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
Aug 20, 2025
Aug 20, 2025
5 min
The lion, stuck at home with sickness, implores his iwi to pay him a visit, but the ass is weary of the situation.
Translation by Taurapa
Aug 17, 2025
Aug 17, 2025
1hr 9 min
A haunting tale told from the perspective of Mingi, a lovesick tiger, as he explores these new feelings on the scariest day of his life.
Translation by Taurapa
Aug 13, 2025
Aug 13, 2025
5 min
As a crowd favourite, the peacock is elected to become king of the birds. His worthiness and suitability, however, is quickly challenged by the magpie.
Translation by Taurapa
Aug 10, 2025
Aug 10, 2025
4 min
The tortoise would love to fly like a bird, so he brokers a deal with the eagle.
Translation by Taurapa
Aug 6, 2025
Aug 6, 2025
4 min
After having slain a bull, the lion is confronted with options as to what he may do with the spoils.
Translation by Taurapa
Aug 3, 2025
Aug 3, 2025
5 min
The hares believe they live the worst life there is, and consider some pretty drastic actions. Once the meet the frogs though, their tune changes.
Translation by Taurapa
Jul 30, 2025
Jul 30, 2025
4 min
A man is bitten by a dog and gets some medical advice from an old woman. Aesop is wary of the advice though.
Translation by Taurapa
Jul 27, 2025
Jul 27, 2025
6 min
The fly, minding its own business is confronted by an angry bee. Can the fly convince her to change her ways?
Translation by Taurapa
Jul 23, 2025
Jul 23, 2025
5 min
Two travellers head off for a wander through some woods. Taken by surprise, their opinions of each other quickly change.
Translation by Taurapa
Jul 20, 2025
Jul 20, 2025
27 min
Nau mai, waihape mai ki te Ngahere Kotahi Rau Eka. We're back exploring with Pooh and friends in this pakiwaitara. Piglet hatches a plan to catch a Heffalump, and Pooh helps as best as he can.
Translation by Taurapa