The Chew Queenstown

27/04/2025

Episode 65. Introducing Aperahama Rua Wairau-Mason. Born and raised in Wainuiomata, Aperahama has always been connected to his Māoritanga from a very young age. A regular face on NZ TikTok as a close-up magician and blending his unique skills with Te Reo Māori, Aperahama has embarked on a new journey connecting Matauranga Māori to scientific principles.

The Chew is a video podcast brought to you by Arrowtown Dad.This is episode 65. Introducing Aperahama Rua Wairau-Mason. Raised and schooled in Wainuiomata, A...

05/04/2025

This is episode 64. In this episode, I'm joined by Arne and we share our thoughts about being Māori and working for the local council here in Queenstown.

The Chew is a video podcast brought to you by Arrowtown Dad.This is episode 64. In this episode, I'm joined by Arne and we share our thoughts about being Māo...

25/03/2025

This is episode 63. In this episode, Mikie joins us to explain the genesis of his new social media name of "Mikie Found". Along the way we discuss our both of our experiences in overcoming mental health issues.

The Chew is a video podcast brought to you by Arrowtown Dad.This is episode 63. In this episode, Mikie joins us to explain the genesis of his new social medi...

09/03/2025

Episode 62. Introducing Terry Te Wano. Born and raised in Taumarunui, schooled in Tāmaki-makaurau Auckland and now living in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Terry grew up in a traditional Māori environment, but like many, never learned Te Reo Māori. Proving that its never too late to learn, Terry enrolled at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and has never looked back since.

The Chew is a video podcast brought to you by Arrowtown Dad.This is episode 62. Introducing Terry Te Wano. Born and raised in Taumarunui, schooled in Tāmaki-...

14/02/2025

Episode 61 - Waitangi Day in Queenstown.

In this episodee, I'm joined by Arne and we talk about Waitangi Day and the Community Event we hosted on behalf of QLDC and Kāi Tahu Rūnaka Papatipu e whitu.

The Chew is a video podcast brought to you by Arrowtown Dad.This is episode 61. In this episode, I'm joined by Arne and we talk about Waitangi Day and the Co...

21/12/2024

Episode 60 - Te Hā o Tāhuna. This week we are on-site at the Queenstown Memorial Hall for a Wānanga Reo Māori - Te Hā o Tāhuna. The brainchild of local Kāi Tahu resident Emily Chirnside, this Wānanga Reo Māori is the first of many day long Māori Language events delivered for the local Māori community in the Queenstown region.

This is episode 60. This week we are on-site at the Queenstown Memorial Hall for a Wānanga Reo Māori - Te Hā o Tāhuna. The brainchild of local Kāi Tahu resid...

19/12/2024

Episode 59 - A chat about working overseas. In this episode, I'm joined by Mikey and we talk about our experiences working or dealing with overseas businesses.

The Chew is a video podcast brought to you by Arrowtown Dad.This is episode 59. In this episode, I'm joined by Mikey and we talk about our experiences workin...

24/08/2024

Episode 58. Introducing Ārama (Adam) Gardner. Born in Ōtepoti Dunedin and raised in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Ārama lived all around the world working as a Tennis Coach, but eventually returned to Aotearoa NZ and immersed himself in Te Reo Māori. Now after almost 5 years, Ārama is near the end of Level 7 Te Pīnakitanga ki te reo kairangi with Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.

** Note: Part 2 of this interview is only in Te Reo Māori **

The Chew is a video podcast brought to you by Arrowtown Dad.This is episode 58. Introducing Ārama (Adam) Gardner. Born in Ōtepoti Dunedin and raised in Ōtaut...

15/07/2024

Episode 56 - The Chew Podcast Hardware setup. Something different this week. In this episode Arrowtown Dad describes the hardware set up for The Chew Podcast. There are many options available for creating a Podcast, and through trial and error, The Chew Podcast has settled on a cost effective way to deliver online content.

The Chew is a video podcast brought to you by Arrowtown Dad.This is episode 56. Something different this week. In this episode Arrowtown Dad describes the ha...

18/06/2024

Episode 55 - Introducing Mike Cook, a Southlander and previous resident of Arrowtown, now living in Gore. Mike and Arrowtown Dad's paths crossed on the set of a TV Show where they struck up a friendship while navigating deep waters moonlighting as TV Show extras.

The Chew is a video podcast brought to you by Arrowtown Dad.This is episode 55. Introducing Mike Cook, a Southlander and previous resident of Arrowtown, now ...

08/06/2024

Come along to the Arrowtown Matariki celebration, on Friday 28th June at 3.30pm. See you there 👍

26/03/2024

Episode 54 - Introducing Arne Burgess, a descendant of Ngapuhi and Ngāti Whātua iwi, and an avid Rugby and Frisbee Golf fan. Arne has relocated recently with his young family from Ōtautahi, Christchurch to Queenstown, to take up a new job at the Queenstown Lakes District Council as the Strategic Māori Advisor.

The Chew is a video podcast brought to you by Arrowtown Dad.This is episode 54. Introducing Arne Burgess, a descendant of Ngapuhi and Ngāti Whātua iwi, and a...