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
Mar 18, 2026
Mar 18, 2026
18 min
Toratī and Tautau continue on their journey to te Tāone Kānapanapa and make a new friend along the way - someone who has been stuck in place for a very long time.
Translation by Taurapa
Mar 15, 2026
144. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Wuruhi me ngā Hēpara
Mar 15, 2026
Mar 15, 2026
4 min
The wolf learns a lesson in double standards and the realities of life.
Translation by Taurapa
Mar 11, 2026
Mar 11, 2026
5 min
A fox and ass stumble upon a hungry lion and the fox, as sly as always, concocts a plan to escape.
Translation by Taurapa
Mar 8, 2026
Mar 8, 2026
4 min
The wolf accuses the fox of having stolen some meat, but whose side will the ape judge take when both sides are just as dishonest as the other?
Translation by Taurapa
Mar 4, 2026
Mar 4, 2026
5 min
A wolf is left for dead by some dogs, and is his dying breaths, he asks for help from the sheep. Is he hypocritical in his asking for help though?
Translation by Taurapa
Mar 1, 2026
Mar 1, 2026
5 min
The lion, devious as always, tries his luck and capturing a horse for dinner. What's his cunning plan, and how does it work out for him?
Translation by Taurapa
Feb 25, 2026
139. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ko Pukumahi me Māngere
Feb 25, 2026
Feb 25, 2026
5 min
A young man is asked as to why he struggles with deciding whether or not to get up and out of bed.
Translation by Taurapa
Feb 22, 2026
138. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Hau me te Rā
Feb 22, 2026
Feb 22, 2026
5 min
The wind and the sun challenge each other to figure out who is the stronger of the two. Perhaps, though, strength is not always what's required to come out on top.
Translation by Taurapa
Feb 18, 2026
Feb 18, 2026
6 min
While walking down a road together, two men turn to talk about the heroes of their respective cities, with each showing a bit of bias. Who really is the better hero, though - Hercules, or Theseus?
Translation by Taurapa
Feb 15, 2026
Feb 15, 2026
30 min
Pū, Kiritopa Rōpene and all their hoa embark on an "expotition" to find the North Pole. Things go awry, Īō feels sorry for himself, and Rū goes for a swim.
Translation by Taurapa









