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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Episodes
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Our lion is so enamoured with the beauty of the forester's daughter that he becomes a little silly in his decision-making.
Translation by Taurapa
Sunday Sep 07, 2025
Sunday Sep 07, 2025
Whakamīere is celebrating its first birthday! Today's episode has the owl confront the grasshopper for making too much noise while she tries to sleep. Perhaps we could all learn a lesson from the owl.
Translation by Taurapa
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
After stumbling across a jewel in the farmyard, the tame heihei is not quite sure what to do with it.
Translation by Taurapa
Sunday Aug 31, 2025
Sunday Aug 31, 2025
A brash young colt makes his argument to the Council of Horses about his discontentment with life as a horse. Will they support him, or will he need to rein in ideas?
Translation by Taurapa
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
The master's dog was entrusted to look after the flock of sheep, but lets his master down.
Translation by Taurapa
Sunday Aug 24, 2025
Sunday Aug 24, 2025
In evading some dogs, the fox jumps a bramble and hurts himself. Why did he think that would be a good shortcut?
Translation by Taurapa
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
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
Sunday Aug 17, 2025
Sunday Aug 17, 2025
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
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
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
Sunday Aug 10, 2025
Sunday Aug 10, 2025
The tortoise would love to fly like a bird, so he brokers a deal with the eagle.
Translation by Taurapa