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ANZAC 2026 – Māia I Te Kotahitanga - On Whakaata Māori & Māori+
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 3:59 pm | Whakaata Maori
The theme of this year’s commemorations is Māia i te Kotahitanga – Courage through Unity, recognising the collective strength forged through shared sacrifice and remembrance. More >>
Tīpene: A Legacy Reborn - On Whakaata Māori & Māori+
Monday, 16 March 2026, 4:15 pm | Whakaata Maori
From the emotional moments of old boys returning to the school grounds, to the urgency of designing an education model that’s relevant to today’s world, the film charts the complexities of rebuilding not just a school, but a legacy. More >>
Kei Ō Ringa – Its In Your Hands – This Waitangi Day– On Whakaata Māori & Māori+
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 3:30 pm | Whakaata Maori
Waitangi 2026 – Kei ō Ringa, It’s in Your Hands, recognises the important choice New Zealanders will need to make later this year as to who will lead the nation. More >>
Kupu X – A Fluent Rangatahi Twist On Mystery Thriller Genre
Friday, 14 November 2025, 3:07 pm | Whakaata Maori
Featuring a dynamic young cast and crew – supported by some industry veterans in front of and behind the camera – this moody, intelligent thriller blends mystery with modern digital culture. More >>
Mana FC XI – Whakapapa: When Mana, Ancestry & Warrior Spirit Meet In The Ring
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 4:09 pm | Whakaata Maori
Blending elite Muay Thai combat with Māori pride, prestige, and cultural storytelling, MANA FC XI – Whakapapa is about more than the action inside the ring,” says MANA FC spokesperson Quentin Parr. More >>
60 Years Of Rangatahi Māori Oratory Excellence
Monday, 15 September 2025, 4:28 pm | Whakaata Maori
Whakaata Māori Kaihautū Shane Taurima says Ngā Manu Kōrero is a taonga that continues to grow the Māori leaders of tomorrow. More >>
Pukunati: Lose Weight Or Die - On Māori+ & Whakaata Māori
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 3:36 pm | Whakaata Maori
All eight episodes – with English language subtitles – can be streamed on MĀORI+ from the same date. More >>
Mana Moana, Mana Tangata — The Untold Story Of Aotearoa’s Landmark Fisheries Battle
Thursday, 14 August 2025, 3:43 pm | Whakaata Maori
The documentary captures the high-stakes legal and political battles that raged for over a decade, pitting iwi against iwi and forcing the nation to reckon with issues such as customary title, the rights of urban Māori, and tino rangatiratanga. More >>
Ngau Tuarā – A Tribute To The Art Of Ageing [Dis]Gracefully
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 3:23 pm | Whakaata Maori
The all-star line-up of kōeke – an impressive group of iwi, political and cultural leaders – with sharp tongues, sharper minds and the kind of comedic timing you can’t teach, roast each other with classic one-liners, drop clever punchlines and ... More >>
Whakaata Māori Realigns Digital Presence For A New Year And A New Era
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 7:54 pm | Whakaata Maori
By uniting our digital platforms under the MĀORI+ banner, we’re creating a stronger presence that reflects who we are, where we’re going, and how we connect with our audiences at home and around the world, Whakaata Māori Kaihautū, Shane Taurima, ... More >>
Documentary Premiere: Motuhaketanga: Wāhine Māori, Incarceration And Life Outside The Wire – On Māori+ & Whakaata Māori
Tuesday, 17 June 2025, 11:59 am | Whakaata Maori
Producer / director Kathleen Mantel, of Black Iris Productions says the documentary is a testament to the strength and resilience of wāhine Māori. More >>
Powerful, Intimate, Unforgettable Stories For Matariki Season– On Māori+ & Whakaata Māori
Friday, 30 May 2025, 8:49 pm | Whakaata Maori
Anchored in kaupapa-Māori and bursting with stories of triumph, connection and reclamation, this lineup invites all New Zealanders to reflect, learn, and celebrate Matariki with humility, compassion, and aroha. More >>
Anzac 2025 On Whakaata Māori & Māori+
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 4:00 pm | Whakaata Maori
This year we acknowledge ‘A Company’ – ‘the Gum Diggers’ – of the 28th Māori Battalion with several programmes featuring stories from Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Tai Tokerau, including the premiere of a powerful documentary, Ngā Kai Keri ... More >>
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 >>
