Kiwi Yarns

When we talk about the achievements of this person, it’s actually mind-boggling they are 22 - and I don’t say that in a patronising way either. Shaneel Lal’s relentless passion and dogged determination was monumental in conversion therapy being banned in Aotearoa. They have recently been in the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list for social impact.And Shaneel leaves no stone unturned when it comes to fighting for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is someone who has had an absolutely incredible career as a broadcaster since the 1980s.And really, there is nothing Kerre Woodham cannot do.She lights up the airwaves whilst navigating talkback callers on Newstalk ZB, she has written best seller books, run marathons and climbed Mt Kilimanjaro. More recently, she twinkled-toed beautifully through Dancing with The Stars - she’s also a very dear friend, and has been a mentor to me for a big chunk of my career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is one of the most ridiculously talented sportswomen in our country and one of the greatest cricketers in the world.Suzie Bates has been playing top level cricket since 2006 and is just about to represent the country at the Commonwealth Games which is super exciting. Not bad for someone who also represented New Zealand at the Beijing Olympics for Basketball. Suzie is a true sportswoman and a wonderful role model and tells a great yarn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is one of the coolest multi-sporters in New Zealand in my humble opinion.Not only because he’s awesome and one of the best in the country, Sam Manson is literally the people’s coach.If I had a dollar for every hour he puts into coaching others, through Top Sport Kayaking, I’d be loaded. I’m always intrigued as to how he fits in all his training for the Coast to Coast, while he’s helping so many others, so let’s find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is the hilariously talented broadcaster Bree Tomasel - host of ZM's Drive Show and TVNZ's Celebrity Treasure Island.She came to Aotearoa a few years back and has really made a home for herself and is absolutely a wonderful part of the furniture - we are lucky to have her!This a really awesome, fun, long, wild chat, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is a delightful soul I had the pleasure of getting to know when I was last living down in Christchurch, New Zealand.Lou Heller is a personal stylist, fashion commentator, writer and buyer.Lou is pretty damn talented at helping people fall back in love with their wardrobes - a job she feels extremely passionate about - I'm sure you'll hear it!Already planning a date for her to come sort my wardrobe out... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's great to be back! I took a bit of time off this podcast while I was involved in Dancing with the Stars, but I'm stoked to rip into it again.Today’s guest is fellow podcaster, Dom Harvey host of Runners Only!Before that, he hosted The Edge Breakfast show for 20 years, he’s written three best seller books, AND he’s run all 6 of the major marathons - New York, Chicago, Tokyo, Berlin, London and Boston. Plenty to chat about with Dom that's for sure! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bit of a special episode this week given as you listen to it I would’ve embarked on my first weekend of live shows on TV3’s Dancing with the Stars!After weeks of training and trying to learn to dance I thought it would be really cool to get one of legends of the show, Nerida Cortese on to have a chat all things dancing.Nerida has represented Aotearoa on the world stage, and now is the show’s choreographer and dance producer so a good chance to pick her brain as to how it all works... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is a very smart, very funny, very talented young woman. Grace Palmer is an actor, and a writer and quite frankly she's also one of the funniest people on Instagram. She's always an absolute delight to chat to, and hearing about her successes and challenges along the way has been really interesting. A lovely lovely chat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Newshub presenter and journalist Oriini Kaipara, of Tūhoe, Ngāti Awa, Tūwharetoa and Ngāti Rangitihi descent.Oriini is an award winning, bilingual journalist and is committed to the revitalisation of Te Reo and Māori customs and values - a passionate wahine toa I’m really honoured to chat to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices