Best Te Ao Māori Podcasts (2024)

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Taringa - Ep 336 - Special Feature - Rob Ruha - Pt 2 1:04:36

25m ago1:04:36

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The conversation continues with Rob Ruha. Rob shares his experience as a creative, and finishes up with a short waiata, a capella.By Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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31. Kerin Brockbank - Reservoir Engineer 50:30

1d ago50:30

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Kerin Brockbank (Te Rarawa) shares her story of working as a Reservoir Engineer in the geothermal space, the Wairākei geothermal power development’s impact, and her experience of being Māori in the engineering industry. Reservoir engineering is all about dealing with the stuff that’s harnessing the energy that is deep underground - getting up to 3 …

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Taringa - Ep 335 - Special Feature - Rob Ruha - Pt 1 48:30

11d ago48:30

48:30

This week we give you part 1 of our kōrero with the illustrious Rob Ruha. Whakarongo mai.By Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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Taringa - Ep 334 - Special Feature - Tuari Whānau 59:02

25d ago59:02

59:02

Tuarihia ki runga, tuarihia ki raro, tuarihia te rongo o ngā waiata, o ngā kura o te whānau Tuari. This week we are honoured to host the Tuari brothers and their infamous sister, boss, māngai Ani Piki Tuari. A whānau spoilt with a wealth of musical talent, haka experience and te ao Māori tirohanga. They share with us their views of stage from music…

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30. L'Rey Renata - In wānanga about re-defining engineering best practice 35:15

1M ago35:15

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L'Rey Renata (Ngāpuhi, Tainui, Ngai Te Rangi) is a Māma, Water Engineer, PhD candidate, and Board Member in the engineering industry. One year into her PhD at Waipapa Taumata Rau, she talks about her thinking of re-defining engineering best practice through an indigenous Te Ao Māori lense, the intention of her findings to be pillar for engineering …

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Taringa - Ep 333 - Compilation 2 - Kīwaha 35:02

2M ago35:02

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For the second time in Taringa history, we have an entire episode dedicated to Kīwaha. Check out this collection of snippets from episodes 67, through to episode 81, focusing on Māori colloquialism, or as Erica would say, "a funner way of saying something".By Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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Taringa - Ep 332 - Ngā Taonga - Kākā Wahanui #4 54:15

2M ago54:15

54:15

In this episode, our hosts listen to snippets of an interview from 1978 with the famous (or infamous) Whaia McClutchie. Whaia speaks about a range of topics, mainly to do with the role of women on the Marae.By Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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Taringa - Ep 331 - Tikanga 101 - Kara/Haki 50:56

2M ago50:56

50:56

This week, our hosts look at some tikanga pertaining to flags and the meaning that has been imbued into them as iwi, hapū and marae.By Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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29. Re-introducing the Māori in Engineering podcast 10:47

3M ago10:47

10:47

Kia ora rā tātou. It's been three years (!) of hearing from awesome Māori in this awesome industry so I thought it was time I re-introduce the kaupapa. This episodes acts as a reset and goes in to the 'what', 'why', 'how', 'who' of this podcast kaupapa. This episode was made possible through the funding support from Engineering New Zealand Te Ao Ra…

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Taringa - Ep 330 - Patapatai - Your Questions Answered - pt32 47:23

3M ago47:23

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Patapatai. We at Taringa don’t answer your questions – we wānanga on them! Our latest instalment of patapatai has us in wānanga about whakaahua in the home, the use of English words in Māori sentences, types of karakia for kai and more. Whakarongo mai.By Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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Taringa - Ep 329 - Tikanga 101 - Te mana o te Hapū 53:40

3M ago53:40

53:40

He aha te hapū? What is a hapū? Which hapū do you belong to? How do we define a hapū? How are hapū named? You won't get a straight answer however you may gain more context. Hoinō, hei te mutunga iho kei tō ihu tonu te kōrero.By Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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Taringa - Ep 328 - Special Feature - Mōtai Tangata Rau 56:16

3M ago56:16

56:16

Poutini poutini ki te rua rerē hā! Ko te tū a Mōtai Tangata Rau te kaupapa o tēnei puninga. Paraone gives us a glimpse into the build-up and kaupapa that led to the Mōtai Tangata Rau bracket that was performed at the Tainui Regional Kapahaka Competiton of 2024.By Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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Taringa - Ep 327 - Kupu, Kupu, Kupu with MC Grammar - Passives 48:21

3M ago48:21

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It's time for another "Kupu Kupu Kupu", with MC Grammar! How is your understanding of 'passives'? Check out this episode to see whether there is anything you can take away.By Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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28. Grant Kauri - Iwi Partnership in Te Ahu A Turanga 43:55

4M ago43:55

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Grant Kauri (Ngāti Raukawa, Rangitāne) works as the Owner Interface Manager for Waka Kotahi for Te Ahu a Turanga - Manawatū Tararua Highway project. It is the first construction project where iwi are partners at the governance level. In this episode, he speaks about his journey of engineering through the cadet pathway and some of the many intricaci…

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Taringa - Ep 326 - Patapatai - Your Questions Answered - pt31 50:41

3M ago50:41

50:41

E ngā taringa areare o te motu tēnā huri mai anō ki ngā patapatai o te wā. This week we answer your questions; pēpeha for Tangata Tiriti, differences between mihi & whaikōrero and reinforcing of mauri.By Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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Taringa - Ep 325 - Tikanga 101 - Mauri 1:02:14

4M ago1:02:14

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Ka tākina te mauri, te mauri i ahua mai nō Tikitikioterangi. This week e hoa mā, we traverse new depths of understanding of mauri. What does it have to do with food soveriengty and Hātūpātū? We find out in this episode. Whakarongo mai!By Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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Taringa - Ep 324 - Kupu, Kupu, Kupu with MC Grammar - Syllabic Stress 1:00:05

4M ago1:00:05

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In this episode, MC Grammar joins us in the flesh for another deep dive, this time on the topic of syllabic stress. Whakarongo mai!By Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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Taringa - Ep 323 - Special Feature - The Battle of Ōrākau 1:02:23

4M ago1:02:23

1:02:23

With this year representing 160 years since the battle of Ōrākau, our hosts reflect on some lesser-known anecdotes, and the importance of remembering all land wars that shaped Aotearoa as we know it today. Whakarongo mai. Check out the video version of this episode here!By Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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Taringa - Ep 322 - Once Upon a Taima - Paki Kēhua - Kiddy Karanga 42:26

4M ago42:26

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He karanga tēnei ki a Ngāi Taringa, kia areare mai o koutou taringa ki tā tātou puninga o te wiki. Hei tēnei wiki ka whakaoko ki tētahi Paki Kehua nō reira e te iwi kia huri mai rā. This week ‘Hei and Erica check out a Paki Kēhua that reminds us of the power of karanga.By Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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Taringa - Ep 321 - Patapatai - Your Questions Answered - pt30 50:10

5M ago50:10

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E ngā taringa areare o te motu tēnā huri mai anō ki ngā patapatai o te wā. This week we answer your questions; koha, merchandising of kōrero tuku iho and the aversion Paraone has for reptilian footwear.By Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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Taringa - Ep 320 - Kupu, Kupu, Kupu with MC Grammar - Te Reo Ōkawa 52:47

5M ago52:47

52:47

The grammar whizz, Jarred Boon, AKA "MC Grammar" is back again. Today's discussion is all about reo Ōkawa, or formal language. Whakarongo mai!By Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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Taringa - Ep 319 - Tikanga 101 - Pōtae 50:31

5M ago50:31

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This week our hosts discuss the history and importance of the pōtae as it has been used in a range of contexts.By Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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Taringa - Ep 318 - Once Upon a Taima - Paki Kēhua - Robert and the Tōtara Tree 45:58

5M ago45:58

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This week on Taringa, we feature Episode 47 of Paki Kēhua, "Robert and the Tōtara Tree". Our hosts then dive into a conversation around tikanga as it applies to permission for using natural resources. Click here for more episodes of Paki Kēhua. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, and SpotifyBy Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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27. Kate Walker - Kaitiakitanga leading the way 53:41

6M ago53:41

53:41

Episode 27 we hear from Kate Walker (Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui, Te Arawa, Ngāi Tuhoe) who is tuning in from Ruatōria. Kate is an Environmental Consultant with Poipoia Ltd - Poipoia, founded by Tina Porou, creates spaces and opportunities for kaitiakitanga to lead the way in caring for our natural environment in Aotearoa. She speaks on exactly…

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Taringa - Ep 317 - Kupu, Kupu, Kupu - Te Mana o te Kupu 1:01:56

6M ago1:01:56

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E ngā kāwai nui, e ngā kāwai roa, e ngā mana o te kī o tua whakarere tēnā koutou katoa. Kua aua atu te wā – It has been sometime, but Taringa is back with our first episode of the year. Today we talk about te mana o te kupu. Whakarongo mai.By Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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26. Emily Afoa - values driven journey 1:15:31

8M ago1:15:31

1:15:31

In this episode, Dr Emily Afoa (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāpuhi) shares her values driven journey that’s seen her deep in the academia, consultancy and governance spaces within the engineering industry. Emily is a Chartered Environmental Engineer, Pou Whakarae | Director at Tektus Consultants Limited, Board Member of Association of Consulting and Engineer…

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Taringa - Ep 316 - Kupu, Kupu, Kupu with MC Grammar - Raumati 47:21

8M ago47:21

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Kua tata ngā pō o ngā pōtiki a Rehua. Tēnā tātou i tā tātou puni whakamutunga o te tau Pākehā. MC Grammar joins Paraone, Erica, and Te Puaheiri in this final episode of 2023 to discuss kupu related to this time of the year. We explore expressing gratitude for received gifts and, in true Taringa fashion, delve into considerations for those not with …

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Taringa - Ep 315 - Tikanga 101 - Rākau in Whaikōrero with Korohere Ngāpō 1:05:29

9M ago1:05:29

1:05:29

In this episode, we are joined once again by the esteemed Korohere Ngāpō who has returned to share some of his knowledge and wisdom around the use of rākau in whaikōrero and other contexts. Check out Episode 34 to learn more about Korohere and te iwi Marutuahu.By Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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Taringa - Ep 314 - Patapatai - Your Questions Answered - #29 37:23

9M ago37:23

37:23

In this final instalment of Patapatai for 2023, Snowy and Erica discuss the use of waiata Māori in different contexts, the pursuit of knowledge and truth through a traditional Māori lens, and the application of cultural safety in the workplace.By Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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Taringa - Ep 313 - Kupu, Kupu, Kupu with MC Grammar - Te Reo o Te Moana-nui-a-kiwa 55:45

9M ago55:45

55:45

MC Grammar, Erica and Kahu wānanga about how te reo Māori is influenced by the languages and cultures of Te Moana-nui-a-kiwa - the Pacific. Comparing Pacific languages such as Hawaiian, Cook Islands, Samoan and Niuean with te reo Māori, they also discuss what makes te reo Māori unique.By Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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25. Raharuhi Koia - being a mentor in this changing space 56:23

9M ago56:23

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Raharuhi Koia (Ngāti Porou) is a Pāpā based in Ō Tautahi with his whānau. Raharuhi holds a frank and open kōrero about his life as a Structural Engineer, one of that as a Māori Engineer and what it means to be a good mentor in this changing space. This episode is supported by Te Ao Rangahau Engineering NZ Grant Programme 2023. Enjoy e te iwi!…

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Taringa - Ep 312 - Once Upon a Taima - Paki Kēhua - The Boy Who Didn’t Wash His Hands 42:14

9M ago42:14

42:14

Wete! Snowy and Erica feature a story from the Paki Kēhua podcast (Ep 44) about someone who breaks Tikanga at an Urupā. Reflecting on the ramifications of disregarding Tikanga and sharing some of their own experiences, our hosts shed light on the importance of keeping to proper practices at such a sacred site. You can listen to the full set of stor…

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Taringa - Ep 311 - Tikanga 101 - Puhoro 1:01:24

9M ago1:01:24

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Snowy takes some time to share the significant experience of recieving his Puhoro. The team then wānanga around associated tikanga and the pros and cons of the various approaches and processes of different tā moko practitioners.By Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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Taringa - Ep 310 - Once Upon a Taima - Paki Kēhua - The Caveman 48:22

10M ago48:22

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It's story time again!Featuring episode 33 of the Paki Kēhua podcast, 'The Caveman' is a story about four tourists who pay the ultimate price for their disrespect of a Tūpāpaku.Whakarongo mai as our hosts dive into the tikanga surrounding this story.You can listen to the full set of stories on the Paki Kēhua podcast channel here:AppleSpotify .Paki …

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Taringa - Ep 309 - Tikanga 101 - Tāwāhi 47:16

10M ago47:16

47:16

This is a full reo Māori episode in which Paraone and Kahurangi discuss Tīkanga Māori and travelling. What tikanga do you practice when you’re overseas? How do you look after them and negotiate different situations where there might be conflicts in upholding tikanga? Whakarongo mai, e te iwi.By Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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Taringa - Ep 308 - Ngā Taonga - Kākā Wahanui #3 48:42

10M ago48:42

48:42

Our third installment of archives highlighting the Reo of reknowned orators has Paraone and Erica discussing a eulogy for Major Henry Vercoe by Kepa Ehau. Major Vercoe died at his home at Otaramarae, Rotorua In 1962. As an elder of rank and prestige of Ngāti Pikiao, he was a well-known figure throughout Aotearoa. The featured speaker, Kepa Hamuera …

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Taringa - Ep 307 - Iwi o te Wiki - Ngāti Unu - pt 2 37:13

10M ago37:13

37:13

Paraone & Erica continue their kōrero with Te Makau Shane Te Ruki as he takes us on a fascinating journey exploring the whakapapa, history and forgotten practices of the Nomadic iwi of the central Waikato region; Ngāti Unu. Our kōrero with Shane offers a glimpse into the rich cultural and environmental heritage of the now non-existent bogs of Kakep…

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24. Paraone Luiten-Apirana - What's Paraone up to now? 20:45

11M ago20:45

20:45

Paraone Luiten-Apirana (Ngāti Hikairo, Te Arawa, Ngāi Tūhoe) was a kaikōrero in Episode 12. A year and a half later, we recorded this episode ā-tinana and talked about where his life is at now. When we last spoke, Paraone was studying towards his hefty conjoint degree in Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) specialising in mechan…

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Taringa - Ep 306 - Iwi o te Wiki - Ngāti Unu - pt 1 46:48

11M ago46:48

46:48

In this 2-part series, Te Makau Shane Te Ruki takes us on a fascinating journey exploring the whakapapa, history and forgotten practices of the Nomadic iwi of the central Waikato region; Ngāti Unu. Our kōrero with Shane offers a glimpse into the rich cultural and environmental heritage of the now non-existent bogs of Kakepuku and the tuna heke, as …

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Taringa - Ep 305 - Patapatai - The world, according to Te Puaheiri 53:59

11M ago53:59

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Erica interviews Snowy about his past, present and future. Covering his early years, his introduction and growth in te ao Māori, and his rise through to being a professional Tikanga and Reo Advisor, this is an honest and candid glimpse into the history and current world of Te Puaheiri. Make sure you sign up for Mahuru Māori, e te Iwi - register her…

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Taringa - Ep 304 - Kupu, Kupu, Kupu with MC Grammar - Actor Emphatics 49:19

11M ago49:19

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Ko Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2023! MC Grammar is back with another reo master class. Snowy and Erica wānanga with Jarred on the ins and outs of Māku & Nāku, Nōku & Mōku and Nāna & Māna. Discussing the functions of these powerful kupu in sentence structures focussing on a person and/or people, this ep is another opportunity to help you level up your re…

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Taringa - Ep 303 - Once Upon a Taima - New Series Feature - Paki Kēhua 1:10:37

11M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

Paki Kēhua, meaning ’ghost story’, is a new podcast channel with a set of stories from the Māori world that will lead you on a journey beyond your known truths.We are joined today by the esteemed Tāwhero Haitana; the creative mind behind the series. Available now on all your favourite streaming platforms. Listen, if you dare!SpotifyApple PodcastsPa…

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Taringa - Ep 302 - Kupu, Kupu, Kupu - Disney Reo Māori 57:50

12M ago57:50

57:50

E koe! If you haven't seen the Te Reo Māori Disney movies yet, you're in luck. We chat with key figures involved - Tweedie Waititi discusses her role as director and decision-maker, while Hana Mereraiha Skerrett-White delves into the team's intricate process of presenting Disney classics with a Māori perspective.…

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Taringa - Ep 301 - Kupu, Kupu, Kupu - He iti te kupu 58:25

12M ago58:25

58:25

Hona Black, author and recent graduate of Te Tohu Paerua o Te Reo Kairangi, joins us to kōrero about Te Reo, particularly his book -of the book 'He Iti te Kupu: Maori Metaphors and Similes'. The book can be purchased from https://aotearoabooks.co.nz/he-iti-te-kupu-m-ori-metaphors-and-similes/By Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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Taringa - Ep 300 - Special Feature - Pākehā Pai 46:12

12M ago46:12

46:12

Te puni toru rau!Kua aua mai te wā. E Ngāi Taringa kia kotahi ai tō tātou whakanui i tēnei kaupapa a tātou e manaakitia ana e Te Wānanga o Aotearoa nō tana orokohanga mai. Kia kotahi atu ā tātou mihi ki Te Māngai Pāho me Irirangi Te Motu mō rātou i tautoko mai i a Taringa i ngā tau tata nei. E ngā ngutu kākā, e ngā kākā wahanui i whakararahi nei i …

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Taringa - Ep 299 - Patapatai - Your Questions Answered - #28 48:08

1y ago48:08

48:08

In this episode, the Taringa crew tackle a few audience Pātai. What is the difference between Mauri and Wairua? What does "makau" mean, and how is it used? There is also a discussion about pepeha.By Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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23. Josiah Simmonds - Young Stormwater Professional of the Year 2023 55:03

1y ago55:03

55:03

Josiah Simmonds (Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Ranginui) is doing amazing things the engineering industry. During the episode, he discusses his journey to his career in the stormwater space, what it's like and the 'why' behind working towards the spaces he is now in.Josiah received acknowledgement of his career to date through receiving the title of Young S…

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Taringa - Ep 298 - Kupu, Kupu, Kupu with MC Grammar - The use of ”kore” 45:39

1y ago45:39

45:39

MC Grammar hits us with another deep-dive into the intricacies of our reo, today focussing on the use of te kupu "kore".By Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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Taringa - Ep 297 - Patapatai - All about Paraone 57:54

1y ago57:54

57:54

We welcome the lovely Erica back to the Taringa studios for Q&A with the esteemed Paraone Gloyne. Paraone shares stories about his upbringing, significant memories and influencial people along his journey.By Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

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Taringa - Ep 296 - Special Feature - Matariki - Live from Ako Ararau 1:09:44

1y ago1:09:44

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Recorded in front of a live audience at Ako Ararau - Māori Expo 2023, the team celebrate Matariki by reflecting on the significance of Taringa; the way that the show has influenced thought and discussion, as well as providing opportunities to meet and work alongside wonderful people. There is also a discussion about the meaning of "Tapu".…

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