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Whakaata Māori Statement on Misleading Media Coverage
Sunday, 9 March 2025, 4:48 pm | Whakaata Maori
We take our role as a publicly funded broadcaster seriously and will not allow misinformation to undermine the reputation of our organisation or its leadership. More >>
Te Matatini O Te Kāhui Maunga 2025 - Starts Today On Whakaata Māori And Māori+
Monday, 24 February 2025, 12:11 pm | Whakaata Maori
“Whakaata Māori is committed to bringing every performance, every story, and every emotion to life, ensuring that our culture shines brighter than ever,” say Shane Taurima. More >>
Mātakitaki Mai: Waitangi Day 2025 – With Whakaata Māori
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 6:26 pm | Whakaata Maori
Our Waitangi schedule begins at 5.00AM with Peter-Lucas Jones and Blake Ihimaera live from the Treaty grounds for WAITANGI 2025 - KA HAO TE RANGATAHI. More >>
Kahurangi Tariana Turia: He Kura Tangihia, He Maimai Aroha
Friday, 3 January 2025, 3:32 pm | Whakaata Maori
Whakaata Māori acknowledges the passing of Kahurangi Tariana Turia (Ngāti Apa, Ngā Wairiki, Ngā Rauru, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Whanganui), a respected leader whose dedication to the wellbeing of whānau, hapū, and iwi has left an enduring legacy. More >>
Whakaata Māori Completes Strategic Realignment Guided By Tātai Whetū Principles
Thursday, 5 December 2024, 7:41 pm | Whakaata Maori
"These decisions allow Whakaata Māori to continue leading with te reo Māori and tikanga Māori at the heart of everything we do, ensuring their relevance and vitality in a changing world,” says Kaihautū (Chief Executive) Shane Taurima. More >>
New Animated Series: Ngā Kōtiro O Taranaki - On Māori+
Friday, 18 October 2024, 3:01 pm | Whakaata Maori
Co-writer, director and lead animator Rautini Conroy Thompson O’Brien says the story is inspired by the pūrākau told by generations of her whānau. More >>
Māori All Blacks: Bound By Blood – On Māori+ & NZR+
Thursday, 17 October 2024, 4:46 pm | Whakaata Maori
The history of the Māori All Blacks dates back to 1888 when the New Zealand Natives departed for what is still regarded as the longest sports tour ever, at 14 months. They were the first team to include a haka at the beginning of their games. More >>
More ‘Kids Don’t Come With A Manual’ – On Māori+
Monday, 7 October 2024, 5:21 pm | Whakaata Maori
“We show real life examples, logical and realistic tikanga based strategies and innovative behaviour modification tools that help you to work with your child, not against them,” Neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis (Ngāpuhi) More >>
Premiere: WHAKANUIA: TĀME ITI: From Activist To Icon – On Whakaata Māori & Māori+
Thursday, 26 September 2024, 4:43 pm | Whakaata Maori
WHAKANUIA: TĀME ITI premieres at 8.00PM Friday 27 September on Whakaata Māori and Māori+. More >>
BEING TURI: The World Of Deaf Māori – On Māori+
Monday, 23 September 2024, 5:46 pm | Whakaata Maori
BEING TURI is a powerful, interview-based documentary series that explores the world of turi/deaf Māori in Aotearoa. Over five episodes, 15 interviewees from across Ngāti Turi discuss their experiences, struggles and triumphs. More >>
Whakaata Māori Announced As Official Broadcaster Of GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title Attempt For The World’s Largest Haka
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 1:04 pm | Whakaata Maori
Whakaata Māori Kaihautū (CEO) Shane Taurima shared the organisation's immense pride in broadcasting the event live across Māori+, Whakaata Māori, and TikTok. More >>
Kairākau 4: The Rise Of Tūwhakairiora – On Whakaata Māori & Māori+
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 10:02 pm | Whakaata Maori
Telling unique authentic Māori stories is a passion. Kairakau 4 shows we can do it, depth of story, authentically Māori, and a passionate crew. More >>
New Generation Of Orators Stand At Ngā Manu Kōrero – On Whakaata Māori, Te Reo Channel & Māori+
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:05 am | Whakaata Maori
The National Secondary Schools Speech Competition, Ngā Manu Kōrero, will air live from Spark Arena on 10-11 September, showcasing Māori and English-speaking students across various divisions. More >>
Te Tangihanga O Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:08 pm | Whakaata Maori
Whakaata Māori is honoured to bring coverage of the final two days of the tangihanga of Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII. More >>
Whakaata Māori Pays Tribute To Kiingi Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero VII
Saturday, 14 September 2024, 11:45 pm | Whakaata Maori
Kaihautū Shane Taurima honours the late Kiingi Tuheitia, acknowledging the profound impact his passing will have on te ao Māori and the entire nation. More >>
Whakaata Māori Announces Strategic Realignment To Secure Future Sustainability
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:30 pm | Whakaata Maori
As part of the realignment, Whakaata Māori will be making strategic adjustments to its content investment. The organisation will focus on producing fewer, high-impact projects that deliver the greatest value to its audience while navigating financial ... More >>
Whakanuia – Celebrating Aotearoa Icons - Dame Hinewehi Mohi & Tāme Iti
Friday, 23 August 2024, 7:42 pm | Whakaata Maori
Dame Hinewehi Mohi (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāi Tūhoe) and Wairere Tāme Iti (Ngāi Tūhoe, Waikato) feature in a two-part special celebrating the life and times of two very different New Zealanders who have both left indelible marks on the cultural ... More >>
Titanic Battle Looms For Super 8 Rugby Crown – Live On Whakaata Māori & Māori Active
Thursday, 8 August 2024, 9:12 pm | Whakaata Maori
The game will be broadcast live from 12.00PM Saturday 10 August on Whakaata Māori and livestreamed to Māori Active, on YouTube. More >>
Māori Touch Nationals Coming To Māori Active
Wednesday, 17 July 2024, 4:04 pm | Whakaata Maori
Māori Touch Nationals has been a fixture on the Touch calendar since 1998. It is the largest Māori touch tournament in the world. More >>
Moon Tide Fishing – New Season On Whakaata Māori
Friday, 12 July 2024, 8:41 am | Whakaata Maori
Nore Martin (Te Rarawa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) is back fishing by the maramataka Māori, and this time he’s hooked some whetū o te irirangi (radio stars) to join him on his new adventures. More >>