Whakaata Māori

Situated in the Whareponga Valley, Maraeake is the name of the Ngarimu homestead where Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu VC was born. More than 100 years old and steeped in history, this house has no power,

Exploring the impact of climate change from the perspective of Rangatahi Māori. Tessa, a PHD student is researching ways to revitalise Toheroa. (R)

Phil Breslin meets weapon makers and science experts, lifting the lid on the genius of Australia's oldest and most innovative weapons. (R)

Journalist David Farrier is drawn into a game of cat and mouse with a mysterious individual. He unearths a trail of court cases, royal bloodlines and ruined lives. (R)

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, Anelekai Adventures, and Dive Tatapouri. (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 Whangārei to uncover the story behind the sacred maunga Parihaka. (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)

Still trying to make up for her mistake, Rangi calls on mysterious friends in the mist to help them trick the ponaturi and get the godstick back. (R)

Fishing fun and feasting. Moe and Hiramai reel in joy with awesome catches. The irresistible lure of the puia hangi welcomes them home. (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)

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 some of the national parks in Hawai'i. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

Exploring the impact of climate change from the perspective of Rangatahi Māori. Tessa, a PHD student is researching ways to revitalise Toheroa. (R)

Explores the current forestry situation in Te Tairāwhiti post Cyclone Gabrielle. (R)

NEW: Three unlikely heroes - Nachi, a free-spirited coati; Xochi, a fearless monarch butterfly and Pako, a hyperactive glass frog - embark on an adventure to stop wicked coral snake Zaina from destroy

Phil Breslin meets weapon makers and science experts, lifting the lid on the genius of Australia's oldest and most innovative weapons. (R)

This hilarious game show hosted by Stacey Morrison will ensure to fill your belly full of laughter, force those happy tears. (R)

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

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

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)

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

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

A new voice in Autaia, Pukekohe High, shares its roots in working the land, highlighting whānau connections to kai cultivation, particularly potatoes, and what it means to be Māori in Pukekohe. (R)

A grounded and locally-inspired piece, Pukekohe High presents a performance steeped in whenua, whānau, and working the land - honouring the generations who tilled the soil before them. (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)

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)

Presenter Nore Martin shows when and where to fish according to the Māori lunar calendar. (R)

A great horse adventure across Aotearoa, meeting our amazing horses and riders of Te Ao Māori. (R)

Ricco Tito is new to gardening but he’s jumped in the deep end planting 3000 Kūmara seedlings for the community. (R)

NEW: Hunting Aotearoa flies high in Ōtira for a quest of South Island’s mountain goat, Thar. Aided by Josh James and his son Charlie, Tiki gets some invaluable tips on Thar strategy.

The Brothers of Tangaroa go for a dive on the Kapiti Coast and Korey Gibson heads to Kaikōura in search of food for goat curry. (R)

NEW: 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

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

A video podcast confronting kaupapa often silenced or hidden within te ao Māori. This series lifts the metaphorical whāriki to expose and explore issues we often shy away from. (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 Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the origins of thermal energy and how it was brought from Hawaiki to Aotearoa. (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)

NEW: Reversioned into Māori language is the animated Tamariki series Kiri & Lou. It follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ.

NEW: Reversioned into Māori language is the animated Tamariki series Kiri & Lou. It follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ.

Kura is furious that they have lost the godstick again and tries her best to stop her sister and Josh from making a deal with Hikuroa. (R)

The whanau clears a tree with Ahu's cautionary foot-safety tale. Hiramai keeps the rhythm with a parapapa song while Moe muscles the wheelbarrow. (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)

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

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

Join skilled hunter-gatherer, Peter Peeti, for another exciting hunting season. To start this season off, Pete is with Wyatt Woods and partner Aila Welch in the Puhipuhi Valley, Kaikoura. (R)

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

Pānia Papa presents Māori language lessons for intermediate-level learners. (R)

Pānia Papa presents Māori language lessons for intermediate-level learners. (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)

NEW: Featuring Te Ohu o Ngā Pou Kahikātea - Mission Heights Junior College, Ormiston College & Ormiston Junior College, Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 20

NEW: 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 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)

Pio Terei, celebrated for his uplifting portrayal of Māori through humour and entertainment, shares his personal story of comedy and processing grief as he takes us home to Mitimiti. (R)

A whole new group of Maori artists take on the challenge to create their own waiata, and become the next maori songbird. (R)

Join the dynamic trio Chey Milne, Tawaroa Kawana and Kaaterama Pou as they celebrate music through a distinctly Māori lens. Chey discusses the intricacies of Whaikōrero raps. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

Drew reveals how gender and sexuality has been viewed differently by native people. He takes part in a drag show, meets two queer street performers, and visits a political force for trans-rights. (R)

Coasters, Chaos, and the Clash of the Taiaha – It’s all screams, laughs, and white-knuckle grips at Rainbow’s End. Pem Bird, Chris Winitana, and Wasi turn Pictionary into a chaotic masterpiece.

NEW: 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, Keream

We discover the captivating life of visionary artist Dr Maureen Lander who continues to share traditional Māori reviving practices through her art and stories. (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 a cave located in Piha where the taniwhā Kaiwhare lived. (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)

After crashing down into a valley of lava streams, Kura is determined to find a way back up the cliff and get their godstick back from. (R)

Hangi clean-up, whanau fun. The boys learn community spirit by cleaning the steam hangi area. Laughter and lessons blend as they honour the whenua and strengthen their whanau bond. (R)

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

Who would have thought fermented foods could be so good for your health? Watch as Hinewai and Hine Te Kura learn the secrets from the one and only Koro Rapaera Black in Te Whārua o Ruatoki! (R)

Ko nga putanga reo maori o nga pakiwaituihi e rua, o Avatar. (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. Te Kuru Dewes shares his process. (R)

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

Nanaia Mahuta, recognised for her formidability as the longest serving wāhine Māori in Parliament, reveals that it has been her values and maternal nature that has been key to her success. (R)

Mama, Save Me! – Lenny Bristowe and Wasi Waaka go parasailing. In Mātaatua, some of the crew realise that paintball shooting is not easy. A few of our crew are treated to a luxury spa pedicure at L

More trees mean more oxygen! Makoha Nightingale-Pene has challenged Hinewai and Hine Te Kura to plant 60 native trees. Will they rise to the challenge? Watch to find out! (R)

Māori have always shared a spiritual connection to the whenua. In this episode, Hinewai and Hine Te Kura will join Awhitia Mihaere to discover the importance of native plants and their healing proper

Tiaki taiao and kaitiakitanga are core values in te ao Māori, making it essential to pass on this knowledge. Tune in as Hinewai and Hine Te Kura learn about composting from Arohanui West. (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)

We look back on Māhuhu o te Rangi (Aotearoa’s largest waka taua), its voyages on the Waitematā, and its place within the iwi. (R)

We explore the build itself from the first sketch on the rākau to the final chisel strike. It will be based in Whangārei, where master carver and waka builder Heemi Eruera will work his magic. (R)

Drew hits the ocean to witness a state-of the art ship- safety program for native youths, then sees how indigenous “controlled burns” can stop forest fires, before visiting Niagara Falls to reveal

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

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

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

What is wairua? Answered from a Māori perspective. Explanations about the wairua of human beings and the wairua contained in all living things everywhere. (R)

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

Noise complaints from the neighbours are hampering Turuz progress but not as much as Teeps haka composition, nicknamed Teetz by the men who can’t believe how bad it is. (R)

NEW: Featuring Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue, Whakaata Māori presents Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga - the ultimate celebration of haka excellence. Experience the passion, precision, and power of Aot

Short and sharp comedy skits from a Maori perspective. Featuring Kapa Haka Mums and Picnic. (R)

NEW: The boys go back to kura to continue their quest to find themselves a Māori bride, and sharpen up their reo in the process.

At the Gate Unleashed: Hāni struggles to maintain control as the young Taikākā grow restless and a lost treasure is unearthed. (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)

Investigating the systemic failings of the Family Court for New Zealanders in the context of women and children fleeing a violent partner. (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 one of most well-known fortified Pā of Ngāpuhi. (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)

After a narrow escape, Kura realises she has no choice and sets off to find a way through the treacherous lava streams towards the misty maunga. (R)

Future gardens take root. The season wraps with a celebration of hard mahi and the joy of whanau connection. (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)

Join Te Haakura and Atareta on the adventure of creating their own kapa haka group. Te Nūtube Haka is made up of performers from different regions. We see how practicing separately will go down. (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)

Georgia Lines opens up about her uncertainty as Pākehā taking on the challenge of performing in te reo Māori. (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)

Amidst a rising tide of youth suicides in the Wairarapa region, a group of young Māori, led by Tawaroa Kawana, unites to compose a poignant song that celebrates their iwi of Rangitane. (R)

Family game show where the audience are the stars. Presented by Luke Bird with co-host Marcia Hopa. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

Nikora Edwards aka Swizl Jager, defies societal expectations in more ways than one and, through his music, explores the dynamics of not fitting the traditional mould. (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 and sharp comedy skits from a Maori perspective. Featuring Maori Mastercookers, Sitcom, Rebranding The Gang and Kaumatua Workshops. (R)

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

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

In a game of hide and seek, Moemiti, hidden underneath the plum tree, watches Ngātai trying to find her. When a plum falls on Ngātai's head making Moemiti laugh! Ngatai finds her sis, and an abundan

Just another day on the pāmu, Te NGz are out on the back porch playing a game, when Benji comes running through leaving his muddy footprints behind him. The girls know if they don't wash him, Pāpā

Fighting for a spot in the semi-finals, Rānui Primary take on Wairere Touch Club and Puurekireki Marae play against Kahotea Marae. (R)

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

Tamariki learn well-known waiata and haka from Ngā Puna o Waiorea, Te Wharekura o Hoani Waititi Marae and Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga. (R)

Relive the best of this year's Te Mana Kuratahi regional kapa haka competition held in Tauranga.

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 Kapa Haka o Ngā hau e Whā ki Murihiku, Whakaata Māori presents Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga - the ultimate celebration of haka excellence. Experience the passion, precision, and powe

Join us tonight as we witness haka expert Tiahuia face off against returning haka enthusiasts Uenuku and Ash. (R)

Kahu embarks on a journey to Otago and Ōtapiri, where he connects with Tumai Cassidy, and visits Miguel Fernandez, a visionary reviving ancient practices and building sustainable futures. (R)

Charlie, a street-smart orphan, is whisked to the ancient kingdom of Sanxingdui where he meets five masked superheroes and a villainous warlord. He’s invited to join them — but may use the power o

Living in London, emerging artist Len Blake explores the heartbreak of distance, the need to hold on to cultural connection, and the longing for home, in a captivating new waiata 'Te Piringa'. (R)

A manager of an orphanage in Kolkata travels to New York to meet a benefactor. (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)

With it's beautiful rings visible from Te Ao, Paraeārau is the known as the jewel of the Solar System. Join Aroha as she learns more about this beautiful aorangi. (R)

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

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. 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)

Charlie, a street-smart orphan, is whisked to the ancient kingdom of Sanxingdui where he meets five masked superheroes and a villainous warlord. He’s invited to join them — but may use the power o

NEW: 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.

Tui heads to Gisborne today to catch up with Rozzi who has called about her horse Zana who has a rearing problem. (R)

LIVE: The 2026 Māori Basketball Nationals are being livestreamed from multiple gyms in Rotorua. Where whakapapa meets poitūkohu. 1 week, 28 iwi, hundreds of teams. U8-U20, Tāne, Wahine, Kōeke & Wh

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)

Regina is struggling to get care support for her son Te Kaha, who has MECP2 Duplication Syndrome. How can Regina recharge herself when she gets overwhelmed? (R)

A thrilling drama from Margaret Mahy. The island of Kaitangata is twitching, it's waking up! Only 13 year old Meredith can stop it. Can she discover what it wants before it is too late? (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 swift raised by seagulls struggles with identity and finds courage to save his family. (R)

Vietnam vet John Rambo drifts into a rural Washington town, triggering hostile treatment by the sheriff. Conflict escalates, forcing Rambo into a survivalist guerrilla battle in the woods while evadin

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