Best Moana Hancock Podcasts (2024)

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Moana Hancock - Within You 1:17:02

1y ago1:17:02

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Multi faceted and multi talented human and beyond, Moana Hancock joins me for this episode to share her journey of life thus far. Exploring living within a cult, perspectives on religion, the reclamation of Whakapapa and how her purpose driven life now leads her to empower other wāhine to carve their path. Exploring the notions that life is almost …

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Shot Bro Part 2- Rob Mokaraka / Best Siiide 34:54

1y ago34:54

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Shot Bro - Rob Makaraka (Audio Only) 1:09:11

1y ago1:09:11

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Multi talented and multi faceted artist, advocate and ambassador for all things mental health - Rob Mōkaraka joins @beatsiiide for episode 1 of season 4! Also a playwright and actor - he affiliates to Nga Puhi and Ngai Tuhoe and has also has been a part of renowned performing group The Māori Sidesteps. In July 2009 Mokaraka was struggling with his …

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Shot Bro Part 1 - Rob Mokaraka / Best Siiide 31:47

1y ago31:47

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Multi talented and multi faceted artist, advocate and ambassador for all things mental health - Rob Mōkaraka joins @beatsiiide for episode 1 of season 4! Also a playwright and actor - he affiliates to Nga Puhi and Ngai Tuhoe and has also has been a part of renowned performing group The Māori Sidesteps. In July 2009 Mokaraka was struggling with his …

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BestSiiide Season 4: Episode 1 10:11

1+ y ago10:11

10:11

Kia ora!!! Hello :) Its been nearly a year since our last episode and we’re so pumped to be back! Where did go? Why? And what’s on for this year? Check out our sneak peak at the new season and learn about what’s been happening with us and who can we see this season? Chur Chur --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/best…

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Jay Ruka - Crusading against colonisation 1:35:14

2+ y ago1:35:14

1:35:14

It all started with a dream... literally.Jay Ruka, the new co dean at Taranaki Cathedral Church of St Mary in New Plymouth, joins me on an episode to talk about religion and its relationship to colonisation and the reconciling of those two worlds in the modern day. We explore what it's like growing up within a household run by church leaders and ho…

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Permission to feel - Monique Carmela - Best Siiide S3: Episode 7 1:56:51

2+ y ago1:56:51

1:56:51

When was the last time you gave yourself permission to feel?Like, reeeeally feel!In a world where we often have been taught to suppress our "negative emotions" : sadness, anger, frustration and the likes - it can be hard to be ones authentic self. What does an authentic self look like and how can we get back to that when needed? Enter, Monique: 'Mo…

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BestSiiide S3: Episode 6: Don't give up your weapons - Netic Rebel 2:49:38

2+ y ago2:49:38

2:49:38

How do you feel about the current state of the world? What have you been told about meditation? How do you keep your expectations of others in check?Mystic. Misfit. Librarian. Barbarian. Netic Rebel is a juxtaposition of many things and living proof that people should never be limited to the confinements of a box. In this conversation, Netic and I …

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Pania Te Paiho - Best Siiide - Mana is a birthright 1:08:15

3y ago1:08:15

1:08:15

Before starting Wahine Toa Hunting, Pania was a self confessed 'hood bitch doing hood things'.Now, many years later, Pania has travelled a journey of dealing drugs and stealing to now leading Wahine Māori on a journey of empowerment by teaching them how to use our natural resources to better themselves and their whānau whilst being invited to speak…

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Ben D'arth - When light meets dark 1:30:19

3y ago1:30:19

1:30:19

When the world gets a bit tough or times get a bit hard, where do you go and who do you turn to?In this episode of Best Siiide I catch up with introverted photographer, Ben D'Ath whose life took a dramatic shift when he was surprisingly involved in a house fire that destroyed his dwelling, nearly took his life and took time that Ben is now determin…

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Rangi Matamua - Best Siiide - Discovering your own star. 1:32:30

3y ago1:32:30

1:32:30

When was the last time you intently looked at the stars? Professor Rangi Matamua stops in to talk with us about space, cultural appropriation, schooling, star wars and what the future looks like for Māori. We navigate how Māori need to be aware of just how protective of our culture and what it looks like to start becoming our parents or grandparent…

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Zane Wedding - Te pū o te rākau / The essence of trees 1:17:45

3y ago1:17:45

1:17:45

Have you ever felt lost? Not Māori enough? That you're nothing more than your job title? Kaitiaki, Zane Wedding, who slept in a tree for more than 60 nights continuously last year, was arrested after climbing a fence that blocked the Avondale site from being accessed by land stewards. Whilst his arm may have been broken, his wairua (spirit) has not…

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The Taranaki Retreat - Jamie Allen & Chris** 1:02:00

3y ago1:02:00

1:02:00

How often have you just wished you could pause life for a second to get your shit together? TRIGGER WARNINGS: CONVERSATIONS AROUND SUICIDE, DEPRESSION, MENTAL HEALTH AND BEREAVEMENT The Taranaki Retreat is a sanctuary for many and a safe haven for more many more. A small piece of paradise within Taranaki offering respite and the chance for people t…

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Chloe Swarbrick - The system is cooked 59:37

3y ago59:37

59:37

New Year, same ol' shit... well except now we have video!Thats right, we've stepped into the future and have finally taken the podcast to include video in it's 3rd season! Kicking off season 3, we catch up with Green Party Aotearoa New Zealand member of parliament and Auckland MP - Chloe Swarbrick.Heaps of gold nuggets in this kōrero, if not only t…

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Kindness Day 2021 34:44

3y ago34:44

34:44

In this episode I sit down with Matua Mark and Bobby to talk about Mental health and how much Kindness can make a difference. 2020/2021 has been a crazy time for everyone but even without the contributions of Covid-19, contemporary stresses and modern anxiety seems to be spreading faster and quicker than ever. Just google "Mental health statistics …

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Richie Hardcore - Accept the scaffolding 1:38:54

3+ y ago1:38:54

1:38:54

Champion Muay Thai kickboxer turned White Ribbon Ambassador and member of the their Trust, Richie Harcore is a passionate advocate for social change. Professionally he is in demand as a public speaker, personal trainer and fight coach. In his role as an Ambassador and in his professional public speaking engagements he campaigns to prevent sexual an…

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Wayne Capper - Te Kaitiaki (The Guardian) 1:59:09

3+ y ago1:59:09

1:59:09

Wayne Capper (or Caps) was the first Kaitiaki Whenua Ranger for Te Kahui o Taranaki looking after 30 cultural sites (including many Pā) around Taranaki. In addition to that, the Australian born Māori man shares with us his experience in growing up in a household that took everyone in and how this shaped him as an adult. From a love of rugby league …

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Dinnie Moeahu - The Big Fighter 2:03:11

3+ y ago2:03:11

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The Big Fighter who became the ambassador for The Little Fighters Trust.Entertainer / Business owner turned local politician - Dinnie Moeahu has never been a stranger to controversy and fighting. Since birth (arguably before that), Dinnie has been a part of the battle of standing up to oppression and standing for what is right. Carrying on the batt…

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BONUS EPIIISODE - Luke McDowall - The Avatar 1:24:43

3+ y ago1:24:43

1:24:43

I met Luke during a mens mental health walk (for lack of a better term) and was instantly inspired by him - as were all the other walkers. At 14 Luke was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis (Sometimes referred to as T5 Transverse Myelitis). Seemingly out of nowhere, during a school day, Luke went from fine to having a tingly feeling in his legs then…

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Not your regular Karen - Karen Venables 1:40:34

3+ y ago1:40:34

1:40:34

Born in Otago and moving to Taranaki, after having travelled the world through culturally diverse areas like Africa and Ngaruawāhia, Karen has been gifted a world view staunchly foundationed in fairness and unconditional love. With a very global world view of society both professionally and personally, we get a front row seat to the initiatives tha…

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Life Lessons, Hidings and Getting Told Off: Bobby Campbell-Luke 48:46

3+ y ago48:46

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You know how there's that kid from your neighbourhood who grew up to go and amazingly crazy things?For me, Bobby is one of those.This conversation was one that has been scheduled and re: scheduled again throughout time and it felt great to finally getting around to have this kōrero (talk). Through our conversation we explore narratives of lineage (…

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Troy Kingi - 10 x 10 x 10 1:01:20

4y ago1:01:20

1:01:20

The man, the myth - the dad from Hunt for the wilder-people: Troy Kingi. An indescribable people talent that people have been trying to box-in for years with titles like: actor, teacher, performer, singer or artist - yet he is soo much more than all of those.Challenging the status quo and doing the impossible are amongst may things that come up in …

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Jesse Smith - I'm Very Lucky 1:26:04

4y ago1:26:04

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Jesse Smith goes by too many names to mention but some attributes that are synonymous with those names are: happy, excited, stoked and a heart of gold.Born in Auckland then moving down to Taranaki so Mum & Dad could enjoy the surf, create fellowship and run their business (Seasons / Cheapskates, an iconic Taranaki surf shop that later included skat…

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Chelsea Cook - A mothers instinct 1:24:43

4y ago1:24:43

1:24:43

There are many milestones to ones life.For many of us, having children is definitely one of them. The experience is often romanticised in movies and television from start (when people discover they're pregnant) to arriving home with babies and then on to shaping a future together. But what about the stuff we don't hear?Enter Chelsea -In a vivid rec…

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Paul Rangiwāhia - A Mental Health Warrant of Fitness 1:17:06

4y ago1:17:06

1:17:06

Getting your warrant of fitness, is pretty standard for those that own cars. Whist paying for it isn't always fun, ensuring the vehicles that carry us and our loved ones are operating efficiently, structurally sound and therefore safe - is always a part of the journey of owning a car.But what about owning our own lives?Do you check your own structu…

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Best Siiide BONUS EPISODE - Joel Buckley - Kayaking the North Island 1:28:29

4+ y ago1:28:29

1:28:29

There’s something to be said for testing yourself physically. Whether that test is you going to the gym for the first time, the 100th time or even just walking to the shop and back. Well this episode epitomises that exact sentiment. Choosing to circumnavigate the north island of NZ on a kayak - Joel Buckley is always up for a challenge and the less…

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Best Siiide Season 1 Finale: ‘I like Truth’ - Jordan Rivers 1:42:43

4+ y ago1:42:43

1:42:43

Dancer turned speaker turned social influencer turned conscious thinker - Jordan Rivers has a voice that he is barely using. Jordans online social presence is not only one of numbers but one of impactful and meaningful conversations which constantly challenge "common sense" and "normal" social standards of acceptance. Sprinkles of humor and dashes …

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Nicola Ngarewa - The Disruptor 54:59

4+ y ago54:59

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Born & Bred in Patea of Aotearoa, Nicola Ngarewa learned about what it means to be resourceful and the importance of community from the very beginning.A self confessed "Bad student" turned corrections officer turned school principal, Nicola has become laser focussed on creating a society which our young people can have access to every opportunity t…

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Best Siiide Episode 015: Hemi Coates - “Lets just run with it" 1:08:22

4+ y ago1:08:22

1:08:22

Can you read?If yes, then you're already ahead of Hemi - who says that reading was constant battle as a kid.Originally from the small town of Kawerau in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand - Hemi is an enthusiastic entrepreneur who is a massive advocate for failing forward and not letting paralysis by analysis win the war.The owner of multiple successfu…

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Best Siiide Episode 014: Tania Reid - There’s more inside of you 1:30:23

4+ y ago1:30:23

1:30:23

On Saturday night (November 23rd 2019) Tania Reid became the Australian National Boxing Federation's Australasian Lightweight title.But the story will started a very long time ago.From moving around a heap as a kid to searching for her biological father - Tanz has always been a fighter and this conversation illustrates that.Tanz shares never-before…

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Michelle Matangi - Tough Love 1:34:44

4+ y ago1:34:44

1:34:44

Have you ever followed your gut and regretted it? Or have you only regretted not following your gut? Following my gut feeling lead me to Michelle. We had never met and I had never looked into her journey but amongst multiple conversations with different friends and acquaintances I had a gravitation towards getting in contact with Michelle and get h…

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Girls Minds Matter (GMM) - Bonus Episode 1:32:19

4+ y ago1:32:19

1:32:19

Girls Minds Matter (GMM) invited the community to an evening of connection and conversation around mental wellbeing. GMM is an organisation dedicated to supporting and empowering girls and young women to explore the challenges of mental and emotional wellness. Brooke, Elle, Sorcha, Michelle and Kayla share their own journeys from struggle to wellne…

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Ayman Aneece aka The Mad Arab - Is God Lonely? 1:55:35

4+ y ago1:55:35

1:55:35

Born in Cairo, Egypt before immigrating to Aotearoa at the ages of 3 & 4 respectively - Ayman (Entrepreneur, Metal Head and self confessed "Bounty Bar") & Hoss (Illustrator, Hip Hop fan and casual anarchist) Aneece, tell a story which is so dramatic, comical and diverse that it could be the script to a TV Series.Flowing backwards and forwards betwe…

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Lorella Doherty - A Whale of a problem 1:13:04

4+ y ago1:13:04

1:13:04

Like many, I came across Lorella via her mahi creating Ngātoro - a plastic whale that was created using recycled plastic. As I touched base, to learn the story and dig into the “Why” of her passion project, it wasn’t long before it became clear that this was merely one part to a huge resume of creations dedicated to raising our awareness to Kaitiak…

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Lucky Diamond Rich - “Be careful of the shiny shit" 30:52

4+ y ago30:52

30:52

If you were going for a world record - what world record would you like to have?How about the worlds most tattooed person?Greg Paul McLaren a.k.a Lucky Diamond Rich born in New Zealand but a self professed "proud Australian" having spent most his life there. The bro has tattoos from his eyelids down to his million dollar man. The record books say h…

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Elle Belushi - The Phoenix 1:05:25

4+ y ago1:05:25

1:05:25

Who are your heroes?Growing up, I was always fascinated by comic books and super heroes. In retrospect, it was probably the escapism they provided me as a kid, which allowed me to get away from all the surrounding drama. Nowadays, with the current renaissance happening in film, it's pretty amazing to see this characters come to life on the big scre…

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How to predict the future - Adnan Belushi 1:01:55

4+ y ago1:01:55

1:01:55

What does your future look like?For many people on the planet today, that is the very reason why they get out of bed. Adnan is one of those people.Weaving through topics such as: Futurism, meditation, relationship struggles, family struggles, immigration and becoming a dad - Adnan and myself manage to share many lightbulb moments whilst laughing th…

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Ash Herman / Hxrman - Things are not as they appear 1:58:54

4+ y ago1:58:54

1:58:54

Episode 007Age is often used as the number to tally ones life experience. But is that an archaic thought now? Many of us have passions and aspirations we want to pursue but due to external voices telling us we can’t or shouldn’t - our internal voice usually joins them which leads to aspirational paralysis.Rapper, Recovering Addict and Political Ent…

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Ezel Kokcu - A Really Bad Daughter 1:12:50

4+ y ago1:12:50

1:12:50

Are you sitting on the fence with an idea you've had but have yet to action it?Migrating to New Zealand at a very young age, Ezel was introduced to hard work as a strong family tradition from the get go. Unfortunately she was also introduced to discrimination, tall poppy syndrome and put in a box due to things beyond her control. Inexperienced, und…

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"Maori are lucky they got saved by the British" - Andrew Judd 1:33:39

4+ y ago1:33:39

1:33:39

Self professed 'Recovering racist', Andrew Judd polarised the nation with his stance to support the creation of a Maori Ward in the New Plymouth District. Though thats not where Andrews journey began. Growing up in Masterton, New Zealand - with a mother who immigrated to our country, Andrew was no stranger to discrimination growing up - from both a…

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Brooke Barrett - Living above the line 57:41

4+ y ago57:41

57:41

How many of us have fallen to a narrative or story which was created for us? For example - people telling you you’re funny, so you therefore establish yourself as the funny person?But what about the skinny girl?The bad student?Have you ever played into a story created for you by someone else?Vivid nightmares, borderline schizophrenia and being accu…

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bonus episode: GREEN SCHOOL NEW ZEALAND 1:35:58

4+ y ago1:35:58

1:35:58

I was fortunate enough to head out to the sight for the first Green School in New Zealand. Green School Bali is the first Green School which has set the standard in many ways academically, culturally and holistically. Imagine a school that taught us to achieve within ourselves as much as it taught us to achieve financially and academically. The Gre…

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Everything happens for a reason - Sam Rapira 24:12

4+ y ago24:12

24:12

Being a champion in anything is a long journey and requires a lot of commitment. Whilst a lot of sports receive a lot of support, others are breaking new territory and are yet commanding the financial backing thats needed to propel the sport and its contenders into the necessary spotlight to maximise their opportunities. Enter: Sam Rapira Alongside…

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14 diets by 14 - Michelle Yandle 48:53

4+ y ago48:53

48:53

Do you watch what you eat?A simple question which is anything but simple to answer.Nutrition Coach. Teacher.Author. Healthy Food Ambassador.Cat Lover. Recovered Yo-Yo Dieter. TED Talker and all around good bitch, Michelle Yandle - was placed on 14 different diets by age 14 and (like many of us) was made to feel insecure about what she eats.This pod…

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I'll never go back to jail - Todd Williams aka Louie Knuxx 1:51:39

5y ago1:51:39

1:51:39

Being a Hip Hop fan and a proud product of Taranaki - this was a little bit of a fanboy moment for me. Todd Williams, (stage name Louie Knuxx) according to every magazine you read and every search you make online is an artist, rapper and musician. But what they don't tell you is that the man is a better-than-he-thinks student, introspective teacher…

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Welcome to the Best Siiide Podcast 10:43

5y ago10:43

10:43

Just introducing myself and letting people know not only who I am but why I’ve decided to get into podcasting. I actually shared more about my personal life than I intended in this prelude episode - I think that people who know me really well might even be a little caught off guard by some of the things that I mention. Why are we here? Who am I and…

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