We're talking about the development of Te Reo as well as the work of the group Oro Mauri in the field of Taonga Puoro

A wide ranging discussion with Ngaronoa covering many aspect so Te Ao Maori

Ngaronoa has traditional Maori instruments in the studio as we look at the current attempts to document how they work via western science - while also having a listen to the unique sounds they make.

Today's topic is Hue and how to grow gourds - how the knowledge of growing the plant and then making musical instruments was retained by a combination of early recording technology, European museums and indigenous knowledge through the colonial period

The role of the Mahoe Tree in Kairongoa starts a wide ranging discussion that ends with a look at the hidden power of stories in our culture.

Ngaronoa is in studio to talk about the Mahuru Maori challenge and we discuss the different world views that come with different languages and different approaches to science.

Today Ngaronoa shares how she made the decision to learn Te Reo as an adult and her involvement in the Kohanga Reo and Kura Kaupapa Maori movement.

Mental sovereignty first and then we get into the connections between homeopathy and Rongoa Maori.

We look back at the first Matariki public holiday and community celebration, have a chat about Puha and Ngaronoa tells us about her role in the Ahikaroa drama series on Maori TV

The first Matariki public holiday is happening this Friday so we talk about the celebration's relevance in modern times