Episodes
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Stan Walker – "I Am"
To close the season on the campus of Waikato University's Tauranga campus, the team translate Stan Walker's "I Am," a powerful waiata about identity, pride, and knowing your worth. The final episode of Whakamāori was recorded live at Waikato University's Tauranga campus during the Te Tohu Paetahi...
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Proverbs
The team translate some of the world's most recognisable proverbs: phrases passed down through generations, across cultures and continents. In this episode of Whakamāori, the team—Chey Milne, Tākuta Anaha Hiini, & Tamati Waaka—translate some of the world's most recognisable proverbs: phrases…
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Bob Marley – "Redemption Song"
The team take on one of the most iconic protest songs of all time: Bob Marley's "Redemption Song." In this episode of Whakamāori, the team take on one of the most iconic protest songs of all time: Bob Marley's "Redemption Song." A waiata of resistance, remembrance, and hope, its lyrics speak to…
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Waiata Hāmoa
The team turn their attention to a soulful Samoan farewell: "Mo'omo'oga sa molia i talosaga," featured in the 2024 drama Tinā. In this special episode of Whakamāori, the team—Chey Milne, Tākuta Anaha Hiini, Manaia Ward, & Eseta Penaia—turn their attention to a soulful Samoan farewell: "Mo'omo'oga...
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Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke Parliament Debate
The team translate and unpack Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke's powerful response in Parliament after being removed from the House. In this episode of Whakamāori, the team—Chey Milne, Tākuta Anaha Hiini, & Manaia Ward—translate and unpack Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke's powerful response in Parliament…
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Star Wars – Opening Crawl
The team take on one of the most recognisable intros in film history: the opening crawl from Star Wars. In this episode of Whakamāori, the team take on one of the most recognisable intros in film history: the opening crawl from Star Wars. Golden text scrolling through space, dramatic music...
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Ngā Hinepūkōrero – Spoken Word
The team translate a powerful spoken-word piece by Ngā Hinepūkōrero—a raw, poetic reflection on the history of te reo Māori and the silence forced upon generations of our people. In this episode of Whakamāori, the team translate a powerful spoken-word piece by Ngā Hinepūkōrero—a raw, poetic...
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Rāwena Recipe – Bug, Bread, Beef Stew
The team translate a recipe that's close to many Māori kitchens: how to grow a rēwena bug, bake the bread, and top if off with a simple, hearty beef stew. In this deliciously down-to-earth episode of Whakamāori, the team roll up their sleeves and translate a recipe that's close to many Māori...
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David Attenborough Narration
In this episode of Whakamāori, the team take on the legendary voice of nature, Sir David Attenborough, and translate some of his most iconic narrations into te reo Māori. In this episode of Whakamāori, the team take on the legendary voice of nature, Sir David Attenborough, and translate some of…
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Wedding Vows
From Shakespeare to sitcoms, this week the Whakamāori crew take on the ultimate declaration of love: wedding vows. From Shakespeare to sitcoms, this week the Whakamāori crew take on the ultimate declaration of love: wedding vows. Join our trio of translators—Chey Milne, Tākuta Anaha Hiini, &…
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Barbie
The team translate & unpack one of the most talked-about scenes from the Barbie movie: America Ferrera's monologue on the impossible standards placed on women. In this episode of Whakamāori, the team—Chey Milne, Tākuta Anaha Hiini, Piripi Gordon, & Atakura Hunia— translate and unpack one of the...
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Let's Talk About AI - Dr. Simon Snook
We dive into the world of sexual & reproductive health, translating & unpacking an interview with specialist Dr. Simon Snook, originally featured on Let's Talk About AI. Nau mai, hoki mai, ki te terenga tuatoru o Whakamāori! We're kicking things off with an episode that dives into the world of...
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Introducing: Whakamāori 3
This season continues the kaupapa of normalising te reo Māori across all spaces—the serious, the silly, the everyday, and the unexpected. From pop culture to politics, waiata to whakataukī, Whakamāori shows that the language is everywhere. Nau mai hoki mai ki te terenga tuatoru o Whakamāori—where...
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Famous Movie Lines
In this final episode, the panel are joined by a live audience to translate some of their favourite movie lines. Watch the video version of the episode here. If a movie is memorable chances are there is good dialogue that will be quoted for some time. Like The Terminators 'I'll be back', or Jerry...
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Big Mac Taco Recipe
What's the secret sauce when it comes to translating a recipe? The panel discover Big Mac Tacos. Yum! Watch the video version of the episode here. When a home-made recipe goes viral on social media it makes sense for our panel to figure out what the 'secret sauce' is when it comes to translating...
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Shortland Street Theme
Back when TV opening themes just hit differently - our panel go back to the '90s and translate the theme song of one of our favourite soaps. Watch the video version of the episode here. Is it you or is it me? The iconic opening line from the Shortland Street theme, a staple series on television...
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Helen Clark Apology
In a public address to the government of Samoa Helen Clark apologised to the people for past injustices. Watch the video version of the episode here. In 2002, New Zealand's Prime Minister Helen Clark delivered a historic apology during Samoa's 40th anniversary of independence festivities. The...
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Slogans
A memorable phrase, a call to action or a motto. Slogans are everywhere, our panel pick some of their favourites. Watch the video version of the episode here. He iti te kupu, he nui te whakaaro. Although there are few words the meaning is much bigger. The same can be attributed to slogans, many…
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Imagining Decolonisation
Inspired by the late Moana Jackson the panel translate his article as featured in the book 'Imagining Decolonisation'. Watch the video version of the episode here. The late Moana Jackson (1945 - 2022) was a visionary, a Māori rights activist and a lawyer. The book Imagining Decolonisation…
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A Few Good Men
An iconic courtroom scene between two unforgettable characters is translated by the panel complete with American accents. Watch the video version of the episode here. In this episode, the panel dust off their acting chops to recreate a dialogue scene between characters Colonel Nathan Jessop…
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The Ten Commandments
It's arguably the most popular book in the world, the panel look to the paipera tapu this week and translate the ten commandments. Watch the video version of the episode here. This Māori language week the nation celebrates their 'Māori Moment' where people commit to carrying out tasks in support…
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Māori Battalion Letter
Heartfelt words from a soldier to his mother separated by ten thousand miles, the panel translate a letter written by Ben Rata in 1942. Watch the video version of the episode here. There's nothing like being transported to a place in time through movies, literature or in this episode a simple...
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Man in the Arena
Inspired by the 'Man in the Arena' written in 1910 the panel translate this speech by the 26th US President Theodore Roosevelt. Watch the video version of the episode here. 'If he fails, at least fails while daring greatly... The sentence is featured in the speech 'Man in the Arena' written by...
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Matariki Handbook
Inspired by Dr Rangi Mataamua's easy-to-follow Matariki handbook, the panel look at the relation of the stars to the preparation of a hautapu. Watch the video version of the episode here. Step into the celestial realm of "Matariki", where the Whakamāori team come together to translate parts of Dr...
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Love Languages
What is your love language? The panellists Kimo, Kristin and Anaha get all lovey dovey in this first episode. Watch the video version of the episode here. Welcome to the first episode of Whakamāori season 2, where the presenters Kimo Houltham, Kristin Ross and Anaha Hiini unlock the secrets of...
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Introducing: Whakamāori S2
Whakamāori brings Google Translate to life. Host Kimo Houltham and the team of panelists translate a movie scene and even a viral recipe from English to te reo Māori, let the fun and learning begin! Watch the video trailer for the second season here. Whakamāori is back! The second season of this...
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The Finale
To wrap up this first season of Whakamāori, the team take a look back over all 12 episodes and recap on some of their favourite moments. Join them in their final whakamāori efforts. Watch the video version of the episode here. From historic speeches to nearly historic, well the 90s anyway, TV...
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Te Petihana Reo Māori
The petition that gave significant rise to the Māori language revitalisation movement is translated here by the Whakamāori crew. They also share their own personal reo Māori journeys and aspirations. Watch the video version of the episode here. Te Petihana Reo Māori was delivered to Parliament on...
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The Definite Dozen
Today we talk about a list of 12 principles people across the world have adapted in order to live a more healthy and successful lifestyle. Can the crew come up with a healthy and successful translation? Watch the video version of the episode here. The 12 principles of the Definite Dozen include...
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Inflight Information
Buckle up and hold on tight as we welcome you aboard RNZ Airlines! Here our presenters will ensure that all passengers have been well informed of all boarding, landing and safety procedures, in te reo MÄori. Watch the video version of the episode here. Every time you fly you have to run through…
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And Still I Rise
Chey, Anaha and Ani-Piki whakamāori one of the most famous poems in history. "And Still I Rise" is an empowering poem by Maya Angelou about the struggle to overcome prejudice and injustice. Watch the video version of the episode here. Maya Angelou's poem And Still I Rise was published by Random...
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Treaty of Waitangi
Each presenter has an article of the original Treaty of Waitangi document to translate. They discuss the mistranslation and how they would have handled the most important document in Aotearoa history instead. Watch the video version of the episode here. The Treaty of Waitangi is Aotearoa New...
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Bishop Vercoe's Waitangi Speech
Join Chey and the team as they go back in time to one of the most heart-warming speeches about our nation at Waitangi by none other than Bishop Whakahuihui Vercoe. Watch the video version of the episode here. In 1990, as Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh looked on the Bishop of…
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The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
Let's kick it old school, each presenter has their own piece, so listen up because Will Smith is the OG one to beat. So, let's see how it sounds in Māori and if our team can bring the heat. Watch the video version of the episode here. While the Fresh Prince spent most of his days on the…
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Level 4 Lockdown Announcement
Chey and the team translate Jacinda Ardern's announcement to the country of our first level 4 lockdown. Covid has affected us all and this is certainly a topical issue for our Whakamāori team to dive into. Watch the video of the episode here. On March 26, 2020, Aotearoa was plunged into a level...
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Martin Luther King Jr: "I Have A Dream"
Our presenters are challenged in this episode to translate the most famous speech of all time; Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have a Dream". This is one of the finest pieces in human history. Will our team raise, join hands and sing out, free at last? Watch the video version of the episode here. On...
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Ranginui Walker: Reclaiming Māori Education
Starting off with a bang, the team dissect Ranginui Walker's chapter of the renowned book Decolonisation in Aotearoa. The team has a go at translating a bit of Reclaiming Māori Education, check in to hear if it's an A+ pass or not. Watch the video version of the episode here. Nau mai ki…
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Introducing: Whakamāori
Whakamāori brings Google Translate to life! Historical speeches, poetry and TV theme tunes - anything goes in this podcast which aims to translate some of our best known content from English to Māori, hosted by three te reo Māori enthusiasts who don't always agree. Watch the video version of the...