Chelsea Winstanley Film Producer Filmmaker Chelsea Winstanley (Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi te Rangi) has had remarkable success both here in Aotearoa and overseas. Projects like Tame Iti - The Man Behind the Moko, Waru, What We do in the Shadows and Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen; Chelsea’s collection of work celebrates our indigenous peoples. In 2020 Chelsea was nominated for an Oscar for producing Jojo Rabbit, becoming the first indigenous female producer to be nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award. After 4 years in Los Angeles Chelsea has returned home to film a feature documentary Toi Tu Toi Ora – Visual Sovereignty. A documentary about the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki’s forthcoming exhibition, showcasing the most comprehensive survey of contemporary Māori art to be presented in New Zealand in recent history. Chelsea’s passion for indigenous story telling is reflected in the work that she creates, inspired by leader’s of our time the likes of Mereata Mita, Chelsea continues down the path lain before us, pathing ahead for those who ensue. This is her story. Indigenous 100 - Chelsea Winstanley If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and review it wherever you subscribe and make sure to tell your family and friends. Subscribe to Indigenous 100 Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts RSS Stitcher Pocket Casts Spotify

Lynell Tuffery Huria Intellectual Property Lawyer When it comes to protecting our culture in this ever changing world, Lynell Tuffery Huria (Ngāti Ruanui, Ngā Ruahine) is leading the way and utilising her expertise to ensure that Māori and international indigenous communities are supported in protecting their intellectual property. As the first Māori patent lawyer here in Aotearoa, Lynell is a specialist in all aspects of trade mark protection, management and enforcement. She’s involved in drafting submissions on new legislation for the protection and recognition of indigenous rights across the globe and among her most interesting cases has been working with Patea Māori Club to safeguard the group’s POI E trade mark and other aspects of its IP. She’s a change maker who is leading a charge for reform in IP laws here in Aotearoa and her work is driven by her passion to create a better future for te iwi Māori where our ahurea, tikanga and kawa will be respected and protected. This is her story. Indigenous 100 - Lynell Tuffery Huria. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and review it wherever you subscribe and make sure to tell your family and friends. Subscribe to Indigenous 100 Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts RSS Stitcher Pocket Casts Spotify

Dr Jim Mather Maori Development Specialist As a Chair, Professional Director, CEO and Māori Development Specialist, Jim Mather (Ngāti Awa, Tūhoe) is a jack of all trades who has had a significant impact on Maori Economic Development. Jim has business leadership experience spanning 25 years. He has been the Chief Executive Officer of the Pacific Business Trust, Māori Television and Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and now holds a number of governance roles - Chair of Radio New Zealand, Chair of Lakes District Health Board and Director of Auckland Transport to name a few. Through his various roles Jim is creating transformative change and implementing a Māori framework into the decision making process of some of our country's biggest organisations. His work is fuelled by his passion for Māori development and his career has been dedicated to creating opportunity and engagement for Māori businesses and the wider Māori economy. He’s implementing change at a high level and always puts te iwi Māori at the forefront of everything he’s doing. This is his story. Indigenous 100 - Dr Jim Mather. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and review it wherever you subscribe and make sure to tell your family and friends. Subscribe to Indigenous 100 Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts RSS Stitcher Pocket Casts Spotify

Rob Ruha Music Artist Rob Ruha (Te Whānau-a-Apanui, Ngāti Porou, Rongowhakaata, Tainui) is an accomplished academic, activist and singer/songwriter amongst many things. Through his various endeavours, Rob champions te reo Māori me ona tikanga and has had considerable impact on the landscape of the arts, particularly music, here in Aotearoa. Rob’s Solo Artist career has seen him perform in front of many international audiences, collaborate with some of New Zealand’s finest musicians and open and support international artists such as John Legend and Justin Timberlake. He’s won numerous awards along the way including the Mana Reo and Worship awards at the AMAs earlier this week alongside fellow artists of Mōhau. Whether it’s in music, film, art or academia, Rob Ruha represents te ao Māori with humility, pride and grace. He’s inspiring a new generation of Māori artists and leading a movement of activism through the arts. This is his story. Indigenous 100 - Rob Ruha If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and review it wherever you subscribe and make sure to tell your family and friends. Subscribe to Indigenous 100 Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts RSS Stitcher Pocket Casts Spotify

Wayne 'Buck' ShelfordRugby LegendHe’s one of the toughest players to don the black jersey and during his time as an All Black, Wayne ‘Buck’ Shelford, of Ngāpuhi descent created a legacy that lasts to this day. His actions on the field left a mark on every game he played and during his time as captain of the All Blacks, the team were undefeated for 19 games from 1987 - 1990. He's the only Captain at present that can claim that title.One of Wayne’s greatest achievements during his time as an All Black was the vital role he played in the revival of the All Blacks haka which is now performed in all matches, and has spread through all of the franchises including the Black Ferns, New Zealand Māori and male and female sevens teams.Years on from his playing days, Buck Shelford continues to have a strong impact on the rugby world, particularly the presence of Maori as players, coaches, staff and governance. He’s overcome a number of hurdles throughout the years and come through it all stronger than ever. His name will be known for a long time and wherever you go in the world, there’ll always be someone who wants to ‘Bring Back Buck’. This is his story.Indigenous 100 - Wayne ‘Buck’ Shelford.If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and review it wherever you subscribe and make sure to tell your family and friends.Subscribe to Indigenous 100 Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts RSS Stitcher Pocket Casts Spotify

Scotty and Stacey Morrison Reo Advocates, TV/Radio Broadcasters Te mīharo hoki o te tokorua nei! As individuals, Stacey (Te Arawa, Ngāi Tahu) and Scotty (Ngāti Whakaue) Morrison are powerhouses in a number of spaces. Together, they’re a powerful force who are creating a wave of reo revitalisation here in Aotearoa. Amongst many commitments, Stacey and Scotty are radio and TV broadcasters whose projects have spanned over 25 years. Both are esteemed authors and together have released a range of books that help whānau learn and use te reo Māori in everyday settings.   There is no short summary of what Stacey and Scotty have been working on over the years. However, no matter what space they’re in, they’re always working towards bringing te reo Māori to the masses and providing safe, empowering spaces for people of all backgrounds to learn and embrace it. This is their story. Indigenous 100 - Stacey and Scotty Morrison Follow Follow Scotty and Stacey on social media Facebook group: Maori 4 Grown Ups Instagram: @stacedotcom   If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and review it wherever you subscribe and make sure to tell your family and friends.Subscribe to Indigenous 100 Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts RSS Stitcher Pocket Casts Spotify

Dr Leonie Pihama Academic, Activist Dr Leonie Pihama has a vision for our country. A vision of Tino Rangatiratanga that sees our reo, tikanga and mātauranga as the base in which our country operates and thrives. A leading kaupapa Māori educator and researcher, Leonie has been working in the intersecting fields of education, health, whānau wellbeing and Maori immersion education for a number of decades. Her work as an academic and activist is highly recognised and celebrated. Along with many other accolades, Leonie was a recipient of the Hohua Tūtengaehe Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship (Health Research Council) and the inaugural Ngā Pae o Te Mārama Senior Māori Fulbright Scholarship at the University of Washington. Everything Leonie does is rooted in tino rangatiratinga and reclaiming Aotearoa as Māori. The impact and insight she brings to kaupapa Māori issues is invaluable and her continuous commitment to the betterment of te iwi Māori is inspiring. This is her story. Indigenous 100 - Leonie Pihama. Follow If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and review it wherever you subscribe and make sure to tell your family and friends. Subscribe to Indigenous 100 Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts RSS Stitcher Pocket Casts Spotify

Hone Harawira Māori Activist, Former Politician Hone Harawira needs no introduction here in Aotearoa. The activist and former politician from Te Tai Tokerau has dedicated his life to fighting for Māori rights and uplifting te iwi Māori. Over the past 40 years he’s played a role in Te Tiriti o Waitangi issues, Māori language revitalisation, land occupations, and Māori broadcasting. Since a young age Hone has been involved in activism and was a key participant in a number of important kaupapa over the last few decades including He Taua, the occupation at Bastion Point in 1978, the 1981 Springbok tour protests, and the 2004 foreshore and seabed hikoi, the last of which led to him entering Parliament. In 2004, Hone joined forces with Tariana Turia to form the Māori Party. He was elected as the MP for Te Tai Tokerau for three consecutive terms (2005-2014), two under the Māori Party and the last term under the Mana Movement. Hone was never far from the action while in parliament and racked up a number of memorable moments. Since leaving parliament in 2014, Hone has continued his community work and activism and is still prominent in headlines across the country. There’s no denying the impact that Hone Harawira has had on politics and in particular Maori rights. He’s a force to be reckoned with and shows no signs of slowing down. This is his story. Indigenous 100 - Hone Harawira. Follow Hone here: Facebook: @manahoneharawira Follow If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and review it wherever you subscribe and make sure to tell your family and friends. Subscribe to Indigenous 100 Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts RSS Stitcher Pocket Casts Spotify

Dave Letele Motivator, Founder of Buttabean Motivation David Letele (Samoa, Ngāti Maniapoto), a former professional boxer turned motivational speaker and founder of Buttabean Motivation which is changing lives and improving the health outcomes of people across Tāmaki Makaurau through free Community Boot Camps and a range of other community programmes. After going through his own life changing weight loss journey and losing over 90kg’s, Dave was inspired to help others out by supporting and educating everyday people - in 2014 he launched Buttabean Motivation and created a movement that continues to help people on their journey to a healthier lifestyle. Buttabean HQ is where Letele and his team run fitness classes, health programmes and community food drives. Established six years ago, it has drawn in a community of over 14,000 wanting to make positive and healthy changes in their lives. Dave has faced many different challenges through life, but through them all he’s come out the other side and wants to help others do the same. He’s an inspiration to those around him and a true community leader. This is his story. Indigenous 100 - Dave Letele Follow Dave here: Facebook: @brownbuttabean Instagram: @buttabean_motivation Follow If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and review it wherever you subscribe and make sure to tell your family and friends. Subscribe to Indigenous 100 Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts RSS Stitcher Pocket Casts Spotify

Dr. Ella Henry Academic, Researcher, and Negotiator. Associate Professor Ella Henry (Ngātikahu ki Whangaroa, Ngāti Kuri, Te Rārawa) is an academic renowned for her research into and advocacy of Māori culture, language and leadership. She’s highly respected by many and has had a great impact on Māori media over the past twenty years. Her Masters focused on Māori women and leadership and her PhD on Māori entrepreneurship in screen production. Ella has also been actively involved in the development of the Māori screen industry, serving as Chair of Nga Aho Whakaari, the Māori screen guild. She was a Treaty Negotiator for her Iwi, Ngātikahu ki Whangaroa, and is also a member of a research group looking at Māori leadership and decision-making, funded by Ngā Pae o Te Māramatanga. Ella is a leader in her multiple fields and in everything she does she always considers the development and betterment of te iwi Māori. Her energy is unmatched and so is the mahi she’s done of the years. This is her story. Indigenous 100 - Ella Henry If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and review it wherever you subscribe and make sure to tell your family and friends. Subscribe to Indigenous 100 Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts RSS Stitcher Pocket Casts Spotify