You’ve heard him read the news. Now hear his story.

Neil Waka joins Shubz for Episode 11 of Past The Name — two hours of life behind the news desk, strong opinions and some bloody good laughs.

From growing up in military camps to finding his voice on radio and becoming a familiar face on New Zealand television, Neil takes us through the opportunities he chased, the boundaries he pushed and why he eventually walked away.

We get into working alongside broadcasting legends, the management decisions that frustrated him, and the moment he realised how much television had shaped his everyday life. Even getting a haircut took some adjusting.

Neil also opens up about his Israel trip, his interview with Moana, the backlash that followed and the close relationships he says it cost him.

Then there’s the childhood hurt, fatherhood, faith, trust and learning to question beliefs you once accepted without hesitation.

Some stories hit hard. Others have us losing it. And if you’ve wondered what Neil and I have been cooking up together, stick around.

What’s something Neil said that you agree with — or would challenge? Drop it in the comments.

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PAST THE NAME | EPISODE 10 | PAUL HENRY

You know the voice. You know the headlines. But how well do you really know Paul Henry?

For Episode 10 of Past The Name, I sat down with one of New Zealand’s most recognisable and outspoken broadcasters for a conversation that went well beyond politics, television and the controversies.

And what a conversation it was.

Paul takes us through his journey, from New Zealand to the United Kingdom and back again, sharing stories from his life, experiences that shaped him and moments he’s never spoken about publicly before.

We get into the state of our nation, what drove him to stand for ACT, and what he hopes to achieve by stepping into politics.

But this isn’t just a political interview.

There are stories, surprises, plenty of laughs and a few wines along the way. As the conversation unfolds, we get to see a side of Paul Henry that rarely makes the headlines.

No shouting matches. No manufactured drama. Just a fascinating conversation with a man who’s lived one hell of a life.

This is Paul Henry beyond the noise and the headlines.

Welcome to Episode 10 of Past The Name.

Hosted by Martel ‘Shubz’ Wikeepa.

Enjoy the kōrero, subscribe to ShubzLive and let us know what surprised you most about Paul Henry.

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0:00 Introductions and wine

1:04 The art of wine tasting

3:21 Insights from the campaign trail

5:42 Early life and adversity

7:56 Lessons from poverty

11:24 Monarchy and personal legacy

13:27 Broadcasting and music

15:53 Politics and public perception

20:13 Broadcasting standards and content

24:58 Perspectives on wealth

28:38 Reflections on history and work

34:16 The environment and politics

37:11 Interviewing and relationships

39:26 Staying true to oneself

42:08 The Jeep incident and discipline

49:29 Education and guiding the next generation

55:13 Travel, memories, and modern challenges

58:48 Travel stories and notable figures

1:09:45 New Zealand's future and towns

1:17:43 The American road trip

1:24:00 Life lessons and personal legacies

1:30:04 Political vision and final thoughts

PAST THE NAME | EPISODE 9: TAMA SINGH

Should women have the right to vote? Should women submit to a good man? Are Māori the most openly racist people in New Zealand?

Tama Singh has some very strong opinions, and in this episode of Past The Name, he doesn't hold back.

From his upbringing in Ōpōtiki to his views on gender roles, relationships, race, COVID, politics and Israel, this is a conversation that will get people talking.

But there's a lot more to Tama than his controversial opinions.

We dive into growing up in Ōpōtiki, the influence of his entrepreneurial father, becoming a Countdown supervisor at just 15 years old, his journey into business and investing, and his time as a dating coach with a massive billboard that turned heads.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why Tama believes women shouldn't have the right to vote

• His views on traditional gender roles and women submitting to good men

• Why he believes Māori are the most openly racist people in NZ

• Growing up in Ōpōtiki and his father's influence

• Becoming a Countdown supervisor at just 15

• His dating coaching business and controversial billboard

• COVID, government and political power

• His views and claims about Israel's global influence

• The experiences that shaped the man he is today

Whether you agree with Tama, disagree with him, or think he's completely wrong, this conversation gives you a chance to understand the thinking behind his beliefs.

This is Past The Name. We go beyond the headlines, opinions and public image to discover the person behind the name.

Tama's views are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or platform.

Drop your thoughts in the comments. What do you agree with? What do you disagree with?

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0:00 Introduction

1:05 Growing up in Opotiki

6:16 Early life and soccer

9:11 Business and money lessons

13:18 Town dynamics and gangs

17:50 Career advice and AI

21:31 Supermarket career

31:51 Entrepreneurial ventures

37:11 Property and social media

41:45 Unemployment and Wingman

47:47 Dating coaching business

58:16 Society and conspiracy

1:08:40 Theories on history

1:16:03 New Zealand social issues

1:25:00 Property and politics

1:29:16 Future goals and final thoughts