Whakamāori

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What's Whakamāori about?

Nau mai ki Whakamāori Series 2!

This Podcast series brings Google translate to life! Come along and interact with our host Kimo Houltham who will navigate this space alongside co-hosts Dr Anaha Hiini, Kristin Ross, Leon Blake and Hana Mereraiha. Join the Whakamāori crew to learn, wānanga and have fun in te reo Māori! Made with the suppport of TMP.

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Whakamāori episodes:

10.30.2023
Famous Movie Lines
In this final episode the panel are joined by a live audience to translate some of their favourite movie lines.
10.23.2023
Big Mac Taco Recipe
What's the secret sauce when it comes to translating a recipe? The panel discover Big Mac Tacos, Yum!
10.16.2023
Shortland Street Theme
Back when TV opening themes just hit differently, our panel go back to the 90's and translate the theme song of one of our favourite soaps.
10.09.2023
Helen Clark Apology
In a public address to the government of Samoa Helen Clark apologised to the people for past injustices.
10.02.2023
Slogans
A memorable phrase, a call to action or a motto. Slogans are everywhere, our panel pick some of their favourites.
09.25.2023
Imagining Decolonisation
Inspired by the late Moana Jackson the panel translate his article as featured in the book 'Imagining Decolonisation'.
09.17.2023
A Few Good Men
An iconic courtroom scene between two unforgettable characters is translated by the panel complete with American accents.
09.14.2023
The Ten Commandments
It's arguably the most popular book in the world, the panel look to the paipera tapu this week and translate the ten commandments.
09.13.2023
Māori Battalion Letter
Heartfelt words from a soldier to his mother separated by ten thousand miles, the panel translate a letter written by Ben Rata in 1942.
09.12.2023
Man In The Arena
Inspired by the 'Man in the Arena' written in 1910 the panel translate this speech by the 26th US President Theodore Roosevelt.
09.11.2023
Matariki Handbook
Inspired by Dr Rangi Mataamua's easy-to-follow Matariki handbook, the panel look at the relation of the stars to the preparation of a hautapu.
09.10.2023
Love Languages
What is your love language? The panellists Kimo, Kristin and Anaha get all lovey dovey in this first episode.
09.05.2023
Whakamāori Series 2
Whakamāori brings Google Translate to life. Host Kimo Houltham and the team of panelists translate a movie scene and even a viral recipe from English to te reo Māori, let the fun and learning begin!
06.13.2022
The Finale
To wrap up this first season of Whakamāori: The Podcast, the team take a look back over all 12 episodes and recap on some of their favourite moments. Join them in their final whakamāori efforts.
06.06.2022
Te Petihana Reo Māori
The petition that gave significant rise to the Māori language revitalisation movement is translated here by the Whakamāori crew. They also share their own personal reo Māori journeys and aspirations.
05.30.2022
The Definite Dozen
Today we talk about a list of 12 principles people across the world have adapted in order to live a more healthy and successful lifestyle. Can the crew come up with a healthy and successful translation?
05.23.2022
Inflight Information
Buckle up and hold on tight as we welcome you aboard RNZ Airlines! Here our presenters will ensure that all passengers have been well informed of all boarding, landing and safety procedures, in te reo MÄori.
05.16.2022
And Still I Rise
Chey, Anaha and Ani-Piki whakamāori one of the most famous poems in history. "Still I Rise" is an empowering poem by Maya Angelou about the struggle to overcome prejudice and injustice.
05.09.2022
Treaty of Waitangi
Each presenter has an article of the original Treaty of Waitangi document to translate. They discuss the mistranslation and how they would have handled the most important document in Aotearoa history instead.
05.02.2022
Taken
Liam Neeson's monologue in the 2008 movie Taken is spine-tingling. Can the Whakamāori crew achieve the same results? Lights, camera, ACTION.
04.25.2022
Bishop Vercoe's Waitangi Speech
Join Chey and the team as they go back in time to one of the most heart-warming speeches about our nation at Waitangi by none other than Bishop Whakahuihui Vercoe.
04.18.2022
Ranginui Walker: Reclaiming Māori Education
Starting off with a bang, the team dissect Ranginui Walker's chapter of the renowned book Decolonisation in Aotearoa. The team has a go at translating a bit of Reclaiming Māori Education, check in to hear if it's an A+ pass or...
04.18.2022
Martin Luther King Jr: I Have A Dream
Our presenters are challenged in this episode to translate the most famous speech of all time; Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Have a Dream”. This is one of the finest pieces in human history. Will our team raise, join hands and...
04.18.2022
The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
Let's kick it old school, each presenter has their own piece, so listen up because Will Smith is the OG one to beat. So, let's see how it sounds in Māori and if our team can bring the heat.
04.18.2022
Level 4 Lockdown Announcement
Chey and the team translate Jacinda Ardern’s announcement to the country of our first level 4 lockdown. Covid has affected us all and this is certainly a topical issue for our Whakamāori team to dive into.
04.11.2022
Whakamāori - coming soon
Whakamāori brings Google Translate to life! Historical speeches, poetry and TV theme tunes - anything goes in this podcast which aims to translate some of our best known content from English to Māori, hosted by three te reo Māori enthusiasts who...