The main host of Whakamāori season three sits in a brown-coloured studio in front of a microphone. Behind him, on the wall, is a sign with text reading: "WHAKAMĀORI."

An image of the wrods Whakamaori with a microphone on a stand next on the left of the words

42m

New episode each Wednesday at 5pm | Bringing Google Translate to life! Join the Whakamāori crew to learn, wānanga, and have fun in te reo Māori.

Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho

5 episodes

Rēwena Recipe - Bug, Bread, Beef Stew

In this deliciously down-to-earth episode of Whakamāori, the team roll up their sleeves and translate a recipe that's close to many Māori kitchens: how to grow a rēwena bug, bake the bread, and top if off with a simple, hearty beef stew. The panel—Chey Milne, Tākuta Anaha Hiini, & Tamati Waaka—dive into the reo behind the process, building everyday confidence in kupu Māori related to cooking, food prep, and mātauranga kai. This episode is perfect for anyone wanting to learn how to make rēwena from scratch and deepen their reo in the kitchen while doing it.
Season 3/Episode 5
42m

David Attenborough Narration

In this episode of Whakamāori, the team take on the legendary voice of nature, Sir David Attenborough, and translate some of his most iconic narrations into te reo Māori. From sweeping savannahs to deep-sea wonders, his words have shaped how millions understand the natural world. But how does that same we and precision sound in te reo? The panel—Chey Milne, Tākuta Anaha Hiini, & Piripi Winiata—explore the challenge of translating scientific terms, poetic imagery, and that classic Attenborough tone—while keeping the reo clear, vivid, and alive. Whether you're a nature doco fan or just keen to grow your science and environment vocab in te reo, this one's a journey worth tuning in for.
Season 3/Episode 4
46m

Wedding Vows

From Shakespeare to sitcoms, this week the Whakamāori crew take on the ultimate declaration of love: wedding vows. Join our trio of translators—Chey Milne, Tākuta Anaha Hiini, & Manaia Ward—as they breathe new life into the heartfelt promises of Monica & Chandler (Friends), the tragic poetry of Romeo and Juliet, and the awkward brilliance of Amy & Sheldon (The Big Bang Theory). What happens when you blend the language of love with the beauty of te reo Māori? Whether you're a hopeless romantic, a language nerd, or just here for the Shakespearean drama, this one's for you.
Season 3/Episode 3
44m

Barbie

In this episode of Whakamāori, the team—Chey Milne, Tākuta Anaha Hiini, Piripi Gordon, & Atakura Hunia— translate and unpack one of the most talked-about scenes from the Barbie movie: America Ferrera's monologue on the impossible standards placed on women. It's a speech that hits hard and hits home about the pressure to be everything but never too much. The panel explores how this modern feminist kōrero translates into te reo Māori—not just the words but the emotion, the frustration, and the everyday truths behind it. It's an episode for anyone who's ever felt like they're constantly walking a line—and wants the reo to talk about it.
Season 3/Episode 2
38m

Let's Talk About Ai - Dr. Simon Snook

Nau mai, hoki mai, ki te terenga tuatoru o Whakāmāori! We're kicking things off with an episode that dives into the world of sexual and reproductive health, as the team—Chey Milne, Tākuta Anaha Hiini, & Tamati Waaka—translate and unpack an interview with specialist Dr. Simon Snook, originally featured on Let's Talk About Ai. It's a wide-ranging kōrero that touches on everything from contraception and vasectomies to sexual well-being and the role of holistic care—but the real focus for this episode is the reo. If you've ever wanted to grow your own knowledge of kupu Māori related to the body, sex, and reproductive health, this is the perfect place to start. The panel breaks down key terms, clarifies meanings, and has open, respectful discussions about how we talk about these things in te reo Māori—with accuracy, comfort, and care.
Season 3/Episode 1
38m

Trailers & bonus video

Season 3 Trailer

This season continues the kaupapa of normalising te reo Māori across all spaces—the serious, the silly, the everyday, and the unexpected. From pop culture to politics, waiata to whakataukī, Whakamāori shows that the language is everywhere.
Season 3/
1m

Awards

2024 NZ Radio & Podcast Awards

Best Reo Māori Podcast

2022 NZ Podcast Awards

Best Education - Gold

2022 NZ Podcast Awards

Best Māori or Pasifika - Gold

Produced by

Arataua Media

Season 2 - Made with the support of

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