Whakaata Māori

Kori Club is a captivating series for 0-8-year-olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Ao Māori. (R)

Along with Waiata we're learning about one of the most famous creatures to inhabit the ocean, the Ika. (R)

Binnabånnas and their friend Ujjujju are two taking Sami culture puppets, who explore what it means to be a three-year-old. (R)

An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R)

After a deep sleep, Kura and Josh wake up to find Rangi gone. Fearing the worst, they begin to search for clues. (R)

A fun sing-along Māori performing arts series for children. (R)

Tai and her superhuman whānau run their local vege shop from their kūmara farm. The kids prank Grace to leave their farm. (R)

Tamariki series offering an immersive journey into the heart of the rich landscapes of Aotearoa and Māori history. Using drone technology, viewers will explore diverse landscapes and traditions. (R)

The daily adventures of 10-year-old Alaska native Molly Mabray, her family, her dog Suki and her friends Tooey and Trini.

Highlights of the most prestigious Māori kapa haka event on the school calendar. (R)

Highlights of the most prestigious Māori kapa haka event on the school calendar. (R)

An explorer helps a lonely Sasquatch find his long-lost relatives in the fabled Shangri-La. (R)

Current affairs series that puts a Māori lens on issues that distinguishes it from other current affairs programmes. (R)

A heart-warming factual reality tv series that follows Kaikohe mother, first language speaker Clara Aperahama Kopa and the journey to improve the life of her severely disabled son, Mungzy. (R)

The 2025 Māori Touch Nationals, livestreamed from Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua. This is a significant event on the touch calendar since its origin’s in 1998. The tournament provides oppor

A passionate video gamer leads his team on a turbulent battle to be the first New Zealanders to compete in Esports in the Commonwealth Games. (R)

Powerful people. Powerful stories. Eight insightful short documentaries from strong New Zealand voices. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and educating Wharekura. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

The journey of Māori reconnecting with their whakapapa and whenua. Ngāhina lived the life in Australia but there was something very important that was missing. (R)

A fresh look at the Cook legend from a First Nations' perspective - the songline tells of connection to country, resistance and survival. (R)

NEW: Te Kahureremoa Tiopira Taumata (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) uses traditional taonga pūoro and modern tools to create indigenous soundscapes.

Halla becomes a determined environmental activist, but this threatens a long-held hope of hers. (R)

Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.

Kori Club is a captivating series for 0-8-year-olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Ao Māori. (R)

Niua and Hura travel to Tāmaki Makaurau to uncover the story behind the rock formation at Karekare beach called ‘Te Kākāwhakaara.’ (R)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R)

An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R)

While Kura, Josh and Kazumi follow a trail of maero footprints, Rangi is playing games with rangatira o patupaiarehe on top of the misty maunga. (R)

The whanau arrive in Otukou for a pest hunt with a twist! After learning about the harmful impact of feral cats, they shift focus to rabbits, scoring a bullseye with some impressive shooting. (R)

Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R)

Amazing content curated for rangatahi, whānau and pakeke. Made by the Mataora team. (R)

The grand finale of the season of Te Nūtube. We get to see Te Nūtube Haka shine and perform on stage. (R)

Pānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori. (R)

Professor John Moorfield's Māori language course supported by an interactive website. (R)

The journey of Māori reconnecting with their whakapapa and whenua. Gabriel was brought up on the Whanganui River. She left to go to university, and it was the river that brought her home. (R)

Current affairs series that puts a Māori lens on issues that distinguishes it from other current affairs programmes. (R)

A fresh look at the Cook legend from a First Nations' perspective - the songline tells of connection to country, resistance and survival.

Halla becomes a determined environmental activist, but this threatens a long-held hope of hers. (R)

Chef Sachie Nomura travels to the rejuvenated city of Christchurch to food forage with Riverside Kitchen, meet the Free Range Pork farmers and BBQ experts Josh and Maty. (R)

Pānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori. (R)

Professor John Moorfield's Māori language course supported by an interactive website. (R)

Brain Busters puts everyday kids to the test in a variety of challenges that test their smarts, speed and strength. (R)

The village is excited as they prepare for a Grand Feast with ex-soldiers turned farmers. We meet the Kuia-Gang as they weave and gossip about the events of the day. (R)

Mihi (8) doesn't understand why they are hosting the farmers so Kuia explains the situation to her. Wai is suspicious of the Pākehā. Kuia drops some wisdom on how to deal with their big emotions.

Huhu is a show for preschoolders, featuring reo Māori stories and highlighting Māori perspectives. (R)

Huhu is a show for preschoolders, featuring reo Māori stories and highlighting Māori perspectives. (R)

Featuring McAuley High School, Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival marks 50 years of rangatahi excellence.

Playing hand games, Te NGz are in competition mode when a blanket thrown into the rubbish catches their eye. What a waste!!! They can’t throw this away! How can they make sure the blanket doesn’t

Moemiti has a trip to Hawai’i coming up, sitting at her table she empties her money out of her piggy bank. She has to do a lot more to save up enough pūtea to get to Hawai’i. What can jobs can sh

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

A heart-warming factual reality tv series that follows Kaikohe mother, first language speaker Clara Aperahama Kopa and the journey to improve the life of her severely disabled son, Mungzy. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

Aunty Hanui’s community garden is famous in Hastings. Every morning she’s up and in the garden, as she has been all her life.

At the top of South Island, from Golden Bay to the Marlborough Sounds, a community of Māori are fighting to maintain their way of life and a connection to the sea that was passed down to them from th

Current affairs series that puts a Māori lens on issues that distinguishes it from other current affairs programmes.

PREMIERE: Chronicles Sir Edmund Hillary's final great expedition in 1977—boating up the entire Ganges River from its mouth in India to the foothills of the Himalayas aboard jet boats. Alongside him

Music video series with curated NZ and Reo Māori music. Includes old music videos updated with graphic factoids. (R)

Pio Terei is on a journey to discover Māori and Hawaiian indigenous connections through tourism. In this episode we visit some of the national parks in Hawai'i. (R)

Iconic archival series documenting the unique stories and histories of Māori. (R)

Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.

Kori Club is a captivating series for 0-8-year-olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Ao Māori. (R)

Niua and Hura travel to Te Hokianga-nui-ā-Kupe to uncover the story behind the taniwhā ‘Ārai Te Uru & Niua’ who guard the mouth of Hokianga harbour. (R)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R)

An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R)

With the maero no longer a threat, Kura invites Ruiha to join them on the journey up the maunga to find the godstick and hopefully Rangi too. (R)

The whanau are off to fetch water with Moeariki learning a valuable knot-tying skill along the way. A karakia honors the awa before the water pumps, and a haka marks the end of a job well done. (R)

Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R)

Amazing content curated for rangatahi, whānau and pakeke. Made by the Mataora team. (R)

Te Reo Māori entertainment programme for Kura and Kura Kaupapa tamariki / taiohi. (R)

Pānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori. (R)

Professor John Moorfield's Māori language course supported by an interactive website. (R)

Pio Terei is on a journey to discover Māori and Hawaiian indigenous connections through tourism. In this episode we visit Haku Maui, Native Intelligence and Tegan Yorwarth surfs in Raglan. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. Ngā Toi o te Rangi. Full bracket. (R)

At the top of South Island, from Golden Bay to the Marlborough Sounds, a community of Māori are fighting to maintain their way of life and a connection to the sea that was passed down to them from th

Current affairs series that puts a Māori lens on issues that distinguishes it from other current affairs programmes. (R)

‘Communication is the most important part of living as a community’ – how the whānau remain on the same page with so many members and kaupapa. They wānanga with Pāpā Rereata Makiha, where we

Anahera is busy in the wharekai kitchen, to her surprise Kura is home from Oz. It's all go on the marae with little to no time for distractions. (R)

Chronicles Sir Edmund Hillary's final great expedition in 1977—boating up the entire Ganges River from its mouth in India to the foothills of the Himalayas aboard jet boats. Alongside him is his son

A weekly live series that masterfully blends comedy, lively banter and high quality Te Reo Māori to offer a fresh engaging perspective on contemporary Māori issues. Hosted by Chey Milne, Kereama Wri

Huhu2 is a fun and light hearted puppet series for tamariki where an inquisitive and chatty book grub reads te reo Maori books with his friend, Pai. Featuring stories from foremost childrens publisher

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music.

Huhu2 is a fun and light hearted puppet series for tamariki where an inquisitive and chatty book grub reads te reo Maori books with his friend, Pai. Featuring stories from foremost childrens publisher

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music.

Te Reo Māori entertainment programme for Kura and Kura Kaupapa tamariki / taiohi. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Huhu is a show for preschoolders, featuring reo Māori stories and highlighting Māori perspectives.

Huhu is a show for preschoolders, featuring reo Māori stories and highlighting Māori perspectives.

Kahurangi ki Maungawhau crafts a powerful narrative around Mana Wāhine Māori, drawing inspiration from their connections to influential female leaders. (R)

With stunning storytelling and movement, tKahurangi ki Maungawhau pays tribute to wāhine toa throughout history and today - a vibrant, elegant, and powerful expression of Māori womanhood. (R)

Siblings Eraia and Lahaina Kiel teach basic skills in poi, haka and other traditional Māori performing arts. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Join presenter and Tikitiki local Cushla Tangaere and the community as they show us why their RSA is special and what it means to them. We follow the community as they prepare for ANZAC day. (R)

Combining his love for Rugby with his skill at diving and hunting, All Black Piri Weepu sets out on a tour around Aotearoa meeting up with locals. (R)

Nore seizes the opportunity presented by the Ariroa moon phase. Witness the battle between man and nature in an unforgettable fishing showdown. (R)

A handful of unforgettable Māori characters stride out on a 100-day quest to tame a totally wild Ruatahuna horse for a grand competition in this stunning and poignant series. (R)

This premium 8-part series will explore the diverse ways in which Food and Soil Sovereignty is being realised in Aotearoa by Māori growers and communities around the motu. (R)

Hunting Aotearoa joins up with the fulfilled hospitality of father and son duo Brandon and Blake on the hunt for Tia in beautiful Ākitio hills whilst catching some paua with Eli.

Four city slickers get out of their comfort zones and connect with their whenua and whānau. Jordan takes the boys to meet his cousin Louis in Ōakura for some fishing off the rocks. (R)

From wild hog hunting to silver carp fishing, adventure-loving culinary explorer Via Vang is ready to chase, kill, cook, and eat all the crazy creatures that have overstayed their welcome

Short, sharp comedy skits from a distinctly Māori perspective. (R)

Look into the world of touch with some of the legends of the game. Touch is often underfunded and kept alive from volunteers – we learn the history, meet the legends and are with those who owe their

Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.

Kori Club is a captivating series for 0-8-year-olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Ao Māori. (R)

Niua and Hura travel to Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the story behind the original name of Mokoia island, ‘Te Motu Tapu a Tinirau’. (R)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R)

An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R)

Josh and his dog Kazumi crash back in time to face a fearsome girl and her acrobatic sister. (R)

Two clever cousins, Atareta and Te Haakura, share their world with their followers. (R)

Kennels get a makeover. The whanau leaves the awa to sweep, hose, and clean the dog boxes. (R)

Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R)

Amazing content curated for rangatahi, whānau and pakeke. Made by the Mataora team. (R)

Te Reo Māori entertainment programme for Kura and Kura Kaupapa tamariki / taiohi. (R)

Pānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori. (R)

Professor John Moorfield's Māori language course supported by an interactive website. (R)

Tui helps catch Appaloosa Rex who likes to roam Tokomaru Bay and readies Arthur the series starter horse to reunite with his owners. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

Adventurer Owen Boynton presents a holistic view of gathering kai as he travels the country to meet like-minded kaitiaki and outdoor experts. (R)

Whaikōrero masters and practioners examine formal oral traditions from Te Arawa, and scrutinise the evolution of this art form in a contemporary world. (R)

Ten iwi around the motu explore and celebrate karanga in contemporary Aotearoa. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

Māori wordplay and wit in action as two teams go head-to-head on a given topic. (R)

Pānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and educating Wharekura. (R)

Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R)

Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Featuring Te Kura o Hato Mere - St Mary's College, Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival marks 50 years of rangatahi excellence.

Ko nga putanga reo maori o nga pakiwaituihi e rua, o Avatar.

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and educating Wharekura. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Waka Huia is an iconic archival series recording the unique stories and histories of Maori for all New Zealanders. (R)

Alfriston reflects on the realities of being Māori in a mainstream school, confronting identity, inclusion, and belonging issues. (R)

A raw and honest performance that speaks to the Māori experience in mainstream spaces - Alfriston makes their mark with strenght and authenticity. (R)

Join the dynamic trio Chey Milne, Tawaroa Kawana and Kaaterama Pou as they celebrate music through a distinctly Māori lens. Discover the musical artistry of Jordyn With A Why. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

Drew meets with two Hollywood indigenous stuntmen in Alberta, hits the pro wrestling ring with some very wild characters, and straps on the gloves and hits the mat with a native Muay Thai champ (R)

While at Waitangi the kids meet the Harmonic Resonators, who offered them a great opportunity. Balance and rest is a huge learning curve for the whānau. Pērina helps with her rongoā Māori. (R)

Known for their singing, performing & entertaining, Whakaata Māori inspires the whānau who are planning a whare tapere of their own. We end the series with a ‘pure’ on their maunga. (R)

A weekly live series that masterfully blends comedy, lively banter and high quality Te Reo Māori to offer a fresh engaging perspective on contemporary Māori issues. Hosted by Chey Milne, Kereama Wri

A series of conversations examining the political legacies of Māori politicians. Harete Hipango. (R)

Music video series with curated NZ and Reo Māori music. Includes old music videos updated with graphic factoids. (R)

Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.

Kori Club is a captivating series for 0-8-year-olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Ao Māori. (R)

Niua and Hura travel to Tāmaki Makaurau to uncover the story behind the cliffs on west coast of Auckland. (R)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R)

An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R)

With danger averted, Josh plays along with Kura, Rangi and Toro and decides to help them look for the stolen godstick. (R)

Axe in hand, the boys gather firewood for a tasty springtime treat. (R)

Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R)

Our forests are full of pests, and it's time to take action! Join Hinewai and Hine Te Kura as they team up with Makoha Nightingale-Pene to set rat traps in Maungakawa. (R)

Te Reo Māori entertainment programme for Kura and Kura Kaupapa tamariki / taiohi. (R)

Pānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori. (R)

Professor John Moorfield's Māori language course supported by an interactive website. (R)

Join the dynamic trio Chey Milne, Tawaroa Kawana and Kaaterama Pou as they celebrate music through a distinctly Māori lens. Corella discuss their unique sound and the dynamics of their band. (R)

Hilarious 'debating' competition showcasing Māori humour and wit entirely in the Māori language. (R)

A weekly Live Breakfast and late-night Māori satire show, that combines Whakaata Māori Te Ao News, Arataua's Haka Yarns, and Code (for the old people) all into one. (R)

APTN’s Digital Drum Studio Sessions provide an up-close and personal look at some of today’s hottest Indigenous artists and the process they use to create their music. (R)

APTN’s Digital Drum Studio Sessions provide an up-close and personal look at some of today’s hottest Indigenous artists and the process they use to create their music. (R)

The whānau set up a surprise birthday for their Nanny Del. Lead voice of Coco Reo Māori, Mānuera, and his whanau perform at a screening of the movie. (R)

In Ahipara, the day prior to the Toitū te Tiriti march, Mānuera presents his assignment on Te Tiriti o Waitangi. And the whānau hit the road to Te Rerenga Wairua, to join the cause. (R)

As important as the waka, are the kaihoe who will man it. We follow them as they prepare for this momentous occasion, starting with land training, involving learning haka, ngeri, and technique. (R)

Wāhine play a critical role in whānau, hapū, and iwi as whare tangata (procreators) and whare matauranga (repositories of knowledge) - but what role do they have in waka taua? (R)

Drew meets with two Hollywood indigenous stuntmen in Alberta, hits the pro wrestling ring with some very wild characters, and straps on the gloves and hits the mat with a native Muay Thai champ

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

Pānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori. (R)

Professor John Moorfield's Māori language course supported by an interactive website. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Te Reo Māori entertainment programme for Kura and Kura Kaupapa tamariki / taiohi. (R)

Highlights of the most prestigious Māori kapa haka event on the school calendar. (R)

Highlights of the most prestigious Māori kapa haka event on the school calendar. (R)

Rangatahi Māori showcase a popular combat sport in mau rākau. Teams come together to compete and fight as our tūpuna once did. It's exciting, thrilling and authentically Māori. (R)

Ghosts. This is one of many topics that if it's not talked about, a lot of people will remain ignorant about the reason these spirits remain earthbound as ghosts. (R)

Waka Huia is an iconic archival series recording the unique stories and histories of Maori for all New Zealanders. (R)

Joe is in The Edinburgh of the South uncovering the Scottish roots of Dunedin. While Kara gets an understanding of the name Ōtepoti. (R)

What About Waitangi? Do non-Northerners care about Waitangi? (R)

Featuring Te Iti Kahurangi, Whakaata Māori presents Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga - the ultimate celebration of haka excellence. Experience the passion, precision, and power of Aotearoa's finest tea

Look into the world of touch with some of the legends of the game. Touch is often underfunded and kept alive from volunteers – we learn the history, meet the legends and are with those who owe their

Season Finale: Stan is bringing in the big guns as he prepares for one of the biggest events on the summer music calendar, One Love. (R)

Born and raised to seek revenge and reclaim his birthright, Tūwhakairiora grows into a ruthless lone wolf. But given his enemy’s rise, he will need allies – fast. (R)

A digital series dedicated to educating rangatahi about sexual health. Hosted by actress Kamaia Takuira-Mita, entertainer Pere Wihongi and musician Rei alongside expert guests (R)

Music video series with curated NZ and Reo Māori music. Includes old music videos updated with graphic factoids. (R)

Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.

Kori Club is a captivating series for 0-8-year-olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Ao Māori. (R)

Niua and Hura travel to Whangārei to uncover the story behind the sacred waters Ōtuihau. (R)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R)

An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R)

Tired of this weird game, Josh decides it's time to go home but is soon running for his life from creatures emerging from a strange bone-lined fort. (R)

Unsure faces meet sizzling lambs tails, but hesitant bites turn into happy smiles. (R)

Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R)

Follow reigning champions, Te Wharekura o Hoani Waititi Marae, as they compete against other kura tuarua at Ngā Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua o Aotearoa 2024 in Whakatū. (R)

Welcome to the fifth season of Te Nūtube. A brand-new show with a twist- a kapa haka called Te Nūtube Haka. Join Atareta, Te Haakura and their whānau as they set the plan for Te Nūtube Haka. (R)

Yvonne Te Wanihi Edwards presents uniquely Māori exercise workouts for young and old to keep fit and healthy. (R)

APTN’s Digital Drum Studio Sessions provide an up-close and personal look at some of today’s hottest Indigenous artists and the process they use to create their music. (R)

APTN’s Digital Drum Studio Sessions provide an up-close and personal look at some of today’s hottest Indigenous artists and the process they use to create their music. (R)

Look into the world of touch with some of the legends of the game. Touch is often underfunded and kept alive from volunteers – we learn the history, meet the legends and are with those who owe their

After eating fried chicken and crying in her car, Ma heads home. Together with her best friend Pua and cousin Liz, Ma gets ready for a Mean Māori Mean costume party. (R)

Hilarious 'debating' competition showcasing Māori humour and wit entirely in the Māori language. (R)

Hilarious 'debating' competition showcasing Māori humour and wit entirely in the Māori language. (R)

Short, sharp comedy skits from a distinctly Māori perspective. (R)

Haka High - Why Gen Zs make better performers and which rohe is supreme. (R)

Waka Huia is an iconic archival series recording the unique stories and histories of Maori for all New Zealanders. (R)

Māori wordplay and wit in action as two teams go head-to-head on a given topic. (R)

Music is a vehicle which delivers te reo Māori to multiple generations. That is the belief of Te Taepa Kameta, prolific song writer and composer from the heart of Ngāti Pikiao and Ratana Pā. (R)

Playing hand games, Te NGz are in competition mode when a blanket thrown into the rubbish catches their eye. What a waste!!! They can’t throw this away! How can they make sure the blanket doesn’t

Moemiti has a trip to Hawai’i coming up, sitting at her table she empties her money out of her piggy bank. She has to do a lot more to save up enough pūtea to get to Hawai’i. What can jobs can sh

Poohara Marae play Wairere Touch Club and Toko J.A.B take on Kahotea Marae. (R)

Haka fans compete against haka experts using their knowledge on everything kapa haka. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and educating Wharekura. (R)

Highlights of the most prestigious Māori kapa haka event on the school calendar. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Featuring Te Tini o Rehua, Whakaata Māori presents Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga - the ultimate celebration of haka excellence. This is haka at its finest! (R)

Haka fans compete against haka experts using their knowledge on everything kapa haka. (R)

Bumper Cars, Big Snappers, and Sore Losers – Wasi Thomas, Rahera Hoterene, and Nikora Wharerau go head-to-head. On the water, someone lands a 20lb snapper. Wasi, and Chris face off in a game of tabl

A carefree goose must lead two ducklings to safety, learning responsibility and the meaning of family along the way. (R)

In 1937, 800 Chinese soldiers fight under siege from a warehouse in the middle of the Shanghai battlefield, completely surrounded by the Japanese army. (R)

Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.

Kori Club is a captivating series for 0-8-year-olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Ao Māori. (R)

Te Ataakura and Ihi learn fun facts about the fascinating wheke. We also get creative and make a wheke inspired craft. (R)

Binnabånnas and their friend Ujjujju are two taking Sami culture puppets, who explore what it means to be a three-year-old. (R)

An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R)

After escaping the slimy, scale-covered ponaturi, Josh, Kazumi, Rangi, Kura, and Toro decide to search the creatures' village for the godstick. (R)

A fun sing-along Māori performing arts series for children. (R)

Tai and her superhuman whānau run their local vege shop from their kūmara farm. Tai tries to figure out why the tupu are still dying. (R)

Tamariki series offering an immersive journey into the heart of the rich landscapes of Aotearoa and Māori history. Using drone technology, viewers will explore diverse landscapes and traditions. (R)

Te Reo Māori entertainment programme for Kura and Kura Kaupapa tamariki / taiohi. (R)

Highlights of the most prestigious Māori kapa haka event on the school calendar. (R)

Highlights of the most prestigious Māori kapa haka event on the school calendar. (R)

A carefree goose must lead two ducklings to safety, learning responsibility and the meaning of family along the way. (R)

A showcase of Australia’s most diverse and stunning landscapes, shot from the air and inspired by the word Bamay, which means land in the Bundjalung language from northern New South Wales. (R)

Tui helps a young farrier out with Max the stallion who front foots and double barrel kicks. Up the East Coast, Tui shares some tips and tricks. (R)

The 2025 NZSS Basketball Nationals live from Palmerston North Events Centre. (R)

Profiles kura kapa haka from across Aotearoa, showcasing the dynamic skills of our future haka exponents. (R)

Profiles kura kapa haka from across Aotearoa, showcasing the dynamic skills of our future haka exponents. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

NEW: Focuses on the revitalisation of the Māori language by following the journey of those who have risen to the challenge of learning Te Reo Māori as a second language. (R)

Dr Cathy Dewes, a member of the Te Reo Māori Society responsible for the birth of Māori Language Week, and stalwart of the Kura Kaupapa Māori movement, shares her story.

Award winning composer, singer and song writer, Pere Wihongi, speaks about the benefits of using platforms like Disney for the normalisation of te reo Māori. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Fluent reo Māori speakers are in the hot seat to answer the tough questions. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Manga puts in the hard yards on site as the race is on to meet the Council Code of Compliance. A visit to Whangārei Hospital brings some mixed news for Mungzy's whānau. (R)

Family, Right? Pressure from Kaea’s family begins to build while Ngāti Kiokio mourns a loved one. (R)

NEW: Red Earth Uncovered is a half-hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages and relevance to both archaeological discoveries and ancient myths and legends.

A group of cute clay figurines that are good-luck charms for tea drinkers-embark on a magical animated adventure to find a fabled mystic. (R)

A group of people with psychic abilities must band together to evade a shadowy government agency and prevent the exploitation of their powers, leading to a high-stakes battle for survival. (R)

Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.