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.
Episodes

2 days ago
2 days ago
The goat teaches the boy a lesson after he becomes a bit too caught up in the heat of the moment.
Translation by Taurapa

6 days ago
6 days ago
A rare fable with Aesop as a main character, reminding others not to take life so seriously.
Translation by Taurapa

Sunday Jun 01, 2025
63. Paki Poto - Te Pōpokorua me te Ngaro
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
The fly compares its life to that of the ant's. It's not quite as luxurious at it may seem at first, though.
Translation by Taurapa

Wednesday May 28, 2025
62. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kaiāmio Whakapehapeha
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
A man talks the talk, but can he walk the walk - or jump the jump?
Translation by Taurapa

Sunday May 25, 2025
61. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Īkara, te Ngeru, me te Poaka
Sunday May 25, 2025
Sunday May 25, 2025
The mischievous cat is at it again with her plan to scare her neighbours.
Translation by Taurapa

Wednesday May 21, 2025
60. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kea Māuiui
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
When a sick kea makes a suggestion to his mother about his recovery, she doesn't quite see things in the same light.
Translation by Taurapa

Sunday May 18, 2025
59. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pōkiha me te Nanekoti
Sunday May 18, 2025
Sunday May 18, 2025
The sly fox, yet again, lives up to its name in this paki poto, while the goat is left a little speechless.
Translation by Taurapa

Wednesday May 14, 2025
58. Pakiwaitara - Edgar Allan Poe - Te Tāne i Pau Katoa Ai
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Our narrator seeks out the famous war hero Hone A.E.I Mete. But it becomes clear, after talking with others, that something is a bit off. Suspicions arise that Mete has some deep secret.
Translation by Taurapa

Sunday May 11, 2025
57. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Tia Toa i te Whare Ōkiha
Sunday May 11, 2025
Sunday May 11, 2025
On the run, a stag happens across a perfect hiding place to escape the wolves.
Translation by Taurapa

Wednesday May 07, 2025
56. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Raiona me te Kiore
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
The sleeping lion is awoken by a mouse and snatches him, while the mouse pleads for his life!
Translation by Taurapa