Wedding Vows

From Whakamāori, 5:00 am on 1 October 2025

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.

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