Nau Mai Town

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Join Justine Murray as she takes us on a haerenga around Aotearoa to learn about Māori place names and the stories of where they came from.

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  1. Episodio 1

    Ohakune

    No one knows who said it first, but the story goes is that the name Ohakune is about entering a whole new world and a tell-tale sign that the weather might just turn. Korty and Che Wilson share the history of this town flanked by Mount Ruapehu. Thanks to Archives NZ and Ngā Tāonga Sound and Vision. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    13 min

  2. Contenido extra del episodio 1

    Behind the scenes of Nau Mai Town

    What does it take to get people to open up and share their stories about their town?RNZ Podcast producers Justine Murray and Phil Vine chat about Nau Mai Town and the new season, and ask why are names precious to some and political to others? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    11 min

  3. Episodio 2

    Tīrau

    Is a bird or a hill? Is it a cabbage tree or a pā site? The name Tirau has had several iterations since the history of the towns settlement including one based on popular hot springs and a hotel. Thanks to Connor Lysaught and Rokowhiria Ashburton Museum Archival recordings thanks to Ngā Tāonga Sound and Vision Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    14 min

  4. Episodio 3

    Taihape

    The origin story of the name Taihape is cloaked in mystery, no one knows who Tai was or where this ancestor came from. But locals say he had an affliction of the body, Justine Murray heads to gumboot country to unravel the story. Archival recordings thanks to Ngā Tāonga Sound and Vision The Taihape gumboot sign was made by artist Jeff Thomson, find out more here Thanks to the Taihape Museum and Marian Cleaver. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    14 min

  5. Episodio 4

    Rakaia

    There's a very long bridge, a braided river, an annual sheep shearing competition and no one is short of a good salmon recipe. The clue behind the name of Rakaia in the Canterbury region is inspired by the act of crossing the mighty river. Thanks to Connor Lysaught at Rokowhiria (Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum) Check out a photo of Salmon Sam, here. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    14 min

  6. Tráiler de la temporada 4

    Nau Mai Town Season 4 | Trailer

    Nau Mai Town is back with season 4, sharing more stories about Aotearoa's Māori place names. Host Justine Murray hits the road again and visits Ohakune, Taihape, Rakaia, Tirau and Taihape. The entranceways to each town are flanked with iconic sculptures, giving a hint of the history and a unique way to promote their community to the world. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    1 min
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Join Justine Murray as she takes us on a haerenga around Aotearoa to learn about Māori place names and the stories of where they came from.

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    RNZ Originals
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    27
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