Best Rarotonga Podcasts (2024)

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Speaking To Your Mountain 48:04

12h ago48:04

48:04

Pastor Jonathan shares in this message about the power of taking authority over our situations by speaking directly to the mountains we are facing. Jesus has given us both power and authority over our circumstances, to wrestle and contend for breakthrough in our lives. It comes first by understanding the authority we carry because when we know our …

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How did I start Kia Orana Podcast & Raro Pass in Rarotonga, Cook Islands? 26:59

3d ago26:59

26:59

True stories we can always remember! The narrative doesn't change because we are speaking truth. In September 2019, an unexpected girls trip to Aitutaki is how I started Kia Orana Podcast. While on holiday in Aitutaki, I found a book titled, "How I Fell In Love With an Island, Accidental Adventures", written by Haydn S Adams - (my now business part…

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A Mental Health Conversation between Chantal and Becca 19:25

3d ago19:25

19:25

In this episode we speak with Becca, she is a mental health professional from the United States of America. In June of 2023, she decided to resign from her position and traveled to New Zealand spending six months there, to evaluate her career and her future. "It got very tough", Becca says. She had worked for seven years with teenagers in high & mi…

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Living Between Two Realities 37:04

10h ago37:04

37:04

Pastor Jonathan shares a powerful message on the reality of the supernatural realm. Our assignment in life is a spiritual assignment. We must be aware how much influence the spiritual realm has on our daily lives and know what our authority is as born-again believers. We are not in a physical battle, but the Bible is clear that our wrestle is again…

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Zeal for the Lord and His People 45:21

10d ago45:21

45:21

In this powerful message, Pastor Jonathan continues sharing about the spirit of Oneness in the Church. God desires that we should be in total unity, standing together as born-again believers advancing His kingdom! Pastor Jonathan challenges the church to keep zealous for the Lord and to fight to stay together in unity. We know this will be a great …

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Building Oneness 46:26

1M ago46:26

46:26

In this powerful message, Pastor Jonathan shares about the need for oneness in the church today. The Bible says that the world will know we are Christians by our love for one another. The Lord's house is not to be filled with comparisons or back-biting, but the Lord wants a church filled with grace, mercy, forgiveness and love for one another. We k…

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I have been travelling for Eleven Years, visiting 60+ Countries including Rarotonga - Yahui 11:29

17d ago11:29

11:29

In this episode we meet Yahui, who is originally from the eastern province of China. Yahui has been travelling the world for the last eleven years, thus far visiting 60+ countries. In 2019 Yahui first travelled to Rarotonga, and has returned in 2024. Yahui shares with us his professional journey from studying at Police University in China. Working …

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Season 2 | Episode 3: Papa Tom Davis, From the Seas to the Stars (Rarotonga) 35:04

13d ago35:04

35:04

Papa Tom, an extraordinary Kiwi-Pacific Islander who smashed new frontiers in space and the ocean in a life that spanned many fields of work.

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A Canadian - Michael and an American - Becca. Our holiday travels in Rarotonga and Aitutaki 26:21

18d ago26:21

26:21

Are you thinking of a tropical holiday destination? In this episode we chat with Michael, he is from Montreal in Canada. We also chat with Becca, she is from Virginia in the United States of America. They share with us why they individually decided to travel 'all' the way down here to the Cook Islands. Together we dive into a quick snap shot conver…

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Season 2 | Episode 2: I’Iga Pisa, Samoa’s Unsung Hero 49:28

1M ago49:28

49:28

The life story of I'iga Pisa, an independence activist who sailed hundreds of kilometers in a small canoe to escape exile from Samoa.

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Season 2 | Episode 1: The Forgotten Soldiers of Niue 31:43

1M ago31:43

31:43

The Forgotten Soldiers of Niue: 150 men plucked from their island paradise and sent to the French frontlines in WWI.

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Untold Pacific History | Season 2 | Podcast Trailer 1:19

2M ago1:19

1:19

Told in three separate stories, season two of Untold Pacific History shines a light on key events in the Niue, Samoa and Rarotonga that have been little told in Aotearoa.

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Nails, Lashes, Eyebrows, Facials, Waxing, Massage at Miri Miri Spa with Donna Jane Napa 10:53

2M ago10:53

10:53

In this episode we talk with Donna Jane Napa about her reasons for deciding to open a Spa in 2018 in Rarotonga. We dive into her story of making lifetime parental cross road decisions, deciding to leave her job because she had become a new mum, juggling motherhood... She speaks about attending beauty school courses here at our local Cook Islands Te…

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A girly catch up with Eliana Ippel and her 9 month old baby, Lily-Anne 6:23

2M ago6:23

6:23

Welcome back to Rarotonga Eliana, and this time with your baby daughter Lily! This episode was recorded on the fly - Saturday mornings at our Punanga Nui market is hustle and bustle. Over 200 vendors offer a variety of food, clothing & arts/crafts. I hear, "Hi Chantal", I turn and Eliana is approaching me with her 9 month old daughter Lily-Anne. El…

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Sustaining Victory Over Sin 47:27

2M ago47:27

47:27

In this powerful message, Zachary Cargill shares a challenging word on how to keep the victory God has given us and remain in true freedom. When the Lord sets us free from bondages and addictions like pornography, lust, smoking, alcoholism, violence, bitterness and more, the enemy will try to bring us back into those places of sin. But God has give…

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Beyond Stagnation 46:32

2M ago46:32

46:32

In this powerful message, Pastor Jonathan shares about how to rise above and beyond stagnation. There is an assignment against our lives to cause us to get stuck and become stagnant in our walk with God. Often we can reach a point where we feel tired and are tempted to give-up. But this is not the will of God for us. The Lord wants us to have the f…

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Cook Islands Women, Au Vaine a local Civil Society Organisation with Mrs. Lydia Sijp 9:02

2M ago9:02

9:02

This episode is a snap shot recording explaining to you about an amazing local Civil Society Organisation. Cook Islands Women, Au Vaine. (CSOs) are organised voluntary non-state institutions which mostly operate on non-profit basis. They are formed and led by citizens to champion their collective or common interests and concerns of the members, spe…

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Cook Islands Chocolate Factory with Farmer, Grower & Producer Mr. Frahmein Koteka 20:53

3M ago20:53

20:53

Frahmein Koteka says, "Our chocolate factory sign on the main road in Muri is just the bait to bring people in. We really want to show you how we are growing the theobromine cacao trees from seed to plant, and harvesting the fruit which produces our dark chocolate." We chat together about how Frahmein is an agricultural farmer, grower and producer.…

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FIRE IS NEEDED! 43:49

3M ago43:49

43:49

In this fiery message, Pastor Jonathan challenges the church to step up in passion and zeal for God! He confronts the lifestyle of complacent Christianity. Jesus didn't give His all for us to live a low-commitment Christian life. No! He died so we would live sold out for His kingdom and live with tremendous passion and desire for Him. There is a ca…

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God's Principles Unlock His Promises 32:54

3M ago32:54

32:54

In this message, Pastor Jonathan shares about how obeying God's principles will unlock His promises over our lives. We all want to walk in the promises God has spoke over our lives. However, sometimes these promises are held up because we are not following His principles and the word He has established. We can strive and push in all sorts of ways, …

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I am so happy to be back in Rarotonga! Mari Yamashita: Therapist & Tour Reporter from Kyoto, Japan 28:11

3M ago28:11

28:11

This episode is a lovely chat with a female spa therapist and tour reporter from Kyoto in Japan, Mari Yamashita. As an aromatic massage therapist, Yamashita has been importing since May 2016 from Rarotonga products made by our local producer Rito Cook Islands. Rito's virgin coconut oil and their premium range of bio-active skincare products. We dis…

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Your Position Changes Your Condition 40:43

3M ago40:43

40:43

In this inspiring message, Pastor Jonathan shares about how knowing our identity as born-again believers allows us to change the condition of our lives. We were never meant to be underneath the circumstances that come our way. But we are called to be overcomers, walking in the full authority that Jesus has given to us by His blood. We have the auth…

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Places of Historical and Cultural significance in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. A Guide Book for the Curious Adventurer; Dr Corrina Tucker 25:23

3M ago25:23

25:23

Kia Orana and welcome back to our show, Dr Corrina Tucker an environmental sociologist, researcher and university lecturer. During Covid19 lockdown in early 2021 Dr Tucker allowed me to record her story of deciding to buy a business named, Storytellers Eco Cycle & Walking Tours Rarotonga. In this episode we chat together about her newly published b…

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Who We Are In Christ 47:22

3M ago47:22

47:22

In this encouraging message, Pastor Jonathan shares about who we are in Jesus and the authority that each of us carry as believers! We are the head and not the tail and Jesus has paid the price with His blood that we can walk in full victory right now. As we draw closer to the return of Christ, the revelation of the believer's authority is going to…

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Introducing Cook Islands News Journalist - Candice Luke 43:56

3M ago43:56

43:56

Candice Luke has recently joined our Cook Islands news team as a journalist. Candice asked to interview me, Chantal your host with an update for the print side of our national newspaper.... I replied how about we interview each other? We chat about her journey through journalism school in New Zealand and then her decision to leave her home New Zeal…

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Are You Spiritually Fit? 24:34

4M ago24:34

24:34

In this powerful message, James Cargill shares about the need to be spiritually fit and to cut off the fleshly things that are weighing us down. We are living in a season where God is requiring us to step up in our prayer life and to consecrate our hearts fully to Him. Our focus needs to be completely on God's call for us and to live a life that co…

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Scratching Beyond the Surface with DJ Ned Roy aka WAXX FANATIC 31:57

4M ago31:57

31:57

When DJ Waxx Fanatic, the master of vinyl, shares his journey, it's more than just about the music. In this season opener, Ned Roy's story echoes with his deep love for vinyl in a world dominated by digital sounds. It's not just mixing beats, it's a call for being true to oneself in an ever-changing industry. Get ready to dive into the soul of DJin…

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The Lucky Rooster Eatery; A popular cafe serving all-day breakfast & lunch in Avarua, Rarotonga with Armin Schwander 35:16

4M ago35:16

35:16

Kia Orana everyone, Armin Schwander, is originally from Switzerland. Armin shares with us a great story of how and why he 'accidentally' ended up on holiday in Rarotonga in 2016. Which then lead to the opportunity decision to purchase the food and beverage business now named The Lucky Rooster Eatery. Armin and I share with you all, how you can trav…

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The Need For An Open Heaven 41:10

4M ago41:10

41:10

Pastor Jonathan continues to share on our desperate need for an open heaven in our lives and our church. We are desperate for God to pour out His glory on us. It is the very reason why we were created! But in order to walk in this level of glory, we must first put our lives in godly order. The start of God opening the heavens is through prayer and …

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Living in Open Heavens 42:24

4M ago42:24

42:24

Pastor Jonathan shares about God's desire for open heavens over our lives, our church and our nation. When God opens the heavens, His glory pours out and miraculous signs and wonders begin to flow. This is God's heart for us as a people and a nation. But it doesn't happen by coincidence. We must lay down our lives in surrender and allow God complet…

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An Engaging Conversation with 23 Year old Cook Islands Woman: Ms. Tia Henderson 36:56

4M ago36:56

36:56

Kia Orana and welcome to Ms. Tia Henderson, a young 23 year old Cook Islands woman returning home to Rarotonga to spend time with her family and have a holiday. Currently studying Strategic Management and also a minor in Supply Chain, at the University of Waikato in New Zealand. Before heading off to University, and straight out of high school at t…

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Living in the Spirit 44:35

4M ago44:35

44:35

In this powerful message, Pastor Jonathan shares some very powerful keys to overcome fleshly desires and walk in daily victory. The enemy wants to get us to live a life filled with sin and condemnation. But God desires that we live in true freedom by His Spirit. It is vital that we set our minds on the things of God which will open the door for our…

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Living for the Presence of God 24:54

5M ago24:54

24:54

In this challenging message, James Cargill shares how our primary focus in life needs to be Jesus! We need to be living lives that are centred around knowing Jesus and walking with Him on a daily basis. James shares how it is time to leave the carnal lifestyles behind and that we must clean up our lives so we can hear the voice of the Holy Spirit. …

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From Serra da Estrela, to California, to Rarotonga with Barry Fitzgerald 31:44

4M ago31:44

31:44

Travelling from the mountains of California, a western U.S. state. Flying across the North Pacific Ocean down to the South Pacific Ocean beaches of Rarotonga. Barry and his partner Ricardo have returned for the second time to our Polynesian shores. "Aere Maru - Let's not rush, just sit back relax, unwind and enjoy," says Barry. Barry shares with us…

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Faith For The Miraculous 30:50

5M ago30:50

30:50

In this powerful message, Zachary Cargill challenges us to increase our faith and truly believe God's promises to come to pass in 2024. The call of God for us is to live in the power of God and to be great in faith and mighty in battle! The enemy is intimidated by a people that are filed with faith. In this season, let's renew our minds to believe …

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One Mile to Make a Difference: Journeying with Former Prisoners on Their Road to True Freedom. Book by Simeon Sturney 55:21

5M ago55:21

55:21

Kia Orana, I personally met Simeon and his family here in Rarotonga, over 10 years ago. During our conversation then, we learnt that a mutual connection we had was of being birth delivered by the same island Doctor Snowball in Aitutaki, many moons ago. An instant friendship began of which we affectionately greet each other, 'Kia Orana my Aitutaki b…

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Walking in the Will and Plan of God 23:32

5M ago23:32

23:32

In this powerful message, Bernard Tararo shares about the importance of keeping in God's will and plan for our lives. God has given us the free choice to live how we want to, but ultimately, the only plan that leads to life is the one set before us by the Lord. It is vital that we stay in His plans for us! Be encouraged by this message on staying i…

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The Power of the Life of Jesus Christ 33:58

5M ago33:58

33:58

Chunilal Pema shares a powerful message on the birth of Jesus Christ. During the season of Christmas, amongst all of the gift-giving, we know that Jesus Christ is the greatest gift known to man! The father gave His only Son who came 2000 years ago and laid down His life for the sins of all of humanity. In this podcast, Pastor Jonathan also shares a…

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My MTC (My Trading Community) Education Journey update with Jarl Arneric in Rarotonga 28:31

5M ago28:31

28:31

In this episode of Kia Orana Podcast, Chantal Napa welcomes back Jarl Arneric, with an update of his MTC, My Trading Community education journey. Trading education and wealth building community. Learning the skills to create multiple income streams. A catch phrase of the MTC education family is to Learn - Earn and Inspire. Fifteen months down the t…

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The Importance of Pursuing the Kingdom 43:22

6M ago43:22

43:22

In this powerful message, Pastor Jonathan continues to share about the power of being in the kingdom of God. The kingdom of God is a conquering, overcoming kingdom. It is a kingdom that breaks poverty, lack and restriction. But it is so important that we pursue Jesus and His kingdom. Right throughout the Bible, we see examples of those who received…

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This kingdom has POWER! 31:50

6M ago31:50

31:50

In this power message, Pastor Jonathan shares about how we need the power of God in our lives. The gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ has the power to destroy the curse of global poverty, to heal all sickness and disease and to break all addictions and bondages. We must not neglect the need for the power of God in our daily lives. One of the enemy's b…

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An Intimate Chat with Pa Tepaeru Taiteariki Upokotini Marie Ariki: Chief of Vaka Takitumu, Rarotonga 29:35

6M ago29:35

29:35

Pa Tepaeru Taiteariki Upokotini Marie Ariki was born in September 1947 and named Marie Peyroux, better known as Pa Marie, or affectionately as Aunty Pa. She is one of two Ariki (Chief) of the tribe (Vaka) of Takitumu on the island of Rarotonga. The eldest of her family, she was inducted on June 27th 1991 under the title of Pa Ariki, the 48th descen…

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You Weren't Created To Lose 39:02

6M ago39:02

39:02

In this encouraging message, Pastor Jonathan shares how we were created by God to overcome. Our design was never to lose or be defeated. But as born-again believers, our inheritance is victory! Being a part of the kingdom of God means that we are the head and not the tail. • • • • • Our heart at Celebration Church Rarotonga is that this message wil…

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Exploration rights for poly metallic nodules with Moana Minerals Ltd & CEO Mr. Hans Smit 56:54

6M ago56:54

56:54

Moana Minerals is a Cook Islands-based mineral resource development company reporting a large defined mineral resource containing substantial quantities of critical metals essential for addressing projected supply shortages necessary for the world’s clean energy transition. The formation of Moana Minerals and the securing of exploration rights for …

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Knowing Your Authority - Murray and Nancy Watkinson 1:09:24

6M ago1:09:24

1:09:24

In this powerful message, both Murray and Nancy Watkinson share on knowing your authority in the spiritual realm. As born-again believers, Jesus Christ gave us authority in the land in which we are called to advance the kingdom of God. We are in a spiritual battle, but unless we exercise our authority we are not even engaging in the battle. Tune in…

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Murray Watkinson - Are You On Your Assignment? 57:50

7M ago57:50

57:50

In this powerful message, our Apostolic leader Murray Watkinson shares about responding to the assignment that God has placed on each of our lives. God has a call on our lives, but it is us who need to respond and accept His calling. Often this means that we need to die to ourselves, have faith and trust in God's voice, and walk in obedience to His…

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The Principles of the Kingdom 41:35

7M ago41:35

41:35

In this powerful message, Pastor Jonathan continues to share about the kingdom of God and how we as born-again believers are to function inside the Lord's kingdom. Jonathan shares on the difference between the kingdom of satan and the kingdom of God and how there are principles inside the kingdom of God that govern our lives. Tune in to another cha…

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Zeal For The Kingdom 22:35

7M ago22:35

22:35

In this exciting message, Pastor Jonathan shares a stirring word on having zeal for the kingdom of God. We are called to live with passion and fire for God and His work. When we have zeal for His kingdom we live our lives according to how Jesus wants us to live and we focus our pursuits on advancing a work that is so much greater than who we are. W…

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My Cook Islands Grandmother's Love Story From The 1940's, with Pania Low-Bignell. 45:37

7M ago45:37

45:37

I met our podcast guest Pania Low-Bignell, through a mutual friend Tali Gagamoe. Tali knew his colleague & friend was coming home to Rarotonga for a holiday and referred Pania to me. So during a local lunch consisting of fresh grated coconut, (Nita) Paw Paw (Papaya) and our drinking coconut young Nu my new friendship began with Pania. Pania speaks …

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New Zealand Share Milk Farming to Tropical Island Produce Farming: Graham Read-Hayes 24:26

7M ago24:26

24:26

A few years ago now, a couple walked into my Chantal's Concierge office and this chance meeting has now turned into a reciprocal family friendship. New Zealand share milk farmers for the last fifteen (15) years. Graham and his wife Lane are looking for a lifestyle change. Could this be a tropical move to Rarotonga? We chat together about planting a…

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