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)

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)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 years olds. Series 4 focuses on the environment and the Takaro Tribe become baby eco warriors, carrying magical backpacks. (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)

Wet sheets and iron seal the earth oven, anticipation simmering alongside the fire. Then Moeariki and Hiramai join Matua Hugo on a fishing adventure. (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)

Join Te Haakura and Atareta on the adventure of creating their own kapa haka group. We get to see how their first practice is going and whether they learnt the new songs and 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)

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

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

An editor discovers a novel masterpiece in a library full of manuscripts refused by publishers. The text is signed 'Henri Pick', a Breton pizza-maker who died two years earlier. (R)

New Zealand's first Tongan swimming champion battles self-doubt and setbacks as she fights for a medal at the Commonwealth Games. (R)

Join Hera Te Kurapa as she cooks up delicious, restaurant quality dishes. (R)

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

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)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 years olds. Series 4 focuses on the environment and the Takaro Tribe become baby eco warriors, carrying magical backpacks. (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)

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 excelle

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

Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant returns to her small town roots in search of poi inspiration while the 15s players prepare for the End of Year tour and a re-match with England’s Roses. (R)

The official blessing of the Puna Reo approaches and Mungzy needs a haircut, which is not an easy job. Clara is overwhelmed by the aroha shown by the Kaikohe community. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. Te Ao Hou. Full bracket. (R)

Nate Smith works to empower and support small local fishing communities and bring a sustainable approach back to Aotearoa’s seafood industry. (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)

Traditional tāmoko practitioner, Mokonuiarangi Smith (Ngāti Rangiwewehi, Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Te Roro-o-Te-Rangi, Rongowhakaata) explores the conversati

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)

PREMIERE: This lyrical documentary traces a cinematic journey across China, exploring how the ancient philosophy of Wu Xing (the Five Elements) remains relevant in modern architecture, medicine, agr

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)

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)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 years olds. Series 4 focuses on the environment and the Takaro Tribe become baby eco warriors, carrying magical backpacks. (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)

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.

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. (R)

Follow Kahu as he gathers greenstone with his whānau and hikes the Hollyford Track, reconnecting Ngāi Tahu rangatahi with their whenua (R)

We've covered the taiao issues currently facing Te Tairāwhiti and now it's time to profile those on the ground trying to find altrernative pathways forward. (R)

This lyrical documentary traces a cinematic journey across China, exploring how the ancient philosophy of Wu Xing (the Five Elements) remains relevant in modern architecture, medicine, agriculture,

Zane Wedding, a world-class tree climber, finds himself torn between his dream of becoming a champion and his duty to protect ancient trees and vulnerable communi????es. (R)

The Reverend Henry Williams and his family spend almost a year at sea, leaving their home land of England to arrive in Aotearoa. His objective - to convert the indigenous population to christianity. (

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

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)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 years olds. Series 4 focuses on the environment and the Takaro Tribe become baby eco warriors, carrying magical backpacks. (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)

An exploration of tino rangatiratanga and mana motuhake, Te Rāwhitiroa unpacks Te Tiriti o Waitangi and He Whakaputanga, calling for the establishment of a Māori parliament at Waitangi. (R)

A fierce, defiant performance filled with symbolism and fire. Te Rāwhitiroa makes a clear statement about Māori sovereignty, identity and unity in a time of political unrest. (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)

Aro Angitūtanga - Akuhata Keefe's journey explores what it takes to make it in the acting world. (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)

Plot by plot Raihania is indigenising the Wairarapa farm he grew up on, feeding the whānau and hapori in a sustainable way. (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. (R)

The Matau Bros are fishing while Gavin and TJ are hunting deer in Manawatu. (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)

In this episode Makaira Berry talks about infant loss, and shares her experiences with whāngai, challenges conceiving, and grief ghosting. (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)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 years olds. Series 4 focuses on the environment and the Takaro Tribe become baby eco warriors, carrying magical backpacks. (R)

NEW: Animated tamariki series Kiri & Lou follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ.

NEW: Animated tamariki series Kiri & Lou follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ.

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)

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

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. Pete is on the hunt for Red Deer and Wild Pigs in the Bay of Plenty. (R)

The origin and history of whaikōrero featuring Mauriora Kingi, Awanui Black, Te Wharehuia Milroy and Poia Rewi, where they lay down the foundation for the series. (R)

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)

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)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 years olds. Series 4 focuses on the environment and the Takaro Tribe become baby eco warriors, carrying magical backpacks. (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)

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

NEW: Featuring Te Kapa Haka o Te Kāreti o Māngere - Māngere 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)

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

After realising the generational disconnect caused by her father's adoption, Jordyn with a Why has dedicated herself to revitalising te reo Māori within her whānau. (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 Jordyn With A Why as they celebrate music through a distinctly Māori lens. Pere Wihongi discusses the many facets of kapa haka. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

Drew visits an Anishinaabe bush-man seeking to “re-teach” his people the traditional ways of living off the land, visits Metis bush-meat gourmet in Manitoba, and goes late-night spear-fishing for

Drinks, Deep Tissue, and Dirty Tricks – Wasi and John test out new massage chairs. In Ruatoki, the crew drop some old-school sayings you won’t hear anywhere else. Back in Rotorua, Wasi, John, and

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)

New Zealand's first Tongan swimming champion battles self-doubt and setbacks as she fights for a medal at the Commonwealth Games. (R)

This episode explores composer Dame Gillian Whiteheads diverse and innovative career that blends Tāonga Puoro and traditional musical compositions. (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)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 years olds. Series 4 focuses on the environment and the Takaro Tribe become baby eco warriors, carrying magical backpacks. (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)

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)

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)

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 Jordyn With A Why as they celebrate music through a distinctly Māori lens. Eugene Temara explores the intricacies of music within kapa haka. (R)

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

Lifelong activist and climate change expert Mike Smith, shares his journey into his journey and insights into the future of our climate in Aotearoa (R)

Golf Swings, High Notes, and Higher Screams – It’s tee-off time in Whakatāne. Pem Bird, Wasi, and Chris Winitana get into the helium before Tihini Grant, John Turi, and Wasi get into cake decorat

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)

Will Hinewai and Hine Te Kura catch a fish today to end the day on a high, or will they return home empty-handed? Tune in to see as the manuhiri of the day, Te Aorere teaches them new fishing terms. (

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)

Te Whānau Mānihera, changed their lives when they turned to te ao Māori; finding all the answers to heal their whakapapa. In this ep we ask who’s the best singer; and Whaea Tere lies to her whān

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.

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)

NEW: Drew visits an Anishinaabe bush-man seeking to “re-teach” his people the traditional ways of living off the land, visits Metis bush-meat gourmet in Manitoba, and goes late-night spear-fishing

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)

Young Māori battle it out in the revolutionary Māori martial arts competition based upon mau rākau. Te Akerautangi vs Ngā Hua o Tū. (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: A proud son of Ngāti Manawa, war veteran Richard Dargaville, once a soldier for the New Zealand Army, he remains forever a soldier for te ao Māori. His service reflects not just commitment to a

Teeps is forced to confront his whole approach with the group. Mavis struggles to explain her truth to Moke and Fanny finds comfort elsewhere. (R)

Troy is welcomed by a special whānau on Kāpiti island who are walking in the footsteps of their tīpuna in a bid to restore the island. (R)

NEW: Featuring Ngā Waihotanga, 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

Short and sharp comedy skits from a Maori perspective. Featuring Reo Grammar Police, Heeeey Tiki, The Real Hui and Appropriation Boardroom. (R)

NEW: You'd think a chance to score a $47,000 inheritance would get the average maori's A into G. But not Ponsonby based property developer Tama Bradleyand accountant George Alpert are ... how should w

Violet gets unwanted attention after her turn as valedictorian and Harley finds a distraction from her big secret. (R)

NEW: AHIKĀROA is a realistic Māori drama for rangatahi - gritty, funny, and sexy. A graphic snapshot of young, urban Māori mindsets, the lifestyle these characters lead is not for the faint of hear

NEW: AHIKĀROA is a realistic Māori drama for rangatahi - gritty, funny, and sexy. A graphic snapshot of young, urban Māori mindsets, the lifestyle these characters lead is not for the faint of hear

Simonne Butler shares critical insights into the relationship that changed her life forever. A relationship where she nearly lost her life at the hands of another. (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 landmarks connected to the ancient love story of Hinemoa and Tutānekai. (R)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 years olds. Series 4 focuses on the environment and the Takaro Tribe become baby eco warriors, carrying magical backpacks. (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)

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. It's the second wānanga for Te Nūtube Haka. Things are ramping up as they get into the poi and haka. (R)

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

Te Hāmua Nikora hits the streets in search of karaoke talent. (R)

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

Featuring Te Kapa Haka o Te Kōtuku from Rutherford College, Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival marks 50 years of rangatahi excellence. (

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)

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

Te Kōhanga o Tokomaru play against Te Tapuaekura o Hatupatu, while Rānui Primary take on Puurekireki Marae. (R)

Short and sharp comedy skits from a Maori perspective. Featuring Tikanga Police, Dr Roberts, Tui and Glitter Bomb. (R)

Unfortunately for the Reo Āwhina crew things are about to take a turn for the worse. (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)

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)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 years olds. Series 4 focuses on the environment and the Takaro Tribe become baby eco warriors, carrying magical backpacks. (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)

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)

NEW: 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 Waka Huia, 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 teams a

Miri and Aorangi take on our haka expert Tom, with the hopes of taking as much cash and haka mana as possible. (R)

The Tuari brothers and Maipi/Paenga whānau gain a powerful insight into the realities of life on the margins. The Maipi/Paenga whānau spend a night on the streets. (R)

A plover chick gets separated from his family during migration and must learn to survive on his own. (R)

Jim is preparing for his first professional fight but begins to rethink his life's trajectory and his sexuality after tangling with Whetu, a gay Maori boy. (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)

With danger averted, Josh plays along with Kura, Rangi and Toro and decides to help them look for the stolen 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. Nan falls sick so Marama and Nīkau return to look after Tai and the 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)

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 plover chick gets separated from his family during migration and must learn to survive on his own. (R)

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.

A team connected by blood, who uphold the legacy of our tīpuna and that of the players whose shoulders they stand on. Join the Māori All Blacks on their first tour of Japan since 2014. (R)

Highlights from the 2025 NZSS Volleyball Nationals held at CET Arena, Palmerston North.

The 2025 NZSS 3x3 Basketball Nationals are being livestreamed from Haumaru Sport and Recreation Centre, Tauranga. (R)

See the stories of people who are at different stages of 'rangatiratanga' in their community. Hine Waitai shows us how young people do it in the FFN. (R)

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

Derek travels to a small papakāinga development in Rāpaki with Perry Royal, and Ngāti Whātua unveil plans to expand their ground-breaking multi-level papakāinga development in Tāmaki Makaurau. (

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. (R)

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)

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)

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

Briar, a te reo Māori teacher and māma of 5 is coming to terms with her son JP's recent dyspraxia diagnosis. Briar is wondering if learning another language with Dyspraxia will hold JP back? (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.

When young Minna discovers a portal into the world of dreams—where blue creatures called Dreambuilders craft other people’s fantasies—she starts tinkering with her step-sister Jenny’s dreams.

A sequel where a reprogrammed T 800 (Schwarzenegger) safeguards young John Connor from a more advanced, shape shifting T 1000 sent back to kill him, all while preventing a future nuclear apocalypse. (

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)

An amazing ocean voyaging, Aroha takes a deep dive into the world of the Honu. (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)

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)

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 and Amaia devise a plan to bust Nan out of hospital. (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)

When young Minna discovers a portal into the world of dreams—where blue creatures called Dreambuilders craft other people’s fantasies—she starts tinkering with her step-sister Jenny’s dreams.

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)

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

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)

Brigid Gallagher travels NZ to visit a different heritage site each week. Along with her team, Brigid gets the exhibition organised, creating new exhibits and uncovering fascinating stories. (R)

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

Derek travels to a small papakāinga development in Rāpaki with Perry Royal, and Ngāti Whātua unveil plans to expand their ground-breaking multi-level papakāinga development in Tāmaki Makaurau. (

Roihana's mental health is fraying. With a visa crisis looming, time is running out. (R)

Tipene, Wasi & Thomas go horseback riding. Deep in the heart of Tūhoe country, Ruatoki serves up rotten corn and mini golf takes a turn. (R)

Kai Rotorua is an organisation that connects people to Papatūānuku and growing kūmara is their main tool. (R)

Experience the community, the history, the isolation, and the connection of life on the remote Chatham Islands, where the land and sea govern the day to lives of the inhabitants.

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

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

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

Sarain Fox examines queerness for indigenous members of today's LGBTQIA community with the help of elders, knowledge keepers, community leaders, and even Drag Race’s Illona Verley. (R)

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

A young woman who dreams of becoming a children's book author makes an unlikely friendship with a cantankerous, rich old widower. (R)

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