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Judaxx (Cook Island Māori Content Creator) - ALTBAYS Table Talk #266

Did you know that TikTok users spend an average of 95 minutes per day on the platform, which is higher than any other social media platform? Judaxx is a Cook Island Māori Content Creator who produces comedy skits and everyday life content. With a massive following of over 850k, Judaxx won the NZ Content Creator of the Year in 2023 at the TikTok Awards. She joins Maddie Johnson and Leo Magri for a chat on the ALTBAYS Table Talk podcast. Drop us a question and watch it live here now! Show 265 - Judaxx (Cook Island Māori Content Creator) Welcome to the ALTBAYS Table Talk (featuring Maddie Johnson and Leo Magri) Judaxx is a Cook Island Māori Content Creator based in South Auckland. She produces Comedy Skits, every day life and many more different types of content solo, with mates and Whānau. Judaxx won NZ Content Creator of the year at the TikTok awards in 2023. She has a massive following on social media and is all about spreading the word about pasifika and Māori culture to the world. ALTBAYS Table Talk invites awesome people from Aotearoa to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing communities together to grow and thrive.

Tessa Rao (Kiwi Actress) - ALTBAYS Table Talk #265

Did you used to watch Power Rangers as a child? Or maybe you’re still a fan of the series? Tessa is a Kiwi actress who starred as Izzy Garcia, the Green Ranger on Netflix’s “Power Rangers: Dino Fury,” which has been renewed for its 3rd season, “Cosmic Fury.” She is also a multi-disciplinary writer, singer/songwriter, and musician who trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and has worked in film and theatre in both the US and NZ. Tessa joins Leo and Christine on ALTBAYS Table Talk for a good korero. Watch it here now! Show 265 - Tessa Rao (Kiwi Actress) Welcome to the ALTBAYS Table Talk (featuring Christine Threadgold and Leo Magri) Tessa is a Kiwi actress of European and Indian descent. She starred as Izzy Garcia, the Green Ranger on Netflix’s “Power Rangers: Dino Fury”, renewed for its 3rd season, “Cosmic Fury”.  She also performed in Indian Ink Theatre Company’s “Dirty Work: An Ode to Joy”, which will begin its 2nd national tour in May.  A multi-disciplinary writer, singer/songwriter and musician, Tessa trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and has worked in film and theatre within both the US and NZ since. ALTBAYS Table Talk invites awesome people from Aotearoa to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing communities together to grow and thrive.

Amber Taylor (ARA Journeys CEO/Tech Pioneer) - ALTBAYS Table Talk #264

Do you love video games? Ever wondered how they're made? Meet Amber Taylor, an influential entrepreneur, CEO, and Co-Founder of ARA Journeys. She advocates for diversity in the tech industry and has led her company in creating innovative and transformative platforms that combine immersive technologies and artificial intelligence with the knowledge of the natural world and Māori culture. Join Blair Murray and Leo Magri for this insightful chat, and send us your questions for Amber. Watch it here now! Show 264- Amber Taylor (ARA Journeys CEO/Tech Pioneer) Welcome to the ALTBAYS Table Talk (featuring Blair Murray and Leo Magri) Amber Taylor (Ngāti Whātua, Te Rarawa, Ngapuhi, Ngāti Mutunga, Te Āti Awa)  is an influential entrepreneur, tech pioneer, and advocate for diversity in the tech industry. As the CEO and Co-Founder of ARA Journeys, she has led the company in creating innovative and transformative platforms that combine immersive technologies and artificial intelligence with the knowledge of the natural world and Māori culture. Under her leadership, ARA Journeys has been recognised as a leading digital tech innovator, with award-winning platforms that are changing the way we approach education, health, and tourism. Amber's work emphasises meaningful connections, improved learning experiences, and exploration while amplifying underrepresented indigenous voices in the immersive games industry. Beyond her role at ARA Journeys, Amber's commitment to diversity in the tech sector takes centre stage. She actively mentors aspiring women founders through her involvement with NZ Business Mentors and co-founded the Women Tech Founders NZ network, where she empowers and guides women, bridging gender gaps and fostering future leaders. Serving as a seasoned board director and business mentor, Amber passionately advocates for Māori and Pasifika talent, tirelessly working towards greater representation and inclusion of underrepresented communities in the tech space. ALTBAYS Table Talk invites awesome people from Aotearoa to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing communities together to grow and thrive.

Denis Tegg (Former Regional Councillor/Lawyer) - ALTBAYS Table Talk #263

Do you know what the Fast Track Bill that the NZ government is seeking to approve in three days is, and how it can affect you? Denis Tegg, a lawyer and former Regional Councillor who’s been advocating for the environment for many years, comes to the ALTBAYS Table Talk to chat with Roimata Taimana and Leo Magri about the Fast Track Bill, coastal hazards in Aotearoa, water quality, the threat to .the New Zealand dairy industry and our economy from precision fermentation, and much more! Watch it here now and send us a question! Show 263- Denis Tegg (Former Regional Councillor/Lawyer) Welcome to the ALTBAYS Table Talk (featuring Roimata Taimana and Leo Magri) Denis Tegg is a resident of Thames with an impressive 50-year career as a lawyer. Denis brings a wealth of experience, having served on the Waikato Regional Council and actively advocated for public transport in Thames-Coromandel. His environmental activism, including his involvement with Coromandel Watchdog since 1980, has led to notable legal victories and a focus on coastal hazards and climate change. In this episode, Denis delves into pressing topics such as the Fast Track Bill, coastal hazards nationwide, and electric and autonomous vehicles. He also sheds light on water quality and the looming threat to New Zealand's dairy industry from precision fermentation and the convergence of several disruptive technologies, renewable energy, AI, robotics and others how they will transform our economy and might – just might prevent the worst of climate change. ALTBAYS Table Talk invites awesome people from Aotearoa to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing communities together to grow and thrive.

Dion Aupouri-Akuhata (Commercial Kina Diver/Coasty Kidds) - ALTBAYS Table Talk #262

Are you a kina fan? Did you know that the global kina industry is worth half a billion dollars a year? Dion is a commercial kina diver passionate about the moana. He was a part of the TV show ‘Spiky Gold Hunters’ and alongside his partner Reremoana, runs the successful Coasty Kidds, which is all about teaching the next generation how to look after our environment. Join Leo Magri and the surfer/teacher Sean Butler for this top chat at the ALTBAYS Table Talk. Watch it here now and send your questions! Show 262- Dion Aupouri-Akuhata (Commercial Kina Diver/Coasty Kidds) Welcome to the ALTBAYS Table Talk (featuring Sean Butler and Leo Magri) Dion Aupouri-Akuhata isn't just a commercial kina diver; he's deeply connected to the ocean and its treasures. Raised on Aotearoa New Zealand's coastal waters, Dion's journey into commercial diving stemmed from a childhood fascination with the sea. His passion for free-diving, spearfishing, and surfing led him to admire spearfishing champion Dwane Herbert, eventually inspiring him to take the plunge into commercial kina diving around 2018. However, Dion's path took an unexpected turn when he became a cast member of the real-life action series, "Spiky Gold Hunters." Despite the risks and the spotlight, Dion remains committed to showcasing the challenges and rewards of commercial diving while advocating for water safety. With a family history deeply rooted in commercial diving, Dion faces the perils of his profession with unwavering resolve, from near-blackouts to encounters with Great White Sharks. Beyond his exploits in the ocean, Dion is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and passion with others. Through free-diving safety sessions and educational programs like "Tamariki of the Tides," he empowers coastal communities with the skills to navigate the waters safely. Dion also shares his adventures through his lifestyle blog, Coasty_Kidds, on Facebook and Instagram, as he explores the depths of the ocean, embraces the challenges of his profession, and champions water safety for all. ALTBAYS Table Talk invites awesome people from Aotearoa to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing communities together to grow and thrive.