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.
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
7 hours ago
7 hours ago
Punua finds himself in a precarious situation, surrounded by rainwater that is quickly rising. Pū finds a note in a bottle and asks Kiritopa Rōpene for help.
Translation by Taurapa
5 days ago
5 days ago
Upon being made a god, Hercules snubs Plutus - but why? Jupiter demands an answer of him.
Translation by Taurapa
Sunday Jun 14, 2026
170. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Hēpara i Huri Hei Kaihokohoko
Sunday Jun 14, 2026
Sunday Jun 14, 2026
A shepherd catches the travel bug and wants to be a merchant no matter the cost. But things don't turn out as expected.
Translation by Taurapa
Wednesday Jun 10, 2026
169. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ngā Mokomoko e Rua
Wednesday Jun 10, 2026
Wednesday Jun 10, 2026
A couple of lizards are pondering life and see something scary right before their eyes which may change their perspective on things.
Translation by Taurapa
Sunday Jun 07, 2026
168. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kāihe Kai Taramoa
Sunday Jun 07, 2026
Sunday Jun 07, 2026
While carrying a whole load of delicious treats and morsels, the ass decides to snack on a prickly thistle instead - why's that?
Translation by Taurapa
Wednesday Jun 03, 2026
167. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Warou me ngā Manu Anō
Wednesday Jun 03, 2026
Wednesday Jun 03, 2026
Anxious of the newly sown flax, a swallow tries her best to warn her bird friends of the impending danger - that nets and traps will be made from the flax!
Translation by Taurapa
Sunday May 31, 2026
166. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Tāne me te Pōkiha
Sunday May 31, 2026
Sunday May 31, 2026
A cruel man catches a fox and torments it for ravaging his crops and orchards.
Translation by Taurapa
Wednesday May 27, 2026
165. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ngā Kurī me te Pōkiha
Wednesday May 27, 2026
Wednesday May 27, 2026
A fox comes across a pack of dogs who have happened upon a lion's skin. He warns them though of the dangers.
Translation by Taurapa
Sunday May 24, 2026
164. Pakiwaitara - L. Frank Baum - Te Kirimatarau Mīharo o Oz, Upoko 5
Sunday May 24, 2026
Sunday May 24, 2026
As morning sunlight breaks through the trees, a strange groan echoes through the forest — a sound that leads Toratī to one of the most unusual discoveries yet.
Translation by Taurapa
Wednesday May 20, 2026
163. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kurī me te Karakataira
Wednesday May 20, 2026
Wednesday May 20, 2026
A thirsty dog is wary of drinking from the river, lest he be snapped up by a crocodile. Then suddenly a crocodile appears to greet him!
Translation by Taurapa









