Steven Oats Takatāpui Talk

Send us Fan MailSteven Oates | Television, Radio, Pride & Community | Takatāpui TalkFor decades, Steven Oates has been a familiar face and voice in Aotearoa's rainbow community.From his beginnings in radio and television to organising Pride events, fundraising, and creating Woof!, Steven has dedicated much of his life to ensuring LGBTQIA+ people could see themselves represented and celebrated.In this heartfelt conversation, Steven reflects on growing up gay in New Zealand, finding community, the importance of visibility, and the legacy we leave for future generations.These are the conversations that preserve our history—real people, real lives, and real stories.In this episode:• Growing up gay in Aotearoa• A career in radio and television• Creating Woof!• Pride and community leadership• Visibility and representation• The importance of preserving our stories• Reflections on love, resilience and legacyAbout Takatāpui TalkHosted by Donald Hollingsworth, Takatāpui Talk is a long-form interview series preserving the voices, histories and lived experiences of Takatāpui and LGBTQIA+ people in Aotearoa New Zealand. These conversations create an archive for future generations—celebrating resilience, identity, culture and community.🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio and Buzzsprout.📱 Follow Takatāpui Talk:Facebook: https://facebook.com/takatapuitalkInstagram: https://instagram.com/takatapuitalkTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@takatapuitalkIf Steven's story resonates with you, please like, subscribe and share this conversation so these important stories continue to reach more people.#TakatāpuiTalk #StevenOates #Takatāpui #LGBTQIA #RainbowCommunity #Pride #Woof #NewZealand #Māori #Podcast #QueerHistory #Storytelling #DonaldHollingsworth #OurStories #AotearoaThank you for listening to Takatāpui Talk with Donald Hollingsworth.If this kōrero resonated with you, please follow, share, and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your support helps these stories reach more people across Aotearoa and beyond.Follow Takatāpui Talk on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for episode updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and upcoming interviews.Our conversations.Our stories.Our voices.Arohanui.