A dynamic educational podcast celebrating the richness and diversity of Māori culture in Aotearoa has been launched today by New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME).
Kōrero is presented by a trio of passionate Māori creatives, including Luke Bird, an award-winning New Zealand vocalist and finalist for the NZTV Awards’ ‘Television Personality of the Year’; Marcia Hopa, a vibrant presenter fluent in te reo Māori with a background in radio, television, and teaching; and Phoenix Ruka, a Whangārei District councillor, rising Tik Tok star and advocate for youth mental health.
The podcast will provide listeners with powerful conversations covering a range of thought-provoking topics, from sexuality to te reo Māori and current affairs over 10 weekly episodes.
![Marcia Hopa (left), Luke Bird, and Phoenix Ruka are the presenters of the Kōrero podcast series.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/ZCS3HLXWWRBUPPNNMQKAP6FHQQ.jpg?auth=55dcfb45bd424d5b9307ee5ef583562c63451325f60ebf92a594be8b3b9c29f2&width=16&height=16&quality=70&smart=true)
Notable guests will join the hosts in each episode including: Kaiora Tipene - star of the Casketeers; influencer Nicola ‘Nix’ Adams; broadcaster Julian Wilcox; podcaster, photographer, presenter Te Rawhitiroa Bosch; and international opera singer Kawiti Waetford.