Cpl. Willie Apiata VC - 1NZSAS (1 of 2)

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[Part 1 of 2]
Mike McRoberts meets Willie Apiata at the Rennie Lines (SAS compound) Papakura, Auckland.

[@D0NTREPLY]

5th on the list of Most Trusted New Zealanders. Hahaha, what a joke, he's fucking NUMBER #1,I don't think I'll ever trust a Rugby player over a military hero. WILLIE 4 LIFE!!

[@Prometheus7272]

@William Solia SF guys are usually pretty intelligent, at the very least average or above.

[@kazamk5367]

Id put him at 94th lol

[@iamawareiam]

@@Prometheus7272 dodgiest pack of hua's on the planet lmao!

[@CrazyMaori24]

I did my basic training with willie in the nz territorials 90th intake Waiouru in 89, he showed his qualities from day dot. Top bloke, we all knew he was gonna be a good soldier, we just didn’t know he would take it to the highest level. Proud of the bro 👍

[@shannonapaapa3374]

Who is this?.. this is Private Apaapa who did the same intake … it was the 81st intake and I observed the same.. what a warrior

[@whybolo9793]

Typical hard but humble Maori bloke.

[@plimmerton3992]

I'm samoan and our uso is my real hero. Honestly man this guy is something very special. God bless my brother VC WA. Wish I could meet you.

[@FattyMatty426]

Big Love from across the ditch Willie. For all the rivalry we have between Aus and NZ in sports, so glad to have the Kiwis fighting alongside us. ANZACs.

[@firehorse5206]

Yer we like to smash each other in the sporting sense but when it really comes down to it kiwis and aussies got each other's back versus any other nation

[@scotta2477]

Kiwis and Aussies are bad ass! Glad you're on our side. From the States!

[@jspee1965]

Top props Willie! Cheers mate from an Aussie.

[@guy_in_ashopping_cart-sfs967]

me too

[@oscarmckenzie-linnell3715]

The best way to stop someone from slitting your throat is to cause a distraction “hey don’t do that man” 😂

[@tolaisolia8743]

@TheSpitfire Lmao

[@nathanielcruz4364]

Pro trick: you can watch movies on flixzone. I've been using them for watching all kinds of movies these days.

[@camdynvalentin9051]

@Nathaniel Cruz Yup, been watching on Flixzone for months myself :D

[@dylanbenedict3599]

@Nathaniel Cruz Definitely, I've been watching on Flixzone for months myself =)

[@siliconiusantogramaphantis2122]

Sounds like something Korg from Thor aka Taika Waititi would say lol

[@colonialdad1]

Willie Apiata, sorry i am only posting this now, What a man. Thanks to all the ANZAC'S. Respect always to the Australian's and New Zealander's especially the great ANZAC'S of WW1 and WW2. Best wishes always from the UK.

[@plimmerton3992]

Almost cried at this ❤ much love to you and UK.

[@triptank7857]

I met willi while i was at lsv in hobsonvill. He is so humble and modest. Really great person to say the least. GOOD MAN!

[@LogieT2K]

you lucky bastard

[@mmmohhh8567]

triptank .

[@kazamk5367]

Arghhhhhh stop telling BULLSHET and LIES BOY

[@zacht364]

All he wanted was to return to his unit and go on deployments which he did only for a while until a newspaper took a picture of him during an operation And published it which ruin his Career as a special forces operator

[@steveotene8137]

Zach t yea bro foreign press took those pics. And it fucked his career alright... He was pulled out of Afghanistan straight away after that... Not long afterwards he left the Army I think?🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿

[@Michael-eh9hy]

Who wants to be famous when they are a SAS soldier?

[@markarnold2257]

Does anyone know who took the photo.

[@Primaate]

Kiwis... solid as mate. Aussies always want you there with us.

[@bennichols561]

ANZAC always

[@colinstewart1432]

He's definitely got some SAS-level moustache action going on here. Those guys rock.

[@terrylawrence8362]

Softly spoken gentle soul Kia Kaha Sir N.Z.Salutes you blessed man.. thank you for yr service 🙏 Te Kite Taumata Reach for the greatest heights 🙏 🕉 🕉 🕉

[@madindie]

Tough as mate, done your country proud

[@dickyt1318]

not just there but also here in the UK.

[@jaredt-f3007]

Maori guys are some of the nicest ppl you never want to cross

[@sirponsonbywobblebottom3051]

Gold. I hope you never have to buy a beer in your life.

[@tonymeihana8850]

It took me a few years to catch up on all willies videos and book the most humblest guy ever a mans man true warrior and roll model.

[@fabianpatrizio2865]

Australian-NZL SAS...the best :)

[@luvskippy]

True legend and well deserved for a GREAT ANZAC...Thanks mate

[@proudkiwi7641]

You got two Maoris on the opposite ends of the spectrum right here. The hard and no nonsense guy Soft and very passive guy

[@pop1626]

Humility.....If everyone had it what a wonderful world it would be.

[@TrentDan]

Shout out to Freddys Drop for name dropping this man into my life. He has changed my perspective on foot soldiers from all around the globe.

[@mowerman60]

The very essence of the SAS,speak quietly,wield a very big stick.It is you and yours,that make the world that little bit safer.

[@savge_soul_3513]

I met this guy in welly .. at lsv.. great role model for till todday.

[@bravoboy1234]

I nearly ran Willie over in the Paeroa McDonalds carpark a couple of months ago......sorry bro....big respect.

[@pop1626]

Geeze bro I bet you got out of there real quick aye?

[@Deadend09]

😂😂😂 dickhed

[@EndTimeDreams]

hahahaha

[@Jesse_andrew]

😂

[@quekolaks7840]

@@pop1626 ol

[@magentaFINK]

God Bless you Willie Apiata

[@ceaserkoba308]

I'm ultra glad I met this fulla

[@chilledkiwi4012]

I was lucky enough to meet him and shake his hand last year

[@gamerdareswins2825]

SAS: Best of the best.

[@Connor_JR]

The SEALs are based on the SAS. The US military came to Hereford before setting up the SEALs to see what selection was like and to try to replicate it.

[@sirsaltytampon4379]

Connor that was delta dumbass

[@calebakinson4627]

The sas are the best if the best

[@mr.m2659]

NZSAS/AUSAS/SAS all participated in some way to SEAL training, be it direct training, training modelled after SAS missions etc

[@user-lr9ij4mh6n]

Good on you Willie.. made me and our whanau very proud

[@allgood6760]

Salute and respect 👍🇳🇿

[@user-jr1lu9vp1y]

Thanks mate

[@gamerdareswins2825]

Who dares wins and First among equals. Warrior brothers.

[@idgaf2671]

What a new Zealand war hero

[@kym393]

Respect to you Willie, from across the dutch

[@MTT-ic3ci]

Found out matua willie was a bad ass here on youtube 🤣 i thought he just loved pig hunting. Kia mau te wehi matua you truly are a humble but tuturu man.

[@christosantonopoulos2018]

All military stands together they have to for global survival

[@ajc6740]

"For their mates right next to them"

[@alanjudejordan5725]

thanks for your service.cpl.willie.(wdw)🚚

[@1jzsuprapwr]

Absolutely great bloke , really look upto him. All the best bud.

[@user-no2ht6kk1t]

How tall are you?

[@Mookie70]

oustanding willy!

[@kcwliew]

Apparently - you get 2 goes - but if you quit of your own accord, that's it - you can never re-apply.

[@Jesse_andrew]

Well I'm glad I'll get 2 goes...don't know if I'll make it the first time, Navigation would probably be what got me

[@vtecpreludevtec]

Lived up or street in Wainui when on the Cook St fishing boats.

[@godfather7174]

You dont have to show you are a hard man when you know inside that you can take care of what ever comes b4 you as i always say dont fear the big shauting guy but instead keep a close eye on the lille silent guy

[@philipscott2025]

Well done willie what a nice guy from the UK who dares wins

[@mac1975]

Badging is when the hard work begins. 3 years of endless training. ‘Always a little Further’

[@francoissuissae6217]

My Brother a real hardcase crnt 2 much brother

[@mattpask5594]

"You're gonna carry that weight" -Cowboy Bebop

[@iroam76]

the Apiata family goes a long mile

[@evelyntarawa7140]

Salute Willie Apiata ☁️🌳

[@disraelicreme]

Mistress of prophecies, alias Gigi alias black widow aka Widow Martin

[@tamekoroheke2668]

Seen him up the raukok river once

[@danielwatson6000]

Awesome willie 👏

[@governorriffraff7601]

Hilarious opening minute. Best thing to do is hand over your stuff. Unless you're an elite Soldier just hand it over.

[@jeanbotes8898]

Mums, because even SAS men need heroes 😁

[@billmoore4811]

Seems a great guy.good luck mate.

[@1anre]

Sounds like a genuine happy bloke.

[@sp8s1979]

The picture in the dictionary beside the word hero

[@TheJohnno25]

Now this image of Willie Apiata is being used in ads on you tube!

[@troyjackson9610]

Lovely Stuff

[@kxngmars6527]

"How's your day goin' Mike?" *disarms him*

[@brandontusivili1264]

top bloke hard as nails

[@Trajan2401]

What is it with moustaches just about every tough guy I know has a moustache hahaha good on you bro

[@tolaisolia8743]

He ran 112ks all while under fire while carrying his commanding officer on his back and then he returned and helped beat back the Talban what a beast lol

[@Jesse_andrew]

Uhh 70 meters I think

[@ManaBlack208]

112 kms 😂 settle down bro

[@matabeleman]

yes willie 4 life

[@fractalnomics]

Respect.

[@j_demus]

awesome guy

[@n0yn0y]

He looks like a badass Zach Galifianakus

[@disraelicreme]

Are we under the confederation? What about redress of lore over introduced law? The DSM 3 or 4 if founded by the doctorate? If ink and paper are over that of the flesh desecrated? Who am I then? SAS operative? Rank G-119305? War strategist? Prodigal son or progidical daughter? Received baptism from Poland?

[@kronic2832]

There should be a willie apiata funniest moments video lol

[@wilmapanui5198]

Hes a War hero from being at war&doing a good job for his team.Its life or death, with that comes life time memories, changes, experience not normal, trauma, taste&smells only war can offer.He didnt go there for a cup of tea, he maybe a murderer to some, but a savior to otheres.ITS WAR.nga mihi tama toa o Maori

[@356e]

Moron. When did Afghanistan declare war on NZ, or vice versa?

[@tjfiso6407]

+Fanny Biggetywitch They didn't, we didn't. What's your point?

[@356e]

***** Oh, right. I forgot. They are 'helping' them.

[@PatriotDfmcRider]

Wasn't Afghanistan it was the radical muslem. Seems they didn't declare either , kill first then claim responsibility . Non radicals who wanted our lifestyle, requested help.

[@leotaia3266]

My Koro was the man too haha

[@im9282]

Warrior-monks. Respect.

[@whybolo9793]

IM 928RGUS I like that one.

[@1relentless3]

Hows your day going Mike?" crack up

[@caelhanlon853]

Hahahaha I swear Dale from DUST just watched this video and created a whole thing from it

[@blakehooks559]

I meet last week

[@ClydeBuilt]

Now W.O.1 Apiata......

[@ladyelainefairchilde4632]

Cool soft non-aggressive voice

[@99whiteman]

Josh Stakey who should you worry about more the guy with the loud aggressive voice at the bar showing his bravado , or the guy with the non aggressive voice whispering in your ear how hes going to pop your eyes out with a teaspoon .

[@kingkongkong2204]

Running 70 metres with a wounded comrade he used to carrying dead weight like carrying wild boars over 100 kgs out of the bush mean moari mean

[@glengauldie7741]

hey john jay try reading the 1st two books by andy mcnab who was in the british sas. it took him two goes to get in. apparently in the british, aussie and nz sas its two goes then thats it. mind you while the idea is to get in theres no shame in not makeing it. shit how many dont even get invited to join.

[@Unknown-er1cr]

Nobody gets "invited", you idiot.

[@CrossHaiRoo7]

good for him modest hero

[@tehBLAX]

1:25 - 1:33

[@rubybeach6700]

cool :)

[@thebrolly7407]

I thought he was that 'hangover' guy

[@mac1975]

Legend in H too

[@ClipCacheYT]

good old mike hunt

[@predi1606]

I'm 24 years old drop out of school at 16. Is it to late to join

[@tane6394]

As long as you can pass a medical, and security clearance (police check) and pass the required fitness level test to enter basic training you can still enter

[@ManaBlack208]

U have to get thru the normal army first which isn't easy then it steps up to 12 more levels in the SAS if u get a chance and that's a huge if,even willy failed his first time fuk me

[@archangel1499]

#VictoriaCross #TalaiasiLabalaba #WillieApiata ✌🐉✌X

[@christosantonopoulos2018]

Ive done that maybe with a different level of juice

[@jaywade893]

NZ Captain Price 😂👌🏾

[@wongsifu460]

Real men wear a mustache LOL

[@pagandude1]

1 person is called Shamil Basayev.

[@TagmatonDomestikon]

In the Australian SAS and the British SAS, if you fail the course you can never reapply. I guess that's not the case with the NZSAS. Good on him though. He's a true hero and we need more people like him.

[@Unknown-er1cr]

2 attempts

[@85Aheadstix]

Blake Christo Actually you get 2 chances for the Australian SAS -R.

[@kiwibird8441]

Lol that's why Bear Grills failed the first time around too

[@jamescooper-hope6930]

Depends if it's a medical withdrawal or not.

[@schtinkiskhan805]

BROTHERHOOD GO HOME, THE QUEEN IS NOT WORTH IT.

[@xanznz3524]

he's my uncle

[@Jesse_andrew]

Hes Maori he's every Maori person's uncle, Seriously

[@angelabell7254]

@@Jesse_andrew Lol! I'll say!

[@FattyMatty426]

Chur bro

[@kazamk5367]

Yea BOY

[@notyetskeletal4809]

Do you use the toilet? Na Apiata the window.

[@ira9999]

'thou shalt not kill', its a commandment not an option! Now i understand why our old people found it difficult to talk about WW2! It was almost like they were cursed cos they didn't obey the 'thou shalt not kill' commandment!

[@PatriotDfmcRider]

Not being a religions person i no problem bypassing this issue.

[@gregorythompson5826]

Rubbish, if you are going to quote the Bible, do it properly. Exodus 20:13 says "Thou shalt not murder." There is a world of difference between kill and murder.

[@slappy8941]

There was plenty of killing in the Bible, as well as lots of other kinds of sinning, so I wouldn't worry about it.

[@cthomas7129]

My grandfather was a very religious man. Served in kayforce and malaya conflicts. The six commandment prohibits murder not killing. He often cited a time to kill, a time to heal, a time for war, and a time for peace. Ecclesaties 3.3,8. It's on his head stone. He didn't spout off about war and soldiering because it's an unhumble thing to do, but he was never ashamed by his service or what he did.

[@cosplayman96]

hahaha you said willie.

[@christosantonopoulos2018]

Hate fighting