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 Whangārei to uncover the story behind the sacred waters Ōtuihau. (R)

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

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

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

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

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 presenters Te Aumihi Hohepa and Tawhanga Rika as they celebrate the world of Māori art. Actor Antonio Te Maioha discusses his work as an actor and his many projects. (R)

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

Emily Karaka is one of New Zealand’s foremost cutting-edge painters. This episode explores her personal story and her unique perspective on the cultural and historical issues of Aotearoa. (R)

Coming to grips with his inner demons, host Rich Francis travels to what he calls the Hollywood of Indigenous Reservations, Osoyoos, to cook with an ingredient he’s never used before, cougar.

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

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

A weekly live series that masterfully blends comedy, lively banter and high quality Te Reo Māori to offer a fresh engaging perspective on contemporary Māori issues. Hosted by Chey Milne, Kereama Wri

Ki Tua is a podcast with a difference, covering current events and important issues through to formative moments in their lives. (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)

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

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

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

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

Combining his love for Rugby with his skill at diving and hunting, All Black Piri Weepu sets out on a tour around Aotearoa meeting up with locals. (R)

In his new waiata, Reti Hedley of the indigenous soul music group IA delves into the beauty and self-assurance that te reo Māori can bestow upon its speakers. (R)

Whitebait two ways, a charcuterie platter of pork, lemon dill risotto with oysters and clams and grilled pork chops. (R)

Mavis has a solution for Fanny's depressed state but Moke wants none of it. (R)

Pio Terei is on a journey to discover Māori and Hawaiian indigenous connections through tourism. In this episode we visit Mālama Loko Ea Foundation and Whakarewarewa Living Village. (R)

NEW: Featuring Ngā Taonga 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'

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

Showcasing Queer excellence across Aotearoa and Australia. Grayson Goffe is off to Sydney to celebrate WorldPride 2023. (R)

Set in the 1820s, the northern tribes have muskets from the Whiteman. They begin to invade other tribes and eventually arrive in Te Arawa. (R)

Ma agrees to have dinner with Henare's sister. Taaps tries to connect with Heps but is kept at a distance. Tāwhiti reveals his plans for his next protest. (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)

Birth and Death - Online tangi, same sex adoption, and teenage parenting. (R)

Pei Jones and Tiaki Hira talk about Tainui history, from the ascension of the Māori King to the throne of the Kiingitanga movement and the involvement of Tainui with the signing of the Treaty. (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)

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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

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

Te Rangiaroha Huhana Clark, Heeni Sunderland and Iranui Haig talk of their experiences of the karanga, the kawa (practices) surrounding karanga, and how as young teenagers they were thrust into the ro

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

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

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

Shedding light on the lives of the homeless and impoverished in Aotearoa New Zealand. Six visits a night shelter in Hamilton where she was first homeless while transitioning. (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)

Shedding light on the lives of the homeless and impoverished in Aotearoa New Zealand. Six reflects back on her journey. (R)

Hard-core band Bleeders' punk attitude and Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections come together in a surprising connection to improve the statistics of Māori incarceration and offending. (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)

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

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

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

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)

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)

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 Poho o Hinekahukura, Whakaata Māori presents Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga - the ultimate celebration of haka excellence. Experience the passion, precision, and power of Aotearoa's fine

The ultimate game show where Haka freaks battle it out. The Ring Ins' every good Quiz show has them, but can they swing the poi and do the haka to win big? (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 family cursed to become monsters must unite and overcome their differences to break the curse. (R)

Empress Elisabeth of Austria, once idolised for her beauty, turns 40 and is officially deemed an old woman; she starts trying to maintain her public image. (R)

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

Found in the tukutuku panels in our wharenui, Kori learns about two very cool shapes, Tapatoru and Taimana. (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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Communities give some much needed love to tired and run-down kōhanga across New Zealand. (R)

LIVE: 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.

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

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

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

A swift raised by seagulls struggles with identity and finds courage to save his family. (R)

A woman's life splits into two parallel universes depending on whether she catches a train. (R)

A series of short films, sustainability focused by young New Zealand film-makers. (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)

Katiaki learns some fun facts about the Manawa and Whetū, and we show you how to create greeting cards for Māmā or Pāpā. (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)

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)

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

LIVE: 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.

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

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

Follows hard-case Māori anglers, Matene, Dazza and Jeff Cleave (Ngati Wai, Te Rarawa, Tainui) as they fish for knowledge, and fish for kai mo te tēpū. (R)

See the stories of people who are at different stages of 'rangatiratanga' in their community. Lance and Deena show their gratitude for their home through kaitiakitanga. NB: "F - Word " (R)

The Schmidt-Peke and Rupuha/Ripikoi sisters embark on a journey of mind, body, and soul, immersing themselves in the serenity of a sound bath, bond in a sweat lodge, and wrap it up with Zumba. (R)

Raised on whenua, Joyann turned her rongoā skills and plant love into Soul Time, crafting healing balms. Her husband Barlow gathers the rongoā, keeping tradition alive. (R)

Pio visits with various whanau at the beginning of their papakāinga development journeys to answer the question, how do I get started? (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)

Commercial success made William Singe lose his sense of self. At his lowest point, Will turns to his whakapapa and finds the connection with his first te reo Māori single: Whānau. (R)

NEW: Our favourite flavours of the Pacific are presented in a Fresh Poly-platter in this series dedicated to inspiring Islanders worldwide.

A compelling mix of current affairs investigations, human interest and arts and culture stories. (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

As the buffalo near extinction, the Plains Indigenous People struggle to survive, but they add a medicine chest clause to Treaty 6 to try to protect their health. The Indian Act is pushed through and

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

NEW: After her gender identity was denied in her homeland, Lee Li, a transgender asylum seeker, was forced to leave her country, family, and language to embark on a journey toward belonging, freedom,

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)

An ornery, chain-smoking, newly widowed grandma is eager to live life as an independent woman. A local fortune teller predicts her future and she lands herself on the wrong side of luck.

1963, Aotearoa. An out of wedlock pregnancy forces 18 year old Mary to take things into her own hands at great personal risk, altering the course of more than one life (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)

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

Nestled in the heart of Auckland city former Al Brown protege's Kyle Street and Jordan MacDonald's restaurant Culprit has been delivering their trolley service since 2016. (R)

NEW: Aotearoa’s longest-running Pacific news and current affairs television programme, Tagata Pasifika covers stories of Pacific Island communities here and around the Pacific region.

As the buffalo near extinction, the Plains Indigenous People struggle to survive, but they add a medicine chest clause to Treaty 6 to try to protect their health. The Indian Act is pushed through and

Forty-five years after his parents were wrongfully imprisoned for overstaying, a Tongan New Zealander finally admits the painful truth behind what happened to his family during the Dawn Raids. (R)

An ornery, chain-smoking, newly widowed grandma is eager to live life as an independent woman. A local fortune teller predicts her future and she lands herself on the wrong side of luck.

A passionate video gamer leads his team on a turbulent battle to be the first New Zealanders to compete in Esports in the Commonwealth Games. (R)

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

Culinary rising star Sachie Nomura hosts this new cooking series celebrating Japanese cuisine and inspiring viewers at home with simple-to-make, amazing 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)

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

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

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

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

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)

Distinctive kōrero from around the country made by iwi for iwi. (R)

With the countdown on to Worlds, the women need to strengthen connections on and off the water. The men are pushed to their limits while one must sit out. (R)

See the stories of people who are at different stages of 'rangatiratanga' in their community. Derek Ashley works to change the narrative of his community. (R)

Uncover Te Tai o Poutini's essence: history, pūrākau, community, and the sacred Pounamu. (R)

Raised on whenua, Joyann turned her rongoā skills and plant love into Soul Time, crafting healing balms. Her husband Barlow gathers the rongoā, keeping tradition alive. (R)

NEW: A compelling mix of current affairs investigations, human interest and arts and culture stories.

NEW: 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 exper

The award-winning feature documentary Plastic People investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health (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)

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

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

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

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)

Aotearoa’s longest-running Pacific news and current affairs television programme, Tagata Pasifika covers stories of Pacific Island communities here and around the Pacific region. (R)

A compelling mix of current affairs investigations, human interest and arts and culture stories. (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.

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

The award-winning feature documentary Plastic People investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health

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)

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)

A weekly live series that masterfully blends comedy, lively banter and high quality Te Reo Māori to offer a fresh engaging perspective on contemporary Māori issues. Hosted by Chey Milne, Kereama Wri

An uplifting portrait of happiness sustaining people and their community. (R)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Rangatahi Māori showcase a popular combat sport in mau rākau. Teams come together to compete and fight as our tūpuna once did. It's exciting, thrilling and authentically Māori. (R)

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

Kahu starts dropping truth bombs in her Get Ready with Me (GRWM) livestreams. She calls out Ururangi’s slick spiritual tourism for what it really is - A scam built on stolen stories and buried secre

Commercial success made William Singe lose his sense of self. At his lowest point, Will turns to his whakapapa and finds the connection with his first te reo Māori single: Whānau. (R)

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

A young New Zealander and her mother live with grief in a toxic environment - can the river and their relationship be saved? (R)

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

NEW: Rapaera Black, born and bred in the Tuhoe Valley, still carries on the legacy of traditional fermented Māori kai. He is a born hunter-gatherer known locally as Tuna Dundee.

NEW: Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, this series explores the dramatic landscapes and the extraordinary wildlife of Aotearoa, found nowhere else on Earth.

NEW: Capturing the pace, excitement and personalities that come with hunting wild game in the stunning outdoors of Aotearoa.

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)

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)

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

Emerging young singer Nikau Grace always felt judged, often being told she wasn't Māori enough. Now she is taking back her power and confidence in her Māori identity. (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 Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the origins of thermal energy and how it was brought from Hawaiki to Aotearoa. (R)

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

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)

After a deep sleep, Kura and Josh wake up to find Rangi gone. Fearing the worst, they begin to search for clues. (R)

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

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

Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, this series explores the dramatic landscapes and the extraordinary wildlife of Aotearoa, found nowhere else on Earth.

Rapaera Black, born and bred in the Tuhoe Valley, still carries on the legacy of traditional fermented Māori kai. He is a born hunter-gatherer known locally as Tuna Dundee. (R)

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

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

Explores and celebrates the world of kapa haka and the passionate haka community. Hosted by kapa haka "know it alls" - Chey Milne and Kereama Wright - with Anipatene Biddle and Montel Tivoli.

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)

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)

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

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

Niua and Hura travel to Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the origins of thermal energy and how it was brought from Hawaiki to Aotearoa. (R)

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

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)

After a deep sleep, Kura and Josh wake up to find Rangi gone. Fearing the worst, they begin to search for clues. (R)

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

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)

As his tenth birthday approaches, Luka must navigate a profound Niuean rite of passage, where the weight of his heritage and the dawn of his autonomy converge in a single moment. (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)

What was once a traditional love song becomes a celebration of universal love and connection in te reo Māori, when iconic band The Black Seeds revisit their anthemic tune "˜So True'. (R)

Te Amareretai shares her experience of raising a pēpi on her own, discussing the joys and struggles of solo parenting and the support she relies on from her whānau. (R)

NEW: In the aftermath of a massive wildfire in 2016, host Cezin Nottaway finds a deep connection between food and healing. Combining her signature bush cooking style with a traditional beaver tail rec

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

NEW: When We Go To War chronicles a New Zealand family at the outbreak of WWI, from optimism to despair as war's toll mounts. It follows their experiences from the home-front to the battlefields of

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

NEW: Turia CHATS with Awatea Wihongi about FFN and big women love.

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

PREMIERE: Real talk, in real reo, about the realest kaupapa wāhine face — from periods to pleasure, shame to strength. The Wahine Show is bold, bilingual, and built to normalise the kōrero we neve

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)

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