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Garage Drinks With Mike
by Michael Koloi and Nora Aati
Hi, My name is Michael Koloi and this podcast is literally set in my garage in South Auckland, NZ. I have a variety of guests come through and we talk about their journey, their successes and also their challenges. This is a free flowing unfiltered chat and my guests come from all different walks of life. Hoping these talks inspire you, challenge you and get you to think about how you can be the best version of yourself. These podcasts are all available in visual format on Youtube at YouTube.com/c/GarageDrinksWithMikePlease subscribe on both platforms for more upcoming podcasts.
Episodes
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EPISODE 20 : JENNIFER TE ATAMIRA WARD-LEALAND
Jennifer Te Atamira Ward-Lealand is a heavily accomplished actor, singer, director and now also an Intimacy Coordinator. She is currently the President of Equity NZ and was named the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year for 2020. Yes. You read that correctly. NZer of the Year. Fully fluent in Te…
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EPISODE 19 : DAREN KAMALI
My man Daren is born and raised in Viti (the indigenous name of Fiji - which we talk about in the podcast) and is a poet and writer. It was a real honour to sit down with him and I personally learnt a lot from this podcast. Daren has a wealth of knowledge about Pacific history and some of it is...
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EPISODE 18 : DJ ALGOODIE
DJ AlDoodie aka Alfred 'Aholelei is a Tongan husband, father and DJ that has been in the game since forever. He now runs Mafana Sound which is a very cool production company that provides the atmosphere and audio soundscape to funerals and to any other significant events that require this…
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EPISODE 17 - KALO PAYNE-SMITH
Kalo is a Tongan/Maori bank manager. She was great to sit down with and her unfiltered sense of humour is really contagious. This is a story about finding your roots, staying humble, financial literacy and more than anything this is a story of love. A love story of her family - for her dad, her...
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EPISODE 16 : JOHN PULU
John Pulu is a Tongan presenter and reporter for TVNZ's Tagata Pasifika, and for Pacific Media Network. None of his comments should reflect either company or brand. I'm kidding. He is a true servant of the Pacific community and has a real passion for keeping our community updated and well…
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EPISODE 15 : Ruben Wiki
Ruben Wiki, also known as the Kava King, is one of NZ's living legends when it comes to Rugby League. He is the most capped Kiwis player, has played over 300 NRL games and was one of the most lethal enforcers when he was playing. Born and raised in Otara, South Auckland it is only fitting that…
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EPISODE 14 : BARBRA AUVA'A
Barbra Auva'a is a Samoan athlete that was sent over here to NZ as a child. Her journey thus far has had obstacles and successes but her attitude and approach to life has a fierceness that will jump out at you. She has been a beauty pageant, a champion NZ power lifter and still her journey...
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Episode 13 : Naz
Naz is originally from South Africa, is of Indian descent but is now a proud Kiwi. She is a fulltime, hardworking solo parent of 3 who definitely never sees the glass half full - if anything she makes damn sure her cup is always full! I really enjoyed sitting down with her and this just might be...
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EPISODE 12 : Te Kohe Tuhaka
Te Kohe Tuhaka is a Maori father, actor, director, and now producer who has been in the storytelling game for the last 20 years. It was great to sit down with him and even though him and I have shared many a garage drink over the years there is still things I hadn't fully learnt about his journey...
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EPISODE 11 : Indira Stewart
Indira is a Tongan Mother, Producer, Journalist, a very talented singer and is currently a presenter on TVNZ's Breakfast show every weekday morning. It was great to sit down with her and in true Tongan fashion she turned up with amazing food cooked by her super talented chef husband…
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EPISODE 10 : Michael Koloi
It's Level 3 Lockdown here in NZ so because we couldn't get a guest on we decided to switch it up and get Nora to interview me. Try new things right? So this goes a bit more in depth into my background, where I was raised etc. Also gives you a bit of a glimpse into how this podcast is run from...
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EPISODE 9 : Keven Mealamu Part II
Keven Mealamu is back on the podcast! First repeat guest back on and always such a pleasure to have him in the garage. Here he talks a bit more about what it was like for his father growing up in Samoa, life after rugby, his family and what he does for the community. For the first time as well we...
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EPISODE 8 : Reina Vaai
Listeners - You're in for a treat. Reina Vaai is a dynamic Samoan lawyer, journalist and also is the author of children's books. She was great to sit down with as she speaks her mind freely and has strong opinions. I loved having her on as she is such a great example and role model for our young...
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EPISODE 7 : Rob Mokaraka
My bro Rob is an awesome Maori performer and writer - and back in 2009 he attempted to take his own life in a very violent way.... His story to becoming the person he is today that helps inspire and teach people about self love and self care is a story that needs to be heard to be believed. As is...
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EPISODE 6 : Alosina Toi-Auta
We've all had that one school teacher we remember who has affected us in a strong way. This one is for all the good teachers out there. Alosina is a Samoan/Maori school teacher in the far north of NZ and it was great to sit down with her and hear firsthand what it's like to be a teacher today.…
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EPISODE 5 : Fiao'o Fa'amausili
Fiao'o (BlackFern#108) is a proud Samoan that became the first NZ Black Fern to reach 50 test caps and is a former captain of the team. Incredibly, she has been to 5 RWC's and has been part of the winning team 4 times. However her story is one of humility, success and a path that has always had...
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EPISODE 4 : Dr. Tui Matelau-Doherty
Dr Tui Matelau-Doherty is a brilliant, young Maori/Tongan academic who has recently achieved her PhD in her early 30s. I have known Tui for a few years and I really enjoyed sitting down with her and getting to know her journey of success and also the roadblocks she has encountered along the way....
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EPISODE 3 : Bun Leng
Bun Leng is the owner of delicious Papakura Satay Noodle House, and yet he is so much more. He was great to talk to, is a natural hilarious chatterbox so the podcast went was easy to do and had it's own flow. Bun is extremely honest, a genuine person about his challenges and faults but also very...
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EPISODE 2 : Beulah Koale
Beulah Koale is a Samoan father, husband and actor who across the last 12 years has managed to build himself a career with various roles in TV, Theatre and Film. He currently lives in Hawaii, but has come back to NZ for Christmas so he kindly stopped by the garage to catch up on where he's at.…
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EPISODE 1 : Keven Mealamu Part I
Keven Mealamu is a veteran 132 test cap All Black who is a great role model and an all round genuine, cool guy. Was humbling to have him in for my first episode and I really enjoyed sitting down and talking to him. He does so many more things today for his local community including running his…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hi, My name is Michael Koloi and this podcast is literally set in my garage in South Auckland, NZ. I have a variety of guests come through and we talk about their journey, their successes and also their challenges. This is a free flowing unfiltered chat and my guests come from all different walks of life. Hoping these talks inspire you, challenge you and get you to think about how you can be the best version of yourself. These podcasts are all available in visual format on Youtube at YouTube.com/c/GarageDrinksWithMikePlease subscribe on both platforms for more upcoming podcasts.
HOSTED BY
Michael Koloi and Nora Aati
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