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
Mar 30, 2025
Mar 30, 2025
5 min
She wasn't a wolf, but she still huffed and puffed all she could. What happened when the Frog found out about the Ox who killed her son?
Translation by Taurapa
Mar 26, 2025
Mar 26, 2025
11 min
Whakanuia te mana wahine! Our very first wahine author on the podcast is the brilliant short story by Kate Chopin. A crazy little tale about an accident.
Translation by Taurapa
Mar 23, 2025
Mar 23, 2025
4 min
True, we can only see things through our own eyes, but it is just as important to beware the biases within us.
Translation by Taurapa
Mar 19, 2025
Mar 19, 2025
5 min
Ever heard the kōrero "look busy, the boss is coming"? Well it might keep you out of trouble in the short term, but your luck may run out in the long term.
Translation by Taurapa
Mar 16, 2025
Mar 16, 2025
5 min
What are your motives for achieving your goals? Are you like the Pūngāwerewere, or do you have other things in mind?
Translation by Taurapa
Mar 12, 2025
Mar 12, 2025
13 min
Pū and Punua go exploring and think they might have come across a Woozle and a Wizzle! Auē, me aha rā rāua?
Translation by Taurapa
Mar 9, 2025
Mar 9, 2025
7 min
It's hard to please those who choose not to be pleased. Kei pēnā koe i te Ruru nei.
Translation by Taurapa
Mar 5, 2025
Mar 5, 2025
5 min
Thinking of attempting the impossible? Today's episode talks about folly and impossibilities.
Translation by Taurapa
Mar 2, 2025
Mar 2, 2025
4 min
A cute kōrero showing that we should not be afraid to laugh at our expense sometimes.
Translation by Taurapa
Feb 26, 2025
Feb 26, 2025
4 min
A Collier comes across an old friend of his, and tries his best to be hospitable. It may not be the best idea though.
Translation by Taurapa