Te Poihi journeys to Te Hāwera to speak with Pukepuke Tangiora Avery. Tangiora illustrates her knowledge of whakapapa and shares her community working experience in Taumarunui and Taranaki.
Te Poihi sits with Mere Berry in her home in Te Hawera and shares her whakapapa links to Ngāruahine.
Mahau Waru talks to Te Poihi about his upbringing on the banks of the Waiongana River, with his aunties and many cousins. He shares his experiences living and working, before returning to Taranaki where he became an influential kaumātua in the health sector. Mahau Waru.
From humble beginnings to a staunch Labour politician Mahara Okeroa talks with Te Poihi about the influence his people had on him to pursue a career in politics. He also shares his thoughts about the significance of retaining his Taranaki history, Taranaki reo, and Taranaki waiata.
Te Poihi visits Whero o te Rangi Bailey at her home in Otaraua, on the outskirts of Waitara. She talks about her experiences growing up as a child at Parihaka and shares her experience as a adult teacher, composer of waiata and poems and shares her love for weaving. (PREMIERE)
Iwi Anthems are the waiata and haka we love to perform. They reveal who we are as a tribe, where we’re from, and what is important to us – all the while providing entertainment. Tonight: Haona Kaha.