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Garage Drinks With Mike

Michael Koloi and Nora Aati

Garage Drinks With Mike

A Society and Culture podcast
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Garage Drinks With Mike

Michael Koloi and Nora Aati

Garage Drinks With Mike

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Garage Drinks With Mike

Michael Koloi and Nora Aati

Garage Drinks With Mike

A Society and Culture podcast
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Jennifer Te Atamira Ward-Lealand is a heavily accomplished actor,  singer, director and now also an Intimacy Coordinator. She is currently the President of Equity NZ and was named the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year for 2020. Yes. You read t
My man Daren is born and raised in Viti (the indigenous name of Fiji - which we talk about in the podcast) and is a poet and writer. It was a real honour to sit down with him and I personally learnt a lot from this podcast. Daren has a wealth o
DJ AlDoodie aka Alfred 'Aholelei is a Tongan husband, father and DJ that has been in the game since forever. He now runs Mafana Sound which is a very cool production company that provides the atmosphere and audio soundscape to funerals and to a
Kalo is a Tongan/Maori bank manager. She was great to sit down with and her unfiltered sense of humour is really contagious. This is a story about finding your roots, staying humble, financial literacy and more than anything this is a story of
John Pulu is a Tongan presenter and reporter for TVNZ's Tagata Pasifika, and for Pacific Media Network. None of his comments should reflect either company or brand. I'm kidding. He is a true servant of the Pacific community and has a real pass
Ruben Wiki, also known as the Kava King, is one of NZ's living legends when it comes to Rugby League. He is the most capped Kiwis player, has played over 300 NRL games and was one of the most lethal enforcers when he was playing. Born and raise
Barbra Auva'a is a Samoan athlete that was sent over here to NZ as a child. Her journey thus far has had obstacles and successes but her attitude and approach to life has a fierceness that will jump out at you. She has been a beauty pageant, a
Naz is originally from South Africa, is of Indian descent but is now a proud Kiwi. She is a fulltime, hardworking solo parent of 3 who definitely never sees the glass half full - if anything she makes damn sure her cup is always full! I really
Te Kohe Tuhaka is a Maori father, actor, director, and now producer who has been in the storytelling game for the last 20 years. It was great to sit down with him and even though him and I have shared many a garage drink over the years there is
Indira is a Tongan Mother, Producer, Journalist, a very talented singer and is currently a presenter on TVNZ's Breakfast show every weekday morning. It was great to sit down with her and in true Tongan fashion she turned up with amazing food co
It's Level 3 Lockdown here in NZ so because we couldn't get a guest on we decided to switch it up and get Nora to interview me. Try new things right? So this goes a bit more in depth into my background, where I was raised etc. Also gives you a
Keven Mealamu is back on the podcast! First repeat guest back on and always such a pleasure to have him in the garage. Here he talks a bit more about what it was like for his father growing up in Samoa, life after rugby, his family and what he
Listeners - You're in for a treat. Reina Vaai is a dynamic Samoan lawyer, journalist and also is the author of children's books. She was great to sit down with as she speaks her mind freely and has strong opinions. I loved having her on as she
My bro Rob is an awesome Maori performer and writer - and back in 2009 he attempted to take his own life in a very violent way.... His story to becoming the person he is today that helps inspire and teach people about self love and self care is
We've all had that one school teacher we remember who has affected us in a strong way. This one is for all the good teachers out there.  Alosina is a Samoan/Maori school teacher in the far north of NZ and it was great to sit down with her and h
Fiao'o (BlackFern#108​) is a proud Samoan that became the first NZ Black Fern to reach 50 test caps and is a former captain of the team. Incredibly, she has been to 5 RWC's and has been part of the winning team 4 times. However her story is one
Dr Tui Matelau-Doherty is a brilliant, young Maori/Tongan academic who has recently achieved her PhD in her early 30s. I have known Tui for a few years and I really enjoyed sitting down with her and getting to know her journey of success and al
Bun Leng is the owner of delicious Papakura Satay Noodle House, and yet he is so much more. He was great to talk to, is a natural hilarious chatterbox so the podcast went was easy to do and had it's own flow. Bun is extremely honest, a genuine
Beulah Koale is a Samoan father, husband and actor who across the last 12 years has managed to build himself a career with various roles in TV, Theatre and Film. He currently lives in Hawaii, but has come back to NZ for Christmas so he kindly s
Keven Mealamu is a veteran 132 test cap All Black who is a great role model and an all round genuine, cool guy. Was humbling to have him in for my first episode and I really enjoyed sitting down and talking to him. He does so many more things t
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