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Oratory is a traditional and integral element of tikanga Māori. Whaikōrero is viewed as a hallowed realm, with only a select few amongst many reaching the pinnacle. How do we keep it relevant yet still maintain its sacred nature?
Whaikōrero masters and practioners examine formal oral traditions from Te Arawa, and scrutinise the evolution of this art form in a contemporary world.
Chris Winitana, Piri Sciascia, Awanui Black and Kingi Kiriona look at how a whaikōrero can become a memorable one.
On this episode Erima Henare, Mauriora Kingi, Tīmoti Kāretu and Rāhui Papa examine the paepae.
Pou Temara, Chris Winitana, Pakake Winiata and Pouroto Ngaropo discuss how orators use weaponry to enhance their whaikōrero.
Our guests for this episode include Te Ripowai Higgins, Turuhira Hare, Te Kahautu Maxwell and Waldo Houia, and they look at the role of the women in whaikōrero.
Te Waihoroi Shortland, Meng Foon, Lewis Moeau and Heketū Blake look at how non-Māori participate in the process of whaikōrero.
The final episode of Whaikōrero has Hone Sadler, Paraone Gloyne, Te Poroa Malcolm and Anaru Martin. They look at the future of whaikōrero. (FINAL)
Whaikōrero masters and practioners examine formal oral traditions from Te Arawa, and scrutinise the evolution of this art form in a contemporary world.
Ko Waikato-Tainui te takiwā, ko te whaikōrero te kaupapa. Whaikōrero masters and practioners examine formal oral traditions from Waikato-Tainui, and scrutinise the evolution of this art form in a contemporary world.
Whaikōrero masters and practioners examine formal oral traditions from Ruatāhuna, and scrutinise the evolution of this art form in a contemporary world.
Whaikōrero masters and practioners examine formal oral traditions from Taranaki, Whanganui and scrutinise the evolution of this art form in a contemporary world.
Whaikōrero masters and practioners examine formal oral traditions from Taranaki, Whanganui and scrutinise the evolution of this art form in a contemporary world.
Oratory is a traditional and integral element of tikanga Māori. It remains so to this day some would say is more important now than ever as Te Ao Māori faces the challenges of our time.
