Best Haydn Adams & Chantal Napa Podcasts (2024)

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When Paradise Is Home... And Home is Paradise... Enuamanu, Atiu, Ipukarea - Cook Islands: Thomas Tarurongo Wynne 13:43

29d ago13:43

13:43

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne has journeyed home for a bereavement and a land succession court meeting for their grandfather, Papa Teavae Tarurongo. Together we chat about his gratefulness feelings towards their Enere line.... who have been a'ikā, and looked after their Ngati Ingatu interests, land, responsibilities and Are Metua in Areora. Enuamanu has g…

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My Aitutaki Family Journey of Emigration, Music & Returning Home to The Cook Islands: Paul Itaea Bob 1:00:37

1M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

Today we chat to Paul Itaea Bob. A returning Cook Islander, his family decided to leave Aitutaki in the late 60's - emigrating to Auckland, New Zealand for approximately 15 years and then onto Sydney, Australia in the early 80's. "The connection of land to family and family to land". This gives us all an insight into Paul's podcast conversation tod…

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A Mental Health Conversation between Chantal and Becca 19:25

2M 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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How did I start Kia Orana Podcast & Raro Pass in Rarotonga, Cook Islands? 26:59

2M 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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I have been travelling for Eleven Years, visiting 60+ Countries including Rarotonga - Yahui 11:29

3M 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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A Canadian - Michael and an American - Becca. Our holiday travels in Rarotonga and Aitutaki 26:21

3M 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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Nails, Lashes, Eyebrows, Facials, Waxing, Massage at Miri Miri Spa with Donna Jane Napa 10:53

4M 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

4M 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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Cook Islands Women, Au Vaine a local Civil Society Organisation with Mrs. Lydia Sijp 9:02

4M 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

4M 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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I am so happy to be back in Rarotonga! Mari Yamashita: Therapist & Tour Reporter from Kyoto, Japan 28:11

5M 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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Places of Historical and Cultural significance in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. A Guide Book for the Curious Adventurer; Dr Corrina Tucker 25:23

5M 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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Introducing Cook Islands News Journalist - Candice Luke 43:56

5M 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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The Lucky Rooster Eatery; A popular cafe serving all-day breakfast & lunch in Avarua, Rarotonga with Armin Schwander 35:16

5M 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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An Engaging Conversation with 23 Year old Cook Islands Woman: Ms. Tia Henderson 36:56

6M 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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From Serra da Estrela, to California, to Rarotonga with Barry Fitzgerald 31:44

6M 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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One Mile to Make a Difference: Journeying with Former Prisoners on Their Road to True Freedom. Book by Simeon Sturney 55:21

6M 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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My MTC (My Trading Community) Education Journey update with Jarl Arneric in Rarotonga 28:31

7M 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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An Intimate Chat with Pa Tepaeru Taiteariki Upokotini Marie Ariki: Chief of Vaka Takitumu, Rarotonga 29:35

8M 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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Exploration rights for poly metallic nodules with Moana Minerals Ltd & CEO Mr. Hans Smit 56:54

8M 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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My Cook Islands Grandmother's Love Story From The 1940's, with Pania Low-Bignell. 45:37

9M 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

9M 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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The Good Is The Enemy of Best - Why Be A Thief, Why Steal From Yourself! Mentorship chat with George Pitt 1:55:08

10M ago1:55:08

1:55:08

Listen into this Epic episode with TV, Radio and Newspaper Media Legend George Pitt. Nearly ten years ago I learnt this sales pitch line from George, “Roll Up, Roll Up, Roll Up - Have I got A Deal For You!” George said to me, “Change your Pitch, change your Tone, change Your speed - Chantal”. That came from a question to George from me of “How do y…

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What Are Galaxy Maps? Learning Steps & Connecting Learning Pathways with Ian Tairea 46:55

10M ago46:55

46:55

Ian Tairea believes that, “The future is very bright”. Ian shares with us his journey from Aotearoa, New Zealand to Silicon Valley, 42 Code School in the USA, eventually leading him to Ma’uke, Cook Islands. “2022 was a big year”, Ian says, “Dad and I moved to Ma'uke, to start a new project named Galaxy Maps.” Ian and I chat about Galaxy Maps, which…

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Chantal and Haydn: Raro Pass Updates - Scan & Pay - Charity & NGO Donate - Event Ticketing 35:39

10M ago35:39

35:39

Kia Orana Everyone, - Raro Pass - Raro Pass Scan & Pay - Raro Pass Charity & NGO (Non Government Organisation) Donate - Raro Pass Event Online Ticketing My co host and IT magic guy Haydn Adams and I are chatting today, sharing with you updates with our Community inspired project named Raro Pass. Making discounts, incentives, directions, phone call …

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Justin Cramb, PhD: An Anthropology & Archaeological Thesis Research Journey, Manihiki, Rakahanga & Rarotonga in The Cook Islands 54:52

10M ago54:52

54:52

Today on Kia Orana Podcast, Justin Cramb, PhD shares with us his journey of Anthropology & Archaeological Thesis Research in the Pacific and specifically in the Cook Islands. Justin first came here in 2014 laying the necessary ground work for his research journey & returned again in 2015 & again in 2017, that time spending roughly 8-9 months in the…

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Pelagic Fishing in Rarotonga with Marlin Queen Fishing Charters: Brent Cameron 18:31

11M ago18:31

18:31

An update from Brent Cameron and Marlin Queen Fishing Charters. Humorously he says he's, "Changing Colour Slowly and now Rocking a Local Tan Colour"! We chat about buying a Fishing Charter Business in Rarotonga and navigating his way running the business in the deep end! Running two boats, named Marlin Queen and Strike Time, a family business with …

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Still Waiting On The Ring! Pocket Rocket Girl Talk with Danielle Glennie 21:50

11M ago21:50

21:50

Brace yourself for a Pocket Rocket Girl Talk with Danielle Glennie. Danielle and her partner Matthew have just lived in Rarotonga for 18 Months. Today we get a quick snapshot into their time here together. "You Hear Danielle before You See Danielle", she is oozing of positivity and has such an infectious fun laughter. I personally like her! She cha…

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What You Expect a Story to Be - To What it Actually ends up as Being! Newsman Interview with Matthew Littlewood 21:20

11M ago21:20

21:20

"As a News Reporter, we are Trained to Not be the Subject of the Piece," says Cook Islands Newspaper Man, Matthew Littlewood. We chat together about his choice to leave the Timaru Herald in New Zealand, for a Life Style and Career change. He chats candidly about his 18 months living in Rarotonga as a Newsman. Matthews shares some tips for us, "Give…

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How To Build A Brand & Understanding that Community Relationships are Key: Chantal being interviewed by Ashleigh Steele 28:11

12M ago28:11

28:11

Building a life of positive human connection, financial freedom and good quality lifestyle decisions is a concept that many of us aspire to but often struggle with the ‘distractions’ that come with everyday living! What if I told you that as we ALL bounce around in our lives, you are not alone in your life journey experience? ALL your stories are A…

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Healthy & Delicious Meals with “The Kai Guy” - Ashleigh Steele 24:54

12M ago24:54

24:54

“Life Just Makes Sense Here”, and this statement sets the scene for our conversation today with Ashleigh. The “Kai Guy”, serves Healthy & Delicious Meals on the Go with a mobile Food Truck service. We chat about the decision to move their young family from the hustle and bustle of Melbourne, Australia to Rarotonga. Ashleigh chats about, “Living off…

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Gum Boots Land Loving Farmer to Cleaning Water Tanks In Rarotonga For TTV - To Tatou Vai: My Kiwi Friend Sean Weafer 37:07

12M ago37:07

37:07

Sean Weafer came to Rarotonga for a ‘short term’ contract, brought here by TTV - To Tatou Vai. We chat about this contract and what that entailed for him in Rarotonga. TTV is responsible for the collection, treatment and distribution of our potable water to the Rarotonga Community. An essential service and critical to our public health. The primary…

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“People Are Becoming A Lot More Acutely Aware of What’s True and What Isn’t” - Thomas Tarurongo Wynne 1:12:20

1y ago1:12:20

1:12:20

“People Are Becoming A Lot More Acutely Aware of What’s True and What Isn’t” This was Thomas’s Opening Statement! Which sets the scene for our ‘Talking From The Heart”, episode conversation today. We chat together about the many challenging conversations being discussed ALL over the World, and what that looks like for Cook Islanders and maintaining…

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I Wanted To Do Everything! Art, Jewelry & The Free Fearless Design Journey Of Jules Tuake 1:08:05

1y ago1:08:05

1:08:05

Jules Tuake is a very PRIVATE person, we are so privileged to have her on the show. This is an interesting, informative, hilariously funny, and honest GIRL chat episode. “Your brain is always ticking and when you’re creative, we have to focus. Picking our brains until it Explodes! I like the new, I like the old, I like the eclectic, I like it all”,…

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Freelance Pacific Island Chef, Manihiki Pearl Farmer, Culinary Artisan & So Much More with Rangi Mitaera - Johnson 1:06:31

1y ago1:06:31

1:06:31

Grab a cup of tea, coffee or a coconut Nu drink and get ready for a powerful and very interesting episode today. I had the absolute pleasure to interview the incredibly talented, Mrs. Rangi Mitaera - Johnson. Rangi takes us on a journey of her passion and LOVE of food, especially South Pacific Island Nations Food. Beginning her story in Wellington,…

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Cafe Jireh, BEST Custard Squares In Rarotonga with Paige Graham 36:49

1y ago36:49

36:49

Get ready for a ‘Family’ story, from Skyscraper's to a Volcanic Tropical Island! Paige Graham, shares with us the story of the business her family own named Cafe Jireh. I listened as Paige told me the story of her parents Deborah and Craig, who came here for their honeymoon almost 30 years ago. Since then Rarotonga has always been a SPECIAL place f…

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A Lifetime Journey of ART & Painting The 562 Meters Of The Seawall in Rarotonga with Gonzalo Aldana 49:43

1y ago49:43

49:43

Everyone who is creative and everyone who loves life this is a show for you. Introducing you to a beautiful human being, Mr. Gonzalo Aldana. This was written on Gonzalo’s FB page. While researching, I found it and read it out aloud at the beginning of the show. “Art is everywhere and that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, that when you learn t…

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“We can’t change the world but we can make it a tiny bit better”, Circle Cook Islands - up-cycled Art with Sabine Janneck 36:26

1y ago36:26

36:26

Sabine shares with us her passion of our worldwide problem of plastic waste. A great deal of it ends up in landfills and the world’s oceans, polluting coast lines, killing marine life and collecting in oceanic gyres - forming floating garbage patches, some the size of France. Sabine, has woven an innovative local response, turning plastic waste int…

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Cook Islands Police Service, Blue Light Development Training with Aporo & Maeva Kirikava 54:31

1y ago54:31

54:31

Brothers, Maeva and Aporo Kirikava, share with us their passion for Youth of the Cook Islands. We chat about a Cook Islands Police Service of the Blue Light-led youth development training program. We also talk about the reasoning behind the program’s goals, to equip and motivate our youth to realise their full potential. Kia Orana, May you live lon…

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“We came as strangers and now we call Rarotonga home” with Tony Fe'ao 1:54:31

1y ago1:54:31

1:54:31

Tony Fe’ao shares with us how he has been in Rarotonga since February 12th 2005. 18 years ago with his wife Simone, both born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand. Newly married they packed their bags and came to Rarotonga. Tony chats about permanent residency, contributing to the community that you live in, making life long friends and raising chil…

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Bonus Episode - The Kia Orana Podcast turns 3! (with a special shoutout to Chantal Napa) 6:21

1y ago6:21

6:21

Surprise! The Kia Orana Podcast has officially turned 3 on May 25th, 2023. I'm Haydn, one half of the Kia Orana Podcast and this is more for a shoutout to the amazing host, Chantal Napa. She's taken this podcast and has made magic happen. Thank you to everyone who has listened from all around the world. Kia Orana, May you live long Aere Ra, Farewel…

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My MTC (My Trading Community) Education Journey: Jarl Arneric 38:02

1y ago38:02

38:02

Jarl shares with us his passion of MTC, My Trading Family journey. Learning about tech analysis skills. Price movements, Crypto, Shares, Stocks, Bonds and Commodities. He is documenting his journey from a linear to passive income. Jarl also elaborates on his version of making good choices with the purpose to Learn - Earn and Inspire. Kia Orana, May…

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The Gallery Rarotonga: Sculpture, Contemporary Art and so much more with Brent Holley 1:01:56

1y ago1:01:56

1:01:56

The Gallery Rarotonga is in the heart of Muri, at LBV Cafe. What’s better than fine art and French style pastries? Showcasing local basalt, wood sculpture and other fine art. We chat about basalt and the intention of the art and the intention of the stone. The contemplative process of his work and his life’s journey. And of course we dived into a w…

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Pioneering life journeys: Chantal being interviewed by Jarl Arneric 36:19

1y ago36:19

36:19

Kia Orana Tables were turned today with me, Chantal your host being interviewed by Jarl Arneric. I share with you all a little bit about my journey to date with Concierge, Kia Orana Podcast, my life in Rarotonga and my joyful interactions within our local community. Recorded on ANZAC Day, there is an interlude of a visitor popping into the back of …

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Te Ipukarea Society, Caring for our Cook Islands Environment with Kelvin Passfield 39:04

1y ago39:04

39:04

Kelvin shares with us an insight overview of Te Ipukarea Society, an environmental organization in the Cook Islands formed to help look after our Ipukarea, ‘our heritage’. Their philosophy is that we do not own our land and marine resources but borrow them from our future generations, and need to leave them in good condition. We chat about free UV …

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Save Money on Rarotonga with Shopping, Dining, Activities, Services & More: Haydn & Chantal 13:44

1+ y ago13:44

13:44

Kia Orana Everyone, Today we share with you all where we are at with the Rarotonga Digital Discount Card. In this episode we mention alot of the local vendors where you can use your card and receive a discount while out and about in Rarotonga. We also chat about Haydn's most recent holiday adventures (his 7th visit) this past February/March here in…

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Marae Moana - Sacred Ocean of The Cook Islands with Kevin Iro 41:54

1+ y ago41:54

41:54

Kevin Iro, Marae Moana Ambassador for the Cook Islands shares with us the importance of this project for generations to come. Marae Moana is a multiple-use marine park which extends over the entire Exclusive Economic Zone of the Cook Islands, an area of 1.9 million square kilometers! Kevin also shares with us why Marae Moana is necessary, explainin…

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Human Design, Coaching, Readings, Analyst: Diya Welland 1:02:16

1+ y ago1:02:16

1:02:16

In this episode Diya Welland shares why she is passionate about her heartfelt positive passion and energy as an analyst and coach. Sharing her life journey of consistent wellbeing training and also the steps towards certification with the International Human Design School. Diya chats about exploring aura to aura communication through breath-work, b…

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Te Ara Museum Cook Islands with Pacific Storyteller Stan Wolfgramm 1:00:41

1+ y ago1:00:41

1:00:41

Stan Wolfgramm shares with us his ethnic cultural ties to Tonga, Germany and The Cook Islands. In this episode Stan takes us on a personal 35 year journey of why he is a Pacific Storyteller. We also chat about Drum Productions and their mission statement, "A valued voice in our own backyard". Stan speaks about his personal views and experiences of …

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Experience Rarotonga: Your Cook Islands Holiday Accommodation Specialist. Jennie Wilson 45:13

1+ y ago45:13

45:13

Jennie Wilson shares with us why she started Experience Rarotonga in 2008. A New Zealand based online business specialising in up to date knowledge of holiday accommodation and activities in the Cook Islands. We also chat about her chance adventure of moving to the Cook Islands in May 2002 and living here for 5 years. From this her deep love for th…

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