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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 Dr Karina McHardy, author of 'All In' for a kōrero about the reality of parenthood — the things we carry, the things nobody sees, and what happens when life starts to feel too heavy.

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This week, Dave sits down with Rob Johnson for a kōrero about building success, finding purpose, and using what you’ve learned to help others.

Rob grew up in a small village in the north of England, surrounded by unemployment, poverty and very few o... more

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Former professional boxer Cairo George finished his career with 18 wins from 20 fights and multiple national and international titles, before moving into coaching and building a strong stable of professional fighters, including David Nyika.

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This week, Dave sits down with Rob Campbell (CNZM) , former chairman of some of New Zealand’s largest companies and current Chancellor of AUT.

Rob’s career has taken an extraordinary path, from radical student politics and the union movement to seni... more

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Recent Guests

Karina McHardy
Author of All In; advocate for families navigating autism and health systems
Author, All In; Bateman Books publisher mentioned for distribution
Episode: #65 Dr Karina McHardy: The Reality of Parenthood Nobody Talks About
Max (pseudonym)
Autistic son of Karina McHardy (referenced in interview)
Episode: #65 Dr Karina McHardy: The Reality of Parenthood Nobody Talks About
Rob Johnson
Co-founder of Nau Mai Rā, early entrepreneur and tech leader
Nau Mai Rā / Imagination School
Episode: #64 Rob Johnson: From Poverty to Success & Giving Back
Cairo George
Professional boxer and coach, Waikato boxing figure
Team George Boxing / Hip Fitness
Episode: #63 Cairo George: The “Waikato Warrior” | From Near-Death Experience to Boxing Champion
Rob Campbell
Chairman and director with a long history in unions and governance
Various NZ unions, HealthNZ, AUT
Episode: #62 Rob Campbell: From Union Leader to the Top of New Zealand Business
David Nyika
Professional boxer and Commonwealth Gold & Olympic Medallist
Boxing athlete
Episode: #61 David Nyika: Chasing a Boxing World Title | 2x Commonwealth Gold & Olympic Medallist
Frank Bunce
Former All Blacks centre; Samoa international
Samoa national rugby team, All Blacks later
Episode: #60 Frank Bunce: The Untold Stories Behind Rugby's Greatest Era
Keven Mealamu
All Black legend, former captain
New Zealand Rugby, All Blacks
Episode: Keven Mealamu: The Story Behind the All Black Legend (Re-Release)
Rangi Matamua
Māori astronomer and author
Māori astronomy expert; author of Matariki book
Episode: #59 Dr Rangi Mātāmua: Everything you NEED to know about Matariki

Host

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

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 119 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 Zealand6 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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#64 Rob Johnson: From Poverty to Success & Giving Back
Q: What motivates your current work with Nau Mai Rā and other initiatives?
His ongoing motivation is to help families by using technology for good, mentoring young entrepreneurs, and creating programs that provide access to essential services and opportunities, while avoiding the pursuit of fame or a unicorn valuation.
#64 Rob Johnson: From Poverty to Success & Giving Back
Q: How did your move to New Zealand change your trajectory?
He explains that New Zealand offered opportunities to own ventures and to build teams that could scale big projects; the shift from being a hired technologist to a founder was driven by seeing ownership as the path to greater impact and stability for his family.
#64 Rob Johnson: From Poverty to Success & Giving Back
Q: What were some of your early jobs before you became an entrepreneur?
He describes starting as a programmer who could talk to people, building a system for drivers that initially failed to gain adoption, and learning through direct customer feedback about real routes and needs, which taught him the importance of user-centric design and team collaboration.
#63 Cairo George: The “Waikato Warrior” | From Near-Death Experience to Boxing Champion
Q: What was the turning point that kept you on track after the near-death experience?
The near-fatal motorcycle crash and the subsequent recovery, which led to a renewed commitment to boxing and faith, serving as the backbone for his focus and drive.
#62 Rob Campbell: From Union Leader to the Top of New Zealand Business
Q: How did you defend the claim about court leave during the protest era?
He explained that the union operated as a democratic body, prioritizing workers' views over a top-down stance, and defended their stance when questioned on national TV, though they did not win that particular claim.

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4. Cairo George
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