Wayne Ngata

There was a mix-up of words when James Cook came up with the name 'Tolaga' for the small east coast town of Tolaga Bay, but the locals choose to call it Uawa. Audio

Former broadcaster, author and educator Dr Haare Williams provides an insight into the practices of Māori culture, he argues that women should take up speaking rites on the marae, normally reserved… Audio

Marae are only as strong as it's people, that's according to Dr Wayne Ngata who agrees that Tikanga Māori is in the most part about doing what is practical. In the wake of the Covid 19 lockdown many… Audio

Next year marks the anniversary of the arrival of the first face to face meeting between tangata whenua and European sailors. The Te Ha Sestercennial Trust is preparing for a year of commemoration… Audio

The national kapahaka festival Te Matatini begins on 23 February. In the lead-up, Te Ahi Kaa discusses mōteatea (chants) with Dr Wayne Ngata and waiata-a-ringa (action songs) with the late Matiu… Audio

Te Ahi Kaa analyses the proverb Tangata ako ana i te whare, turanga ki te marae e tau ana' (A person who is taught well in the home will stand collected on the marae). Audio

In part three of this four part series, Te Ahi Kaa seeks out a variety of interpretations of whakatauki or proverbial sayings. This week, Moea he tangata ringa raupa (Marry a man with calloused hands)… Audio