Whakamīere - Reo Māori Stories
Kei ngā manu tute o tō tātou wao, nau mai ki te ururuatanga o Whakamīere. He wāhi tēnei e whakatairangahia ai ngā tini hua o te reo Māori. Ki konei tuia ai ngā muka o te ao tuhituhi, ā, ko te whāinga kia whakaputa i te reo o ngā pukapuka reo Māori. Welcome to Whakamīere, a place to celebrate te reo Māori and explore the literary world, where we produce translations of stories in te reo Māori. Tune in weekly to listen to episodes. If you enjoy the podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon.
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7 hours ago
7 hours ago
The wolf learns a lesson in double standards and the realities of life.
Translation by Taurapa
5 days ago
5 days ago
A fox and ass stumble upon a hungry lion and the fox, as sly as always, concocts a plan to escape.
Translation by Taurapa
Sunday Mar 08, 2026
Sunday Mar 08, 2026
The wolf accuses the fox of having stolen some meat, but whose side will the ape judge take when both sides are just as dishonest as the other?
Translation by Taurapa
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
A wolf is left for dead by some dogs, and is his dying breaths, he asks for help from the sheep. Is he hypocritical in his asking for help though?
Translation by Taurapa
Sunday Mar 01, 2026
Sunday Mar 01, 2026
The lion, devious as always, tries his luck and capturing a horse for dinner. What's his cunning plan, and how does it work out for him?
Translation by Taurapa
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
A young man is asked as to why he struggles with deciding whether or not to get up and out of bed.
Translation by Taurapa
Sunday Feb 22, 2026
Sunday Feb 22, 2026
The wind and the sun challenge each other to figure out who is the stronger of the two. Perhaps, though, strength is not always what's required to come out on top.
Translation by Taurapa
Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
While walking down a road together, two men turn to talk about the heroes of their respective cities, with each showing a bit of bias. Who really is the better hero, though - Hercules, or Theseus?
Translation by Taurapa
Sunday Feb 15, 2026
Sunday Feb 15, 2026
Pū, Kiritopa Rōpene and all their hoa embark on an "expotition" to find the North Pole. Things go awry, Īō feels sorry for himself, and Rū goes for a swim.
Translation by Taurapa
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
An ass greets a boar with impudence, and although violence is the boar's initial reaction, the ass is taught a lesson he will remember.
Translation by Taurapa