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All Black Ardie Savea is backing his under-fire Super Rugby Pacific side. Savea captained Moana Pasifika to their most successful season on record this year, but the franchise's funding model is now under scrutiny. Moana Pasifika became part of the Pasifika Medical Association Group a year ago and Te Puni Kokiri has launched an independent review into allegations of use of public funding by the group for the professional rugby side. The Pasifika Medical Association is rejecting claims that public funds have been used in an inappropriate manner. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

This week's panel features Rugby Writer Jamie Wall and Newstalk ZB Sports Journalist Dean McLachlan. On the agenda this weekend: Are Moana Pasifika in big trouble? Violence and abuse on the sidelines Kai Kara-France, our next superstar? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a strong chance that this has been Moana Pasifika's best and last season in super rugby. Do you want them to have another one? And if so, how much should the taxpayer put in to save it? Would you pay $7million? Because that's apparently what they're short. The Whānau Ora money is gone and it's understood that Sky is pulling its sponsorship of half a million dollars a year. World rugby also wants to either reduce or completely cut the money it puts in. That's around $1.7million a year. So, for a club that costs about 12 m a year to run, it is short around $7million. My answer to the first question I asked you … is yes. Moana Pasifika should be saved. There is a very good reason to have a super ruby team dedicated to giving professional opportunities to Tongan and Samoan rugby players. They were also one of the best success stories of the season. My answer to the second question is that the taxpayer should pay nothing. I can almost guarantee there will be a request for taxpayer help, but this is not a taxpayer problem. This is a rugby problem. This is one for NZ rugby and rugby Australia to fix. They are the ones who own the Super Rugby competition, and the ones who make money off the broadcast deal from it. I hope they can sort it out though because in a rugby competition that failed to excite people during the regular season, Moana Pasifika were one of the better stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Politics Friday, John MacDonald was joined by National's Vanessa Weenink and Labour's Megan Woods to delve into the biggest stories of the week. Parliament's pressed pause to remember Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp after she died yesterday as a result of kidney disease – what will happen going forward? Doctors are unhappy with the Government's new virtual GP service, are they right to be? And what are their thoughts on taxpayer money potentially going to Moana Pasifika, with Whanau Ora's funding of the association that owns them? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A breakdown at the Moana Pasifika Super Rugby franchise as questions mount over disclosure and transparency at ownership level. The Herald reports the team received around eight million dollars in government help across the first three seasons. Concern now centres on the charity Pasifika Medical Association Group which bought the franchise last year, and a reduction in their Whanau Ora contracts. Those have previously been used to bolster Moana Pasifika's finances, a strategy reported as contentious among health service providers to the Polynesian community. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dana Johannsen discusses referees being abused in Horowhenua Kapiti and funding for Moana Pasifika.

Moana Pasifika may have had their best season on the field to date, but off field financial dramas are plaguing the franchise. Reports have emerged that Moana have been larely reliant on tax payer funds to survive, and that funding is now under threat of being pulled. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

Concerns are being raised around the use of taxpayer money to fund Moana Pasifika. Our newsroom's revealed the Super Rugby franchise received some $8 million in taxpayer loans, grants, and funding. The Pasifika Medical Association —which took over ownership of the team last year— has received funding from Whānau Ora contracts. Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka told Mike Hosking there's some uncertainty about how that Whānau Ora money was spent. He wants to know it's being used for proper purpose and has asked for an explanation ASAP. LISTEN ABOVE Note: The original story from the NZ Herald has been updated to clarify that Whanau Ora funds flowed to the Moana Pasifika Charitable Trust, and the current owner of the Trust and the team, Pasifika Medical Association, has emphasised that no Whānau Ora funds have been used to fund the Moana Pasifika professional rugby team. The Herald has removed from the story the contention that Whānau Ora funds were directly used for the professional team in the fiscal years 22/23 and 23/24.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. Trump: 7/10 All in all, 5% defence spending at NATO, a ceasefire that holds, and talks with Iran next week. It's not bad. Rob Penney: 8/10 From last year to this. That's one of sports great stories, and I assume involves tremendous amounts of well-deserved satisfaction. Whanau Ora and Tama Iti and Moana Pasifika: 2/10 Central Government yet again missing the politically triggering stuff they promised to address. David Seymour: 7/10 As Acting Prime Minister in the house and in media, he is a very solid, considered set of hands with good wit to go with it. Golden visas: 8/10 That is practical thinking, making tangible difference. 189 applications and $800million worth of business - let's go NZ! Wealth and the pension: 2/10 Bum note of the week. Targeting those who actually worked hard to save to help in retirement should never be used as a punishment. And the Retirement Commissioner might like to ask herself whether she understands her job. LISTEN ABOVE FOR MIKE HOSKING'S FULL WEEK IN REVIEW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Moana Pasifika Super Rugby franchise faces questions over disclosure and transparency at ownership level. It recently came to light that the team received taxpayer money indirectly through Whanau Ora contracts. NZ Herald journalist Kate McNamara says it's unclear how much public money funded the team - but investigations are ongoing. "It may be that all of their funding came from the Whanau Ora contract - but it may be that there's a small amount of funding from another source in there." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 26 June 2025, Labour MP Willie Jackson reflects on the sudden death of his friend and Maori Party MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp. Should taxpayer money be used to pay for a rugby team? Heather dives into the Moana Pasifika story with NZ Herald senior journalist Kate MacNamara. The drug that made Oprah skinny is coming to New Zealand from next week. Novo Nordisk's Dr Ana Svensson tells Heather Wegovy could potentially help up to 2.8 million overweight Kiwis. NZ Rugby's Mike Hester gets grilled by Heather over the incident of referee abuse that's led to all rugby being postponed by the Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby Union. Plus, the Huddle debates Nimbyism in the light of a Government directive that will see 15 storey apartment buildings in Auckland suburbs. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How disappointing is the revelation that Whānau Ora money has been used to fund the Moana Pasifika rugby team? How disappointing is that? And this is not a criticism of the team. I mean, the team has been one of the rockstar stories of the Super Rugby season. This is about the funding. This is the kind of revelation, I reckon, that does huge damage to public confidence and Government use of taxpayer money. Because this is money that, to our minds, is supposed to be going to some of the most vulnerable people, to helping Māori and Pasifika families with things like health, medical appointments, baby jabs, education, housing, that kind of thing. But instead, we find out it's been going to fund a rugby team for elite athletes - and this has been going on for at least 2 years. One of the outfits that's contracted to spend final order funds, Pacifica Medical Association Group - we're going to call them PMA - has been giving $770,000 a year to Moana Pasifika. Now, if they do it again this year - we haven't got the financials - but if they do it again at the same level, it will total $2.3 million. That's a lot of money. Now, credit where credit is due, credit to the new Whānau Ora minister or to his department. Either of which appears to have already stopped this in its tracks. They've taken the contract off PMA, given it to a new outfit - and that outfit has to abide by a much tighter set of measurements around the spending and the money and a bit more clarity about whether they're getting their bang bang for their buck when they spend the dollars. But once again, even though it has been stopped - and credit where credit is due - taxpayer money has been wasted. And the lesson here, if there is a lesson, is that it is absolutely fine to hand out taxpayer money to a third party. But if you do that, there have got to be rules and there has got to be supervision. Otherwise, money that we all think is going to families who need it could instead be propping up a rugby team. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and CTU economist Craig Renney joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! We recently found out Whānau Ora funding has been used to fund Moana Pasifika. What do we make of this? 15-storey apartment buildings will soon go up in some Auckland suburbs near strategic train stations - and the locals aren't happy. Are the detractors being NIMBY's - or are people right to be concerned? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 26th of June, Nicola Willis is still unhappy with the supermarkets, sending them another letter – when is it time for action? Moana Pasifika is in serious financial strife, but it was revealed that Whanau Ora, using taxpayer money, gave them $8 million in funding. How does a company, whose job it is to improve wellbeing in poorer communities, spend millions on a rugby team? Former Top Gear and Grand Tour host James May is coming to NZ with his new stage show about the world's best explorers, joining out of the UK for a chat. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 26th of 2025, the government announces it will be forcing Auckland Council to allow new developments of at least 15 storeys next to City Rail Link train stations, LJ Hooker Head of Network Campbell Dunoon shares his thoughts. Trouble could be brewing for super rugby's Moana Pasifika, Weekend Sport host Jason Pine explains. A report from the Infrastructure Commission has found we're not getting bang for buck when it comes to spending on infrastructure, Infrastructure NZ CEO, Nick Leggett tells Ryan Bridge what needs to happen to create some tangible change. Plus US Correspondent Mitch McCann has the latest on President Donald Trump again vowing “total obliteration” of Iran's nuclear program during the NATO summit in the Netherlands. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moana Pasifika's future looks uncertain despite their fourth and most successful Super Rugby campaign. The Herald reports concerns centre around the charity Pasifika Medical Association Group which bought the franchise last year and a reduction in their Whanau Ora contracts. Those have previously been used to bolster Moana Pasifika's finances, a strategy reported as quietly contentious among Polynesian health service providers. Earlier this month, 15 players were released from this year's squad. Newstalk ZB's Jason Pine told Ryan Bridge that sponsorships are never easy to come by. He says there's a lot of revenue streams, but none of them are increasing, so it's got to be furrowing the brows of those at Moana Pasifika HQ. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Pacific Waves today: Auckland flood residents still facing uncertainty; Debate on deep sea mining in the Cooks ongoing; Moana Pasifika's inspirational captain leaves for Japan. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Moana Pasifika are downplaying their dependence on outgoing skipper Ardie Savea. He will miss Super Rugby next year to take up a sabbatical in Japan, before making a 2027 return. Savea is signed with NZR through to the end of the 2027 World Cup in Australia and will end up spending half of that cycle playing in Japan. Franchise boss Debbie Sorensen told Mike Hosking that Savea's contribution might look inordinate, but there's a lot of things that go together to make the team work really well. She says that he's worked quite hard to ensure he's not the single outlier, working hard to bring the squad together and mentor other players. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ardie Savea's urging Moana Pasifika fans to stick with the team - after confirming he won't play Super Rugby next year. The All Blacks vice-captain is taking up a second Japanese sabbatical in 2026 - returning to the Kobe Steelers team he played for last year. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Blacks midfielder Ngani Laumape believes Moana Pasifika can win Super Rugby while he's there. Laumape has signed a two year deal, returning to Super Rugby for the first time since leaving the Hurricanes in 2021. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Pacific Waves today: PNG is staring down the prospect of being back on the 'greylist' of a global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog. Pasifika King's Birthday honour recipients continue to fight for Pacific communities. Norfolk Island is in its second week with no emergency or triple zero number. The road to Super Rugby Pacific playoffs has come to a dead end for Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The Hurricanes will head into a Super Rugby Pacific playoff match against the Brumbies on Saturday in Canberra off the back of five consecutive wins. The 64-12 drubbing of Moana Pasifika secures them a fourth place finish, knocks Moana out and secures the Blues sixth spot and a date with the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday. Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rail services in the capital and Auckland are grinding to a halt this long weekend for maintenance, disrupting travel for tens thousand of people, including rugby fans. In Auckland services are off from today. Buses will replace trains allow for ongoing up-graded need for the City Rail Link Project's that already caused significant upheaval. In Wellington he rail shut down is from tomorrow, which could prove challenging for the tens of thousands of people trying to get to the Sky Stadium for the big game between Moana Pasifika and the Hurricanes. Kiwi Rail's chief metro and capital programme officer Dave Gorden spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Super Rugby playoffs are next weekend, will it be the Blues or Moana Pasifika that make it through? In another rugby news, rumours are swirling that Penrith Panthers player Nathan Clearly could be making the move away from NRL and into Union. Weekend Sport Host Jason Pine talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about what to look forward to in sport this weekend. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moana Pasifika, the Blues and the Waratahs are all fighting for the last spot in the Super Rugby playoffs. Rugby writer and commentator Tony Johnson spoke to Paddy Gower.

In Pacific Waves today: Palau's president strongly opposes any meddling by China at this year's Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in Solomon Islands. In a curious case on Norfolk Island, a package believed to contain about 40 kilograms worth of cocaine has washed up onshore. And in Super Rugby Pacific can Moana Pasifika bounce back from humiliation in Hamilton? Or will they be crushed by the canes in Wellington?Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The ARP crew get into the proposed World Club Championship. What might hold it back from happening? Who would dominate if it happened this year?We also get into what led to the Chiefs tearing up Moana Pasifika and who will top the table. Should Leroy Carter be an All Black, is Fabian Holland a shoo-in at lock and why is Jorja Miller a game changer for the Black Ferns?Aotearoa Rugby Pod is brought to you by Ashley and Martin Medical Hair Centres.Super Rugby Finals permutationsChiefs top· Chiefs win with bonus· Chiefs win without bonus but Crusaders don't get bonus point win.· Chiefs draw with Highlanders and Crusaders lose/draw with Brumbies Crusaders top· Chiefs lose and Crusaders beat Brumbies· Chiefs win but Crusaders win with bonus and make up 116 point differential· Chiefs draw with Highlanders and Crusaders beat Brumbies Brumbies top· Brumbies beat Crusaders and Chiefs lose without bonus· Brumbies beat Crusaders without bonus and Chiefs lose with bonus. But, Brumbies make up 125 point differential.· Chiefs draw with Highlanders and Brumbies get bonus point win over Crusaders. But, have to make up 125 point different Moana Pasifika top six· Moana beat Hurricanes and Blues lose/draw to Tahs· Moana beat Hurricanes with bonus point and Blues beat Tah without bonus· Moana and Blues get bonus wins and Reds lose to Drua without bonus. All end on 33 points and Blues drop out with less wins. Blues top 6· Beat Tahs and MP lose/draw with Canes· Beats Tahs with bonus and MP beat Hurricanes without bonus Tahs Top 6· Beat Blues and MP lose to Hurricanes· Beat Blues with bonus and MP draw with Canes Games· Highlanders v Chiefs· Brumbies v Crusaders· Blues v Waratahs· Hurricanes v MP· Reds v Drua Crusaders· What is going on with the Crusaders?· Time to start O'Connor? Is Rivez the man for the finals?· Havili in form? Teams worked out that if you shut him down then you're in.· Can they actually beat the Brumbies?· Brumbies can go through and around? Highlanders – · 22 entries – what do they do to fix that?· Holland form – 95 year old's question Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a fairytale season, but Moana Pasifika were given a stark reality check at the weekend. Hammered 85-7 by the Chiefs in Hamilton, Moana head to the capital for this weekend's match up - still with their fate in their own hands. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

Welcome back to a new episode of the Pick and Go podcast.We are at the end of the regular season and there is still so much to play for. All eyes will be on the Blues and Moana Pasifika as they both attempt to finish within the top 6.Moana Pasifika suffered a bruising defeat at the hands of the Chiefs on the weekend, so can they recover before their final game, or has their tough win against the Blues taken too much out of them?Speaking of Blues, if they did manage to go on the win the comp after the start they had, it would be an incredible achievement. Does that make this title defence the worst one or best one we have seen in the modern game?As usual we will be looking ahead at this weekend's action and it it going to be an epic.

Auckland FC are knocked out of the A-League at the penultimate hurdle, losing to Melbourne Victory at home. The Warriors lose after a five-game winning streak and what shape the Super Rugby playoffs are taking after Moana Pasifika were beaten by the Chiefs.

In Pacific Waves today: Questions remain over voting eligibility in New Caledonia; Locals near Manawanui sinking still seeking answers; Moana Pasifika regroup after brutal loss to Chiefs. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Moana Pasifika's Super Rugby playoff hopes have taken a tumble after a 85-7 trouncing at the hands of leaders the Chiefs in Hamilton. Moana shipped 13 tries on their way to the third heaviest loss in the competition history. Chiefs assistant coach Roger Randle joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Pacific Waves today: Current geopolitical climate 'tough' for Pacific - Samoa PM; Experts weigh in on threats posed by ciguatera poisoning; Tech Week inspires Pacific youth to join tech industry; Moana Pasifika keeps play-offs goal in sight. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Sam looks at Auckland FC's date with destiny, Moana Pasifika are the buzz of Super Rugby and the "Enhanced Games" inaugural competition.

An admission from Super Rugby officials that the refereeing panel made a mistake disallowing a Moana Pasifika try to Millennium Sanerivi in their victory over the Blues last weekend. A try can only be overturned if there is an infringement in the final attacking passage of play - but they went back for a foot in touch earlier. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Ardie Savea ascended to another plane of existence—dragging Moana Pasifika (and possibly time and space itself) to a mind-melting upset over the Blues. The Hurricanes and Highlanders gave us a thriller, and meanwhile, the Force and Waratahs officially waved goodbye to finals footy like that one mate who RSVP'd “maybe” but was never coming.Plus, Tony stares into the crystal ball (or maybe a pint glass?) for another round of Tony's European Post-Match Predictions.Grab a beer and enjoyMassive Thankyou, the man, the myth, the legend Nathan Loughnan, for sponsoring this episode. Lets get Nathan a sweet sweet job!! Get in touch with him through his LinkedIn below. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanh69/

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!Finn Caddie joins ACC Head G Lane to try and end but create much more confusion around the 'Run It Championship' and 'Run It 24' situation (00:00)...Then, they discuss Moana Pasifika calling out Mike Hoskins Sotutu and the Blues (07:15), and Luke Metcalf being the front runner for the Dally M (13:45). Plus, what latest radio humiliator has G Lane been roped into (17:50)... Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (23:15)...Brought to you by Export Ultra!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to a new episode of the Pick and Go podcast. Are teams being punished twice for the same crime? That's what we are looking into this week, after Moana Pasifika conceded a penalty try and a yellow card for the same offence. However they did manage to win, and is that the end of the Blues season, or do they still have a chance to make the top 6? One team that seems to be taking their chances, is the Hurricanes, who scored a last minute winner to almost secure their spot in the knock out rounds. There are just two rounds left before we enter the final stage of the comp and there are some massive games ahead, so who will be celebrating a massive win and who'll be crying over a defeat?

Ardie Savea and Moana Pasifika continue to have success, the Warriors win again and what does the Black Ferns draw mean for the team's prospects of a world cup defence later this year.

Moana Pasifika captain Ardie Savea has already been named Super Rugby Pacific player of the year, despite there being two more games in the regular season. RNZ's Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.

On this weeks episode, Jeremy Lardner (Dua Moana Podcast) joins us to chat about:Moana Pasifika The Pacific Nations CupThe British & Irish Lions Squad

Welcome back to a new episode of the Pick and Go podcast.Paul returns and it doesn't take him long to cause trouble on the panel.Seeing as it was May 4th over the weekend, we are asking which Super Rugby team has turned to the Dark Side and which team is fighting on the side of good.We look back at last week's action as Moana Pasifika keep their hopes alive of a top 6 finish.he Blues have also improved their top 6 chances and it looks like it all might come down to the game between these two teams in a couple of weeks.

Moana Pasifika took a thrilling win against the Highlanders to edge into the playoff spots. More disappointment for Liam Lawson after the Miami Grand Prix, while the Black Sevens cap a stellar season with another big title.

In Pacific Waves today: Albanese wins Australian election by landslide; Samoa drops in ranking in media freedom index; Moana Pasifika and Fiji Drua record wins for round 12. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Moana Pasifika moved a step closer to sealing their first ever Super Rugby finals appearance with a last gasp win over the Highlanders in Dunedin.

It will be brothers in arms for Moana Pasifika on Saturday. The Savea siblings reunite for their first game together at the franchise. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

'We can beat anyone, anywhere,' has become the mantra of Moana Pasifika. Tana Umaga's men have shown that on their day they can shock any team as they get set to meet the best of the Australian Super Rugby sides. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

RNZ's Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen about the clash between the Blues and Moana Pasifika at Eden Park on Saturday and the Blues Women becoming the 2025 Super Rugby Aupiki champions, after playing in a prime time slot at the biggest stadium in the country.

The Blues and Moana Pasifika, who both call Auckland home, take the field tomorrow in Super Rugby Pacific's ninth round. After plenty of friendly jabs between the two sides the time for talk is over. Ardie Savea's Moana side are on a roll - having won two games in a row - and will be very confident against a Blues side that's been struggling this year. RNZ's Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Blues and Moana Pasifika will battle for city supremacy this Saturday, both sides with contrasting fortunes so far this season. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.