Te Ahi Kaa

First broadcast in 2003, Paul Diamond produced the documentary about the life of Maggie Papakura (1873 - 1930) a famous guide at Whakarewarewa village and Scholar. Part one of Remembering Makareti… Read more Audio

Justine Murray is with artist Darcy Nicholas (nō Taranaki whānui, Tauranga Moana) who  also curated the exhibition Reo karanga o Taranaki – Call of Taranaki at Puke Ariki Museum, Taranaki. Audio

Leading contemporary artist Rangi Kipa (nō Te Atiawa) talks about his pieces in the exhibition Reo Karanga o Taranaki – Call of Taranaki and his upcoming artist residency at University of Hawaii. Audio

Korōria ki te atua kei runga, maungārongo ki te whenua, whakaaro pai ki nga tangata katoa. Glory to God on high, peace on earth, goodwill to all mankind. Explained by Rangi Kipa nō Te Atiawa. Audio

From a 1998 recording, Whenua programme host Henare Te Ua  (1934 – 2007) interviewed Dr Richard Nunns at

his home in Nelson about the revitalisation of Tāonga Puoro. Audio

The life and work of Ngāti Porou and Te Whanau a Ruataupare composer, Tuini Ngawai (1910- 1965). Produced by Paul Diamond. Audio

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Ma te mahanga o nga tae, He Rangianiwaniwa. From the many colours there is a rainbow. Explained by Tama Waipara no Ngāti Ruapani, Ngāti Porou. Audio

Actor and Playwright Jamie McCaskill no Ngati Tamatera takes Justine Murray on a tikitour of his hometown Thames and recalls some of the purakau (stories), the landscape and history of the area. Audio

Produced by Paul Diamond, part one of a two part series features interviews about the songs written by Ngati Porou and Te Whanau a Ruataupare composer Tuini Ngawai. Audio

Mokau ki runga, Tamaki ki raro, Mangatoatoa ki waenganui, Pare Hauraki Pare Waikato, Te Kaokaoroa o Paatetere ki Te Nehenehenui. Mokau to the south, Tamaki to the north, Mangatoatoa in the middle… Read more Audio

Representatives from 12 Marae took part in a training session lead by Civil Defence Senior Advisor for the Wellington and Wairarapa region, Angie Rodger to set up systems to handle evacuees in the… Read more Audio