Te Reo Maori
He Rourou for 1 September 2010
Sir James Henare talks about the Maori language as an anchor for Maori, who have lost their connection with Aotearoa. Audio
He Rourou for 30 August 2010
The late Sir James Henare talks about the importance of Te Reo Maori. Audio
He Rourou for 23 July 2010
Ana Tapiata talks with with Rotorua elder Te Rangipuawhe Maika about the impact of the wananga on the lives of ordinary people. Audio
He Rourou for 11 June 2010
Singer-songwriter Maisey Rika has been singing professionally for half her life, even winning a double platinum award for an album of Maori classics at the tender age of 15. Maisey talks to Ana… Audio
Hirini Melbourne, Part 6 - Collaborations and Mentoring
Melbourne as a collaborator across different art forms and a mentor, inspiring a new generation of musicians. Audio
Hirini Melbourne, Part 5 - Composer of Waiata
A more in-depth look at some of Melbourne’s most enduring waiata—the ideas behind them and their renditions by others. Audio
Hirini Melbourne, Part 4 - Lost Voices of Taonga Pūoro
Melbourne as a seminal figure in the revival of traditional Māori instruments, re-sounding the lost voices of Taonga Pūoro. Audio
Hirini Melbourne, Part 3 - Music and Protest
Paul Diamond explores how Melbourne used music as a means of protest and advocacy for cultural, social and environmental issues. Audio
Hirini Melbourne, Part 2 - The Natural World
Paul Diamond looks at how the natural world was a major inspiration for Melbourne’s music. Audio
Hirini Melbourne (1949-2003)
Dr Hirini Melbourne of Ngāi Tūhoe and Ngāti Kahungunu was a significant leader in the revival of Māori culture through his waiata and use of taonga puoro. Six programmes presented by Paul Diamond tell… Audio
He Rourou for 6 May 2010
Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi is a very busy woman, sitting on many boards including the Kohanga Reo National Trust and the Maori Language Commission. She has also just agreed to be part of the Family… Audio
He Rourou for 30 April 2010
In the dawn darkness of ANZAC day, a pipe band lead the parade of veterans, current soldiers and other troops past the thousands of onlookers at Wellington's cenotaph. Ana Tapiata talks to Puti… Audio
He Rourou for 11 March 2010
It's estimated 70,000 people turned out to the Newtown Festival in the heart of Wellington last weekend. Amidst the throng selling bread, burnt sugar puddings and chutney was music producer and singer… Audio
He Rourou for 24 December 2009
Ana Tapiata gets a child's perspective on Christmas from five-year-old Te Amorangi Hawaii Kirangi. This little Wellingtonian has already sorted out her gifts list, her waiata and her Christmas… Audio
He Rourou for 18 December 2009
Ana Tapiata talks to Te Hata Ohlsen about the traditional Maori ideas of masculinity and femininity. Audio
He Rourou for 16 December 2009
In He Rourou Ana Tapiata catches up Te Hata, who's challenging Maori to forget Christianity and return to the traditional Maori religious beliefs. Audio
He rourou for 28 August 2009
Enjoy a medley by Sir Howard Morrison, Tony Williams and Hori Bennett, with Howard Morrison junior making up the quartet. Audio
He Rourou for 1 May 2009
Ana Tapiata talked to Brian Morris about the favourite and the not so favourite types of Maori authors. Audio
He Rourou for 28 April 2009
In He Rourou today, Ana Tapiata talks with Brian Morris about Maori authors. Audio
He Rourou for 31 March 2009
From iwi radio recordings, Kepa Ehau talks about the chiefly lineage of the legendary maiden Hinemoa. Audio
