Whakaata Māori

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)

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)

When Chad "˜The Boogieman' Chambers' hometown, Tokomaru Bay, is devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle, the reggae artist hits the studio to record a poignant new waiata. (R)

LIVE: The 2026 Super 8 1st XV & 2026 CNI 1st XV plus Other Sports to Whakaata Māori YouTube – MĀORI ACTIVE.

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

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

Featuring Te Kapunga - James Cook High School , Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival marks 50 years of rangatahi excellence. (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)

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)

Island of Mystery is an animation series that features Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time.

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

Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pūkana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi (R)

Ko ngā putanga reo Māori o ngā pakiwaituihi reorua o Avatar.

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

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

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

As they explore Te Aho Matua, we step inside one of Tāmaki Makaurau's Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Kōtuku. Their story touches on the realities rangatahi Māori face today. (R)

Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Kōtuku (performance) (R)

With his new waiata reo Māori Me Pēhea Rā about to drop, MOHI confronts his dedication to Māori music, questioning whether making music in English might be an easier career choice. (R)

Nikau and Jessie discuss the complexities of raising a blended whānau, navigating different parenting styles and cultural backgrounds, and the importance of open communication. (R)

NEW: 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)

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

PREMIERE: Robyn breaks out of juvenile detention to see her dying grandfather Ringer, only to discover that he wants her help to escape the hospital and return home to do one last thing.

Driven by a quest for self-understanding, filmmaker Alexis Smith joins a secret network dedicated to contac????ng extraterrestrial life. When she encounters something that pushes her to the edge of be

NEW: Turia CHATS with Te Kanawa Ngarotata about teen fatherhood, life in Waipukurau and the journey from rehab to winning at life.

In the face of historical language loss and underrepresentation, Jordyn with a Why showcases the unyielding spirit of Māori reclamation in the digital era. (R)

NEW: 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 never gre

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.

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)

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.

Island of Mystery is an animation series that features Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time.

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

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

Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pūkana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi (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 Aniwa Whaiapuchats about their acting mahi and passions for makeup and kapa haka. (R)

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

Meet some of Aotearoa's living legends, the Māori leaders who were raised through the challenging years where te reo Māori was shunned. (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)

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

NEW: The 2026 Super 8 1st XV & 2026 CNI 1st XV plus Other Sports to Whakaata Māori YouTube – MĀORI ACTIVE.

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 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)

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.

Island of Mystery is an animation series that features Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time.

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

Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pūkana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi (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)

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)

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)

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)

Anne prepares oysters rockafella, oysters and chorizo, bang bang chicken and kaimoana dashi broth. (R)

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

Pio Terei is on a journey to discover Māori and Hawaiian indigenous connections through tourism. In this episode we visit Haku Maui, Native Intelligence and Tegan Yorwarth surfs in Raglan. (R)

NEW: Revisit the performance of rōpū from the 2026 Senior Kapa Haka Regional Competition.

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

Short and sharp comedy skits from a Maori perspective. Featuring Ghost Watchers and The Judge Who Doesn't Judge. (R)

Kruze Tangira is a netball national champion and a sports commentator for Te Karere. As the world becomes more inclusive can the same be said for sports within Aotearoa? (R)

Whareumu and Tahu return to their home village. Te Heuheu of Tūwharetoa lays siege to the pā to starve them out. Chief Mokonuiārangi taunts Hauraki over the massacre at Mokoia. (R)

Working at the Ministry of Justice, Heps looks back to his childhood growing up in Wainuiomata. In the present day, Heps comes across research that sends him into a downward spiral. (R)

Love and Light - Self love before loving another? (R)

Taupua Winikerei, prominent Tainui orator of the 1950’s recounts the history of the Kiingitanga movement in whaikōrero at the Kiingitanga centenary celebrations held at Tūrangawaewae in 1958. (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)

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.

Island of Mystery is an animation series that features Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time. (R)

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

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

Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pūkana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi (R)

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

Living in London, emerging artist Len Blake explores the heartbreak of distance, the need to hold on to cultural connection, and the longing for home, in a captivating new waiata 'Te Piringa'. (R)

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

Chef Sachie Nomura is in Taranaki visiting the internationally famous Roebuck Farms, Chef Landon Elder and expert coffee roasters Proof and Stock. (R)

Pateriki Te Rei, kaumātua of Ngāti Toa, Raukawa and Te Arawa talks about his life, from his birth in the far North to his recruitment into the New Zealand airforce. He recalls his return home from w

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)

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

Puurekireki Marae play Te Kōhanga o Tokomaru and Rānui Primary play against Te Tapuaekura. (R)

The historic origins of the Kiingitanga movement, the place it has in contemporary New Zealand and what the future holds for this important national institution. (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)

Miri and Aorangi take on our haka expert Tom, with the hopes of taking as much cash and haka mana as possible. (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 Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (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.

Island of Mystery is an animation series that features Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time. (R)

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

Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pūkana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi (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)

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 Ahi a Tahurangi , Whakaata Māori presents Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga - the ultimate celebration of haka excellence. Experience the passion, precision, and power of Aot

Hawaiki Kura lead a wānanga with Kiley and his daughters before we follow Hamuera at Nelson Museum, Ruihana, Kahu, and Michael through pākohe carving, marae life, and whitebaiting, ending in London

Four children (the Swallows) on holiday in the Lake District sail on their own to an island and start a war with rival children (the Amazons). in the meantime, a mysterious man on a houseboat accuses

Travis, a jaded detective, arrives in the remote outback town of Limbo to investigate a cold case murder of a local Indigenous girl. (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)

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)

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.

Island of Mystery is an animation series that features Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time. (R)

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

It's the school holidays. While Pāora Patero and Grace are still plotting, Nan has a fun surprise for the tamariki. (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 Tāmaki Makaurau to uncover the story behind the cliffs on west coast of Auckland. (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)

Niua and Hura travel to Whangārei to uncover the story behind the sacred waters Ōtuihau. (R)

Our forests are full of pests, and it's time to take action! Join Hinewai and Hine Te Kura as they team up with Makoha Nightingale-Pene to set rat traps in Maungakawa. (R)

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

Four children (the Swallows) on holiday in the Lake District sail on their own to an island and start a war with rival children (the Amazons). in the meantime, a mysterious man on a houseboat accuses

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)

LIVE: The 2026 Super 8 1st XV & 2026 CNI 1st XV plus Other Sports to Whakaata Māori YouTube – MĀORI ACTIVE.

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)

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)

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 Pā unites Waikato-Tainui and Waikato University in a visionary project that merges Māori design, innovation and kotahitanga to reflect shared mana. (R)

Acushla Dee Sciascia is an accomplished Māori researcher currently working in a broad range of areas including; climate change, Māori agribusiness, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, te reo Māori, e

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)

Mini-series exploring the deep connection that Māori have with water. After his own miraculous survival at sea, ex-Navy diver Rob Hewitt turned his focus to helping Māori dive safely. (R)

Living in London, emerging artist Len Blake explores the heartbreak of distance, the need to hold on to cultural connection, and the longing for home, in a captivating new waiata 'Te Piringa'. (R)

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)

Puurekireki Marae play Te Kōhanga o Tokomaru and Rānui Primary play against Te Tapuaekura. (R)

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

Speech therapist Bridget helps Mungzy to communicate with his whānau, and the parents of a young tāne with takiwātanga (autism) can't wait for the Puna Reo to open. (R)

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

Smart but socially awkward Danny transfers to a secret boarding school and accidentally opens a portal to another dimension. With rival student Liz and their hybrid professor, he must save the school

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)

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)

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.

Island of Mystery is an animation series that features Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time. (R)

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

Marama has a new crush. The tamariki are offered a once in a lifetime opportunity. Tai and Amaia become distant. (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)

Smart but socially awkward Danny transfers to a secret boarding school and accidentally opens a portal to another dimension. With rival student Liz and their hybrid professor, he must save the school

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)

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)

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.

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)

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

Seven tāne on a boys trip showing solid male friendships rife with straight up kōrero, ample ribbing and a whole lot of laughs. (R)

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

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)

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

A handful of unforgettable Māori characters stride out on a 100-day quest to tame a totally wild Ruatahuna horse for a grand competition in this stunning and poignant series. (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)

When sisters, Adele, Karen and Tessa were facing skin disorders within their whānau, they turned to the rongoā space for answers. They created their own skin care range called Mamaku, a generational

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. (R)

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

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

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

With his new waiata reo Māori Me Pēhea Rā about to drop, MOHI confronts his dedication to Māori music, questioning whether making music in English might be an easier career choice. (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)

People came from all over Ōtiria to help build the Piritaha Homestead, a humble farmhouse built in the 1900s using kauri milled from their own whenua. (R)

Keelan and Peter trace ancestral footsteps at the Wairau Bar, Hamuera shares stories of weaving and colonisation at Rotomairewhenua, and Lee-Ann and Todd inspire indigenous care through waka ama. (R)

Looks back at the key movements in rumba music from the Belgian colonisation of the Congo to the present day, explaining how it has contributed to the emancipation of the Congolese people and changed

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

A theater director struggles with his work and the women in his life as he creates a life-size replica of New York City inside a warehouse as part of his new play. (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 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 Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (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.

Island of Mystery is an animation series that features Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time. (R)

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

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

Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pūkana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi (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)

This week, Italian native and "Dish of the Festival" winner, Sergio Maglione cooks squid in the hāngi pit at Taste of Auckland. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern turns up to try his dish. (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.

Looks back at the key movements in rumba music from the Belgian colonisation of the Congo to the present day, explaining how it has contributed to the emancipation of the Congolese people and changed

A theater director struggles with his work and the women in his life as he creates a life-size replica of New York City inside a warehouse as part of his new play.

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A handful of unforgettable Māori characters stride out on a 100-day quest to tame a totally wild Ruatahuna horse for a grand competition in this stunning and poignant series. (R)

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Mini-series exploring the deep connection that Māori have with water. After his own miraculous survival at sea, ex-Navy diver Rob Hewitt turned his focus to helping Māori dive safely. (R)

A shining light for her small town, Nikau Grace is hoping to inspire the tamariki of Kawerau and celebrate the spark that makes each individual shine. (R)

Mini-series exploring the deep connection that Māori have with water. Surfers Maioha Kelly and Jordan Waiti provide surf lessons, using mātauranga Māori to strengthen the connection to Tangaroa. (R

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When sisters, Adele, Karen and Tessa were facing skin disorders within their whānau, they turned to the rongoā space for answers. They created their own skin care range called Mamaku, a generational

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

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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

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

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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)

Island of Mystery is an animation series that features Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time.

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

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

Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pūkana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi (R)

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

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