The Hui

The Hui Ep 12 Series 6

Kees Williams is a 13-year-old with cystic fibrosis whose life could be changed with the miracle drug Trikafta but it isn't funded by Pharmac. We follow his whānau as they take their fight to parliament. Mihingarangi talks to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern about Kees' situation and we meet Uncle Tics, the man turning Tourette's into comedy gold.  

Made with support from Te Māngai Pāho and NZ On Air.

The Hui Ep 11 Series 6

Basketball has become one of the most popular sports in Aotearoa. But those who are devoted to the game say the soaring costs of participating means that top Māori and Pasifika talent are missing out. Now one of Aotearoa’s most successful players is calling foul. And Mihingarangi speaks to commentators Tau Henare and Shane Te Pou about Judith Collins poor polling. 

Made with support from Te Māngai Pāho and NZ On Air.

The Hui Ep 10 Series 6

The Hui meets a Wairarapa iwi harnessing the power of crowdfunding to buy back their whenua. Mihingarangi speaks to opposition leader Judith Collins about He Puapua and the Māori Health Authority, and we check out the training scheme getting unemployed rangatahi back on track.

 

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The Hui Ep 9 Series 6

In a special episode of The Hui we discuss the challenges wāhine Māori face in the health system.

The Hon. Kiritapu Allan opens up about her devastating cervical cancer diagnosis, revealing she has just a 13% chance of survival and Mihingarangi Forbes discusses hauora with Dr Sarah Jane Paine from Auckland University's Te Kupenga Hauora Māori, Selah Hart, CEO of Hāpai Te Hauora, Stacey Morrison, NZ Breast Foundation Ambassador and Waimarie Onekawa, South Auckland Midwife.

Made with support from Te Māngai Pāho and NZ On Air.

 

The Hui Ep 8 Series 6

We meet an Auckland actor, struggling to overcome the stigma of appearing on Police Ten 7. Mihingarangi speaks to the Minister of Māori Development Willie Jackson and Magic Talk host Danny Watson discusses what it's like to be Māori in talkback radio.

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The Hui Ep 7 Series 6

The Hui meets the Kingi whānau who endured years of sexual abuse, now they're speaking out and standing with other survivors to reclaim their mana. And Mihingarangi talks with National deputy leader Dr Shane Reti about the failures at MIQ and his position on a new Māori health authority.

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The Hui Ep 6 Series 6

The Hui visits the community of Bridge Pā in Te Matau a Māui where the over allocation of water has seen their river run dry.

And Mihingarangi speaks to Māori Party president Che Wilson and commentators Tau Henare and Shane Te Pou about the party's donation controversy.

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The Hui Ep 5 Series 6

In 2019, 27-year-old Jamie Kaiwai vanished from Tolaga Bay. Her whānau are convinced she's the victim of foul play but Police say her disappearance isn't suspicious. The Hui revisits her case and shares new details of her disappearance.

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The Hui Ep 4 Series 6

Mihingarangi Forbes speaks to Police Minister Poto Williams about the row over Police Ten 7. Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi shares his view on the treatment of inmates, and panelists Professor Tracey McIntosh, Fa'anānā Efeso Collins and Emmy Rākete discuss Police Ten 7 and Corrections.

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The Hui Ep 3 Series 6

How does the housing crisis effect rural Māori?

Ruwani Perera heads to Utakura Valley in Northland where whānau are experiencing extreme housing deprivation. And political commentators Tau Henare and Shane Te Pou discuss the government's handling of the housing crisis.

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