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
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
Sunday May 04, 2025
55. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ngā Ipu e Toru
Sunday May 04, 2025
Sunday May 04, 2025
A dying man leaves a vase filled with gold for each of his children, but it doesn't go all as planned.
Translation by Taurapa
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
54. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Rēpara me te Pōkiha
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
A leopard fancies himself to be quite beautiful but the sly fox has other thoughts on the subject.
Translation by Taurapa
Sunday Apr 27, 2025
53. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ngā Poraka me ngā Pūru Whawhai
Sunday Apr 27, 2025
Sunday Apr 27, 2025
A frog witnesses a squabble between two bulls and is fearful for what the future holds.
Translation by Taurapa
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
52. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Tama me te Kōtiro
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
A father shares his words of wisdom with his two children.
Translation by Taurapa
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
51. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Warou me te Nākahi
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
Too often we judge books by their covers, or people by their appearance. It's not usually until we dive below the surface that we can see and appreciate its true substance.
Translation by Taurapa
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
50. Pakiwaitara - Shirley Jackson - Te Rota
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Every year, the residents in this little town gather for The Lottery. It all seems innocent enough, but there's something much darker lurking beneath the surface.
Translation by Taurapa









