Talking Performance Ep 180 - Hone Heke Rankin - The Power of Connection in Māori Culture
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Aug 27, 2025 Hone Heke Rankin, a mentor for young Māori in high-performance contexts, shares profound insights about Māori society. He highlights the significance of names and heritage, discussing how pepeha connects individuals to their ancestry. Heke delves into the emotional power of haka, fostering vulnerability and unity. He introduces the Te Puheke framework, emphasizing growth through shared experiences and nature. The conversation underscores the collective responsibility of preserving Māori culture and the importance of authentic connections in team dynamics for personal and professional growth.
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Pepeha Is Connection, Not A Simple Intro
- Pepeha connects a person to mountains, rivers, marae and family, and it functions as connection rather than a simple intro.
- Whakapapa and pepeha bring ancestors into present identity and enable instant relational links with others.
Identity Starts With Self Then Whakapapa
- Whaka whanaungatanga starts with a relationship with self before connecting to others and requires ongoing self-awareness.
- Whakapapa is identity, collective, and duty, linking past, present and future responsibilities.
How One Teacher Changed A Life
- Hone Heke Rankin was a disengaged student until a teacher, Benita Tahuri, believed in him and asked him to teach haka to primary boys.
- That moment sparked his shift to become a te reo Māori teacher and work with young people and sport teams.