We continue with the introduction to our series on Speight's as we focus in on Dunedin specifically, talking about how it was founded, the key influences on the beer industry in the mid-19th century and generally paint the social and economic landscape that Speight's would find itself in.

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I'm very excited to share with you the first in a series of nine episodes on the history of one of Dunedin's most well known beer brands, Speight's! This episode we will be giving you some background knowledge of how beer is made and a quick overview of the Kiwi beer industry up until the 1870s.

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A dramatic retelling of the Rotorua love story of Hinemoa and Tutanekai

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To end our series on haka we talk all about the most famous haka, Ka mate. Detailing the life of its creator, one of Māoridom's greatest military leaders, Te Rauparaha of Ngāti Toa.

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Today we continue talking all about haka, what it is, its social importance and that sort of thing!

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The first of a three part series talking all about haka! What it is, what it means and hopefully clearing up a few misconceptions along the way!\

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Today we talk about more simple games that were played by kids, some that even resemble a few that you might recognise! We also discuss some European games that Māori took an interest in.

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Pretty self explanatory from the title but today we are talking all about board games! Come and have a listen to what Māori were playing in their spare time!

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Today we talk to Sarah Gallagher, a researcher who has spent a good number of years looking into Dunedin student culture, specifically the naming of flats. We talk all about named flats, how they came about, what they mean and a range of topics around unique Scarfie culture!

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Today we are moving from games involving the body to ones involving the mind! Some are similar to Western games, such as the string game whai being similar to cats cradle, and others are uniquely Māori, such as the whare wānanga game tuakiri!

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