Ngairo Eruera
Episode 7 - Pae Nekeneke
The marae is the bastion of tikanga MÄori, the place where rituals are observed. In this episode our panel discuss Pae Nekeneke where the speaking roles at marae are shared. Audio
Episode 4 - Koroneihana
Thousands gathered at Turangawaewae for the first Koroneihana of Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, in this episode the panel discusses the momentous occasion. Audio
Episode 3 - Akona te Reo
In this episode our hosts talk about the myriad of ways to learn te reo MÄori. From seeking out fellow language speakers, to enrolling on a course, or picking up one of the many te reo MÄori books. Audio
Episode 3 - Tukua te reo kia rere
Learning te reo MÄori is like riding a horse, some horses are eager to learn and bolt out the gate, others take their time but for many it is a long road ahead. Our panel discuss the myriad of ways to… Audio
Episode 2 - Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori
It's 50 years of Te Wiki o Te Reo MÄori, the panel discuss te reo MÄori rock stars, the removal of kupu MÄori from early reading books and feature snippets of audio from MÄori language week… Audio
Urupounamu Episode Eight - A Kōrero about Pepeha
Pepeha is a formulaic expression that identifies the ancestral connections of Māori to their lands, mountains, rivers, oceans, and waka. So how does pepeha apply to non-Māori who are learning the… Audio
Urupounamu Episode Seven - Life After Moko
Should there be restrictions around receiving moko or is this deficit thinking? Is there an expectation that a person must speak Māori or even change their lifestyle? Hosts Ngairo Eruera, Te Kehukehu… Audio
Urupounamu Episode Six - Decolonisation
What defines the act of decolonisation? Is it a state of mind or is it detaching from the dominant culture? In episode six of the talk series 'Urupounamu' the hosts break down what decolonisation… Audio
Urupounamu Episode Five - What defines Māori Art?
When is Māori Art – Not Māori Art? Singer Songwriter Ria Hall, and Spoken Word Artist Te Kahu Rolleston bring their thoughts to the table. Audio
Urupounamu Episode Four - Order for Batman?
Do you choose to use an English name instead of putting up with mispronunciation of your Māori name? On episode four of the talk series Urupounamu the hosts find out that quite a few people do just… Audio
Urupounamu Episode three - Should the Voting Age be 16?
Is there a magic number to suggest that a young person is mature enough to vote? In this week's kōrero session the hosts talk about the issue to lower the voting age to 16. Some students from a local… Audio
Urupounamu Episode Two - Māori Waiata Mixtape
What's on your Māori music Mixtape? - Justine Murray, Ngairo Eruera and Te Kehukehu Patara discuss music genres, the rich compositions from kapahaka, the legacy of Prince Tui Teka and the latest… Audio
Lockdown stories - Tauranga Moana
As the country came out of Covid-19 Level lockdown 4, producer Justine Murray finds out how work and family life changed for this weeks guests. From the restrictions placed on Maori practices to the… Audio
The evolution of haka
The national kapa haka festival Te Matatini takes place in Wellington this week. Performer Ngairo Eruera and judge Te Atarangi Whiu share their experiences of performing on stage alongside their… Audio
