Stacey Morrison: The Te Reo Journey She Almost Quit, Losing Her Mum & 30 Years of NZ Media Unfiltered

Stacey Morrison: The Te Reo Journey She Almost Quit, Losing Her Mum & 30 Years of NZ Media Unfiltered

From Between Two Beers Podcast by Steven Holloway & Seamus Marten

May 17, 2026 · 2h 20m · Episode 260

About this episode

Stacey Morrison shares her journey of embracing her Māori identity, achieving te reo fluency, and coping with personal loss while reflecting on her 30 years in New Zealand media.

Stacey Morrison has been a fixture of New Zealand television and radio for thirty years - but this is the story behind the story. In this episode she opens up about growing up embarrassed by her Māori identity, a gruelling fifteen year journey to te reo fluency, the heartbreaking loss of her mum Sue, and finding the love she never thought she'd have with Scotty Morrison. Between Two Beers is proudly brought to you by One New Zealand. We believe that One NZ connects New Zealand, while Between Two Beers connects New Zealanders. And together, we are NZ's most trusted connection platform. Steve and Seamus are proud to be dressed by Barkers Clothing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Steven Holloway, Seamus Marten

Guest: Stacey Morrison

Topics covered

  • Māori identity
  • te reo fluency
  • loss
  • New Zealand media
  • personal journey

Keywords

  • Stacey Morrison
  • te reo
  • Māori identity
  • New Zealand media
  • personal loss
  • Scotty Morrison
  • Sue

Sponsors

One New Zealand

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Organizations: Barkers Clothing, Between Two Beers, Acast

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