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

44m

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

12 episodes

The Finale

To wrap up this first season of Whakamāori, the team take a look back over all 12 episodes and recap on some of their favourite moments. Join them in their final whakamāori efforts.
Season 1/Episode 12
27m

Te Petihana Reo Māori

The petition that gave significant rise to the Māori language revitalisation movement is translated here by the Whakamāori crew. They also share their own personal reo Māori journeys and aspirations.
Season 1/Episode 11
30m

The Definite Dozen

The Definite Dozen is a list of 12 principles that have been adapted and used by people around the world to live a more healthy and successful lifestyles. Can the crew deliver a healthy and successful translation?
Season 1/Episode 10
39m

Inflight Information

Buckle up and hold on tight as we welcome you aboard RNZ Airlines! Here our presenters will ensure that all passengers have been well informed of all boarding, landing and safety procedures, in te reo Māori.
Season 1/Episode 9
35m

And Still I Rise

Chey, Anaha, and Ani-Piki whakamāori one of the most famous poems in history. "And Still I Rise" is an empowering poem by Maya Angelou about the struggle to overcome prejudice and injustice.
Season 1/Episode 8
35m

Treaty of Waitangi

Each presenter has an article of the original Treaty of Waitangi document to translate. They discuss the mistranslation and how they would have handled the most important document in Aotearoa history instead.
Season 1/Episode 7
34m

Taken

Liam Neeson's monologue in the 2008 movie Taken is spine-tingling. Can the Whakamāori crew achieve the same results? Lights, camera, ACTION.
Season 1/Episode 6
28m

Bishop Vercoe's Waitangi Speech

Join Chey and the team as they go back in time to one of the most heart-warming speeches about our nation at Waitangi, by non-other than Bishop Whakahuihui Vercoe.
Season 1/Episode 5
30m

The Fresh Prince of Bel Air

Let’s kick it old-school. Each presenter has their own piece, so listen up because Will Smith is the OG one to beat. His rhymes and his beats were the words on the streets. So let’s see how it sounds in Māori and if our team can bring the heat.
Season 1/Episode 4
31m

Level 4 Lockdown Announcement

Chey and the team translate Jacinda Ardern’s announcement to the country of our first level 4 lockdown. Covid has affected us all, and this is certainly a topical issue for our Whakamāori team to dive into.
Season 1/Episode 3
33m

Martin Luther King, Jr: "I Have a Dream"

Our presenters are challenged in this episode to translate the most famous speech of all time: Martin Luther King, Jr's "I Have a Dream." This is one of the finest pieces in human history. Will our team raise, join hands, and sing out, free at last?
Season 1/Episode 2
32m

Ranginui Walker: Reclaiming Māori Education

Starting off with a bang, the team dissect Ranginui Walker's chapter of the renowned book Decolonisation in Aotearoa. The team has a go at translating a bit of Reclaiming Māori Education -- check in to hear if it's an A+ pass or not.
Season 1/Episode 1
36m

Trailers & bonus video

Season 1 Trailer

Whakamāori brings Google Translate to life! Historical speeches, poetry, and TV theme tunes: anything goes in this podcast, which aims to translate some of our best-known content from English to Māori, hosted by three te reo Māori enthusiasts who don't always agree.
Season 1/
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

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Arataua Media

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