Whakaata Māori

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.

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 how Rangitoto was carried from the West Coast of Tāmaki to the Te Waitematā 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 escaping the slimy, scale-covered ponaturi, Josh, Kazumi, Rangi, Kura, and Toro decide to search the creatures' village for the godstick. (R)

Muster mayhem. The whanau heads to the farm, but the sheep aren't cooperating. Koro Noel saves the day, and the boys have a blast with some playful lambs. (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. Te Nūtube Haka is made up of performers from different regions. We see how practicing separately will go down. (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)

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)

A film making challenge for rangatahi to tell stories about issues they care about. (R)

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

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)

NEW: A film making challenge for rangatahi to tell stories about issues they care about.

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 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)

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 excelle

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

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

The squad for the End of Year Tour is named and Amy faces challenges on the field and with poi. Stacey recounts what it takes to win Olympic gold for a second time as the Sevens head to Paris. (R)

A podcast series that will explore the compelling world of kapa haka through the eyes and experiences of those most passionate about this taonga. Featuring Tamati Waaka.

A series of six sustainability-focused short films by emerging young film-makers form Aotearoa New Zealand. (R)

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

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

Giants is an original scripted drama series about three friends determined to live life on their own terms, no matter the cost. They quickly learn that when life starts to kick your ass, you either lay down, or fight back.

In the gruelling world of competitive sheep shearing there is no women's section. A story of passion, purpose and determination and five women for whom shearing is not just a job. (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 maunga Parihaka. (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)

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)

Sheep docked, lambs chased, fears faced! Now, onto the horses. (R)

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

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

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

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

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

Pio Terei is on a journey to discover Māori and Hawaiian indigenous connections through tourism. In this episode we visit Kipu Ranch Adventures and Kawiti Caves. (R)

Featuring Ngā Kōhine o Maungawhau from Epsom Girls' Grammar School, Whakaata Māori Represents performances from the Māori stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival marks 50 years of rangatahi ex

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

Kahu casts his net for whitebait, fishes for tuna with an old family friend, and joins Hui-Ā-Iwi in Kaikōura, celebrating Ngāi Tahu identity and connection. (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

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

In the gruelling world of competitive sheep shearing there is no women's section. A story of passion, purpose and determination and five women for whom shearing is not just a job. (R)

In the opening decades of the 19th century, Māori contact with Europeans was rare. Abel Tasman's short encounter with Aotearoa and its people left no lasting imprint. 126 years later, Captain James C

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

Pānia Papa presents Māori language lessons for intermediate-level learners. (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 how Rangitoto was carried from the West Coast of Tāmaki to the Te Waitematā 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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Aro Tāngata - David Kidwell, league player and coach, is off to Argentina to help take the Puma's to international success. (R)

A global race to discover the weird and wonderful wild hidden in our city streets. (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)

A lifestyle series that follows hard-case Māori anglers, Matene, Dazza and Jeff Cleave, as they fish for knowledge and food for the table. (R)

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

Hunting Aotearoa joins up with whānau Carter in the Tongariro region for the beginning of the roar. Early stages in the roar poses some challenges, but technology helps put food in the chiller. (R)

The Brothers of Tangaroa are out diving on the rugged coast of Wellington, while Hemi is hunting for a deer in Kaikoura. (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)

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.

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)

Pig wrangling, horse catching - the boys have their hands full. After a successful mission, they reward their trusty steeds with some grooming love. (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?

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)

Join skilled hunter-gatherer Peter Peeti, for another exciting hunting season. Pete is in the Tasman region, with a group of teenagers who are learning how to hunt and provide for their families. (R)

The origin and history of whaikōrero featuring Huirangi Waikerepuru, Piri Sciascia, Turuhira Hare and Pakake Winiata, where we ask, what is whaikōrero? (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)

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

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)

NEW: Featuring Te Whānau o Te Rautoetoe - Papatoetoe High School, Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival marks 50 years of rangatahi excelle

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)

A global race to discover the weird and wonderful wild hidden in our city streets. (R)

We follow the heartfelt journey of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Kaikohe as they honor the legacy of Kupe and the arrival to Aotearoa. (R)

A moving and spiritual performance that carries the wairua of Kupe. Kaikohe lays down their aroha and mana on the stage with raw emotion and fierce pride (R)

Join the dynamic trio Chey Milne, Tawaroa Kawana and Jordyn With A Why as they celebrate music through a Māori lens. Ani-Piki Tuari shares her insights into managing the "˜Tuari Brothers'. (R)

NEW: Starting his journey in the Western Islands of the Torres Strait, Aaron Fa'aoso meets an old friend. As well as warriors, sailors and fishermen, the island of Badu is also home to some amazing co

Drew heads to the heart of hockey in Nova Scotia, and then to the Six Nations playing fields as he explores how indigenous peoples quite literally invented both of Canada’s National Sports: Hockey a

Balls, Baths, and Big Stacks – It’s all about coordination, precision, and a touch of cardio as Waihoroi, Taiarahia Black, and John Turi face off. The crew hit Awakeri Hot Springs for a relaxing s

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)

Explore the diverse life of Director of Photography Fred Renata. His work has enhanced our New Zealand Film industry through his exceptional visual storytelling and attention to lighting. (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)

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)

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)

Deep in the bush, the whanau clears tracks for hunters with karakia and teamwork. A delicious reward of milo and pihikete awaits. (R)

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

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

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. Hinewehi Mohi discusses her impactful musical journey. (R)

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

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

Māori weaponry is an art with two sides, Rongo and Tū. Tune in as Hinewai and Hine Te Kura learn from Wiremu Tai Tin how to source their own rākau and master the art of wielding their weapon. (R)

Hinewai and Hine Te Kura have never been hunting before. It can either be a successful adventure or a tiring one! Follow this episode to see if Te Owai can lead the girls to a boar. (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)

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)

Using natural materials collected from Papatūānuku and her offspring, Raukura Turei (Ngāi Tai Ki Tāmaki, Ngā Rauru Kītahi, Ngāti Pāoa) demonstrates indigenous ties to whenua, whakapapa

A video podcast series that provides a unique insight into the world of moko and the life of a kai tā. Artists from Kulture Ink share their personal experiences. (R)

NEW: Drew heads to the heart of hockey in Nova Scotia, and then to the Six Nations playing fields as he explores how indigenous peoples quite literally invented both of Canada’s National Sports: Hoc

Pānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori. (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 Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the origins of thermal energy and how it was brought from Hawaiki to Aotearoa. (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)

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

Young Māori battle it out in the revolutionary Māori martial arts competition based upon mau rākau. Ngā Reiputa o Kahukura vs Te Whatu Kōtuku. (R)

Spiritual Beings Children. This episode is about the wairua of unborn children and what happens to their wairua in the event of death, stillborn, miscarriage or abortion. (R)

NEW: Through the act of karanga, we traverse both the physical and spiritual realms, guided by ancestral voices that echo through time. This sacred practice is far more than a ritual—it is a powerfu

With Teeps back at the helm, Turuz prepare for Te Mataiti. They aim to take out the competition but some surprising arrivals leave Turuz in a big old mess. (R)

Follow the journey of the Senior Masters Men's waka ama team from Team Pineula, as they use the grueling Hawaiki Nui Va'a race to connect to their tīpuna, their health and each other. (R)

NEW: Featuring Manawa Mai Tawhiti, Whakaata Māori presents Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga - the ultimate celebration of haka excellence. Experience the passion, precision, and power of Aotearoa's fin

Short and sharp comedy skits from a Maori perspective. Featuring Maori Mastercookers, Sitcom, Rebranding The Gang and Kaumatua Workshops. (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

During a trip to the mall, Violet, Harley and Cousin Cheryl pursue their own missions. (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

NZ Police Detective Jaimie-Leigh shares her story of trauma to inspire that one’s past need not define their future, and dreams can come true. (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)

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 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)

With the bush track clear, the whanau returns to brush their trusty steeds. (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 have reached their final rehearsals, will they be performance-ready? (R)

Featuring Te Kapa Haka o Kahurangi ki Maungawhau - Hineteiwaiwa from Auckland Girls' Grammar School, Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival m

LIVE: Whakaata Māori – the Home of Haka – will once again partner with Te Matatini Enterprises to bring the Kapa Haka Regionals 2026 to screens across Aotearoa, Ahitereiria, and the Pacific.

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)

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

Celebrity edition of Haka Pedia where we see famous faces Ngahuia Piripi and Turia Schmidt Peke face off against haka expert Tom Alesana. (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 Ngā Tūmanako, 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

Tyia and Tamihana do their best to test their haka knowledge up against haka expert Tom. (R)

The Tuari brothers and the Rupuha/Ripikoi sisters put their acting chops to the test in preparation for an epic LARP (Live Action Role Play) adventure with a dramatic, fantasy-fueled showdown. (R)

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

Three months after surviving a terrorist attack, Mia is still traumatised and unable to recall events. In an effort to move forward, she investigates her memories and retraces her steps. (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)

Kamaka is excited to learn about this clever creature, the Aihe. (R)

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

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

After a 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)

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)

Tai and her superhuman whānau run their local vege shop from their kūmara farm. The tupu are dying and Tai pushes past her fear of her matakitetanga. (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)

LIVE: Whakaata Māori – the Home of Haka – will once again partner with Te Matatini Enterprises to bring the Kapa Haka Regionals 2026 to screens across Aotearoa, Ahitereiria, and the Pacific.