Altbays Moments is your weekly round up of the very best bits from your favourite podcast
Last week on Altbays we were honoured to have more amazing guest grace us with their company in our studio. First up there was SWIZL JAGER Māori Lyricist/MC Swizl Jager, brings a refreshing energy to urban music in Aotearoa. With his bi-lingual (Te Reo Māori and English) lyrics and a metal background, Swizl Jager is able to adapt and produce a wide range of music. Born and raised in Tauranga Moana (of Ngaiterangi and Te Rarawa descent), he is currently residing in Auckland. His fresh approach captures crowds from young to old and all other walks of life. He has had songs featured on a range of TV shows including “Find Me a Māori Bride”, “Moko Aotearoa” and “This is Piki” to name a few. Swizl Jager holds a solid fanbase all around the motu, and the respect of a lot of Aotearoa’s biggest names in music and film. Swizl Jager is not afraid of the stage either, he has performed solidly all around the motu and Australia widening the reach of his music through the unparalleled energy he brings in his live show performances. Then second and by no mean least the awesome RENEE TAYLOR Speech Therapist/SALT Aotearoa Freediving. Renee is a freediving instructor, the Founder of Salt Aotearoa, and also a Clinician and the Director at Swallow and Speech Therapy Consultants Ltd, a speech-language therapy private practice specializing in aged care. Renee’s passion lies in inspiring a deeper connection with the moana (ocean). Through her work as a freediving instructor, she encourages people to explore the realms of freediving, spearfishing, and gathering kaimoana (seafood). While Renee herself is relatively new to these activities, having discovered freediving and spearfishing at the age of 30, their impact on her life has been profound. Now, she is eager to share her experiences, especially with other wahine Māori (Māori women). Renee believes that these activities can not only reconnect individuals with their Māoritanga (Māori cultural identity) but also reshape their perspectives on the human impact on the moana (ocean) and our taiao (natural world). Salt Aotearoa, founded by Renee, provides exciting opportunities for people to embrace the water and learn the art of freediving. The company hosts a range of events and diving camps, creating an inclusive and supportive environment for participants. Through Salt Aotearoa, Renee aims to cultivate a deep appreciation for the ocean, empowering individuals to develop their skills and foster a profound connection with the wondrous world beneath the waves.
