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.
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Sunday May 17, 2026
Sunday May 17, 2026
An old woman with bad eyesight calls on the doctor to help cure her ailment. He is sneaky though and takes advantage of her bad eyes.
Translation by Taurapa
Wednesday May 13, 2026
Wednesday May 13, 2026
A mother lark is wary of leaving her young ones in a field of nearly-ripe wheat lest it be reaped before they have fledged. She tells them to keep their ears open to the goings on, and to report back to her.
Translation by Taurapa
Sunday May 10, 2026
Sunday May 10, 2026
The fate of an archer, while out hunting a dove, is quickly changed by a hidden danger.
Translation by Taurapa
Wednesday May 06, 2026
Wednesday May 06, 2026
After being captured, and having its wings clipped, a pūkeko is placed in a yard with gamecocks. He quickly learns about their fierce nature.
Translation by Taurapa
Sunday May 03, 2026
Sunday May 03, 2026
A boy falls asleep after a long day of play, and nearly falls down a well.
Translation by Taurapa
Wednesday Apr 29, 2026
Wednesday Apr 29, 2026
After spying a young fox cub as food for her young, the eagle is confronted by mother fox. Things quickly go south after the eagle disregards the mother's wishes.
Translation by Taurapa
Sunday Apr 26, 2026
Sunday Apr 26, 2026
Minding their own business, the ass and cock are paid a visit by the lion. Things seem fine at first, but quickly change.
Translation by Taurapa
Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
A naïve young thrush makes friends with a swallow. His mother though brings him back to reality.
Translation by Taurapa
Sunday Apr 19, 2026
Sunday Apr 19, 2026
We continue on our journey to te Tāone Kānapanapa, and Toratī learns more about her companion, and why he wants brains so badly.
Translation by Taurapa
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026
A sneaky boy plays a trick on a thief that he won't soon forget, but is he justified in doing so?
Translation by Taurapa