Let’s Hui

In this week's episode of The Hui - reporter John Boynton visits the small town of Wairoa. A community with no rest home or aged-care facilities and where many whānau living with mate wareware dementia are being forced to leave their rohe to access care.

Join presenter Julian Wilcox as Season 11 of The Hui kicks off for 2026. This week we follow journalist D’Angelo Martin, his partner Hailey, and their son as they navigate life with severe atopic eczema. Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho & NZ On Air.

Mea Motu has been to the top of the boxing world. But her journey to becoming the best is a heartbreaking story. From suicide attempts to homelessness - on this episode of Let's Hui, Mea Motu isn't afraid to open up on the pain which has shaped her life and success. ***The following podcast contains discussions about suicide. Some listeners may find this content distressing If this podcast has brought up anything for you, and you need support, help is available. In Aotearoa New Zealand, you can call or text 1737 to speak with a trained counsellor, free, anytime.***

In the first episode of the new Let's Hui podcast - Julian Wilcox sits down with outgoing Labour Party MP the Hon Peeni Henare. In an in-depth kōrero - Henare opens up about his time in Parliament, his relationships with politicians over the years and what his next steps are. Made with the support of New Zealand On Air and Te Māngai Pāho.

An exclusive three-part special report. Burns inflicted on women in domestic violence attacks are rising, an alarming and “hidden crisis”. In January, Brisbane mother of two Destiny Otton-Rakuraku, originally from Manurewa, was doused in petrol and set alight, allegedly by her former partner. Now, ten months on, Destiny speaks to The Hui for the first time, about that morning, and the impact it continues to have on her and her whānau. Nā Te Māngai Pāho & NZ On Air te pūtea tautoko.

Ruwani Perera reports on a Bay of Plenty charity that distributes surplus kai to whānau in need; Meriana Johnsen is in Singapore with fashion designer Tessa Lont; and Julian Wilcox interviews Hineroa Hakiaha from the New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses ahead of their planned strike. “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air”

Ruwani Perera reports on an iwi-led alternative to boot camp aimed at helping rangatahi stay out of the youth justice system. John Boynton is in Bluff with a chef making her mark on Southland cuisine, and Julian Wilcox interviews Auckland mayoral candidate Kerrin Leoni about the upcoming local government elections. “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air”

Julian Wilcox is in the studio with Labour Party List MP Willie Jackson, talking about the Tāmaki by-election and the controversial comments made by Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris. Plus, John Boynton is on the frontline of dog patrol in South Auckland as attempts are made to deal with the growing problem of roaming dogs, and Shilo Kino is at the KUPU Māori Writers' Festival at Lake Okataina. “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air”

Julian Wilcox hosts a political panel to discuss the results of the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election, overwhelmingly won by Te Pāti Māori's Oriini Kaipara over Labour's Peeni Henare. Panelists are former National Party candidate Hinurewa Te Hau, political journalist Māni Dunlop, and Māori media adviser Te Rina Ruka-Triponel. “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air”

Julian Wilcox interviews Ngāti Tūwharetoa paramount chief Ariki Tumu Te Heuheu Tūkino VII about his wish to take back Tongariro maunga after it was given as a tuku to the Crown in 1880; and John Boynton is in Melbourne with young up and coming fashion designer Vince Ropitini. “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air”

A groundbreaking project is restoring pāua numbers around Waiheke Island; A conversation with film-maker Chelsea Winstanley about her new documentary TOITŪ Visual Sovereignty; and Julian Wilcox interviews Action Station's Kassie Hartendorp. “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air”

Julian Wilcox interviews former broadcaster Oriini Kaipara, about becoming Te Pāti Māori's Tāmaki Makaurau candidate. An interview with Labour Party candidate Peeni Henare follows, and then a panel discussion with Hinurewa Te Hau and Dr Ella Henry looking at the potential outcome of the by-election. “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air”

Julian Wilcox talks to Dr George Laking, one of those ACT leader David Seymour accused of having "Regulatory Standards Derangement Syndrome." We also meet artist Natalie Kere, who has turned a whānau obsession with rock hunting into a healing hobby. Plus, the new collaboration between a Singaporean gaming company and Ngāti Kahungunu Tāmaki Nui a Rua. “Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand On Air”