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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. The story of heroine, Wairaka, and the events around how the Whakatāne township was named. (R)

6:40 AM

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Tamaiti Tu Winter

G

Under the watchful gaze of the mountain ranges, young Māori boys navigate their way through winter mahi. Fitness and discipline with rakau under the gaze of Tongariro. (R)

6:50 AM

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Mahi Pai

G

Kori learns all about his favourite shape, tapawhā, and we make some amazing square bubbles! (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 Kaupapa Māori o Hurungaterangi. (R)

7:20 AM

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Te Pamu Kumara

G

Tai and her superhuman whānau run their local vege shop from their kūmara farm. Nan falls sick so Marama and Nīkau return to look after Tai and the farm. (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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Cube

G

An exciting youth series and a hub for rangatahi content. (R)

7:50 AM

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Island Of Mystery

G

With the maero no longer a threat, Kura invites Ruiha to join them on the journey up the maunga to find the godstick and hopefully Rangi too. (R)

8:00 AM

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Around The World in 80 Days

PG

A bookish marmoset embarks on a wild adventure to travel around the planet in 80 days after accepting a challenge from a greedy frog. (R)

9:30 AM

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Life Of Kai

G

Chef Peter Gordon gets in touch with his Māori roots as part of his exciting plans for the future. (R)

10:00 AM

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Waka Huia

NEW: Waka Huia is an iconic archival series recording the unique stories and histories of Maori for all New Zealanders.

10:30 AM

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Te Ao Māori News - Highlights

NEW: Whakaata Māori’s flagship news programme Te Ao Māori 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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Marae DIY

G

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

12:30 PM

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Kai With Anne Thorp

G

Anne prepares duck confit with an avocado and beet salad as well as steamed pork buns and coconut jelly dessert. (R)

1:00 PM

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Pacific Island Food Revolution

G

A joyful celebration of pacific cuisine. Across Fiji, Samoa, the Kingdom of Tonga and Vanuatu, contestants will face incredible challenges bringing Pacific Island cuisine into the spotlight. (R)

2:00 PM

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Tagata Pasifika 2024

G

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

G

A series which explores the gospel music scene in Aotearoa with a focus on Pacific musicians and artists. Featuring Matariki Special.

3:30 PM

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Te Maeva Nui NZ Highlights

G

Highlights from Te Maeva Nui NZ, a celebration of Cook Island culture. Te Maeva Nui NZ will be held in Auckland at the Waitakere Trust Arena from Sept 28th "Oct1st 2023. (R)

5:30 PM

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Tangata Whenua

NEW: Waikato explores the relationship Waikato Māori have with the Kīngitanga (King movement) and the Waikato River “the bloodstream for the life of the Waikato people.”

6:30 PM

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West Coasters

G

Witness the profound trials and tribulations faced by this land. (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 First Inventors

G

NEW: Can oral stories accurately store vital knowledge? A bold expedition sets out to prove that the First Nations science of storytelling recorded ice age events ten thousand years ago.

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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The Lost King

M

PREMIERE: An amateur historian defies the stodgy academic establishment in her efforts to find King Richard III's remains, which were lost for over 500 years.

10:28 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.