Legacy Interviews

Episodes

1. 10

   Legacy Interviews: Sue Denham

   In this Legacy Interview, Sue Denham shares stories from a rural childhood, elite sport, modelling, travel, and family life. With humour and honesty, she reflects on opportunity, hard work, and embracing change, offering a lively portrait of a life lived fully and generously.

   Nov 23, 2025

   1h 19m
2. 9

   Legacy Interviews: Colin Rapana

   In this Legacy Interview, Colin Rapana shares his life story, growing up in a bicultural family, leaving school early, and building a career through determination and skill. He reflects on love, music, faith, flying, and family, offering wisdom shaped by perseverance and humility.

   Nov 22, 2025

   1h 36m
3. 8

   Legacy Interviews: Brian Hamilton

   In this Legacy Interview, Brian Hamilton reflects on childhood, calling, ministry, and decades of pastoral care. He speaks movingly about faith, marriage, friendship, leadership, rebuilding community spaces, and navigating grief, offering a thoughtful portrait of a life lived in service to others.

   Nov 21, 2025

   1h 11m
4. 7

   Legacy Interviews: Bill Holland

   In this Legacy Interview, Bill Holland discusses his upbringing, legal career, and deep involvement in Tauranga’s civic life. He reflects on education, governance, the Acorn Foundation, and the responsibility of giving back, offering thoughtful insight into leadership, legacy, and community impact.

   Nov 20, 2025

   1h 02m
5. 6

   Legacy Interviews: Brian Waldergrave

   In this Legacy Interview, Brian Waldegrave shares his journey from a vibrant Tauranga childhood to careers in journalism and real estate. He reflects on faith, family, community leadership, philanthropy, and his role in shaping institutions that continue to support Tauranga’s growth and wellbeing.

   Nov 19, 2025

   1h 29m
6. 5

   Legacy Interviews: Jack Paki

   In this Legacy Interview, Jack Paki reflects on adoption, identity, policing, and finding purpose through service. He speaks openly about hardship, Māori values, family violence advocacy, and his work as a funeral celebrant, sharing a story of growth, humility, and strength grounded in community...

   Nov 18, 2025

   1h 25m
7. 4

   Legacy Interviews: Marie Gillpin

   In this Legacy Interview, Marie Gillpin shares her life story, reflecting on family roots, enduring faith, and a lifelong dedication to service. Through challenges and joys, she speaks with warmth and humility about love, community, and the values that have guided her life.

   Nov 17, 2025

   1h 06m
8. 3

   Legacy Interviews: Val Heffer

   In this Legacy Interview, Val Heffer shares her remarkable journey as a nurse, tutor, and matron across New Zealand and overseas. She reflects on family, service, resilience, friendship, and a spirited marriage that led to decades of adventure, generosity, and deep gratitude for life and whānau.

   Nov 16, 2025

   1h 10m
9. 2

   Legacy Interviews: Greg Brownless

   In this Legacy Interview, Greg Brownless shares his journey from a Hamilton childhood and overseas travel to founding Woodhill, serving as Tauranga mayor, and establishing the Legacy Trust. He reflects on funeral service, leadership, the 2004 tsunami response, and his deep commitment to…

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   Nov 15, 2025

   1h 04m
10. 1

    Legacy Interviews: David Stewart

    In this Legacy Interview, David Stewart shares his journey from a privileged Wellington childhood and formative boarding school years to global travel, sales success, natural therapies, and entrepreneurship. Through love, loss, health challenges, and reinvention, David reflects on friendship,...

    Nov 14, 2025

    1h 28m