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
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
11. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pekapeka me ngā Wīhara
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
What would you say to get yourself out of harm's way? Find out what the Pekapeka does when snatched by a Wīhara!
Translation by Taurapa
Saturday Oct 12, 2024
10. Pakiwaitara - Arthur Conan Doyle - Te Mahi Mātātoa a te Pēne Tongitongi
Saturday Oct 12, 2024
Saturday Oct 12, 2024
We are thrilled to showcase the first ever reo Māori translation of Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Speckled Band. Dive into the famous detective's world through the eyes of his companion Wātene. The classic locked-room mystery is said by many to be Arthur Conan Doyle's finest work, and is even considered by the author to be his best story.
Translation by Taurapa
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
9. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Wuruhi, te Nanekoti me te Punua Koti
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
A short fable about a sneaky wolf and a cautious goat kid. Plus a sneak preview of our upcoming Sherlock Holmes pakiwaitara.
Translation by Taurapa
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
8. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ko Pareārau me te Pī
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Our atua friend Jupiter is delighted by a gift from the Bee. How can he repay him? Transcripts are auto-generated, and do not accurately reflect the reo Māori (or English) used in the podcast. Accurate PDFs are available on Patreon.
Translation by Taurapa
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
7. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Wuruhi me te Rēme
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
An evil Wolf meets a meek Lamb in the forest. Transcripts are auto-generated, and do not accurately reflect the reo Māori (or English) used in the podcast. Accurate PDFs are available on Patreon.
Translation by Taurapa
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
6. Bonus Pakiwaitara - AA Milne - Wini-te-Pū, Upoko 1
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
In celebration of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, we have a special bonus episode for you. AA Milne's classic Winnie-the-Pooh has been fully translated into te reo Māori, and we are thrilled to share the first pakiwaitara with you. Transcripts are auto-generated, and do not accurately reflect the reo Māori (or English) used in the podcast. Accurate PDFs are available on Patreon.
Translation by Taurapa
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
5. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Wahine me te Heihei
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Ever wondered what happens if you double the food you feed your hens? Aesop knew. This week's Paki Poto is a kōrero about facts and figures. Transcripts are auto-generated, and do not accurately reflect the reo Māori (or English) used in the podcast. Accurate PDFs are available on Patreon.
Translation by Taurapa
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
4. Pakiwaitara - Ernest Hemingway - He Puke Ānō He Arewhana Mā
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
September's Pakiwaitara is by Ernest Hemingway. Hills Like White Elephants puts you in the shoes of an American man and a young lady in Spain as they wait for their train to Madrid. Filled with tension throughout, it's a roller coaster of bravery, sensitivity, and uncertainty. Transcripts are auto-generated, and do not accurately reflect the reo Māori (or English) used in the podcast. Accurate PDFs are available on Patreon.
Translation by Taurapa
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
3. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kurī me te Tio
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
In this Paki Poto, a Dog tries to eat an Oyster in this well-known fable by Aesop. Listen in te reo Māori first, followed by the English. Transcripts are auto-generated, and do not accurately reflect the reo Māori (or English) used in the podcast. Accurate PDFs are available on Patreon.
Translation by Taurapa
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
2. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ko Pareārau me te Kāmera
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
A short fable by Aesop about Jupiter (the god not the planet) and the Camel. Listen in te reo Māori first, followed by the English. Transcripts are auto-generated, and do not accurately reflect the reo Māori (or English) used in the podcast. Accurate PDFs are available on Patreon.
Translation by Taurapa









