugby commentator in Aotearoa! Today, she’s also leading the way as General Manager of Sports Events and Partnerships at TVNZ. We kōrero about things women’s rugby and her transition from modelling to […]
Jenny-May Clarkson: Showing up with heart
Jenny-May Clarkson: A real, down-to-earth soul – Jenny-May Clarkson joins us for a powerful and personal kōrero. From the mighty King Country (Piopio to be exact), Jenny-May is a proud mother, wife, sister, former Silver Fern, policewoman, and now a well-known broadcaster with over 20 years in the industry. Whether she’s bringing sunshine to our […]
Chicken Noodle Stir Fry
Written by Dietician Sarah A quick, easy favourite! Chicken Noodle Stir Fry This is a quick easy dinner that the whole family will enjoy. It’s super versatile, use beef or pork in place of chicken or tofu for a vegetarian version. Any type of noodle will work or you can even serve it over rice […]
Di Foster: Being a banana is best!
Di Foster: Di is a powerhouse wāhine whose story can’t be contained in just one podcast – but we’ve tried! A wife, mother, business coach, and dynamic speaker, she brings raw honesty, heart, and humour to everything she does. Di has journeyed with cancer and opens up about navigating this, the ebbs and flows of […]
It starts and ends with you, our fearless leader!
Written by Daz Burns “If YOU wanted to, YOU would!” Em’s and I have been out and about doing some awesome workplace mahi throughout the Waikato Region over the last couple of months and some pretty strong themes have been presenting themselves along the way. In a ‘tale as old as time’ fashion, each […]
Honey Hireme-Smiler ONZM: Beyond the field
Honey Hireme-Smiler: Honey Hireme-Smiler, ONZM, is a wife, mum, and proud Nan-Nan — and so much more. Many know Honey as a legend in the oval ball game, having proudly represented Aotearoa as a Black Fern, Kiwi Fern, and Black Ferns Sevens player. She now brings her incredible sporting knowledge to our screens as a […]
