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
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
Too often we judge books by their covers, or people by their appearance. It's not usually until we dive below the surface that we can see and appreciate its true substance.
Translation by Taurapa
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Every year, the residents in this little town gather for The Lottery. It all seems innocent enough, but there's something much darker lurking beneath the surface.
Translation by Taurapa
Sunday Apr 13, 2025
Sunday Apr 13, 2025
Our own passions and stubbornness can sometimes hinder the way we go about living. Occasionally it can even be to our own detriment.
Translation by Taurapa
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
You've heard the kōrero "curiosity killed the cat" - well this isn't that, but it's pretty close!
Translation by Taurapa
Sunday Apr 06, 2025
Sunday Apr 06, 2025
Our first poem featured on the podcast! Emily Dickinson is one of the most well respected poets of the 19th century. This poem puts into words the human feelings associated with hope.
Translation by Taurapa
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
It's all very well to wax poetical for the hypothetical high road, but when reality hits, which path do the Fox and Cat choose?
Translation by Taurapa
Sunday Mar 30, 2025
Sunday Mar 30, 2025
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
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
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
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
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
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
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