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)

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music.

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)

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

Under the watchful gaze of the mountain ranges, young Māori boys navigate their way through winter mahi. The boys love fishing on Uncle Hugo's boat. (R)

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

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

Kahu embarks on a journey to Otago and Ōtapiri, where he connects with Tumai Cassidy, and visits Miguel Fernandez, a visionary reviving ancient practices and building sustainable futures. (R)

Te Ao with Moana is 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. (R)

In 1979, a group of young Māori and Pasifika activists sought to stop Pākehā students at the University of Auckland performing a parody of haka each capping week. Director Katie Wolfe uncovers this

Revisit the performance of rōpū from the 2026 Senior Kapa Haka Regional Competition. (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)

This hilarious game show hosted by Stacey Morrison will ensure to fill your belly full of laughter, force those happy tears. (R)

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

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

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

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music.

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)

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

Niua and Hura travel to Tāmaki Makaurau to uncover the story behind a cave located in Piha where the taniwhā Kaiwhare lived. (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 love fishing on Uncle Hugo's boat. (R)

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

Ārepa is still convinced someone is following her but lets her friends distract her from her worries with a party. Everything seems to go well until an uninvited guest makes an eerie appearance. (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)

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

Not the type to be ‘ghosted’ Kahu shows up at Tomai’s house to confront him. Instead she finds Miri in a flap trying to capture the injured kererū. Tomai’s been arrested for the disappearance

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

Looking after the land and sea as well as each other is an essential part of life for the islanders. (R)

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

Look into the world of touch with some of the legends of the game. Touch is often underfunded and kept alive from volunteers – we learn the history, meet the legends and are with those who owe their

NEW: The Great Barrier Reef is one of the natural wonders of the world and the largest living structure on our planet.

Hunting Aotearoa joins up with Dempsey and Paora in Rānana on a hunt for Tia near the Whanganui River town of Whanganui. (R)

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)

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)

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)

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

REWIND is a music video series with curated NZ and Reo Māori music. It also has old music videos updated with graphic factoids. (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)

A video podcast confronting kaupapa often silenced or hidden within te ao Māori. This series lifts the metaphorical whāriki to expose and explore issues we often shy away from. (R)

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

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

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music.

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)

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

Under the watchful gaze of the mountain ranges, young Māori boys navigate their way through winter mahi. Every tamaiti deserves high tea at the Tongariro Chateau Hotel. (R)

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

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

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 Great Barrier Reef is one of the natural wonders of the world and the largest living structure on our planet.

Look into the world of touch with some of the legends of the game. Touch is often underfunded and kept alive from volunteers – we learn the history, meet the legends and are with those who owe their

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)

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.

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 Rōpū Manukura - TKKM o Puau Te Moananui a Kiwa & TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua, Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival marks 50 yea

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music.

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

NEW: Host Lizzie Rangihuna (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu) invites urban Māori celebrities, matatau ki te reo to fulfill their native horse-riding fantasies and get a leg over!

NEW: From the Alps to the Andes, this series reveals the different ways these mountain-dwellers have adapted to the high life

NEW: Junior gets a chilling glimpse at Queenie's capacity for violence. Zeke and Marlene's road-trip reignites an old spark. Lucy's big debut as a featured performer makes her contemplate a different

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)

NEW: Learning to love your body! Ani and Rangipare, with Kamaea Hakaraia, unpack body image, confidence, and learning to love yourself for real.

REWIND is a music video series with curated NZ and Reo Māori music. It also has 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)

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music.

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)

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

Under the watchful gaze of the mountain ranges, young Māori boys navigate their way through winter mahi. Finally, ski lessons at Whakapapa ski field. (R)

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

Niua and his drone sidekick Hura travel to Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the story behind the sacred spring ‘Te Puna a Tūhoe’ located at the base of Ngongotahā maunga. (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. (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. Anikaaro Harawira shares her journey as a tā moko artist. (R)

APTN’s Digital Drum Studio Sessions provide an up-close and personal look at some of today’s hottest Indigenous artists and the process they use to create their music. (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)

APTN’s Digital Drum Studio Sessions provide an up-close and personal look at some of today’s hottest Indigenous artists and the process they use to create their music. (R)

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

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

From the Alps to the Andes, this series reveals the different ways these mountain-dwellers have adapted to the high life

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)

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music.

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)

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

Niua and his drone sidekick Hura travel to Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the story behind the sacred spring ‘Te Puna a Tūhoe’ located at the base of Ngongotahā maunga. (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. Finally, ski lessons at Whakapapa ski field. (R)

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

Māori have always shared a spiritual connection to the whenua. In this episode, Hinewai and Hine Te Kura will join Awhitia Mihaere to discover the importance of native plants and their healing proper

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

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)

Amiira Stirling talks of betrothal to Eruera Stirling, and the renewal of intertribal whakapapa through their marriage. (R)

Chef Juan provides Rewi with his biggest challenge to date. They will need to cook 4 cow legs weighing in at 120kgs for up to 800 people. With this amount of meat, timing is everything. (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 Mālama Loko Ea Foundation and Whakarewarewa Living Village. (R)

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

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

NEW: 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.

With Harry hospitalised after a life-threatening attack, the killer contacts the police with an offer. Saima spies on her brother, uncovering more than she bargained for. (R)

The crew attends Tawhiti's newest exhibition. At lunch, Amo accidentally lets it slip that Ma interviewed for the same job as Pua (R)

REWIND is a music video series with curated NZ and Reo Māori music. It also has 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)

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music.

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)

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

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

Under the watchful gaze of the mountain ranges, young Māori boys navigate their way through winter mahi. After mountain adventures there's no place like home. (R)

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

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

Yvonne Te Wanihi Edwards presents uniquely Māori exercise workouts for young and old to keep fit and healthy. (R)

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

Joe is determined to find out who Auckland is named after, and to see if he could get some landmarks named after him. While Kara investigates the name Tāmaki Makaurau. (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)

Featuring Te Kapa Haka o Ngā hau e Whā ki Murihiku, Whakaata Māori presents Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga - the ultimate celebration of haka excellence. Experience the passion, precision, and powe

Fluent reo Māori speakers are in the hot seat to answer the tough questions. (R)

Te Kōhanga o Tokomaru play against Te Tapuaekura o Hatupatu, while Rānui Primary take on Puurekireki Marae. (R)

This series focuses on the history, commemoration and people of a significant pa of Ngati Awa which has been lost since the severe Ngati Awa lands confiscation - Te Kupenga a Taramainuku in Te Teko. (

A Te Reo Game Show for Māori Language Week. (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)

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music.

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

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

Niua and Hura travel to Tāmaki Makaurau to uncover the story behind the rock formation at Karekare beach called ‘Te Kākāwhakaara.’ (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. After mountain adventures there's no place like home. (R)

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

Follow reigning champions, Te Wharekura o Hoani Waititi Marae, as they compete against other kura tuarua at Ngā Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua o Aotearoa 2024 in Whakatū. (R)

Join Tiare Tawera and Pohoira Iopata for Māori stories, life hacks, recipes, health tips, DIY ideas and more. Māori-owned dairy company, Miraka, share their story. (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 Tū Te Manawa Maurea, 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

Haka fans compete against haka experts using their knowledge on everything kapa haka. (R)

Coasters, Chaos, and the Clash of the Taiaha – It’s all screams, laughs, and white-knuckle grips at Rainbow’s End. Pem Bird, Chris Winitana, and Wasi turn Pictionary into a chaotic masterpiece.

NEW: This mini docu-series highlights ‘many faces’ and cultures gathered under Matariki, told through the lens of 7 Tangata Tiriti with migrant/ethnic whakapapa. Each episode will show us how they

PREMIERE: A white lion cub must survive the wild and fulfill his destiny as a legendary king of the jungle.

Jim is preparing for his first professional fight but begins to rethink his life's trajectory and his sexuality after tangling with Whetu, a gay Maori boy. (R)

REWIND is a music video series with curated NZ and Reo Māori music. It also has 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)

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music. (R)

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music. (R)

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

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

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

While Kura, Josh and Kazumi follow a trail of maero footprints, Rangi is playing games with rangatira o patupaiarehe on top of the misty maunga. (R)

An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (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 Whangārei to uncover the story behind the sacred maunga Parihaka. (R)

Māori have always shared a spiritual connection to the whenua. In this episode, Hinewai and Hine Te Kura will join Awhitia Mihaere to discover the importance of native plants and their healing proper

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)

Tiaki taiao and kaitiakitanga are core values in te ao Māori, making it essential to pass on this knowledge. Tune in as Hinewai and Hine Te Kura learn about composting from Arohanui West. (R)

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

A white lion cub must survive the wild and fulfill his destiny as a legendary king of the jungle.

A quirky satire about unsustainable packaging. (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)

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.

A solo father is driven by his dark past to find an alternative way of parenting and discovers an answer in his Maori roots. (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)

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)

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)

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

Look into the world of touch with some of the legends of the game. Touch is often underfunded and kept alive from volunteers – we learn the history, meet the legends and are with those who owe their

Tairāwhiti Museum Curator, Tapunga Nepe is helping revive te reo Māori amongst his people of Rongowhakaata. (R)

Rising RnB singer Mikey Dam seeks healing by translating his deeply personal song 'Somebody' into te reo Māori and in the process rediscovers a whole new part of himself. (R)

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

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

Te Kōhanga o Tokomaru play against Te Tapuaekura o Hatupatu, while Rānui Primary take on Puurekireki Marae. (R)

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

Explore Zambia's diverse wildlife, from majestic elephants to playful baboons, through this captivating collection. Venture into breathtaking habitats and witness fascinating animal behaviours. (R)

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

Disguised as a man to take her father’s place, Mulan is a rebellious soldier. She is sent on a mission and discovers a conspiracy against her country. (R)

A sci-fi action thriller in which two resurrected super-soldiers—Luc Deveraux (Jean-Claude Van Damme) and Andrew Scott (Dolph Lundgren)—turn rogue and reignite their deadly rivalry in a battle for

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)

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)

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music. (R)

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music. (R)

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

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

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

With the maero no longer a threat, Kura invites Ruiha to join them on the journey up the maunga to find the godstick and hopefully Rangi too. (R)

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

Disguised as a man to take her father’s place, Mulan is a rebellious soldier. She is sent on a mission and discovers a conspiracy against her country. (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)

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)

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)

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

Host Brigid Gallagher is at Devonport Museum. The area is home to a number of monumental events including the first female votes and the first hanging of a Pākehā in New Zealand. (R)

Kava "˜o Aotearoa, a collective of Pasifika cultural leaders, reactivates the ancient Tu'i Tonga kava ceremony for contemporary use in Aotearoa in a way that honours tangata whenua. (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)

Explore Zambia's diverse wildlife, from majestic elephants to playful baboons, through this captivating collection. Venture into breathtaking habitats and witness fascinating animal behaviours. (R)

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

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

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

Revisit the performance of rōpū from the 2026 Senior Kapa Haka Regional Competition. (R)

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

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

Te Ao with Moana is 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. (R)

From an imagined point one thousand years into the future, we give a sliver of our most recent history the perspective of distance. We consider the 21 years after the 1984 Hui Taumata when a resurgent

Desperate for his big break, an aspiring musician discovers a forgotten, musical icon at a nightclub who may hold the key to his dreams—but the answers come with a heavy cost. (R)

In 1960s South America, A Holocaust survivor suspects his neighbour is Adolf Hitler. Disbelieved, he investigates and reluctantly befriends the man to gather evidence. (R)

Kiwi songwriter Tim Finn, guided by Hana Mereraiha and a group of strong wāhine Māori, experiences the joy of translation and reinterpretation of 'Six Months in a Leaky Boat'. (R)

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

A half-hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages to 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)

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music.

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)

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

Follow Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time. (R)

Under the watchful gaze of the mountain ranges, young Māori boys navigate their way through winter mahi. The boys guide us through their winter antics over Season Two. (R)

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

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)

Made for the iwi by the iwi, an authentic collection of distinctive korero from around the motu. Tonight: Nga reo a Te Tairawhiti.

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.

From an imagined point one thousand years into the future, we give a sliver of our most recent history the perspective of distance. We consider the 21 years after the 1984 Hui Taumata when a resurgent

In 1960s South America, A Holocaust survivor suspects his neighbour is Adolf Hitler. Disbelieved, he investigates and reluctantly befriends the man to gather evidence.

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)

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

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music.

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)

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

Follow Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time. (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)

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 guide us through their winter antics over Season Two. (R)

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

Dreams and reality keep merging for Ārepa and while the party seemed like a good distraction, Ārepa is starting to realise she can’t escape whatever it is that is happening. (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)

Revisit the performance of rōpū from the 2026 Senior Kapa Haka Regional Competition. (R)

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

Part 2 of 3 paints a bigger picture of recovery in Te Tairāwhiti amidst the lingering effects of woody debris. (R)

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

Chef Sachie Nomura travels to the rejuvenated city of Christchurch to food forage with Riverside Kitchen, meet the Free Range Pork farmers and BBQ experts Josh and Maty. (R)

Exploring the impact of climate change from the perspective of Rangatahi Māori. Corban and Toby are two aspiring architects looking at climate resilient architecture. (R)

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

Te Ao with Moana is 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 story of how the Māori fishing industry was saved is a universal one. It's a testament to Māori tenacity and the good old David versus Goliath battle, fought in the oceans and around the board t

REWIND is a music video series with curated NZ and Reo Māori music. It also has old music videos updated with graphic factoids.

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