Something for the People
Something for the People is your unapologetically Māori current affairs podcast – big kaupapa, straight-up kōrero, plenty of laughs, and the odd debate.
From politics to kapa haka, rangatahi to pakeke, nothing’s off the table as we wānanga what really matters in te ao Māori today!
New content dropping from Wednesday through to Saturday each week!
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Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
We're talking local elections! And Penetaui Kleskovic is back in the hot seat as kaikaunihera of Ngā Tai o Tokerau Māori Ward for the Far North District Council.
In this kōrero, we talk about what Penetaui has learnt over the past 3 years, his priorities as he goes for re-election, and his plan to follow in the footsteps of his matua, Shane Jones!
But is there space for another Jones in parliament?
Friday Sep 19, 2025
Friday Sep 19, 2025
In this wānanga, we break down the latest Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori report - the wins, the worries, and the wero ahead.
What does it all mean for the future of our reo?
Oh, and did we mention we’ve got the Co-chair of Te Mātāwai in on the discussion? Btw it's Te (Mātai)wai now, e te whānau! 😂
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
The highs, the buzz, and the new wave of rangatahi coming through!
We’re joined by two of the GOAT's, Mātai Smith and Hinurewa Poutu, who share their whakaaro on what the future looks like for this prestigious whakataetae.
Plus, Atareta took the stage this year, and Chey opens up on what it’s like being on the parent side of the kaupapa (Battle of the Parents? 👀 ktk).
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Kereama is back from his travels and we’ve got all the kōrero from where we're recording this week in Whanganui!
Catch the latest news and updates, including:
- Joel Marsters celebrated in a new book featuring the Top 200 Jewellers in the world
- What’s next for Tākuta Ferris and Te Pāti Māori?
- The Tom Phillips saga
Plus heaps more!
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
'Nau mai te hapa' with Hinurewa, Chey and Raniera! More reo learning moments after last week's wānanga. We're all on this haerenga together, e te whanau!#somethingforthepeople #podcast #māori #nz #language #fluent LIKE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE for more!