How my grandfather’s rugby legacy shaped me: Karl Te Nana

Rugby union player Karl Te Nana reflects on his upbringing and the profound influences of the key figures in his life, including his grandfather’s rugby legacy. This episode of the M9 speaker series reveals the pivotal moments that shaped his career-from being selected for the New Zealand Sevens team to becoming its captain-and his deep commitment to Māori values and leadership in sports.
What does it mean to be a Māori athlete? In the second season of M9, Te Ao Hākinakina: Sports, Culture and Politics, nine powerful Māori voices come together for a groundbreaking event, designed to be the meeting point between modern-day TED Talks and the age-old practice of oratory and performance that Māori are renowned for.
Watch the full M9 speaker series now on TVNZ+.
Featuring Daniel Kereopa, Farah Palmer, Honey Hireme-Smiler, Jenny-May Clarkson, Peter Cowan, Tawera Nikau, Tupuria King, Mea Motu and Karl Te Nana.
Funded by Te Māngai Pāho.
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[@LouisCoster]

Incredible story karl

[@Jamozz.]

Legend and humble, thanks K.T.

[@elray5898]

🙏🏿🙏🏽🙏🏻- keep up the good work KT

[@LouisCoster]

Kia Ora I'm a survivor of state care n faith base in the 1970s as a boy from Heretaunga before going into care I played school boy rep rugby if I had a mentor like yourself the way you explained your growing up also my 2 brothers also played rep rugby with me with your wisdom and guidance we would have followed your path We also would have attended Te Aute college as my whanau over see Te Aute You gave great insight in your korero our tamariki need more people like yourself Karl

[@lukekaranga4019]

Legend

[@chrispeteru8217]

Malo Karl. Seki.

[@karenhubbard1644]

KIA MAU TE ORA TONU CAPE DIEM SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY.