Āti Awa Toa - The Drive Vibe

11/07/2022

Last Friday I caught up with founder of !!

Hoko NZ is your one stop shop when it comes to Aotearoa products and pākihi (businesses)

Watch this space because is here and they have BIG plans 👏🏾😎

16/06/2022

It’s been 11 years since UHP (Upper Hutt Posse) released an album and now in 2022 they are back with their double album ‘HAU’

Last night I caught up with the legend Dean Hapeta aka Te Kupu who is a founding member of the rōpu.

They will be going on tour performing next Friday 24th June at the 💜

Keep it locked to for the hook ups!

15/06/2022

Tonight was the premiere of Whina in Tāmaki Makaurau! Today I got to catch up with kiwi screen taonga Tainui Stephens who is one of the producers on the film.

This is a film that we are going to be talking about for decades to come!Catch all the hidden gems Tainui dropped in this one! 💎

22/05/2022

I can’t get new track out of my head!

Released Friday and truly a summer vibe, ‘That’s Where I’ll be’ is a celebration of all the cool things you can ONLY see right here in AOTEAROA ❤️
To tatou waimarie! We also touched on the album celebrating 50 years of Te Matatini and how Lion King Reo Māori is coming along. 🦁

19/05/2022

Had the coolest catch up with the legend Tipene Harmer Music

We touched on everything from his latest album, the upcoming stars ✨ he has his eye on 👀, and how he felt the year he was meant to be opening for Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and they didn’t show up! 😳

He’s back on the road celebrating his latest album ‘Heritage Trail’ performing TONIGHT at the in Wellys! With support from , , and

Tickets from undertheradar.co.nz or there’s $25 door sales! 🤍

12/05/2022

Head on over to Āti Awa Toa FM to get some goodies for your Māmā 🥰

Te Mana Kaha o Te Whānau - Lets continue to celebrate mum's with this Giveaway. Enter Now for her to win.

12/05/2022

I caught up with the sis Theia last week to talk about her project TE KAAHU dropping a debut album!

Inspired by her nanny, this album is a dedication to all who have stood before her and paved the way for her to be smashing it here in 2022!

24/03/2022

Had a meke chat with from today!Learning to make better choices for the betterment of our taiao. Watch this space for some simple but effective tips ranging from the best ways to dispose of scraps to replacing our non recyclable items with reusable items and everything in between! 🔥

23/02/2022

NEW MUSIC ALERT 🚨

Jackson Owens caught up with me to chat about his brand new single ‘Can’t make it right’ such a soulful vibe!

We also touched on what it’s like to be a first time father, what he’s learned from the amazing artists he’s worked with, and his plans for the future.

Check it out e te whānau!
Link to waiata: https://youtu.be/pnB-Jj9-Y4s

21/02/2022

So excited for the release of Whina! Coming to us in June! 🥺

I recently caught up with Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, who plays whina as a teenager in the film!

Telling the story of Dame Whina Cooper, who we know for leading the history making Māori land March to parliament in 1975.

What we don’t know is all the amazing things she did up until that point! Put together with all the challenges and cards stacked against her, it’s amazing what she was able to achieve. 🤍

16/02/2022

It’s time for Mike Kings tip #5 for when someone comes to you with a problem.

We are not qualified or expected to have all the answers. Sometimes being their to listen and to support is all our mates and loved ones need. 🤍

Let’s normalise expressing our feelings, and letting others know it’s okay to not be okay.

27/01/2022

Caught up with Olivia, the owner of The Gaia Collection

They are truly making a difference in the world by donating $5 from every pair of earrings they sell, to protect some of Aotearoas most endangered species!

All their products are sustainable and locally sourced from here in NZ 😍🔥

20/01/2022

Sharing Mike Kings tip #4 for when someone comes to you with a problem.

Today, message someone and tell them how awesome they are and how privileged you are to be in their life.

There is no time like the present!

13/01/2022

Shout out to TJ from TJ & Huri for joining me on zoom today!

We got to know a little bit more about how Tj and Huri met, their plans for the future and their ‘Aotearoa Summer Tour’ 🔥🔥

It’s going down at 8pm TOMORROW at Legends bar in Porirua. Get there!

Tickets from: https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/tjandhuri-porirua/

12/01/2022

A lot of us are quick to try and ‘fix’ someone’s problem when they come to us. I know I’m one of those people!
Sometimes we think we are helping, but we make things worse.
tip #3 for when someone comes to you with a problem. Check out the full kōrero for some more words of wisdom!

10/01/2022

A heartwarming video for your Monday.

I'm not crying, you are.

Ngā mihi nui L.A.B!
https://fb.watch/ariHQw1CxD/

05/01/2022

The holidays can be stressful for some people! Check up on your friends and whānau 💜 Mike King tip #2 for when someone comes to you with a problem.

29/12/2021

I still can’t get over my kōrero with Mike King. Words from the wise alright!

After speaking with him about mental health, I started to think about the relationships and friendships I have in my own life, and how I can make them better.

Over the next few weeks I’ll be sharing Mikes Top 5 tips for when someone comes to you with a problem.

Here’s tip #1 - LISTEN

20/12/2021

Had a mean day out today with the whānau celebrating the year that has been! What a crazy one! 🎉🤪

Keep it locked to Maaka and I these holidays for your hātakēhi stories, and the best beats!

Hātakēhi = Hard-case

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Meke kai for our end of year wrap up at Dragons for Yum Cha! Ati Awa Toa FM crew of announcers and kaimahi.
Meri Kirihimete!

17/12/2021

Me this Kirihimete 🤣💁🏽‍♀️

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17/12/2021

Had the massive pleasure of chatting to Joel Shadbolt and Miharo Gregory from L.A.B today! ❤️😜

We caught up about their plans for the future, touched on their FIRST ever collab as a band with Kings and had a kōrero about their brand new album ‘L.A.B V’ 🙌🏾✌🏾

15/12/2021

Who is your MVP for the year?

Nominate them to score this mean prize pack for your trips to the beach ☀️🌺

https://fb.watch/9VpmB3_afU/

14/12/2021

Shout out to J Westrupp and DJ Gooda for coming through last Friday to talk about their new track ‘5AM in Welly’ This waiata is 🔥🔥 straight bars!

Looking forward to linking again soon bros!

10/12/2021

Was a privilege having a wānanga with Theia about her new waiata out today, her LIVE version of her nanny, Mite Te Aho Karaka Kukutais ‘Kiwi Weka’

Ngā mihi nui mō te kōrero sis!

09/12/2021

So stoked to have , owner of You Know. Clothing join me for a kōrero all about their upcoming drops! 🔥

We also touched on what it’s like dealing with people who want freebies, their plans for 2022, and he had some wicked advice for those wanting to get started in the business industry, or any industry for that matter! 💜

Cheers for the chat bro! 🙌🏾🙏🏾

03/12/2021

Had a cool catch up with Avina Kelekolio from Tomorrow People today!

Their brand new album ‘21’ is filled with all your favourites from this year, and some bonus tracks too! 🔥

We touched on 2 of their new tracks, the writing process for the band and what his Christmas is looking like! Thanks for the chat bro! 🙌🏾

29/11/2021

Throwback to my chat with Rob Ruha earlier this year!

If you haven’t already, check out his latest album ‘Preservation of Scenery’ - https://robruha.lnk.to/PreservationOfScenery

28/11/2021

It was there tho 🤣💁🏽‍♀️

23/11/2021

Bad hair style stories?

23/11/2021

Stoked to have Jessica Tyson join me for a kōrero on zoom!

We touched on everything from her time on Celebrity Treasure Island, to her upcoming mahi for Te Ao 👀

Thanks so much for your time Jess! 💜

20/11/2021

My cool korero with Teone Hotu! One of the lucky recipients of the inaugural six60 Scholarships at Otago University.

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20/11/2021

This week I had a fun korero with Tj Zimba (ZËxÏÏ) all about how he felt being named one of four recipients for the Six60 scholarships at Otago university.

He's also killing it in the music scene atm, with his latest track "DONE' 🔥

Follow his music journey here: https://www.instagram.com/_zexii_/

19/11/2021

Local to Titahi Bay and long-time friend of the station Ainslie Allen caught up with me to chat about the release of her debut album 'Betty'' a tribute to her nana ❤

Jam her album 'Betty'' and cop her merch here: https://ainslieallen.nz/

18/11/2021

Tōku waimarie!

Yesterday I got the privilege of chatting to inspirational Wāhine Toa, founder of Wahine Toa Hunting, Pania Tepaiho!

To keep up with Pania, chuck her a follow on her insta . ❤️💛💚

16/11/2021

I can only do one of these things. Can you guess which it is? 🤔

14/11/2021

Sweet then. 😡😂

14/11/2021

After my dad does a speech 🤣

12/11/2021

Had a cool as catch up with the bro Rei Music all about his brand new Album released today, 'Enjoy the Ride, Pt1'

Fingers crossed we can see him perform at a festival gig real soon! 💚

Check out his brand new album here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY7LvLCpTEY&list=OLAK5uy_mmGYn7I4uw1lF_xbZi7K_CITS_P1IdVi8

11/11/2021

Tomorrow People released a new track last Friday called 'Can't Nobody' 🙌🏾

Yesterday I got to catch up with percussionist and orginal member of the band Avina Kelekolio

Here's me thinking percussion was the drums 😂



Today they were also announced as nominees for 'Best Roots Artist' at the Aotearoa Music Awards!

Listen to their brand new track here: https://open.spotify.com/track/2nQaC5Ft965EMVwMgSyRNi

09/11/2021

Here's my full kōrero with J Westrupp all about his latest single 'LH (RUN IT)' for the whānau of The Hutt 💛

Go chuck him a follow and support his music journey 🎧🎤

Call us to request 'LH' anytime!
0508 ATIAWA, 0508 284 292 ☎️🤳