Whakaata Māori

LIVE: The national broadcast of the official Waitangi Day 2026 commemorations, celebrates and challenges the state of the nation and role of Te Tiriti in an Election Year.

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)

A mini-series looking at New Zealand history; the people and places that helped shape our nation. We look at the 13 women who signed the Treaty of Waitangi with an emphasis on two. (R)

As thousands gather at Waitangi to confront a controversial government, Tāme Iti introduces a new and evoking approach to protest that he calls Haki Ātea. (R)

Well-known New Zealand artists from very different backgrounds are paired up and challenged to create a work representative of the Treaty of Waitangi, in only three days. (R)

Whakaata Māori presents highlights of Ngā Manu Kōrero from Jubilee Stadium, celebrating 60 years of rangatahi excellence in oratory and public speaking. (R)

Connected by blood but separated by circumstances, three cousins spend a lifetime in search of each other. (R)

Redevelopment of Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery in Whanganui reflects the rich cultural heritage of this rohe, ensuring it inspires generations to come. (R)

Meretini Bennett-Huxtable prepares her soil after the long winter using the Maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar as her guide. (R)

See the stories of people who are at different stages of 'rangatiratanga' in their community. A familiar face in the FFN is Samson Murray aka JAMB Just Another Māori Boy. (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

Maori Band Katchafire struggle to find their way through volatile creative differences and a changing music landscape. (R)

Kōhine Te Whakarua Pōnika was born on the 28th of June, 1928 in Ruātoki. Her expertise includes the use of weaponry, being a skilled performer, as well as an orator and lyricist. (R)

What began as a partnership experiment in biculturalism between Māori and Pākehā grew into Taki Rua Theatre, the unofficial national Māori theatre company. (R)

NEW: Provocative and powerful – Stacey Morrison and Tāmati Rimene-Sproat as they unpack bias and racism in Aotearoa with experiments, kōrero and humour.

Kahu journeys from Bruce Bay to Auckland to receive his moko. (R)

PREMIERE: In 1979, group of young Māori and Pasifika activists sought to stop Pākehā students at the University of Auckland performing a parody of haka each capping week. Unfortunately, the consequ

PREMIERE: Set in Aotearoa New Zealand in 1864, Ka Whawhai Tonu tells the story of a pivotal battle in the first New Zealand land wars in the Waikato region. A battle fought with impossible odds betwee

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)

We take a deep dive into the ocean exploring the interesting world of whales with Kamaka along for the ride. (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)

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)

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

Tai and Nīkau are given a grand tour, while Amaia's suspicions grows. Nan is forced to make a heavy decision. (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)

In 1979, group of young Māori and Pasifika activists sought to stop Pākehā students at the University of Auckland performing a parody of haka each capping week. Unfortunately, the consequences for

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 saddles up starter horse Arthur for the first time then heads to Gisborne to see Jenny whose horse suffers from separation anxiety. (R)

The 2025 Super 8 1st XV and other sports on Whakaata Māori YouTube – MAORI ACTIVE. (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)

Kahu journeys from Bruce Bay to Auckland to receive his moko. (R)

Exploring what makes a building Māori, Derek visits Te Raukura in Wellington and Scion in Rotorua, which provide a built canvas for Te Ao Māori and declare mana whenua in a very physical way. (R)

This episode of Reo Warriors explores the establishment of Te Rūnanga Nui o Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori, as they celebrate 30 years since its inception. (R)

Julian Wilcox is a veteran broadcaster who was also groomed in the traditional school of Kupe in the north. Kereama canvasses his life and inspirations in this episode of reo Warriors. (R)

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

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

In the season opener of Uka 2, Toko J.A.B take on Wairere Touch Club and Kahotea Marae plays Poohara Marae. (R)

Solo mum of 4, Pini, has overcome great hardship in her life. On a new path forward Pini is now looking at ways to help her son who is struggling with anxiety and PTSD. (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.

This fairy‑tale spoof reimagines Snow White as “Red Shoes,” who steals a magic pair of red shoes and transforms herself. When seven cursed princes (turned into green dwarfs) seek a kiss from the

Rambo travels into Soviet-occupied Afghanistan to rescue mentor Colonel Trautman. He joins Mujahideen rebels in a high-stakes rescue against Soviet force. (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 Kaitiaki learn all about this crafty sideway-walking crustaceans, the pāpaka! (R)

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)

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)

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

Amaia is trapped as her suspicions come true and Nan makes a hard decision. (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. (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)

This fairy‑tale spoof reimagines Snow White as “Red Shoes,” who steals a magic pair of red shoes and transforms herself. When seven cursed princes (turned into green dwarfs) seek a kiss from the

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

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

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

Visiting the popular Mount Maunganui for some early birthday celebrations for Te Aranga, our brave Nanakia boys opt for some tidying up including hair removal of a different kind. (R)

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. (R)

Host Brigid Gallagher is at Devonport Museum. The area is home to a number of monumental events including the first female votes and the first hanging of a Pākehā in New Zealand. (R)

Ngāti Whātua singer, MAJIC PĀORA, crafts music to inspire her iwi and provide a positive example for her tamariki. (R)

Exploring what makes a building Māori, Derek visits Te Raukura in Wellington and Scion in Rotorua, which provide a built canvas for Te Ao Māori and declare mana whenua in a very physical way. (R)

Faren and Roihana commit to surgery in India. But Roihana’s rare genetic condition may see him rejected by the medical team. (R)

Speed, Smack Talk & Smelly Surprises – The boys visit Drift Kartz Rotorua, where it’s all about speed, cheek and who can take the corners. The koroua are put to the test – it’s juicier and sm

Tūhoe Tuawhenua Trust is committed to ensuring that Ruatāhuna is a thriving community, reconnecting their people with their whenua and whakapapa. (R)

There's more to these islands than what you see. (R)

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

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

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

Erin and Saxon visit Treaty 2 territory. People were forcibly displaced to create a national park. Attempts to seek justice reveal that Canadian law offers no protection to Indigenous people. (R)

As the OCD cleaner of the whare, Whaea Hinemoa isn't happy with the whānau. Māmā Jaz tells how she pronounced te reo Māori, when she attended kura. A glimpse into the life the whānau once lived.

A detective investigates a man's death in the mountains meets the dead man's mysterious wife in the course of his dogged sleuthing. (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)

The Tākaro Tribe is a whānau (family) of five cute, cuddly and friendly patupaiarehe (woodland fairies) who live in the enchanted and magical Wao Arapū (alphabet forest). Their names are A, E, I, O, U and they are sisters and brothers. In the forest, also lives their much loved Pāpā Rākau (Tree Father) and Kōkā (Pond Mother) along with many special animal and bird friends.

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)

From truck to earth, the whanau plants hope for the future. (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)

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)

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

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

Featuring Te Uamairangi - Te Wharekura o Ngā Maungarongo & TKKM o Te Kōtuku, Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival marks 50 years of ranga

Erin and Saxon visit Treaty 2 territory. People were forcibly displaced to create a national park. Attempts to seek justice reveal that Canadian law offers no protection to Indigenous people. (R)

A detective investigates a man's death in the mountains meets the dead man's mysterious wife in the course of his dogged sleuthing. (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)

Wai finds her cousin Nuku with his girlfriend, a Pākehā girl. Wai and Nuku argue and Nuku lets a secret slip. His girlfriend is pregnant. Wai is angry and sends Nuku back to the feast. (R)

Wai takes a dip in the creek. Ngaru and Mihi join her. They all waste more time playing. Elsewhere, the Farmers are almost at the village. The girls are officially running late. Wai shares her anxiety

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)

NEW: Featuring Te Kapa Haka o Te Waimokoia - Glendowie College, Edgewater College & Tāmaki College, Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival m

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

Young Māori battle it out in the revolutionary Māori martial arts competition based upon mau rākau. Te Aho Matua vs Te Whatu Kōtuku. (R)

As seven Black Ferns remember the poi phenomenon from the last World Cup, they attempt to master the art and perform as a group, at the same time facing great expectations on the rugby field. (R)

Clara travels to Whangārei to check out Northland's only other preschool for disabled kids, Kind Hands. Then in Kaikohe, a crew of wāhine toa transform the play area into a forest of wonders. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. Te Tū Mataora. Full bracket. (R)

Tūhoe Tuawhenua Trust is committed to ensuring that Ruatāhuna is a thriving community, reconnecting their people with their whenua and whakapapa. (R)

Pio Terei hosts this new series that captures the critical moments of building, developing and living on your tupuna whenua, starting with his own tiny whare. (R)

Committed the regeneration of the Māori cultural practice of aute, Nikau Hindin (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa), reveals the process of harvesting aute and readying it for mark making. (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)

PREMIERE: A documentary about the life, music, and legacy of reggae icon Bob Marley.

Pio Terei is on a journey to discover Māori and Hawaiian indigenous connections through tourism. (R)

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

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)

The Tākaro Tribe is a whānau (family) of five cute, cuddly and friendly patupaiarehe (woodland fairies) who live in the enchanted and magical Wao Arapū (alphabet forest). Their names are A, E, I, O, U and they are sisters and brothers. In the forest, also lives their much loved Pāpā Rākau (Tree Father) and Kōkā (Pond Mother) along with many special animal and bird friends.

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)

From clearing grass to counting eggs, the whanau prepares the maara for a bountiful spring harvest, with a giggle-filled lesson in manure along the way. (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. We visit Kā"˜anapali Beach Hotel in Maui, Kohutapu Lodge and Tribal Tours in the Bay of plenty. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

Kahu reconnects with his sister Maia in Hunts Beach, ventures into Franz Josef’s ice caves, searches for Aotea stone with Uncle Jeff, and explores the legacy of Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae. (R)

Explores climate change indicators facing Te Tairāwhiti from sediment, water quality to rain anxiety. We hear from the experts and locals about what they've observed in the last year. (R)

A documentary about the life, music, and legacy of reggae icon Bob Marley. (R)

13th December 1642, Abel Tasman, commander of a two vessel company expedition sails over the western rim of the sea that would eventually bear his name. (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)

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

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)

Māngere's story is one of resilience, representing their vibrant community and the strength of whānau. This story is also a tribute to Whāea Frida, whose memory anchors their performance. (R)

A high-energy showcase of Māngere pride, grounded in te re, tikanga, and an emotional tribute to the memory of Whāea Frida. (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)

Aro Tuakiri Part Two - Kaea is on a journey of self-discovery to be comfortable with his sexuality. His journey also inspires his debut single. (R)

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)

All Black hero Piri Weepu combines his love for Rugby with his skill at diving and hunting 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)

The gardens of Parihaka were once huge, feeding the community and beyond. The māra kai is flourishing once more, and food is just one of the gardens fruits. (R)

Hunting Aotearoa joins up with Brandon Ward in South Island’s mountain ranges of Kingston on the hunt for pigs and Ram. (R)

Nore Martin catches up with Martin Cleave as they head to the Mokohinau Islands, while the Clarke boys have timed their hunt well in the middle of the annual stag roar. (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)

Renowned tāmoko artist, Te Wehi Preston talks about the challenges and unseen realities of being a kaitā, including koha, who should receive moko, and burnout. (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)

The Tākaro Tribe is a whānau (family) of five cute, cuddly and friendly patupaiarehe (woodland fairies) who live in the enchanted and magical Wao Arapū (alphabet forest). Their names are A, E, I, O, U and they are sisters and brothers. In the forest, also lives their much loved Pāpā Rākau (Tree Father) and Kōkā (Pond Mother) along with many special animal and bird friends.

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

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

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

Challenge accepted. Papa Ahu equips the boys, assigns a leaf-finding mission, and leads them up the mountain with blindfolds on. (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)

Join host Kahurangi Maxwell on Whānau Bake Off for exquisite kai and friendly whānau competition. Talented bakers share recipes and time-saving baking tips but who will win the whānau bragging rights?

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. This week's travels have brought Pete to the West Coast of the South Island, Franz Josef. (R)

Whaikōrero masters and practioners examine formal oral traditions from Te Taitokerau, 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)

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)

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

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

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

Challenge accepted. Papa Ahu equips the boys, assigns a leaf-finding mission, and leads them up the mountain with blindfolds on. (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)

NEW: Featuring Te Rōpū Kapa Haka o Kerehana - Kelston Girls' College, Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival marks 50 years of rangatahi ex

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)

Dr. Waiora Port, a respected academic and community leader, explores and reflects on the challenges and progress in the integration for Māori heritage in NZ's health system. (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. Te Kuru Dewes shares his process. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

Drew hits the road with the Six Nations MC, circles the car racing dirt track with “The Mohawk Express”, and waxes up his surfboard with some Nova Scotia indigenous kids taking to the waves. (R)

Karate Chops, Wet Socks, and Wobbly Rails – Tipene Rangihuna schools Wasi and Thomas in karate and nunchucks skills. At Rainbow’s End, Wasi, Rahera Hoterene, and Nikora Wharerau make a splash. Was

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)

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

The story of Dancer and Choreographer Taiaroa Royal takes us deeper into his world, his connection with the land and how that informs his creative vision. (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 his drone sidekick Hura travel to Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the story behind the sacred spring ‘Te Puna a Tūhoe’ located at the base of Ngongotahā maunga. (R)

The Tākaro Tribe is a whānau (family) of five cute, cuddly and friendly patupaiarehe (woodland fairies) who live in the enchanted and magical Wao Arapū (alphabet forest). Their names are A, E, I, O, U and they are sisters and brothers. In the forest, also lives their much loved Pāpā Rākau (Tree Father) and Kōkā (Pond Mother) along with many special animal and bird friends.

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

When an old ponaturi warrior outsmarts the group and escapes, Rangi blames herself and dives into the dangerous waters to follow it to its underwater lair. (R)

Lost and found. With walkie-talkies buzzing and dogs by their side, the big boys follow clues and gather leaves, navigating their way back to a proud Hiramai who's built a fire. (R)

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

Pipi picking can be both enjoyable and tricky. Will Hinewai and Hine Te Kura have a successful time picking pipi with Te Aorere, or will they come home with nothing? (R)

Ko nga putanga reo maori o nga pakiwaituihi e rua, o Avatar. (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. Kaaterama shares her soulful influences and her mātāpono. (R)

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

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)

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

Maramataka Māori has heavily influenced te ao Māori since the beginning of time. Follow Hinewai and Hine Te Kura as they learn from Heeni Hoterene about living according to the maramataka Māori. (R

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

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)

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)

NEW: Drew hits the road with the Six Nations MC, circles the car racing dirt track with “The Mohawk Express”, and waxes up his surfboard with some Nova Scotia indigenous kids taking to the waves.

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. Te Taumata o Apanui. (R)

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

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)

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)

Young Māori battle it out in the revolutionary Māori martial arts competition based upon mau rākau. Te Aho Matua vs Ngā Niho Tipua o Kahukura. (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)

NEW: 100 years ago, land was stolen from the tribe of Ngati-Oneone in the East Coast of New Zealand. The land was taken from them to build a port, now known as, ‘Gisborne Port.’ After years of deb

Manu may be hōhā but without his guitar the group are acapella and that ain’t happening. Puhi is saved from getting sprung by an unlikely source while Teeps and Tdub have a hakaoff. (R)

Troy is in the Bay of Islands meeting Māori and Pākehā locals who all want the best for their islands. (R)

NEW: Featuring Te Kapa Haka o Te Hau Tawhiti, 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 Tikanga Police, Dr Roberts, Tui and Glitter Bomb. (R)

NEW: Things got weriweri when George’s ex-wife proves how far she’ll go to get her ringaringa on Nanny Bradley’s pūtea. Tama seeks comfort from his wider whānau.

The Bones Ultimatum: Hāni makes an unlikely decision while Te Pāhua stands on ceremony in the season finale of End Of The Valley. (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)

Kiwi songwriter Tim Finn, guided by Hana Mereraiha and a group of strong wāhine Māori, experiences the joy of translation and reinterpretation of 'Six Months in a Leaky Boat'. (R)

We share the personal stories of Sammie and Lydia and their forming of the New Zealand Hague Collective to help women navigate this terrifying international law. (R)

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