Unfiltered With Dave Letele
Episodes
#41 Brendon Pongia
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dave sits down with former Tall Black and broadcaster Brendon Pongia for a powerful kōrero about identity, resilience, and purpose. From g...
#40 Māori Millionaire (Te Kahukura Boynton)
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dave sits down with Te Kahukura Boynton — AKA Māori Millionaire — for an incredibly raw kōrero about rock bottom, financial freedom, ...
#39 Aaron Hendry
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dave sits down with Aaron Hendry — youth worker and the force behind Kick Back — who has spent years standing alongside young people ex...
#38 Uncletics
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dave sits down with Leighton Clarke — better known as Uncletics — for a raw and honest kōrero about owning who you are. From growing u...
#37 Mike McRoberts
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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#36 Konrad Ross
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Dave sits down with Konrad — former Tall Black — for one of the wildest and most confronting stories ever told on Unfilt...
#35 Manu Vatuvei
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SEASON 2 IS HERE 🔥Kicking off with the man who started it all, Manu Vatuvei, was our very first Unfiltered guest — the episode that helped launch...
#34 Loretta Hogg
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dave sits down with Loretta Hogg — elite performance coach — for a powerful kōrero on sport, discipline, and building a body that last...
#33 Julia Pahina
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dave sits down with Julia — a proud Pasifika woman who built a global tech career in her mid-20s across Sydney, UK & USA at firms lik...
#32 Myles Gibbons
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave sits down with Myles for a raw kōrero about growing up around addiction, getting pulled into the wrong crowd in Australia, and coming back to Ao...
#31 Johnnie Timu from Brown Pride
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Dave sits down with Johnnie Timu, founder of Brown Pride, for an honest kōrero about struggle, purpose, and community. From...
#30 Paige
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Dave sits down with Paige — the platinum-selling, award-winning singer-songwriter from Auckland — for a heartfelt kōrer...
#29 Lisa Perese-Cullen
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dave sits down with Lisa Perese-Cullen — proud mum, wife, and creator — for a powerful kōrero on breaking cycles and finding her...
#28 Fitz 275
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dave sits down with Savele Refiti — better known as Fitz, @Fitz275, the Mayor of Māngere and founder of Two Seven Five. Fitz opens...
#27 Dr Ryan Paul
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dave sits down with Dr Ryan Paul — leading diabetes specialist, researcher, and co-chair of New Zealand’s National Diabetes Network —...
#26 Miriama Kamo
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Dave sits down with renowned journalist and storyteller Miriama Kamo for a powerful kōrero on identity, belonging, and cour...
#25 Eru Kapa-Kingi
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Dave sits down with Eru Kapa-Kingi — the next generation of proud Māori activists and a leading voice behind the recent H...
#24 Chlöe Swarbrick
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Dave sits down with Chlöe Swarbrick — Co-leader of the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand — for a raw and unfiltered k...
#23 George from Trust Motors
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Dave sits down with George — Co-Founder of Trust Motors — for a powerful kōrero on faith, family, and building a busine...
#22 Te Rawhitiroa Bosch
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Dave sits down with Te Rawhitiroa Bosch — photographer and storyteller — for a deep kōrero on what it means to take a s...
#21 David Niethe
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dave sits down with David for an extremely powerful kōrero. The mental-performance coach that has helped some of New Zealand’s top...
#20 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dave sits down with Charnze for an emotional kōrero into his life journey. From chasing the NRL dream in Melbourne at 15 to breaking...
#19 Shane Cameron
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dave sits down with boxing superstar Shane Cameron. From chasing goats in a rusty Corolla to sparring Mike Tyson in Phoenix and getti...
#18 Annette Presley
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dave sits down with Annette — one of New Zealand’s most successful entrepreneurs. From growing up with nothing to co-founding Sli...
#17 Dan Te Whenua Walker
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dan sits down with Dave and opens up about the power of connection — to culture, to whānau, and to purpose. He shares how his chil...
#16 Ina Walters
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ina's story is raw, painful, and unbelievably powerful. After losing her partner to suicide, her life spiralled into meth addiction, teen pregnancy, p...
#15 Kai-Ora Tipene
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Dave sits down with Kai-Ora — a proud Māori wāhine, teen mum turned business owner, and star of the Netflix series The Cas...
#14 Edd Rivera
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Edd sits down with Dave for a funny and powerful kōrero about his journey from cartel-run streets in Mexico to building a better life in Aotearoa. He...
#13 Tegan Kiri Yorwarth
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tegan sits down with Dave for an honest kōrero on her life, mental health, resilience, and doing the inner work. She shares her journey with therapy,...
#12 Lani Daniels
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lani Daniels, New Zealand's very own IBF World Champion, sits down with Dave Letele and chats about life, challenges, her boxing journey, and recently...
#11 Havea Matangi
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unfiltered is super excited to bring you the one and only HAVEA — all the way over from Aussie and on his first ever NZ podcast... it's an NZ EXCLUS...
#10 Steven Setu
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The infamous Steven Setu sits down with Dave and talk about life. This is a glimpse into the man behind the funny, controversial persona he puts out o...
#09 Louis Davis
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Louis Davis is one of New Zealand's favourite influencers and content creators. In this episode of Unfiltered with Dave Letele, Louis has an awesome c...
#08 Willie Jackson
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Willie Jackson is a legend in New Zealand politics, renowned for being a passionate advocate for Māori rights, community issues, and shaking up the s...
#07 Ben Purua
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Purua is a recent finalist for Young New Zealander of the Year. He advocates for change, positivity and hope, after rising his own troubled past t...
#06 Joe Daymond
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Daymond is one of New Zealand's favourite comedian's. In this episode of Unfiltered with Dave Letele, Joe shares his untold story. From growing up...
#05 Troy Hall
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Troy Hall has been on an incredible journey filled with hardship, adversity, and remarkable resilience. In this episode of Unfiltered with Dave Letele...
#04 Jimi Jackson
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jimi Jackson is social media royalty in New Zealand. In this episode of Unfiltered with Dave Letele, Jimi shares his untold story with Dave. From grow...
#03 Keven Mealamu
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Keven shares with Dave lessons he learnt as an All Black, the importance of family and how to stay mentally tough. Since retiring fro...
#02 Pio Kepu
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this second episode of Unfiltered with Dave Letele we dive into the incredible story of BBM Member Pio Kepu. Over the past year, he has lost more t...
#01 Manu Vatuvei
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Unfiltered with Dave Letele, we dive into the powerful story of Manu Vatuvei—rugby league legend turned inmate.Manu opens up with...
Dave Letele's New Podcast
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Unfiltered with Dave Letele, a podcast where raw, honest, and inspiring conversations take center stage. Join Dave as he sits down with inc...