Te Māngai Pāho
A Place Called Te Awamutu | Episode 12: Meet the Girlfriend
Eager to make a positive first impression, Mana’s talented girlfriend is put to the test when she meets Mana’s whānau and goes tit-for-tat with the fiery and highly competitive Trish. Video
A Place Called Te Awamutu | Episode 11: Plastic Māori
In a humorously awkward encounter, Mum's new boyfriend finds himself unexpectedly outwitted and off-balance when he meets Grizz, the family's sharp-minded and quick-witted youngster. Video
Episode 17: A kōrero with Ikaroa-Rāwhiti candidates Cushla Tangaere-Manuel and Meka Whaitiri - Mata
Ikaroa-Rāwhiti is shaping up to be one of the tightest races this election. We speak to its two leading candidates, Cushla Tangaere-Manuel (Labour) and Meka Whaitiri (Te Pāti Māori). Video, Audio
Whakamāori Series 2
Whakamāori brings Google Translate to life. Host Kimo Houltham and the team of panelists translate a movie scene and even a viral recipe from English to te reo Māori, let the fun and learning begin! Video, Audio
Listen to the Trailer
When a young woman, Mihi, vanishes, three estranged cousins reunite to solve the mystery of her disappearance. Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho. Audio
A Place Called Te Awamutu | Episode 10: Guard Dog
Uncle John brings home what he believes to be a formidable guard dog, only to reveal it's a diminutive-yet-spirited Chihuahua, leading to delightful chaos and a surprising new family member. Video
A Place Called Te Awamutu | Episode 9: Bessie vs. Bunny
Engaging in a sly game of insult tennis, the two Nannies, Bessie and Bunny, turn their witty jibes into a riveting spectacle of verbal cat-and-mouse, demonstrating their razor-sharp humor. Video
A Place Called Te Awamutu | Trailer
A loving whānau living under one roof. Despite their love for each other, they constantly take pleasure in getting on each other's nerves. Video
A Place Called Te Awamutu | Episode 8: Get Rid of It
In a spirited encounter, Mum urges Mana to discard his 'hood' attire, sparking a dynamic exchange about self-expression, identity, and the implications of stereotyping. Video
A Place Called Te Awamutu | Episode 7: Hey, It's OK to Be Māori
In an enchanting blend of tradition and modernity, Grizz receives an enlightening lesson from her ancestors, teaching her the inherent beauty and pride in embracing her Māori heritage. Video
A Place Called Te Awamutu | Episode 6: Not Today, Boy
When Trish introduces her new boyfriend to her protective cousins, his ill-advised attempt to mock their Māori culture backfires, leading to an unexpected lesson in respect and cultural sensitivity. Video
A Place Called Te Awamutu | Episode 5: A Cereal Argument
In a hilariously high-stakes breakfast battle, Grizz and Uncle John engage in a playful tug-of-war over the last box of Nutri-Grain cereal, turning an ordinary morning into a delightful chaos. Video
Episode 16: Shane Jones on the Treaty, Toilets and Teeth - August 22nd - Mata
Shane Jones outlines NZ First’s campaign to re enter parliament - their policies and priorities, including their controversial transgender toilet policy. Then we hear from commentators Tau Henare and… Video, Audio
A Place Called Te Awamutu | Episode 4: Principal's Pyjamas
In a protective motherly display, Trish storms into the principal's house to confront him about Mana's unjust accusation of skipping school, spiraling into a clash of wills and parental instinct. Video
A Place Called Te Awamutu | Episode 1: The Driving Lesson
When Trish, a spirited mother, decides to give her son Mana a driving lesson, what was intended to be a simple rite of passage quickly escalates into a chaotic encounter. Video
A Place Called Te Awamutu | Episode 2: Shotgun
In a humorous battle of wills, Uncle JP and his feisty, 8-year-old niece Grizz lock horns over the coveted front seat, resulting in a classic shotgun-seat showdown filled with charm and wit. Video
A Place Called Te Awamutu | Episode 3: Intervention
With the objective to curb Mum's online shopping addiction, Auntie Judy sets up a family intervention, transforming a typical family gathering into a loving, humorous, and poignant quest for change. Video
Episode 15: August 8th - Mata
In a special extended interview, Minister for Māori Development, Broadcasting, and Media Willie Jackson discusses housing, homelessness, Māori broadcasting, and his political future. Video, Audio
Episode 14: July 25th - Mata
Green Party MP Teanau Tuiono explains his party's new policy to return land wrongly taken from Maori. Then Mihingarangi Forbes talks to Professor Ella Henry and Shane Te Pou about Kiri Allan's… Video, Audio
Episode 12: July 11th - Mata
Dr Shane Reti explains why he'll shut down the Maori Health Authority if National is elected government. Mihingarangi Forbes also speaks to panelists, AUT Dean of Law, Khylee Quince and Te Pati Maori… Video, Audio