Te Ahi Kaa RNZ Te Ao Maori

Radio Whakamaori EP 8

From traipsing through the forest with Ropata McGowan to learning about Māori psychology with Linda Nikora, Justine Murray presents highlights from Te Ahi Kaa this year.

What is the future of Māori radio? Kaimahi of Māori radio share their perspectives on digital platforms and social media.

On-air promotions, outside broadcasts and commercial radio ratings, this episode explores Māori radio and the work behind the mic.

Māori Radio - The Set Up is episode two of a four-part series that celebrates Aotearoa On Air - 100 Years of Radio.
Hemana Waaka seized an opportunity to assist iwi radio during the mid 1980's, Cyril Chapman recalls the fundraising efforts of the community and Broadcast technician George Burt talks about his work alongside iwi radio over the past 30 years.

Justine Murray explores the history of Māori radio in the four-part series Aotearoa On Air. In episode one, we hear about the pioneering radio station Te Upoko o Te Ika, which played an integral role in promoting and preserving te reo Māori.