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2D AGO

Detainee's mother calls on New Zealand government for help

Everlee Wihongi's mother Betty discusses her daughter's detention in the US and issues a request for support from the New Zealand government. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

2d ago

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26 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 1

Episode 1

Through the 1840s and 50s, Waikato Māori had been close allies of Pākehā settlers living in Auckland. So why did war break out between the two factions early in 1863? Over three episodes we investigate the origins of the largest, most significant war between Māori and the Crown - the Waikato War. Watch the video documentary here. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

S1, E1

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38 min
12/21/2024

Dr Maia Nuku, Oceania curator at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dr Maia Nuku (Ngai Tai) is the Oceania curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and recently its Oceania galleries underwent a major renovation. They will reopen in May 2025 and host a number of delegations from the Pacific including one from Aotearoa. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

12/21/2024

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44 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 1

Episode 1

On June 17th 1843, a posse of European settlers head to the Wairau Valley planning to arrest renowned chief Te Rauparaha and his nephew, Te Rangihaeata. A gun battle breaks out and 26 people are killed, including several Pakeha prisoners executed in the aftermath. What started it all? And why? Watch the video documentary here. On June 17th 1843, a posse of European settlers head to the Wairau Valley - planning to arrest the renowned chief Te Rauparaha and his nephew, Te Rangihaeata. A gun battle breaks out and 26 people are killed, including several Pakeha prisoners executed in the aftermath. So... what happened? and why? On June 17th 1843, a posse of European Settlers head to the Wairau Valley - planning to arrest the renowned chief Te Rauparaha and his nephew, Te Rangihaeata. It's a disaster. A gun battle breaks out and 26 people are killed, including several Pākehā prisoners executed in the aftermath. So... What happened? And why? In the first episode of this two part podcast, hosts Justine Murray and William Ray take an in-depth look at the events leading up to the conflict at Wairau. We'll explain how Ngāti Toa came to occupy Wairau in the first place, how a sneaky ship captain made a dodgy deal for the land, and how that deed made its way into the hands of the New Zealand Company - which would try to take that land by force, with disasterous results. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

S1, E1

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46 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Tensions over land at Wairau, and injustices and insults against Ngāti Toa leaders reach their boiling point. Arthur Wakefield, the leader of the Nelson settlement decides to seize the land by force. But the former British Navy Captain has severely underestimated his adversaries... and there will be tragic results. This is the second in a two-part, in-depth podcast companion to the visual documentary, NZ Wars: Stories of Wairau. Tensions over land at Wairau, and injustices and insults against Ngāti Toa leaders reach their boiling point. Arthur Wakefield, the leader of the Nelson settlement decides to seize the land by force. But the former British Navy Captain has severely underestimated his adversaries... and there will be tragic results. In the first part of this podcast we heard the history leading up to the conflict at Wairau - a dodgy deed, duelling understandings of land rights and justice. It will all reach a head on June 17th 1843, a date which many say marks the beginning of the New Zealand Wars. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

S1, E2

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45 min
SEASON 3, EPISODE 4

David Attenborough Narration

In this episode of Whakamāori, the team take on the legendary voice of nature, Sir David Attenborough, and translate some of his most iconic narrations into te reo Māori. In this episode of Whakamāori, the team take on the legendary voice of nature, Sir David Attenborough, and translate some of his most iconic narrations into te reo Māori. From sweeping savannahs to deep-sea wonders, his words have shaped how millions understand the natural world. But how does that same we and precision sound in te reo? The panel—Chey Milne, Tākuta Anaha Hiini, & Piripi Winiata—explore the challenge of translating scientific terms, poetic imagery, and that classic Attenborough tone—while keeping the reo clear, vivid, and alive. Whether you're a nature doco fan or just keen to grow your science and environment vocab in te reo, this one's a journey worth tuning in for. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

S3, E4

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45 min
APR 16

James Meager on te reo, Te Tiriti, and Te Wai Pounamu

National's James Meager sits down for a wide-ranging interview, discussing the coalition government's controversial positions on te reo Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, reflecting on his Ngāi Tahu identity & his mahi as Minister for Te Wai Pounamu alongside his Hunting and Fishing & Youth portfolios. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Apr 16

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25 min
MAR 5

Two ticks or split vote? Willie Jackson on why Māori should vote Labour

Willie Jackson speaks to Mihingarangi about Labour's plan to reclaim the Māori seats, what it has learnt from its last term in government, and whether it plans to work with or against Te Pāti Māori and the Greens. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Mar 5

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26 min
SEASON 3 TRAILER

Introducing: Whakamāori 3

This season continues the kaupapa of normalising te reo Māori across all spaces—the serious, the silly, the everyday, and the unexpected. From pop culture to politics, waiata to whakataukī, Whakamāori shows that the language is everywhere. Nau mai hoki mai ki te terenga tuatoru o Whakamāori—where the world meets te reo Māori. This season continues the kaupapa of normalising te reo Māori across all spaces—the serious, the silly, the everyday, and the unexpected. From pop culture to politics, waiata to whakataukī, Whakamāori shows that the language is everywhere. Returning to lead the kaupapa are Chey Milne and Tākuta Anaha Hiini, joined each week by a rotating guest whose whakamāori skills, reo style, and whakaaro bring fresh energy to every episode. Together, they don't just translate—they unpack meaning, challenge assumptions, and highlight how te reo Māori can express the full range of human experience. Whether you're fluent, learning, or just listening in, Whakamāori is your invitation to see the world through a Māori lens—one kupu at a time. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

S3 Trailer

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1 min
SEASON 2, EPISODE 7

Imagining Decolonisation

Inspired by the late Moana Jackson the panel translate his article as featured in the book 'Imagining Decolonisation'. Watch the video version of the episode here. The late Moana Jackson (1945 - 2022) was a visionary, a Māori rights activist and a lawyer. The book Imagining Decolonisation published by Bridget Williams Books is a collection of essays that explore this subject in Aotearoa. In Chapter five 'Where to next? Decolonisation and the stories in the land' Jackson writes... 'Colonisation is a process of dispossession and control rather than a historical artefact, and now it takes on new forms." In this episode the panel unravel the essence of his message, translating key excerpts into a tapestry of Te Reo Māori. Get a printable version of the translations here Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

S2, E7

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37 min

RNZ Te Ao Māori - the kāinga of podcasts which discuss Māori issues and events and discover how many Māori communities navigate te ao hurihuri. Check out news, politics, history, investigations and real life stories from all around the motu. Follow RNZ on socials @rnznewzealand and listen live on radio at 101FM, stream at rnz.co.nz or on the RNZ app.