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Pūrākau

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Animated story time series for children focusing on Māori myths and legends. Te Houtaewa of Te Kao is legendary. He is known to be the fastest runner of his time. (R)

6:40 AM

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Tamaiti Tū

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A celebration of reo Māori life and play through the eyes of four boys from Ngāti Tūwharetoa. Back to Waihī Village to mill wood for the nannies and papas. (R)

6:50 AM

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Taki atu Taki mai

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Contemporary beats, melodic rhymes and captivating colours for pre-schoolers. (R)

7:00 AM

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Darwin and Newts

G

An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R)

7:10 AM

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Tamariki Haka

G

Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R)

7:20 AM

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Te Pāmu Kūmara

G

Marama has a new crush. The tamariki are offered a once in a lifetime opportunity. Tai and Amaia become distant. (R)

7:30 AM

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He Rourou

G

An instructional cooking series aimed at tamariki and whānau. (R)

7:40 AM

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Kāinga Whakapaipai

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Join Ratema and Makurata on an action-packed journey of self-discovery, learning new techniques and practises to fulfil their daily household chores. (R)

7:50 AM

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Island of Mystery

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When an old ponaturi warrior outsmarts the group and escapes, Rangi blames herself and dives into the dangerous waters to follow it to its underwater lair. (R)

8:00 AM

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Wiki Hā

G

Students from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ruamatā take us around the competition. (R)

8:30 AM

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April and the Extraordinary World

PG

1941. France asleep in the nineteenth century, governed by steam and Napoleon V, where scientists vanish mysteriously. Avril, a teenage girl, goes in search of her missing scientist parents. (R)

10:15 AM

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Haka Life Te Matatini 2023

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A behind-the-scenes look at the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of Ngā Tūmanako as they compete at Te Matatini Herenga Waka, Herenga Tāngata in Tāmaki Makaurau. (R)

10:30 AM

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Te Ao Mārama

NEW: Whakaata Māori’s flagship news programme Te Ao Mārama brings you the latest news that matters to Māori in Te Reo Māori - anywhere, anytime, on any device.

11:00 AM

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Te Ao with Moana

Multi award-winning current affairs show presented by Moana Maniapoto. (R)

11:30 AM

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Te Ngākau Tapatahi

Te Ngākau Tapatahi summer series profiles Māori Knights and Dames who’ve been awarded the honour for being exceptional Māori. (R)

12:00 PM

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Marae DIY

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Marae DIY brings together the tribe and the community to rebuild and restore marae in just four days. (R)

1:00 PM

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Pacific Island Food Revolution

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Back to Fiji where the two remaining teams must cook a quick and balanced dinner for Robert Oliver and Dr Jone Hawea. Who will make it to the finals? (R)

2:00 PM

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Tagata Pasifika 2024

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NEW: Pacific Island news and current affairs show.

2:30 PM

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Fresh 2024

G

NEW: Our favourite flavours of the Pacific are presented in a Fresh Poly-platter in this series dedicated to inspiring islanders worldwide.

3:00 PM

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Soul Sessions

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NEW: Celebrating the gospel music scene in Aotearoa with The Shades.

3:30 PM

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Heritage Rescue

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Brigid Gallagher travels NZ to visit a different heritage site each week. Along with her team, Brigid gets the exhibition organised, creating new exhibits and uncovering fascinating stories. (R)

4:30 PM

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Asian Art Stories Aotearoa

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New Zealand artists reflect on how life in Aotearoa informs their creative work & sense of identity in this short documentary series. Made with the support of NZ On Air (R)

5:00 PM

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Sachie's Kitchen

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Cooking series celebrating Japanese cuisine and inspiring viewers at home with simple to make, amazing dishes. Hosted by Sachie Normura. (R)

5:30 PM

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Strait to the Plate

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Aaron finishes up his culinary trip through the Top Western Cluster group by heading to Saubai Island, the most northern island in the Torres Strait. (R)

6:00 PM

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Kai with Anne Thorp

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Whitebait two ways, a charcuterie platter of pork, lemon dill risotto with oysters and clams and grilled pork chops. (R)

6:30 PM

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Homesteads

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Stories of seven homesteads through the eyes of the ahi kā who are maintaining and strengthening Māori ties to their tūrangawaewae. The Reweti Whānau. (R)

7:00 PM

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The Hui 2024

NEW: A compelling mix of current affairs investigations, human interest and arts and culture stories. Hosted by Julian Wilcox.

7:30 PM

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The Frontier

G

NEW: Mexican-owned Texas offers land and freedom to white settlers searching for a fresh start. The influx of 'Americans' would change the course of US history forever.

8:30 PM

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Someday Stories

PG

When an insecure teenage boy gets hit in the balls for the first time while playing cricket, he lies about the pain to appear strong in front of his friends. (R)

8:40 PM

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Mothering Sunday

M

PREMIERE: A maid living in post-World War I England secretly plans to meet with the man she loves before he leaves to marry another woman.

10:30 PM

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