Witi Ihimaera
Witi Ihimaera - reclaiming his reo at 80
Legendary author Witi Ihimaera is the man behind Whale Rider and Pounamu Pounamu. Already a celebrated master of the pen, at the age of 80 he felt a yearning to master something new and learn te reo… Audio
Shine On | Episode 2: Inspiration to Dance
Loughlan Prior, choreographer, would love to hang out with Mansfield. His idea of a good time would be a night out with her. Video
Whakataukī of the Week with Witi Ihimaera
Legendary New Zealand writer Witi Ihimaera joins Emile Donovan to share about new mentoring opportunities for emerging Māori writers, run by group Te Kaituhi Māori. Audio
A Game of Cards written and read by Witi Ihimaera
"A Game of Cards" is a short story written by Witi Ihimaera in 1972 that tells the story of a young man who returns home and visits his sick grandmother Miro who loves to play card games. Audio
In Search of the Emerald City written and read by Witi Ihimaera
"In Search of the Emerald City" is a story about a Maori family who leave their whanau and roots behind to seek the opportunities of the big city. Audio
Beginning of the Tournament written and read by Witi Ihimaera
"Beginning of the Tournament" The narrator's father calls asking him to come home to bolster the team numbers in the local hockey tournament. Audio
Tangi written and read by Witi Ihimaera
"Tangi" is about a young man and his father at a three day tangihanga. It is an account of death but also an affirmation of life. Audio
The Child written and read by Witi Ihimaera
"The Child" is about the devoted and loving relationship between a young boy and his grandmother. Who is caring for who? Audio
Fire on Greenstone written and read by Witi Ihimaera
"Fire on Greenstone" is a story about family and a treasured whanau house which holds many items of historic significance to the whanau. Audio
Witi Ihimaera on the massive rise to come of Māori culture in 2024
Witi Ihimaera joins Mark Amery on Culture 101 to play ‘Fast Favourites’ - sharing some of his favourite current Aotearoa artists and cultural moments.
“We’re international now. It’s fantastic when… Audio
Bookmarks with Katie Wolfe
For today's Bookmarks, actor, director and writer Katie Wolfe joins Charlotte Ryan in the Auckland studio. Her play "The Haka Party" Incident has garnered three Adam NZ Play Awards, including Best… Audio
The Rite of Spring by Stravinsky with Witi Ihimaera
One of our most celebrated authors, Witi Ihimaera, recalls how his life changed when he first heard The Rite of Spring by Stravinsky, as a young boy listening to a record player in Gisborne. And NZSO… Audio
Charlotte Yates on her decades of turning iconic NZ poetry into songs
Charlotte Yates explores the history of her series of musical collaborations between contemporary composers and the work of New Zealand's finest writers at the 2021 Going West Festival. Audio
Witi Ihimaera: 'the concept of time now has an indigenous alternative'
With the first celebration of Matariki as a public holiday just weeks away one of Aotearoa's most prominent writers, Witi Ihimaera, has written a new children's book about Matariki, Te Kokorangi, The… Audio
“I make no apology for writing what I called the Māori Sublime” – Witi Ihimaera
Master storyteller Witi Ihimaera talks with Jacinta Ruru about Navigating the Stars: Māori Creation Myths, in which he explores Māori history and identity through its mythology. Audio
Review needs to go further than NZ Opera - Witi Ihimaera
A who's who of New Zealand opera and the arts has written to the government asking for an independent review of the sector.
In May, Witi Ihimaera, Murray Shaw and Rachael Walkinton resigned from the… Audio
NZ Opera Resignation not due to unruly tourists show - Ihimaera
The three board members who resigned from NZ Opera last week have pushed back at suggestions their decision was linked to a planned show based on the antics of a group of unruly tourists.
Last week… Audio
NZ Opera board members quit after announcement of unruly tourists production
In a drama fit for the stage itself - a third of the board of New Zealand Opera has resigned.
The mass walkout is in apparent protest at the artistic direction of the company.
A letter from the… Audio
"Courage is very related to hopelessness" - author Behrouz Boochani
Hosted by John Campbell, some of Word Christchurch's most distinguished writers respond to the theme of courage: Behrouz Boochani, Laura Jean McKay, and Witi Ihimaera. The second of two hours. Audio
The Mixtape- Best of 2020
This week we're celebrating the best of The Mixtape in 2020. We've chosen some of our favorite song choices and discussions. Over the next hour, you'll hear from musicians Benee, Bic Runga, Lawrence… Audio
