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Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga: Finals 2025

After 4 days of incredible performances, Aotearoa's biggest kapa haka festival comes to a close with the top 12 rōpū returning to the stage.

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Koroneihana 2025

Live coverage from Tuurangawaewae Marae of Koroneihana 2025 that marks the first anniversary of Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, the eighth monarch since the establishment of the Kiingitanga movement in 1858.

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Kahurangi Tariana: He kura tangihia, he maimai aroha 1944 - 2025

Ko te uhunga o Kahurangi Tariana Turia, ki te marae o Whangaehu. Nō Ngāti Apa, nō Ngā Wairiki, nō Ngā Rauru, nō Ngāti Tūwharetoa, nō Whanganui. He kaiārahi i ōna iwi, he kaitōrangapū, he pou toko i te kaupapa o te Whānau Ora.

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ANZAC 2025

Join Whakaata Māori for national Anzac Day 2025 commemorations including Auckland's Dawn Service Live from the Auckland War Memorial Museum at 5:45am and Gallipoli's Dawn Service Live at 2:30pm from the Gallipoli Peninsula.

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Moana Reo Māori 2

Te reo Māori version of the Disney sequel, the first to be simultaneously released in cinemas with the English language version.

fluent • Matewa Media Trust

Coco Reo Māori

In Disney•Pixar’s extraordinary adventure, a boy who dreams of becoming a great musician embarks on a journey to uncover the mysteries behind his ancestor’s stories and traditions. Watch "Coco" in Maori.

fluent • Matewa Media Trust

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Kairākau III

Step inside the world of historic Māori Warriors, Kairākau, as they each battle for life and death in this action drama series. 100% te reo Māori

fluent • Velvet Stone Media Ltd

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Te Matatini Herenga Waka Herenga Tangata 2023

Watch all 45 teams take the stage to battle it out at the world's biggest kapa haka festival

fluent • TVNZ

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Whānau

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The Bones of Our Past

A documentary about Takahanga Marae in Kaikōura. Rangi Soloman (Kāti Kuri) said he wanted to “build the future of our people on the bones of our past”. Last year was its 30th anniversary.

Kāti Kuri • Takahanga Marae

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Ngā Ao E Rua - Two Worlds

An intimate four-year portrait of performer Marlon Williams as he writes and records his first te reo Māori language album - Te Whare Tīwekaweka.

Marlon Williams

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Autaia Haka Theatre

Go behind the scenes with each kura tuarua and discover Haka Theatre, a thrilling fusion of kapa haka, theatre, haka movement, and storytelling. Autaia is presented by Hawaiki Tū in partnership with Auckland Live.

Mauri Media Limited

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Home, Land and Sea

Showcasing whānau, hapū and iwi-based enterprises that are putting Māori on the map.

Jack Media Limited

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Waiata

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Tuituia Rā

'Tuituia rā' nā TAWAZ (feat. Chris Tamwoy & Marei)

TAWAZ • Chris Tamwoy • Marei

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Kōkōuri x Mutuwhenua

Under the stillness of the full moon, Kōkōuri reaches its finale with the release of the third and final EP, ‘Mutuwhenua’. This closing chapter introduces new and seasoned voices MAJIC, Pakiri, Tuakoi, and rising star Shelby Te Ua, alongside the returning

Kōkōuri

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Pūmau

'Pūmau' nā HOPE

HOPE

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He Tangata

'He Tangata' nā Tipene (feat. Eru Kapa-Kingi)

Tipene Music

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Mātauranga

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Waka Huia 2025

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

Scottie Douglas Productions Ltd

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Let's Talk About Ai Season 2

Our final wānanga of Season 2! This episode is all about self love - the everyday, the intentional, and the Māori ways we look after ourselves. From setting boundaries to returning to the taiao, we kōrero about what recharges us and how we protect our hau

Arataua Ltd

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The Drawing Board Season 2

A new wave of modern Māori Architecture is sweeping across Aotearoa with some of the freshest up and coming talent at the helm.

Faultline Films Limited

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Reo Warriors: Ngā Toa Tauā o Te Reo

Ngā Toa Taua o te Reo provides insights rarely seen before into the lives of those who've dedicated their lives to the revitalisation and normalisation of the Māori language.

Mairanga Media Limited

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Tamariki

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Avatar: The Last Airbender

Ko ngā putanga reo Māori o ngā pakiwaituihi reorua o Avatar.

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Tākaro Tribe

Tākaro Tribe is an animated kids cartoon TV series for about five very cute Patupaiarehe (woodland fairies) called A,E,I,O,U who live in the magical Wao Arapū (Alphabet forest), along with Pāpā Rākau (Tree Father) and Kōkā (Pond Mother).

Cinco Cine Film Productions Ltd

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Fly My Pepeha

Tamariki series offering an immersive journey into the heart of the rich landscapes of Aotearoa and Māori history. Using drone technology, viewers will explore diverse landscapes and traditions.

Natives On Screen Limited

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Pūkana

Te reo Māori rangatahi programme presented by Varron Armstrong, Te Raihi Delamere, Tuwharetoa Watene-Taurerewa and Tanumia Peke-Paenga.

Cinco Cine Film Productions Ltd

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Drama

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Dead Ahead

A high-powered Māori lawyer (Miriama Smith) accidentally unleashes her chaotic tūpuna (ancestors), forcing the living and the dead to navigate their shared legacy.

HiMama Limited

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Tangata Pai

Five lives collide during a land occupation - an activist musician, a conflicted cop, a grieving nurse, a struggling father, and a torn politician.

Green Sugar Media Ltd

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End of the Valley

In this bold, cinematic Māori drama, Ngāti Kiokio challenges the powerful Te Pāhua Iwi, sparking the resurgence of a historic dispute in a world rich in heritage and mystery.

Miro Productions Ltd

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Kupu X

Kahu's childhood was marred by a web of lies obscuring the facts around her mother’s disappearance, trusting no one and assuming everyone had something to hide. Then she met Tomai, her polar opposite, a volatile tāne who could hold vital clues.

Adrenalin Limited

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News and Current Affairs

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Te Ao with Moana

A weekly current affairs show that examines national and international stories through a Māori lens.

Black Pearl Ltd

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Indigenous 100

Julian Wilcox talks to Māori thought leaders, as they share their unique journeys, reflecting an indigenous perspective on the world we live in today.

Mahi Tahi Media Ltd

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Marae 2024

Your way in to the Māori world and the issues that matter. Māiatanga, Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga - We bring you stories with heart.

Pango Productions Ltd

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Mata with Mihingarangi Forbes

The latest in politics with a range of Māori commentators and newsmakers

Aotearoa Media Collective

RNZ

Film

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Shrek - Kātahi te korokē!

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā! Shrek: Kātahi te Korokē! Announcing the first Dreamworks Indigenous language dub.

The Stolen Children of Aotearoa

This feature documentary uncovers the dark history of the abuse of children in New Zealand’s state care system. Survivors speak about their lost childhood and the long fight for justice, as Aotearoa confronts the painful truth of its stolen children.

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Moana Reo Māori 2

Te reo Māori version of the Disney sequel, the first to be simultaneously released in cinemas with the English language version.

fluent • Matewa Media Trust

Ka Whawhai Tonu

Amidst the chaos of the infamous 1864 siege of Ōrākau in the Waikato, two rangatahi must seize command of their destinies, and fight for their freedom.

Hikoi NZ

NZ On Screen

Comedy

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Ngau Tuarā

This hātakeehi series is jam-packed with hilarious commentary and rebuttals delivered entirely in te reo Māori. Featuring some of our most outspoken and prolific koeke, who take on not-so-age appropriate challenges and activities together.

Hikoi NZ Limited

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Something for the people

A weekly live series that masterfully blends comedy, lively banter and high quality Te Reo Māori to offer a fresh engaging perspective on contemporary Māori issues. Hosted by Chey Milne, Kereama Wright and Dr Hinurewa Poutu.

Arataua Ltd

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A Place Called Te Awamutu

A whānau under one roof. Despite loving each other, they always get on each other's nerves.

Manaia M Limited

RNZ

The Adventures of Piripi Kaiwaru, AKA Phillip, Narrated By His Mother

A humourous and quirky "coming of age" story we follow Piripi as he figures out how to hold down a job and look after the whānau home in Tolaga Bay while his mum's working in Wellington.

Te Amokura

TAHI

Awards and Events

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Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga: Finals 2025

After 4 days of incredible performances, Aotearoa's biggest kapa haka festival comes to a close with the top 12 rōpū returning to the stage.

Watch on TVNZ+

Koroneihana 2025

Live coverage from Tuurangawaewae Marae of Koroneihana 2025 that marks the first anniversary of Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, the eighth monarch since the establishment of the Kiingitanga movement in 1858.

Watch on Māori+

Kahurangi Tariana: He kura tangihia, he maimai aroha 1944 - 2025

Ko te uhunga o Kahurangi Tariana Turia, ki te marae o Whangaehu. Nō Ngāti Apa, nō Ngā Wairiki, nō Ngā Rauru, nō Ngāti Tūwharetoa, nō Whanganui. He kaiārahi i ōna iwi, he kaitōrangapū, he pou toko i te kaupapa o te Whānau Ora.

Watch on Māori+

ANZAC 2025

Join Whakaata Māori for national Anzac Day 2025 commemorations including Auckland's Dawn Service Live from the Auckland War Memorial Museum at 5:45am and Gallipoli's Dawn Service Live at 2:30pm from the Gallipoli Peninsula.

Watch on Māori+

Matariki

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Matariki ki Tahiti 2025

On Thursday 20 November, Tahiti will celebrate their inaugral Matari'i National Public Holiday. He tira haere nō Aotearoa, e ahu ahu ana ki te whakanui i tēnei rā tawhiti hou.

Matariki

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Matariki Hunga Nui

'Matariki Hunga Nui - Calling Me Home' Troy Kingi, Rob Ruha, Kaylee Bell

Kaylee Bell • Rob Ruha • Troy Kingi

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Mānawa Maiea Matariki

'Mānawa Maiea Matariki' by TAWAZ featuring Stan Walker, Hone, HERA, NEPS & Rani

TAWAZ

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Matariki mā Puanga Live Broadcast 2025

Join Stacey Morrison and Mātai Smith live from the sacred Tirorangi Marae in Ohakune for our national Matariki celebrations, Matariki mā Puanga. Beginning at dawn with a traditional Hautapu ceremony.

Matariki

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