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A one hour reo Māori documentary series that showcases reo excellence, profiling native speakers from iwi of varying rohe, while sharing in true life accounts.
Hana Mereraiha Skerrett-White travels to Otepoti to meet Tahu Potiki. He shares his passion for Ngāi Tahu, their respective dialect and associated customs of Ngāi Tahu. (FINAL)
Hana travels to Te Kura Whakapūmau i Te Reo Tūturu ki Waitaha to meet principal, Merita Waitoa-Paki. She shares her passion for working in Māori education and leading her kapahaka, ‘Ngā Manu a Tane’.
Waipounamu travels to Woolston to meet Christchurch’s own local Maori Language singer, musician and composer, Te Huaki Puanaki. He shares his passion for Music and Māori performing arts.
Waipounamu Te Karu travels to Picton to meet Waikawa Marae Trust chairwoman Rita Powick.
Waipounamu travels to meet Omaka Marae manager and cultural advisor, Kiley Nepia. He shares his passion for Māori tourism and the revitalisation of the Māori language in his community.
Waipounamu travels to Christchurch to meet Mereana Mokikiwa Hutchen, an advocate for Māori, women and children who received the Queen’s Service Medal for her services to Canterbury.
Hana travels to Awhitu Estate in Taumutu to meet Te Mairiki Williams. He shares his passion for the ancient art of mau rākau to carry traditional knowledge forward into the changing world.
Hana Mereraiha travels to Rapaki Marae to meet kapa haka enthusiast, weaver and librarian Maatakiwi Wakefield. She shares her passion for Māori performing arts and traditional weaving.
Hana travels to Ara Institute of Canterbury to meet Māori Strategic Advisor, Te Marino Lenihan. He shares his vision to lift Māori student completion rates in tertiary education.