Whakaata Māori

Troy is embraced by the people who fought for Matakana island as it stands today and who are planting the seeds for what it could be tomorrow. (R)

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)

Muroki and RIIKI REID team up to record their first original composition in te reo Māori a heartfelt waiata for those going through a tough time. (R)

A half-hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages to ancient myths and legends. (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)

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 landmarks connected to the ancient love story of Hinemoa and Tutānekai. (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.

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. FINALS: Ngā Niho Tipua o Kahukura vs Ngā Hua o Tū. (R)

Mākutu Mate Māori. It is said negative thoughts are a powerful tool to activate Mākutu, and only Tohunga can remove it and prevent Mate Māori from occurring. (R)

Te Taepa Kameta is one of the most prolific song writers and composers of this time. This episode of Waka Huia reveals where it all began while looking ahead to his future kapa haka ambitions. (R)

Mavis’s stress levels go through the roof and the kapa are left to fend for themselves. Koakoa finally accepts Teeps’ idea for the whakaeke and Roland is given an ultimatum. (R)

Following the lives of the New Zealand Waka Ama Elite Junior Men and Women's teams as they train their hearts out in the quest for gold at the 2022 IVF World Sprint Championships. (R)

Featuring Te Tū Mataora, 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

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

NEW: You'd think a chance to score a $47,000 inheritance would get the average Māori's A into G. But property developer Tama and accountant George are not the sharpest naihi in the marae kitchen.

Violet finally steps into the limelight at the battle of the bands and stares down a difficult fork in the road. Harley’s misadventure with Mickey Carp leads to an unexpected outcome. (R)

Algonquin brother and sister were taken away from their parents and sent to an Indian residential school. Years later both siblings are still trying to make peace with their painful past. (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)

Darwin and Newts are two siblings who discover and experiment with early scientific principles as they explore the natural wonders of their incredible New Zealand home.

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)

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)

A fusion of haka and tamariki awesome-ness with Te Nūtube stars Atareta and Te Haakura. (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)

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

The 2026 NZSS Softball Nationals are being livestreamed from Fraser Park, Lower Hutt. (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)

Darwin and Newts are two siblings who discover and experiment with early scientific principles as they explore the natural wonders of their incredible New Zealand home.

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)

Celebrity episode has our famous faces Nepia Takuira-Mita and Aniwa Whaiapu Kolomatangi of Ahikāroa facing off against Tiahuia. (R)

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

The ultimate game show where Haka freaks battle it out. Toitū Te Tiriti - Muriwhenua vs Muriwhenua. (R)

Henare Kaa of Ōtautahi based band Dillastrate along with producer Tiki Taane lead us through a stirring exploration of identity, heritage, and resilience. (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)

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

The remarkable true story of Bert Trautmann, a German prisoner of war who becomes a legendary goalkeeper for Manchester City and finds love amidst the aftermath of World War II. (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)

The reddest Aorangi in the Solar System, join Ihi as he learns how Matawhero gets its colour. (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)

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

An animated series for tamariki about two little kororā living their lives between the moving of the tides.

The truth comes out and Tai and Amaia mend their friendship. The crew go on a mission to stop Grace and Pāora Patero's evil plan. (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)

The Home of Haka - Whakaata Maori - partners with Te Matatini Enterprises to bring the Kapa Haka Regionals to screens across Aotearoa, Ahitereiria, and the Pacific.

Once self-conscious of her fair skin, pop singer YAHYAH finally lets go of her insecurities and sings in te reo Māori to honour her heritage and connect with her late mother. (R)

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

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

Red Earth Uncovered is a half-hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages to archaeological discoveries and ancient myths and legends. (R)

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

Nikora Edwards aka Swizl Jager, defies societal expectations in more ways than one and, through his music, explores the dynamics of not fitting the traditional mould. (R)

Holmes and Watson face off against Professor Moriarty in a deadly game across Europe. (R)

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

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

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

With the help of Aroha we learn more about the biggest planet in the Solar System, Kōpūnui. (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)

NEW: An animated series for tamariki about two little kororā living their lives between the moving of the tides.

Tai and her superhuman whānau run their local vege shop from their kūmara farm. Tai and Nan are approached by Grace who offers to buy 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)

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

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. (R)

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

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

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)

Arrowtown based Louise Wright delivers bespoke architecture with environmental engagement and considered construction. (R)

Faren is thinner, but not necessarily happier. Roihana returns to India. (R)

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

Aotearoa is home to a rich and diverse resrource of native plants, traditionally used by Māori for wellbeing. In 2010, Waikato based husband and wife team Helen and Scott founded Ōku, to transform n

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)

Ariki is a revolutionary Māori martial arts series where teams of rangatahi battle it out. Based on the ancestral art form, ARIKI was created by Te Whare Tū Taua o Aotearoa. (R)

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

Featuring Te Ringa Kaha, 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)

On the day they are released we are with Arohatonu and Tristin as they return home. What are they expecting and what is the reality. We will also meet Lesley, a recently released long term recidivist

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)

Based on a true story, a conscientious objector becomes a hero during World War II for saving 75 men without firing a single shot. (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)

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)

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

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

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

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

A fusion of haka and tamariki awesome-ness with Te Nūtube stars Atareta and Te Haakura. (R)

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

The journey of Māori reconnecting with their whakapapa and whenua. Gina-Lee has been longing to return to Port Levy. The day has finally come, but it's not without pitfalls. (R)

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

On the day they are released we are with Arohatonu and Tristin as they return home. What are they expecting and what is the reality. We will also meet Lesley, a recently released long term recidivist

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,

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

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)

Darwin and Newts are two siblings who discover and experiment with early scientific principles as they explore the natural wonders of their incredible New Zealand home.

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 Haumihi - Whangaparāoa College, Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival marks 50 years of rangatahi excellence. (R)

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. Ngā Toa Matarau vs Te Aka Raukura. (R)

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)

NEW: 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 Reikura Kahi.

Aotearoa is home to a rich and diverse resrource of native plants, traditionally used by Māori for wellbeing. In 2010, Waikato based husband and wife team Helen and Scott founded Ōku, to transform n

PREMIERE: Since its 2019 debut, Te Ao with Moana has become an award-winning and trusted force in current affairs. More than a current affairs show, it explores the rich diversity of today’s Māori

An intimate look at Israel Adesanya, the Nigerian-born, NZ-based MMA champion that delves deep into his journey and the controversial personality known as 'The Last Stylebender.' (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.

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Featuring Te Rerenga Wāna - Westlake Girls' College, Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival marks 50 years of rangatahi excellence. (R)

Beneath the water, a toxic algae silently spreads, suffocating the lifeforce of the seafloor, its reach a creeping shadow over Aotearoa's ocean depths. (R)

Te Tai o Poutini an ancient land - the enduring spirits, unbreakable bonds and ancestral roots. (R)

Since its 2019 debut, Te Ao with Moana has become an award-winning and trusted force in current affairs. More than a current affairs show, it explores the rich diversity of today’s Māori experience

An intimate look at Israel Adesanya, the Nigerian-born, NZ-based MMA champion that delves deep into his journey and the controversial personality known as 'The Last Stylebender.' (R)

When an insecure teenage boy gets hit in the balls for the first time while playing cricket, he lies about the pain to appear strong in front of his friends. (R)

Dr Claudia Orange's book The Treaty of Waitangi was the definitive reference for non-Māori who wanted to understand the foundation document of Aotearoa. (R)

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 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)

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)

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

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

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

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

Eight rangatahi teams from kura around the motu have converged on the shores of Ōkataina to see who this season's Ariki will be. (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)

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

NEW: NZ's longest-running, bilingual, weekly current affairs show returns for 2026, featuring a Māori perspective on politics and culture.

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)

Chef Sachie Nomura travels to the Coromandel to meet local seaweed harvesters AgriSea, the Opito Bay Salt Company and the creators of Awildian Gin. (R)

Capturing the critical moments of building, developing and living on your tupuna whenua. The Panapa whanau show Pio around Te Mahurehure urban marae. (R)

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

Lifestyle series that celebrates the wide diversity of Māori hunters, fishers and gatherers from all around Aotearoa. (R)

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

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

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

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

Niua and Hura travel to Tāmaki Makaurau to uncover the story behind a cave located in Piha where the taniwhā Kaiwhare lived. (R)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NZ's longest-running, bilingual, weekly current affairs show returns for 2026, featuring a Māori perspective on politics and culture. (R)

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

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

Back for a third season, showcasing the ancient knowledge of where and when to fish, according to the Māori lunar calendar. (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 Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the origins of thermal energy and how it was brought from Hawaiki to Aotearoa. (R)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau and Talking Pond Koka live. (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 a cave located in Piha where the taniwhā Kaiwhare lived. (R)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau and Talking Pond Koka live. (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

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)

Waiōrea delves into the experiences of a young Polynesian boy during the Dawn Raids in a compelling theater-driven narrative. Episode weaves real stories from Western Springs College students. (R)

A polished, moving, and theatrical performance exploring migration, displacment, and identity. Waiōrea delivers one of the most dynamic haka theatre expressions in the series. (R)

Join the dynamic trio Chey Milne, Tawaroa Kawana and Jordyn With A Why as they celebrate music through a distinctly Māori lens. Ani-Piki Tuari reflects on her theatre show "˜Whakapaupakihi'. (R)

NEW: Aaron starts off the season by visiting the Island of Warraber, where he meets with Sister Fiona, who shows him how to cook her Cyprus-inspired crayfish mornay

A half-hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages to ancient myths and legends. (R)

NEW: DCI Harry Virdee must hunt down a killer targeting the Asian community in Bradford, whilst dealing with his chaotic personal life.

Liz tries to impress her whanau by singing at karaoke, but this only makes her feel like more of an outsider. A sympathetic Taaps helps her learn a waiata to sing at Aunty Bella's party. (R)

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

A showcase of New Zealand musicians performing entirely in te reo Māori. Presented by Amanda Ashton. (R)

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

Niua and Hura travel to Te Hokianga-nui-ā-Kupe to uncover the story one of most well-known fortified Pā of Ngāpuhi. (R)

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

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

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

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

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

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

LIVE: ASB Polyfest 2026 is an annual secondary schools Polynesian cultural festival held over four days in Auckland. MĀORI+ brings you all the action from the ASB Polyfest Māori stage.