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6:30 AM

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Purākau

G

Animated story time series for children focusing on Māori myths and legends. Be mesmerised by the magical powers of Tiriwa, the ancestor of Waitākere in west Auckland. (R)

6:40 AM

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Pipi Pao Pao Tamariki Karaoke

G

A lively tamariki show featuring pīpī from kōhanga reo across the motu singing traditional Māori songs with on-screen lyrics for interactive karaoke-style learning. (R)

6:45 AM

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Takaro Tribe

G

Team Tui go with Tākaro Tribe to day camp, where Tikiti-Tokiti teaches them all about the number waru. (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. Te Kura o Ngā Ruahine Rangi and Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngāti Ruanui from Taranaki, Te Rā o Te Uru. (R)

7:20 AM

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Te Nutube

G

Two clever cousins, Atareta and Te Haakura, share their world with their followers. (R)

7:30 AM

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Kia Mau

G

A fun sing-along Māori performing arts series for children. (R)

7:40 AM

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Whare Takataka

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Pāpā Tei Nohotima shares waiata and karakia using a range of Māori tools and movement. (R)

7:50 AM

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Island Of Mystery

G

After a narrow escape, Kura realises she has no choice and sets off to find a way through the treacherous lava streams towards the misty maunga. (R)

8:00 AM

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Te Nūtube Haka

G

Join Te Haakura and Atareta on the adventure of creating their own kapa haka group. Te Nūtube Haka is made up of performers from different regions. We see how practicing separately will go down. (R)

8:30 AM

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Oranga Ngākau

G

Yvonne Te Wanihi Edwards presents uniquely Māori exercise workouts for young and old to keep fit and healthy. (R)

9:30 AM

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Whānau Bake-Off

G

A baking show that pits whānau against each other in a battle for bragging rights. (R)

10:00 AM

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Matau Bros Gone Fishing

PG

A lifestyle series that follows hard-case Māori anglers, Matene, Dazza and Jeff Cleave, as they fish for knowledge and food for the table. (R)

10:30 AM

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Ata Toi + Wai

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Join presenters Te Aumihi Hohepa and Tawhanga Rika as they celebrate the world of Māori art. Regan Balzer shares her artistic journey, looking into the narratives and inspirations behind her art. (R)

11:00 AM

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Cracking The Code

PG

Uncovering some of the world's most famous encryptions. The Mob Code reveals the code-breaking genius who stopped the Mob and prevented a Nazi invasion. (R)

12:00 PM

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Rosie

PG

A family of six are forced on to the street after losing their rented house in a powerful and moving drama written by Roddy Doyle. (R)

1:30 PM

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Tōku Reo

G

Professor John Moorfield's Māori language course supported by an interactive website. (R)

2:00 PM

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Ōpaki

G

Pānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori. (R)

2:30 PM

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Ako

G

Pānia Papa presents Māori language lessons for intermediate-level learners. (R)

3:00 PM

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Ako

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Pānia Papa presents Māori language lessons for intermediate-level learners. (R)

3:30 PM

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Purākau

G

Animated story time series for children focusing on Māori myths and legends. The story of how the name "˜Hokianga Whakapau Karakia' came to be. (R)

3:40 PM

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Pipi Pao Pao Tamariki Karaoke

G

A lively tamariki show featuring pīpī from kōhanga reo across the motu singing traditional Māori songs with on-screen lyrics for interactive karaoke-style learning. (R)

3:45 PM

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Takaro Tribe

G

Team Tui go with Tākaro Tribe to day camp, where Tikiti-Tokiti teaches them all about the number waru. (R)

4:00 PM

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Darwin And Newts

G

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

4:10 PM

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Tamariki Haka

G

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

4:20 PM

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Te Nutube

G

Two clever cousins, Atareta and Te Haakura, share their world with their followers. (R)

4:30 PM

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Kia Mau

G

A fun sing-along Māori performing arts series for children. (R)

4:40 PM

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Whare Takataka

G

Pāpā Tei Nohotima shares waiata and karakia using a range of Māori tools and movement. (R)

4:50 PM

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Island Of Mystery

G

After a deep sleep, Kura and Josh wake up to find Rangi gone. Fearing the worst, they begin to search for clues. (R)

5:00 PM

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Te Nūtube Haka

G

Join Te Haakura and Atareta on the adventure of creating their own kapa haka group. It's the second wānanga for Te Nūtube Haka. Things are ramping up as they get into the poi and haka. (R)

5:30 PM

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Brain Busters

G

Brain Busters puts everyday kids to the test in a variety of challenges that test their smarts, speed and strength. (R)

6:00 PM

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Haka Regionals 2024

G

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

6:30 PM

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Te Ao Māori News

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

7:00 PM

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Funny Whare - Gamesnight

PG

This hilarious game show hosted by Stacey Morrison will ensure to fill your belly full of laughter, force those happy tears. (R)

7:30 PM

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Get The Name Right

PG

Joe discovers the origins of his hometown 'The Hutt' and Kara uncovers the origins of Te Awakairangi, the river that runs through the area. (R)

8:00 PM

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Only In Aotearoa - Wahine Edition

M

Short and sharp comedy skits from a Maori perspective. Featuring Tikanga Police, Dr Roberts, Tui and Glitter Bomb. (R)

8:30 PM

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Queer And Here

PG

Aniwa performs with LGBTQI+ kapa Ahakoa te Aha, and hangs back stage with Half Queen before her headlining set at the Big Gay Out. (R)

9:00 PM

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Kairākau

M

Whareumu and Tahu return to their home village. Te Heuheu of Tūwharetoa lays siege to the pā to starve them out. Chief Mokonuiārangi taunts Hauraki over the massacre at Mokoia. (R)

9:30 PM

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Ahikāroa

M

NEW: A serial drama thats all about drama. Following a group of city based rangatahi as they navigate life.

10:00 PM

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Breaking Silence

PREMIERE: Investigating the systemic failings of the Family Court for New Zealanders in the context of women and children fleeing a violent partner.

10:10 PM

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Breaking Silence

NEW: Trinity was 16 when she was murdered. Her mother Margaret shares Trinity’s story with the hope of helping others.

10:20 PM

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Breaking Silence

NEW: Debbs Murray has trained over 3,000 frontline workers. She is a family violence practitioner with her own powerful story of lived experience.

10:30 PM

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Te Ao Māori News

Whakaata Māori’s flagship news programme Te Ao Māori News brings you the latest news that matters to Māori in Te Reo Māori anywhere, anytime on any device. (R)

10:56 PM

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Whakaata Māori

Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.