Whakaata Māori

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)

Tui helps a young farrier out with Max the stallion who front foots and double barrel kicks. Up the East Coast, Tui shares some tips and tricks. (R)

The 2025 Super 8 1st XV and other sports on Whakaata Māori YouTube – MAORI ACTIVE. (R)

When an insecure teenage boy gets hit in the balls for the first time while playing cricket, he lies about the pain to appear strong in front of his friends. (R)

All Black hero Piri Weepu combines his love for Rugby with his skill at diving and hunting around Aotearoa meeting up with locals. (R)

Kahu and Piri Wiri Tua trek into Haast to learn survival skills from isolated legend "Beansprout" Robert Long, before heading to Wai Kaha Jade, where Kahu carves a gifted stone with carver Arepa Tata.

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 years olds. Series 4 focuses on the environment and the Takaro Tribe become baby eco warriors, carrying magical backpacks. (R)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 years olds. Series 4 focuses on the environment and the Takaro Tribe become baby eco warriors, carrying magical backpacks. (R)

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

NEW: Focuses on the revitalisation of the Māori language by following the journey of those who have risen to the challenge of learning Te Reo Māori as a second language. (R)

Whirimako Black pioneered te reo Māori music in a time where it was not widely accepted by the industry. She shares highs and lows of that journey with Kereama Wright. (R)

Tamati Waaka is one of the most decorated kapa haka exponents of the modern era. He shares the roots of his wit and linguistic prowess on and off the stage with Kereama Wright. (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)

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

Macsen has severe life-threatening allergies so is not able to go to preschool. Stay-at-home dad, Mitch, is worried he is missing out on key milestones by not being in daycare, but is he? (R)

A thrilling drama from Margaret Mahy. The island of Kaitangata is twitching, it's waking up! Only 13 year old Meredith can stop it. Can she discover what it wants before it is too late? (R)

NEW: Red Earth Uncovered is a half-hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages and relevance to both archaeological discoveries and ancient myths and legends.

Not many people know that every house is inhabited by finns. They are furry creatures that appear in human world to take care of a house and keep the hearth. Finnick is a young Finn, who doesn’t see

Released from prison under the CIA’s deal, Rambo returns to Vietnam to verify POW presences—but disregards orders and launches a solo assault to free captive soldiers. (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 the help of Aroha we learn all about the mighty mako and the many types found in the depths of the moana. (R)

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

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

Still trying to make up for her mistake, Rangi calls on mysterious friends in the mist to help them trick the ponaturi and get the godstick back. (R)

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

The daily adventures of 10-year-old Alaska native Molly Mabray, her family, her dog Suki and her friends Tooey and Trini. (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)

Not many people know that every house is inhabited by finns. They are furry creatures that appear in human world to take care of a house and keep the hearth. Finnick is a young Finn, who doesn’t see

Iconic archival series documenting the unique stories and histories of Māori. (R)

Iconic archival series documenting the unique stories and histories of Māori. (R)

Bridget is on a path to self healing in order to provide a brighter future for both herself and her tamariki. She asks for Nathan's help on how to do this while navigating co parenting boundaries. (R)

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

It's all hands on deck this week as the boys head to the surfing town of Raglan. Before they showcase their water skills, they feel the need to try their creative hand at ukulele and pottery. (R)

Red Earth Uncovered is a half-hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages and relevance to both archaeological discoveries and ancient myths and legends. (R)

The team head to Waihi Museum, where they hope to showcase the stories of the Waihi mines. (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)

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)

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 educating Kura Tuatahi. (R)

Kara’s ever-present charm is accompanied by the joy and laughter she brings to any project She is a passionate activist for Māori, and uses her public platform to inform and educate her audience ab

Indonesian Cinzia Jonathan has been learning the Māori language so she and her husband Mike can raise their daughter in Te Reo Māori. (R)

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

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and educating Wharekura. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

Plot by plot Raihania is indigenising the Wairarapa farm he grew up on, feeding the whānau and hapori in a sustainable way. (R)

As Erin and Saxon begin their journey of discovery on Treaty 1 territory in Manitoba, they learn how the concept of land surrender was obscured by the Crown’s manipulation. (R)

Te Whānau Mānihera, changed their lives when they turned to te ao Māori; finding all the answers to heal their whakapapa. In this ep we ask who’s the best singer; and Whaea Tere lies to her whān

This animated film tells the touching story of the pen-pal friendship between an 8-year-old Australian girl and a middle-aged New Yorker with Asperger's syndrome. (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)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 years olds. Series 4 focuses on the environment and the Takaro Tribe become baby eco warriors, carrying magical backpacks. (R)

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

Kura is furious that they have lost the godstick again and tries her best to stop her sister and Josh from making a deal with Hikuroa. (R)

The whanau arrive in Otukou for a pest hunt with a twist! After learning about the harmful impact of feral cats, they shift focus to rabbits, scoring a bullseye with some impressive shooting. (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)

The grand finale of the season of Te Nūtube. We get to see Te Nūtube Haka shine and perform on stage. (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)

Plot by plot Raihania is indigenising the Wairarapa farm he grew up on, feeding the whānau and hapori in a sustainable way. (R)

Featuring Te Kapa Haka o Te Puna o Wairaka - Mt Albert Grammar, Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival marks 50 years of rangatahi excellence

As Erin and Saxon begin their journey of discovery on Treaty 1 territory in Manitoba, they learn how the concept of land surrender was obscured by the Crown’s manipulation. (R)

The daily adventures of 10-year-old Alaska native Molly Mabray, her family, her dog Suki and her friends Tooey and Trini. (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.

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

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

Brain Busters puts everyday kids to the test in a variety of challenges that test their smarts, speed and strength. (R)

The whanau arrive in Otukou for a pest hunt with a twist! After learning about the harmful impact of feral cats, they shift focus to rabbits, scoring a bullseye with some impressive shooting. (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)

Featuring Te Kahu Pōkere - Selwyn College, Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival marks 50 years of rangatahi excellence. (R)

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

Amaia is trapped as her suspicions come true and Nan makes a hard decision. (R)

The truth comes out and Tai and Amaia mend their friendship. The crew go on a mission to stop Grace and Pāora Patero's evil plan. (R)

Tai and her superhuman whānau run their local vege shop from their kūmara farm. The tupu are dying and Tai pushes past her fear of her matakitetanga. (R)

Tai and her superhuman whānau run their local vege shop from their kūmara farm. The kids prank Grace to leave their farm. (R)

Tai and her superhuman whānau run their local vege shop from their kūmara farm. Tai tries to figure out why the tupu are still dying. (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)

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)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. Te Ringa Kaha. Full bracket. (R)

The Reweti Homestead is estimated to be more than 120 years old and has been in their whānau for five generations. (R)

Exploring the impact of climate change from the perspective of Rangatahi Māori. Quack, an activist, is advocating for the moana and wants to stop Deep Sea Mining before it starts. (R)

From his home in O’ahu, Hawai’i, Hone Bailey (Ngāti Tūwharetoa), demonstrates the process of weaving Māori tukutuku panels. (R)

As the OCD cleaner of the whare, Whaea Hinemoa isn't happy with the whānau. Māmā Jaz tells how she pronounced te reo Māori, when she attended kura. A glimpse into the life the whānau once lived.

A documentary about Takahanga Marae in Kaikōura. Rangi Soloman (Kāti Kuri) said he wanted to “build the future of our people on the bones of our past”. Last year was its 30th anniversary. (R)

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

Pio Terei is on a journey to discover Māori and Hawaiian indigenous connections through tourism. In this episode we visit, North Shore Eco Tours, and Manea: Footprints of Kupe. (R)

Iconic archival series documenting the unique stories and histories of Māori. (R)

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

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

Niua and Hura travel to Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the landmarks connected to the ancient love story of Hinemoa and Tutānekai. (R)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 years olds. Series 4 focuses on the environment and the Takaro Tribe become baby eco warriors, carrying magical backpacks. (R)

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

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

The whanau are off to fetch water with Moeariki learning a valuable knot-tying skill along the way. A karakia honors the awa before the water pumps, and a haka marks the end of a job well done. (R)

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

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

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

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

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

Pio Terei is on a journey to discover Māori and Hawaiian indigenous connections through tourism. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

Exploring the impact of climate change from the perspective of Rangatahi Māori. Quack, an activist, is advocating for the moana and wants to stop Deep Sea Mining before it starts. (R)

What's happening with the clean up on the coast. We talk with former logger Chubb Rewi. For generations foresty has been part of the economic and social fabric of the East Coast, so what does the futu

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We follow the heartfelt journey of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Kaikohe as they honor the legacy of Kupe and the arrival to Aotearoa. (R)

A moving and spiritual performance that carries the wairua of Kupe. Kaikohe lays down their aroha and mana on the stage with raw emotion and fierce pride (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)

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)

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

All Black hero Piri Weepu combines his love for Rugby with his skill at diving and hunting around Aotearoa meeting up with locals. (R)

Presenter Nore Martin shows when and where to fish according to the Māori lunar calendar. (R)

A great horse adventure across Aotearoa, meeting our amazing horses and riders of Te Ao Māori. (R)

Kahutane and Whitney started their garden because they had to. Their food forest grew into a place that sustained, and helped them to heal. (R)

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

With calm weather on the horizon, Mori Rapana heads out with Nore Martin to target big kingfish for a feast, while Korey is deep in the ngahere to bring home the bacon. (R)

NEW: 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

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

10 years on from her brother’s death, actress Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne shares her whānau’s difficult experience with suicide. (R)

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

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

Niua and Hura travel to Tāmaki Makaurau to uncover the story behind how Rangitoto was carried from the West Coast of Tāmaki to the Te Waitematā Harbour. (R)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 years olds. Series 4 focuses on the environment and the Takaro Tribe become baby eco warriors, carrying magical backpacks. (R)

Reversioned into Māori language is the animated Tamariki series Kiri & Lou. It follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ. (R)

Reversioned into Māori language is the animated Tamariki series Kiri & Lou. It follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ. (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)

Kennels get a makeover. The whanau leaves the awa to sweep, hose, and clean the dog boxes. (R)

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

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

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

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

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

Join host Kahurangi Maxwell on Whānau Bake Off for exquisite kai and friendly whānau competition. Talented bakers share recipes and time-saving baking tips but who will win the whānau bragging rights?

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

Join skilled hunter-gatherer, Peter Peeti, for another exciting hunting season. Pete is on the hunt for red deer along the banks of the Motu river located north of Matawai. (R)

Whaikōrero masters and practioners examine formal oral traditions from Te Whānau-a-Apanui, Te Whakatōhea, Ngāi Te Rangi and scrutinise the evolution of this art form in a contemporary world. (R)

Ten iwi around the motu explore and celebrate karanga in contemporary Aotearoa. (R)

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

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

Māori wordplay and wit in action as two teams go head-to-head on a given topic. (R)

Reversioned into Māori language is the animated Tamariki series Kiri & Lou. It follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ. (R)

Reversioned into Māori language is the animated Tamariki series Kiri & Lou. It follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ. (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)

Kennels get a makeover. The whanau leaves the awa to sweep, hose, and clean the dog boxes. (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)

Featuring Te Kapa Haka o Te Waimokoia - Glendowie College, Edgewater College & Tāmaki College, Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival marks

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

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

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

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

Lifelong activist and climate change expert Mike Smith, shares his journey into his journey and insights into the future of our climate in Aotearoa (R)

A whole new group of Maori artists take on the challenge to create their own waiata, and become the next maori songbird. (R)

Join the dynamic trio Chey Milne, Tawaroa Kawana and Kaaterama Pou as they celebrate music through a distinctly Māori lens. Nathaniel Howe shares the business side of music. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

Drew meets an indigenous “Chocolate Mould” artist, witnesses 1400 Buffalo Heads on Toronto’s lakeshore, and sees how losing one’s native roots can inspire beautiful pop-art. (R)

Golf Swings, High Notes, and Higher Screams – It’s tee-off time in Whakatāne. Pem Bird, Wasi, and Chris Winitana get into the helium before Tihini Grant, John Turi, and Wasi get into cake decorat

A digital series dedicated to educating rangatahi about sexual health. Hosted by actress Kamaia Takuira-Mita, entertainer Pere Wihongi and musician Rei alongside expert guests (R)

Dr. Waiora Port, a respected academic and community leader, explores and reflects on the challenges and progress in the integration for Māori heritage in NZ's health system. (R)

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

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

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

Niua and Hura travel to Whangārei to uncover the story behind the sacred maunga Parihaka. (R)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 years olds. Series 4 focuses on the environment and the Takaro Tribe become baby eco warriors, carrying magical backpacks. (R)

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

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

Axe in hand, the boys gather firewood for a tasty springtime treat. (R)

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

Hinewai and Hine Te Kura have never been hunting before. It can either be a successful adventure or a tiring one! Follow this episode to see if Te Owai can lead the girls to a boar. (R)

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

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

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

Join the dynamic trio Chey Milne, Tawaroa Kawana and Jordyn With A Why as they celebrate music through a Māori lens. Ani-Piki Tuari shares her insights into managing the "˜Tuari Brothers'. (R)

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

Pio Terei, celebrated for his uplifting portrayal of Māori through humour and entertainment, shares his personal story of comedy and processing grief as he takes us home to Mitimiti. (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.

Hinewai and Hine Te Kura have never been hunting before. It can either be a successful adventure or a tiring one! Follow this episode to see if Te Owai can lead the girls to a boar. (R)

Pipi picking can be both enjoyable and tricky. Will Hinewai and Hine Te Kura have a successful time picking pipi with Te Aorere, or will they come home with nothing? (R)

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

The whānau travel to Tāmaki Makaurau to meet with Ngāti Whātua leader, Joe Pihema. Graham Tipene’s art installation, Waimahara, makes the whānau feel comfortable in the hustle & bustle of the c

Waitangi is a big week for the whānau, doing mahi to support the kaupapa but also taking time to enjoy the festivities. They meet Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke and Eru Kapa-Kingi. (R)

We will join Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei in the final stage of their preparations for the launch that will bring all the elements of the waka journey together. (R)

History will be made as Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei launch their new waka tauā on the Waitematā. (R)

Drew meets an indigenous “Chocolate Mould” artist, witnesses 1400 Buffalo Heads on Toronto’s lakeshore, and sees how losing one’s native roots can inspire beautiful pop-art.

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

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

The daily adventures of 10-year-old Alaska native Molly Mabray, her family, her dog Suki and her friends Tooey and Trini. (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)

Young Māori battle it out in the revolutionary Māori martial arts competition based upon mau rākau. Ngā Hua o Tū vs Ngā Toa Matarau. (R)

What is wairua? Answered from a Māori perspective. Explanations about the wairua of human beings and the wairua contained in all living things everywhere. (R)

NEW: Waka Huia is an iconic archival series recording the unique stories and histories of Māori for all New Zealanders

Nanny Fanny heats up her pursuit of Moke, who only has eyes for Mavis. She, however, is more concerned about why people are making sudden, desperate dashes to the bathroom. (R)

Troy is embraced by the people who fought for Matakana island as it stands today and who are planting the seeds for what it could be tomorrow. (R)

NEW: Featuring Te Pikikōtuku o Ngāti Rongomai, Whakaata Māori presents Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga - the ultimate celebration of haka excellence. Experience the passion, precision, and power of

Short and sharp comedy skits from a Maori perspective. Featuring Memoirs of a Tapuhi, E Hoa and Got My Eye On You. (R)

NEW: After swindling her grandmother out of her whare, Tama looks set to steal Jacinta’s ngakau but the joke is on him. Director Raylene has something in store for George.

The Pull and Push: The ban on outsiders is briefly lifted as Kaea ventures into the Tāukiuki forest while Hāni makes a gut-wrenching discovery. (R)

A digital series dedicated to educating rangatahi about sexual health. Hosted by actress Kamaia Takuira-Mita, entertainer Pere Wihongi and musician Rei alongside expert guests (R)

Debbs Murray has trained over 3,000 frontline workers. She is a family violence practitioner with her own powerful story of lived experience. (R)

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

LIVE: The national broadcast of the official Waitangi Day 2026 commemorations, celebrates and challenges the state of the nation and role of Te Tiriti in an Election Year.

While at Waitangi the kids meet the Harmonic Resonators, who offered them a great opportunity. Balance and rest is a huge learning curve for the whānau. Pērina helps with her rongoā Māori. (R)

A mini-series looking at New Zealand history; the people and places that helped shape our nation. We look at the 13 women who signed the Treaty of Waitangi with an emphasis on two. (R)

As thousands gather at Waitangi to confront a controversial government, Tāme Iti introduces a new and evoking approach to protest that he calls Haki Ātea. (R)

Well-known New Zealand artists from very different backgrounds are paired up and challenged to create a work representative of the Treaty of Waitangi, in only three days. (R)

Whakaata Māori presents highlights of Ngā Manu Kōrero from Jubilee Stadium, celebrating 60 years of rangatahi excellence in oratory and public speaking. (R)

Connected by blood but separated by circumstances, three cousins spend a lifetime in search of each other. (R)

Redevelopment of Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery in Whanganui reflects the rich cultural heritage of this rohe, ensuring it inspires generations to come. (R)

Meretini Bennett-Huxtable prepares her soil after the long winter using the Maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar as her guide. (R)

See the stories of people who are at different stages of 'rangatiratanga' in their community. A familiar face in the FFN is Samson Murray aka JAMB Just Another Māori Boy. (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

Maori Band Katchafire struggle to find their way through volatile creative differences and a changing music landscape. (R)

Kōhine Te Whakarua Pōnika was born on the 28th of June, 1928 in Ruātoki. Her expertise includes the use of weaponry, being a skilled performer, as well as an orator and lyricist. (R)

What began as a partnership experiment in biculturalism between Māori and Pākehā grew into Taki Rua Theatre, the unofficial national Māori theatre company. (R)

NEW: Provocative and powerful – Stacey Morrison and Tāmati Rimene-Sproat as they unpack bias and racism in Aotearoa with experiments, kōrero and humour.

Kahu journeys from Bruce Bay to Auckland to receive his moko. (R)

PREMIERE: In 1979, 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. Unfortunately, the consequ

PREMIERE: Set in Aotearoa New Zealand in 1864, Ka Whawhai Tonu tells the story of a pivotal battle in the first New Zealand land wars in the Waikato region. A battle fought with impossible odds betwee

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)

We take a deep dive into the ocean exploring the interesting world of whales with Kamaka along for the ride. (R)

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

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

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

In 1979, 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. Unfortunately, the consequences for