Whakaata Māori

In the heart of Wairoa stands Tākitimu Marae — a place that has weathered the storms of Cyclones Bola and Gabrielle. Its people rise again. Through their hands and hearts, the marae and its taonga

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.

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

Finishing off this series of Nanakia the boys pull out some cheeky adventures that didn't quite make the earlier shows. (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)

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

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

Meet some of the people who use their imaginations to explore their identities and overcome physical, mental and social barriers in doing so. (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)

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

Pio Terei hosts this new series that captures the critical moments of building, developing and living on your tupuna whenua, starting with his own tiny whare. (R)

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)

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)

Scotty travels to the corners of the Polynesian Triangle, to unravel any evidence of connection with the Indigenous of Rapa Nui and Hawai’i, who are said to share the same Polynesian ancestors. Made

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

Amid the nightlife of a new city, a young Māori trans woman reckons with safety, isolation, and the fragile bonds of old friendships outgrown, as the promise of belonging rises just beyond the horizo

PREMIERE: This dark, comedic biopic with Margot Robbie tracks the chaotic rise and sensational fall of competitive figure skater Tonya Harding following a poorly executed assault on her rival.

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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.

Scotty travels to the corners of the Polynesian Triangle, to unravel any evidence of connection with the Indigenous of Rapa Nui and Hawai’i, who are said to share the same Polynesian ancestors. Made

A young boy and his father have a difficult relationship but are trying to reach each other. Their lives change when Jojo takes care of a young jackdaw when it falls out of its nest. (R)

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

Anne prepares duck confit with an avocado and beet salad as well as steamed pork buns and coconut jelly dessert. (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)

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)

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)

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

Ārepa Simmons feels like her world is going crazy. Lacking all motivation for a future she’s been working towards for years, she's awakened when she receives a mysterious taonga. (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)

A podcast series that will explore the compelling world of kapa haka through the eyes and experiences of those most passionate about this taonga. Featuring Tamati Waaka. (R)

Exploring the impact of climate change from the perspective of Rangatahi Māori. Sarah looks at how kōrero tukuiho and the world of environmental science has helped her understand climate change. (R)

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

NEW: 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.

Reggae band Herbs hold a special place in the history of New Zealand pop music, mixing feel-good rhythms with burning social and environmental issues. (R)

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.

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)

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)

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)

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 reconnects with his sister Maia in Hunts Beach, ventures into Franz Josef’s ice caves, searches for Aotea stone with Uncle Jeff, and explores the legacy of Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae. (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)

Reggae band Herbs hold a special place in the history of New Zealand pop music, mixing feel-good rhythms with burning social and environmental issues. (R)

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

A story about the importance of keeping te reo Māori alive and thriving in New Zealand. (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)

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)

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)

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

Ārepa finds herself drawn to the mysterious hei tiki, but she’s not the only one. Someone is lurking and listening to every development. (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)

Siblings Eraia and Lahaina Kiel teach basic skills in poi, haka and other traditional Māori performing arts. (R)

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

Northern Thailand is dominated by mountains and cloaked in forest. It hides ancient creatures and surprising partnerships. To survive here, both the wildlife and people rely on maintaining the natural

Hunting Aotearoa joins up with whānau Carter in the Tongariro region for the beginning of the roar. Early stages in the roar poses some challenges, but technology helps put food in the chiller. (R)

Four city slickers get out of their comfort zones and connect with their whenua and whānau. The boys visit Motiti Island to connect Xavier to his whenua for the first time. (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)

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

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)

Riana Te Ngahue, a lawyer and social media influencer, helps to break down some of the misconceptions and complicated aspects of the dirty politics in Aotearoa. (R)

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