Kiwi Yarns

Kerre Woodham

24 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is someone who has had an absolutely incredible career as a broadcaster since the 1980s. And really, there is nothing Kerre Woodham ca...

Suzie Bates

17 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is one of the most ridiculously talented sportswomen in our country and one of the greatest cricketers in the world. Suzie Bates has b...

Sam Manson

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is one of the coolest multi-sporters in New Zealand in my humble opinion. Not only because he’s awesome and one of the best in the c...

Bree Tomasel

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is the hilariously talented broadcaster Bree Tomasel - host of ZM's Drive Show and TVNZ's Celebrity Treasure Island. She came to Aotea...

Lou Heller

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a delightful soul I had the pleasure of getting to know when I was last living down in Christchurch, New Zealand. Lou Heller is a p...

Dom Harvey

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's great to be back!  I took a bit of time off this podcast while I was involved in Dancing with the Stars, but I'm stoked to rip into it again. To...

Nerida Cortese

24 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bit of a special episode this week given as you listen to it I would’ve embarked on my first weekend of live shows on TV3’s Dancing with the Stars...

Grace Palmer

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a very smart, very funny, very talented young woman. Grace Palmer is an actor, and a writer and quite frankly she's also one of the...

Oriini Kaipara

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Newshub presenter and journalist Oriini Kaipara, of Tūhoe, Ngāti Awa, Tūwharetoa and Ngāti Rangitihi descent. Oriini is an awar...

Emma Ferris

27 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is physiotherapist and breath coach Emma Ferris - owner of The Breath Effect. We have a fascinating chat about how important it is to ...

Casie Bowry

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a very very dear friend of mine, Casie Bowry. We grew up doing surf life saving together, our Mums grew up doing surf life saving t...

Dr Stacy Sims

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist, author and former triathlete Dr Stacy Sims. Dr Sims is constantly looking to revolution...

William Trubridge

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re going to go deep with this week's guest (ok ok bad dad joke) who I’ve always been absolutely fascinated in watching. William Trubridge has b...

Sulu Fitzpatrick

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Silver Fern number 149 Sulu Fitzpatrick. Sulu had an absolutely stonking 2021 with the national side and led the Mystics to an hist...

Matt Chisholm

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is an old work colleague of mine...now a father of three, published author, public speaker and of course, Central Otago farmer. Matt C...

Dave Letele

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In his own words, Dave Letele's story is "from rags to riches, back to rags, and hopefully back to riches, but riches for me means different things no...

Robin Judkins

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the iconic Coast to Coast, it would be rude not to get the man behind it on for a cracking yarn. Robin Judkins se...

Lana Searle

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A wonderful chat this week with a true Far North gem, Lana Searle. Lana has to get up stupidly early every morning to entertain people on the More Fm ...

Dr Morgan Edwards

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Morgan Edwards is not only a Specialist Anesthetist at Waitematā DHB and a women's health advocate, in the early stages of the pandemic she made a...

Olivia Shivas

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kia ora and welcome to another year of Kiwi Yarns! I’m so stoked to spend 2022 talking to more wonderful New Zealanders, and the first guest of the ...

Riley Hemson

11 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Riley Hemson - a wonderful young businesswoman from Wellington who now lives on the Gold Coast and is carving out a huge career as ...

Maia Cotton

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From Palmerston North City to New York City... Maia Cotton is only 22-years old but I told her she could easily write a book of all the interesting th...

Emma Twigg

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Emma Twigg personifies a never give up attitude and we all were witness to that when she won Gold at the Tokyo Olympics. I'm pretty sure most of us cr...

Ollie Lucks

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're chatting to filmmaker Ollie Lucks, who has just released his doco/fly-on-the wall film There’s No I in Threesome. Ollie also stars in this as ...

Tegan Yorwarth

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tegan Yorwarth is a bright young radio star who is destined for big things. She's one third of the brilliant Mai FM Morning Crew and she’s already a...

Abbas Nazari

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a remarkable young man with an incredible story. Abbas Nazari was just seven-years old when he and his family fled the Taliban in A...

Laura Daniel

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're lucky enough to have "Palmerston North's funny girl" with us today! Enter the hilarious and delightful comedian Laura Daniel - who lights up any...

Matthew Saville

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Saville and I recorded our first episode way back in August when he was JUST about to release his first feature length film Juniper. And, well...

Michael Ashton

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is the extremely talented Makeup Artist Michael Ashton - a Kiwi with skills that are so world class, he’s got a quite a few famous c...

David Farrier

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I've been hanging out to chat with investigative journalist and documentary maker David Farrier for a while now, so this big long decent yarn, best di...

Joe Daymond

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest Joe Daymond, a delightful young man who hails from Wainuiomata. He’s smart, he’s bloody funny and Joe is basically taking on every...

Jazz Thornton

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

WARNING: This episode discusses suicide and mental illness. It’s an absolute honour to speak to today’s guest - the 2021 Young New Zealander of th...

Jess Quinn

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Honestly, if you don’t walk away from today’s episode with a cup so full it’s overflowing, I’ll give you your money back (lol). Seriously thou...

Simone Maier + Emily Wilson

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have two guests who are multi-sport legends. Simone Maier (2x Coast to Coast Longest Day Winner) and Emily Wilson (2019 GODZone winner with Simone)...

Para Athlete Star Siobhan Terry

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is the remarkable young woman Siobhan Terry, and I think we’ll all have to keep an eye on her as she’s destined for big things. Si...

Lizzie McKay from Cystic Fibrosis NZ

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a very special young woman called Lizzie McKay who works at Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand. Lizzie is about to embark on "Sweatember" ...

Michelle Montague

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is world champion mixed martial artist Michelle Montague. An amazing story about how she literally discovered MMA on YouTube - and is ...

Dr Nikki Turner on the COVID Vaccine

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a bit different. It is still a great New Zealander, there’s no two ways about that. Today’s guest is Dr Nikki Turner, director of ...

Matt Brown - She Is Not Your Rehab.

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Brown is the man behind the powerful and vital movement, She Is Not Your Rehab. He's just released a book of the same name. Matt openly shares hi...

Claire Chitham

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is one of my favourite Kiwi actors, and I think it would be fair to say anyone around my age who grew up watching Shortland Street eve...

Nathan Fa'avae

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is one of the most remarkable athletes we have here in New Zealand.  If I were to list or read out Nathan Fa’avae’s achievements ...

Frances Cook

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A cool, funny, smart, awesome woman who talks money/finance AND makes it relatable AND interesting AND easy to understand. She is Frances Cook and she...

Greg Henderson

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a lycra legend! A five-time Olympian, a World and Commonwealth Games Champion and someone who was at the top of both track and road...

Tammy Wells - The Briscoes Lady!

27 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is quite simply, a national treasure. Tammy Wells is someone we all feel like we have a connection with, she is pretty much part of our ...

Guy Williams

20 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest Guy Williams - has been part of the New Zealand comedy furniture for a fair whack - even though he's only 33.  The Billy T Award winn...

Catriona Williams

13 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is such a phenomenal woman who I had the pleasure of meeting in 2018 when I ran my first ever marathon, raising money for the CatWalk ...

Kendra Cocksedge

06 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kendra Cocksedge is one of the best rugby players in the world, and has been at the top of the sport at an international level for 14 years. She is an...

Kara Rickard

30 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara Rickard is a smart, funny and very talented broadcaster. A proud wahine Māori with three beautiful children, Kara is a music and martial arts en...

Pic Picot of Pic's Peanut Butter!

09 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest makes something in a jar that brings so much joy to so many Kiwis, including my own mother who I have seen scoop it out of the jar with ...

Jordan Watson - How to DAD

02 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It would be fair to say today’s guest is one of New Zealand’s most-loved Dads. His name is Jordan Watson aka How To DAD. He lives in Tauranga with...

Guled Mire

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Guled Mire is coming to us from New York, after winning a Fulbright Award to study at the Ivy League-listed Cornell University. Not a bad achievement ...

Toni Street

18 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is the wonderful Toni Street - and I’m pretty sure it would be fair to say there’s really not much this woman can’t do. She is a...

Cool Change NZ Sisters

11 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A warning: this episode will be discussing suicide and mental health issues. Today's episode is with three very special young women in one of the most...

Jacqui Maguire

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jacqui Maguire is a registered clinical psychologist, a mental health and wellbeing thought leader, and someone who has the amazing ability to explain...

Jodie Rimmer

28 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Now I’ve been a big fan of Jodie Rimmer since the early 2000s when she was on "The Strip" - man I LOVED that show! The award-winning actress Jodie i...

Matty McLean

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am extremely grateful that over the years I’ve worked with some wonderful New Zealanders - and today’s guest is no exception. He’s a kind, car...

Aesha Scott

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aesha Scott keeps me entertained with her bright, bubbly and refreshingly honest daily life updates on her Instagram stories. But Aesha will also be k...

Ruth Croft

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When I saw today’s guest cross the finish line a few weekends back at the Tarawera Ultramarathon I knew immediately I wanted to talk to her. Ruth Cr...

Jessie Cross

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is beaming in from sunny Nelson. Jessie Cross is someone who has fit quite a lot into her 28 years. She has a background in law and scie...

Brad Smeele

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is Brad Smeele - a legendary world champion wakeboarder, and an extremely talented Kiwi who spent the better part of a decade killing it...

Jim Tully

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is someone who’s played a very significant part in shaping not only my career, but I dare say thousands of journalists around New Zeal...

Chris Parker

07 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Parker is a very charismatic, talented and award-winning comedian and actor, and it would be fair to say he was a shining light for many people ...

Georgie Ferris

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a bright, bubbly 24-year old woman I now have the pleasure to call a friend. Georgie Ferris brings a whole new meaning to “living...

Kristina Cavit

24 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back everyone! I’m so excited to speak to more great New Zealanders this year, and my first guest for 2021 is the wonderful Kristina Cavit, ...

Wendy Petrie

13 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is the wonderful Wendy Petrie - who for the past 14 years has greeted us on our television screens bang on 6pm, on New Zealand's bigge...

Hannah Wells

06 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is an athlete I look up to - you know one of those people you watch when they’re racing and you’re just not quite sure how on eart...

Laura Douglas

29 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The other day, I saw Laura Douglas on the legendary Kiwi television show Country Calendar and knew straight away that I needed to yarn to her. Laura i...

Esekia Perelini

22 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Esekia Perelini has been my Personal Trainer for many years and often doubles as my therapist (haha). He takes his job really seriously and has some r...

Jehan Casinader

15 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is a very dear ex-colleague of mine, Jehan Casinader. We first worked together on Seven Sharp seven years ago, and he is one of the ...

Ali Mau

08 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is a great woman of formidable intelligence and tenacity, who I am very fortunate enough to call my friend and mentor. I remember 7 ...

Laura McGoldrick

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is an absolute ray of sunshine - a smart, funny and talented young woman who always seems to have her foot on the accelerator. Laura...

Angela Bloomfield

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the 90s I pretty much watched Angela Bloomfield play Rachel McKenna every night on Shortland Street - she has been an integral part of the show sin...

Ben Seymour

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Seymour is a Kiwi entrepreneur based in Sydney who has set up an incredibly successful fitness business. The former professional rugby player spen...

Kiwiherb Founder Phil Rasmussen

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is brought to you by Kiwiherb, who make the highest quality natural health products for you and your family in New Zealand. It’s Naturo...

Chlöe Swarbrick

27 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chlöe Swarbrick - the young woman who ran for Mayor of Auckland at age 22, the young woman who at 23, become the youngest MP in New Zealand for over ...

Bryce Casey

20 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's Mental Health Awareness Week here in New Zealand so a warning: we will be discussing issues around mental health including suicide. My guest is B...

Raf Manji

13 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Raf Manji is a man who throws his heart and soul into the work he does. The former London investment banker and Christchurch City Councillor has spent...

Jo Kane on swimming the Cook Strait

06 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What did you to celebrate your 40th birthday? Well Jo Kane (aka my Mum) decided that it would be the year she would swim the Cook Strait. It's an amaz...

Tanya Carlson

30 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tanya Carlson has been a dominant fashion designer in New Zealand for over 20 years. One of the main reasons she has been successful for so long is be...

Paula Bennett

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Paula Bennett is literally sitting in the departure lounge waiting to walk out of a hugely successful 15 year career - a delayed election means she's ...

Hamish Pinkham

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hamish Pinkham and his Rhythm and Vines team have just announced their line up for the three day festival in Gisborne at New Year's Eve. Here's the th...

Joseph Parker

16 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joseph Parker is one of New Zealand's favourite sportspeople and it's not necessarily entirely down to his stellar boxing career. The former WBO Heavy...

Hilary Barry

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I have to admit a major bias towards this guest, because Hilary Barry has been a mentor to me over the years and during our last stint working togethe...

Rob Nichol

02 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Nichol is the man behind the rugby players in New Zealand. He was a massive part of successfully bringing women's rugby into line with the men's c...

Mimi Gilmour Buckley

26 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mimi Gilmour Buckley has so much passion for the New Zealand Hospitality Industry - the restaurateur and businesswoman literally completes one success...

Tangaroa Walker

19 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tangaroa Walker is a dairy farmer based in Southland. He has amassed a huge social media following thanks to his refreshing, down-to-earth online vide...

Tom Sainsbury

12 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Tom Sainsbury is the guy that makes you sit on your phone laughing and cackling because his Snapchat characters are that damn good. His imper...

Ruby Tui

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ruby Tui is a ridiculously talented woman who not only lights up the rugby field, but has the exact same effect when she walks into a room. Her warmth...

Tim Lightbourne - Invivo Wines

05 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Two guys were sitting in a pub in London in 2008...over a couple of beers they decided they wanted to take New Zealand wine to the world. They came ho...

Israel Dagg

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Israel Dagg is an All Black who not only made his mark on the footy field, but it was his humour, his personality and his ability to let people get to...

Lydia O'Donnell

28 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you love running, you hate running, you're not sure about running - then listening to Lydia O'Donnell speak about running will be just what you nee...

Nadia Lim

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nadia Lim - the woman who graces us in our very own kitchens with her charm, her passion and epic knowledge of food. She's come a long way since winni...

Monty Betham

21 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Monty Betham has had a stunning sporting career in Rugby League and Boxing but it's perhaps his outlook on life and the simplicity of getting out of b...

Nikki Kaye

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

She's just been promoted to Deputy Leader of New Zealand's National Party just months out from an election. She's also aware of the battle her party h...

Mark Dye

14 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Dye is one of those guys that never seems to stay in the same place for very long. By his own admission, he's always looking at what he can do ne...

Lisa Carrington

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I sit down with Lisa Carrington the 30-year old kayaking legend (yes absolutely a legend at 30) to talk Olympic gold medals, how she's working through...

Kathryn Wilson

07 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kathryn Wilson designs shoes in a way that makes you walk into the shop where you had no intention of buying said-shoes, go weak at the knees and walk...

Trailer: Kiwi Yarns

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sit back, relax, and get ready for some great yarns with some great New Zealanders!