Whakaata Māori

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)

The story of Tuwhakairiora and his quest for retribution for the death of his father, his relationship with Ruataupare, the puhinui o Ngāti Porou and the mana she had throughout the east coast. (R)

Anne prepares coconut prawn and crayfish curry, tuatua with black beans, basil soup and clams, oysters natural and cloudy bay clams with grilled hāpuka. (R)

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

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

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)

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)

A mock-reality series that follows the comic misadventures of a pair of metrosexual Māori men on their quest to find themselves an authentic Māori bride. (R)

Actress Awa Puna found herself on the frontline protesting against anti-trans activists. With so much anti-trans rhetoric in the world how do trans people in Aotearoa stay safe and resilient? (R)

The war between Pareihe of Kahungunu and Te Heuheu of Tūwharetoa rages on for many years. Te Heuheu forsees his own death and makes peace with Pareihe cementing it with marriage. (R)

The crew go camping. Ma and Heps aren't talking, Taaps brings the wrong tent, Liz has finally made friends, and Pua brings her cat. (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

Down The Rabbit Hole - Conspiracy theories, aliens and fake news. (R)

Whaikōrero recorded during centenary celebrations of the Kiingitanga in 1958, Dr Maharaia Winiata, staunch advocate of the Kiingitanga expresses his concern about the effect of the pākehā world on

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

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

Niua and Hura travel to Te Hokianga-nui-ā-Kupe to uncover the story behind the taniwhā ‘Ārai Te Uru & Niua’ who guard the mouth of Hokianga 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 Rakau and Talking Pond Koka live. (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)

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)

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

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

Chef Sachie Nomura is in MacKenzie Country visiting High Country Salmon with comedian great Lynda Topp and she goes star gazing with Ngāi Tahu Dark Sky Project. (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)

Amiiria Stirling recalls her early life with her kōkā and kaumatua, working for the local Pākehā land owner Sydney Thomas Williams; and gives an account of the naming of Ruatōria. (R)

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

Toko J.A.B face-off against Te Tapuaekura o Hatupatu and Poohara Marae face Te Kōhanga o Tokomaru, fighting for a spot in the semi-finals. (R)

CROWN LYNN: A Māori Story revisits a place and time in New Zealand history that was on the cusp of change both socially and politically through the eyes of Crown Lynn Pottery's former Māori employee

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)

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

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

Niua and Hura travel to Te Hokianga-nui-ā-Kupe to uncover the story behind the taniwhā ‘Ārai Te Uru & Niua’ who guard the mouth of Hokianga harbour. (R)

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)

Josh and his dog Kazumi crash back in time to face a fearsome girl and her acrobatic sister. (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 Hikuwai, 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 as

Kahu reflects on community and mātauranga at Te Āwhina Marae before the journey moves through Shannon’s kaupapa of He Kai Kei Aku Ringa, waka ama with Lee-Ann and Todd, carving with Roni, and Maia

A teenage monkey and his friends go on a mission to save the universe from a tyrannical villain. (R)

The early reign of Queen Victoria and her romance with Prince Albert. (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)

With it's beautiful rings visible from Te Ao, Paraeārau is the known as the jewel of the Solar System. Join Aroha as she learns more about this beautiful aorangi. (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)

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

Tai and Amaia don't see eye to eye. Nīkau meets a new friend. Grace and Pāora Patero's plan is put into action. (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 Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the landmarks connected to the ancient love story of Hinemoa and Tutānekai. (R)

Maramataka Māori has heavily influenced te ao Māori since the beginning of time. Follow Hinewai and Hine Te Kura as they learn from Heeni Hoterene about living according to the maramataka Māori. (R

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)

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.

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

Manga puts in the hard yards on site as the race is on to meet the Council Code of Compliance. A visit to Whangārei Hospital brings some mixed news for Mungzy's whānau. (R)

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

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

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

Vietnam vet John Rambo drifts into a rural Washington town, triggering hostile treatment by the sheriff. Conflict escalates, forcing Rambo into a survivalist guerrilla battle in the woods while evadin

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)

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)

The coldest of the aorangi in our Solar System, Kamaka explores more chilly facts about Rangipō. (R)

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

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

Tired of this weird game, Josh decides it's time to go home but is soon running for his life from creatures emerging from a strange bone-lined fort. (R)

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

Tai and Nīkau are given a grand tour, while Amaia's suspicions grows. Nan is forced to make a heavy decision. (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)

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

A 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)

Hukarere Māori Girls’ School marks 150 years, honouring resilience through challenges and triumphs, celebrating generations of wāhine toa who carried its legacy with strength, faith, and pride. (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)

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

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)

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

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

Host Brigid Gallagher is at a military museum in Featherston that is battling for survival, armed with priceless treasures and breathtaking stories. (R)

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)

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. (R)

Founded in 2018 by Tua and Courtney Karalus, Deep Dive Division is New Zealand's only Māori and Pacific commercial and scientific dive company, based in the Waikato. (R)

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)

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)

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)

The journey of Māori reconnecting with their whakapapa and whenua. Growing up on the pā in Waipatu, Tane dreamed about the bright lights of the big city. (R)

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

An Indigenous hand drum group consisting of eleven-year-old prodigy Noah Green and his larger-than-life voice, along with his Kokoom (grandmother), the Cree matriarch Carol Powder. (R)

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

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

A boxer suffers a severe head injury and struggles to rebuild his life and family. (R)

Powerful people. Powerful stories. Eight insightful short documentaries from strong New Zealand voices. (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 Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the story behind the original name of Mokoia island, ‘Te Motu Tapu a Tinirau’. (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)

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

Rewi is in Ponsonby to meet with Augustus head chef Juan Balsami. Juan tells us about his upbringing in Argentina and his influences. He provides Rewi with his toughest hāngi challenge yet. (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.

An Indigenous hand drum group consisting of eleven-year-old prodigy Noah Green and his larger-than-life voice, along with his Kokoom (grandmother), the Cree matriarch Carol Powder. (R)

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

A boxer suffers a severe head injury and struggles to rebuild his life and family. (R)

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)

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

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 Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the story behind the original name of Mokoia island, ‘Te Motu Tapu a Tinirau’. (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)

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

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

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)

Mini-series exploring the deep connection that Māori have with water. Siblings Mamah and Ngapuke Patea have a love for their awa, passed down through generations and instilled by their father. (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. After a traumatic brain injury left her struggling to speak, Mika Tawhara turned to the waka to help her heal. (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)

The spotlight shines brightly on the remarkable wāhine of Te Tai o Poutini. (R)

Founded in 2018 by Tua and Courtney Karalus, Deep Dive Division is New Zealand's only Māori and Pacific commercial and scientific dive company, based in the Waikato. (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

A collaboration with Kenya's Turkana-Ngaremara community that seeks to understand the experiences of a childhood lived within a traditional culture that is a casualty of climate change. (R)

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

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

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

Niua and Hura travel to Tāmaki Makaurau to uncover the story behind the cliffs on west coast of Auckland. (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)

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)

Under the watchful gaze of the mountain ranges, young Māori boys navigate their way through winter mahi. The boys prep the hāngi and Matua Ue gets his gumboots dirty. (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)

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)

A new chapter unfolds as the Moriori people rebuild their cultural traditions, language, identity and whakapapa. (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

A collaboration with Kenya's Turkana-Ngaremara community that seeks to understand the experiences of a childhood lived within a traditional culture that is a casualty of climate change. (R)

Explores the current forestry situation in Te Tairāwhiti post Cyclone Gabrielle. (R)

Abandoned by the law, a woman’s flatmates struggle to protect her from a relentless stalker, forcing them all to become the protagonists in a real-life thriller. (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

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)

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

A fun sing-along Māori performing arts series for children. (R)

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

Niua and Hura travel to Tāmaki Makaurau to uncover the story behind the cliffs on west coast of Auckland. (R)

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)

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)

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)

Under the watchful gaze of the mountain ranges, young Māori boys navigate their way through winter mahi. The boys prep the hāngi and Matua Ue gets his gumboots dirty. (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)

Still reeling from Tomai’s betrayal, Kahu can’t understand why he hid crucial info about her mum. Determined to get answers she talks her way into the Whitehall mansion and snoops for clues, hitti

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)

Aro Tuakiri Part Two - Kaea is on a journey of self-discovery to be comfortable with his sexuality. His journey also inspires his debut single. (R)

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

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

NEW: As Shiray labours, unexpected challenges arise, forcing her and Gillies to confront a reality very different from the one they imagined.

NEW: The wild extremes of Patagonia shape the lives of the remarkable animals that survive in one of the planet’s most rugged and windswept regions.

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

A glimpse into the St. Laurent Métis nation on Lake Manitoba, taking viewers on a journey with the most active and talented hunters, trappers, and fishermen in the community. (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)

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

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

Renowned tāmoko artist, Te Wehi Preston talks about the challenges and unseen realities of being a kaitā, including koha, who should receive moko, and burnout. (R)

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

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

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

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)

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)

Under the watchful gaze of the mountain ranges, young Māori boys navigate their way through winter mahi. The boys saddle up with rodeo champion Mama Manu. (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)

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)

The wild extremes of Patagonia shape the lives of the remarkable animals that survive in one of the planet’s most rugged and windswept regions.

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

As Shiray labours, unexpected challenges arise, forcing her and Gillies to confront a reality very different from the one they imagined. (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)

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)

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

NEW: 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.

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

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

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

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

Featuring Te Whānau o Tupuranga, 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 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 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)

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)

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.

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

A heart-warming factual reality tv series that follows Kaikohe mother, first language speaker Clara Aperahama Kopa and the journey to improve the life of her severely disabled son, Mungzy. (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)

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)

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

NEW: Robyn and Gidge arrive at Coober Pedy in search of Steve, bringing them face-to-face with Maxine and Robert, as well as two federal detectives determined to bring Robyn to justice.

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

NEW: Turia CHATS with Tenga Rangitauira about dreams of being a presenter, haka pet peeves, and how life has shifted since becoming a Te Matatini champ.

A documentary that raises awareness about the personal and community impact of childhood cancer. (R)

NEW: Just like your period, we’re back again! In part 2 of our ikura kōrero, our hosts and Te Ataakura dive deeper into the menstrual cycle and taking care of ourselves!

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

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

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