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Unfiltered with Dave Letele. Home to raw, honest & powerful conversations with inspiring guests — unpacking their life stories and the journey behind success. New episodes every Sunday. Podcast produced by Fanaticals. Reach out for sponsorship information.

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This week, Dave sits down with Professor Rangi Mātāmua — the man behind the revival of Matariki — for a special kōrero about the history, meaning, and resurgence of Aotearoa's Māori New Year.

After inheriting a 400-page manuscript from his grandfath... more

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At nearly 300kg, James McDiarmid was told he might not make it out of hospital. He feared dying on his son’s birthday and leaving his family behind. Today, he’s lost 130kg, works alongside Dave at BBM, and is helping others transform their lives thro... more

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Eugene Bareman is the head coach of City Kickboxing — one of the world’s most respected combat sports gyms, producing UFC champions and elite fighters on the global stage.

Israel Adesanya. Dan Hooker. Kai Kara-France. Carlos Ulberg. Navajo Stirling…... more

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Dr Timoti Te Moke’s story is one of the most remarkable we’ve ever shared on Unfiltered.

Growing up surrounded by violence, abuse and poverty, Timoti became involved in gangs, spent time in prison, and was told his future had already been written. A... more

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Recent Guests

James McDiarmid
Trainer, BBM; multiple weight-loss journey figure and program participant turned trainer
BBM (Be More)
Episode: #58 James McDiarmid: He Lost 130kg and Changed His Life
Eugene Bareman
Owner/coach of City Kickboxing, interviewee
City Kickboxing
Episode: #57 Eugene Bareman: The Story Behind NZ's City Kickboxing & UFC Champions
Timoti Te Moke
Doctor and former paramedic, Māori and Tongan heritage
Medical professional and community advocate
Episode: #56 Dr Timoti Te Moke: From Gangs & Prison to Becoming a Doctor at 56
Lolo Heimuli
Champion coach and mentor in boxing/muaythai; widely credited with coaching 100 national champions and 10 world champions
Episode: #55 Lolo Heimuli: The Man Behind New Zealand’s Greatest Fighters
Mike Bennetts
Ex-CEO of Z Energy, now business coach
Z Energy (former); Independent coach
Episode: #54 Mike Bennetts: The CEO Advice I Needed To Hear | Ex-CEO, Z Energy
Sam Troth
Founder/advocate behind Road To Healing Aotearoa
Road To Healing Aotearoa
Episode: #52 Sam Troth
Jenny-May Clarkson
Iconic New Zealand TV figure and former athlete
Television presenter, former netball player
Episode: #50 Jenny-May Clarkson
Ladi Six
New Zealand hip hop artist, also known as Lady Six
Music, Pacific Islander community advocate
Episode: #49 Ladi6
Ezra Hirawani
Co-founder of Nau Mai Rā
Nau Mai Rā
Episode: #48 Ezra Hirawani

Host

Dave Letele
Host of Unfiltered with Dave Letele; renowned for candid conversations and tough-talking interviews. Frequently collaborates with Fanaticals.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 115 ratings
  • Te Kahukura

    This episode was amazing! I’ve done PD in trauma informed education but you have owned my eyes to trauma informed financial literacy. Thank you. It makes sense now. You are an amazing human. X x x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seager Seager
    New Zealand4 months ago
  • Inspiring

    This is my new favourite podcast. So inspiring, raw and at times emotional. Look forward to each new episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bonz_88
    New Zealanda year ago

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#56 Dr Timoti Te Moke: From Gangs & Prison to Becoming a Doctor at 56
Q: What sparked the decision to pursue medicine later in life?
A combination of recognizing the limits of staying in tough conditions and realizing that studying and gaining skills could transform not just my life but the lives of people I cared about, especially in my community.
#54 Mike Bennetts: The CEO Advice I Needed To Hear | Ex-CEO, Z Energy
Q: What's the starting point for small businesses looking to leverage AI?
Identify key recurring tasks, set up advisory-like AI boards, and gradually build an infrastructure where AI handles routine, repetitive work so you can focus on strategic decisions and growth.
#46 Tammy Davis
Q: What do you tell a young person straight out of media school who wants to break into the industry?
Tammy explains that rejection is a constant, but persisting, learning from each setback, and building practical skills (like drama and lighting) helps you stay adaptable and resilient as you pursue roles over time.
#47 Chris Hipkins
Q: What's your why?
My why is simple: to give every child the opportunities I had, because New Zealand has resources and wealth, but they must reach the people who need them most; inequality is the core problem and I want to change that by shaping a fairer future.
#42 Roimata Smail
Q: What's your why? What keeps you going in this mahi?
My whanau support and the belief that education can translate into safer, fairer communities; by educating as many people as possible, I hope to create a friendlier world for future generations and empower youths facing hard times.

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2. Eugene Bareman
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