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This is a full reo Māori episode in which Paraone and Kahurangi discuss Tīkanga Māori and travelling. What tikanga do you practice when you’re overseas? How do you look after them and negotiate different situations where there might be conflicts in upholding tikanga? Whakarongo mai, e te iwi.

Our third installment of archives highlighting the Reo of reknowned orators has Paraone and Erica discussing a eulogy for Major Henry Vercoe by Kepa Ehau. Major Vercoe died at his home at Otaramarae, Rotorua In 1962. As an elder of rank and prestige of Ngāti Pikiao, he was a well-known figure throughout Aotearoa. The featured speaker, Kepa Hamuera Anaha Ehau nō Ngāti Pikiao, was a horseman, soldier, farmer and community leader (b.1885, d.1970).
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In this 2-part series, Te Makau Shane Te Ruki takes us on a fascinating journey exploring the whakapapa, history and forgotten practices of the Nomadic iwi of the central Waikato region; Ngāti Unu. Our kōrero with Shane offers a glimpse into the rich cultural and environmental heritage of the now non-existent bogs of Kakepuku and the tuna heke, as well as numerous places with names that are now unknown to many.

Erica interviews Snowy about his past, present and future. Covering his early years, his introduction and growth in te ao Māori, and his rise through to being a professional Tikanga and Reo Advisor, this is an honest and candid glimpse into the history and current world of Te Puaheiri.
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Ko Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2023! MC Grammar is back with another reo master class. Snowy and Erica wānanga with Jarred on the ins and outs of Māku & Nāku, Nōku & Mōku and Nāna & Māna. Discussing the functions of these powerful kupu in sentence structures focussing on a person and/or people, this ep is another opportunity to help you level up your reo.
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E koe! If you haven't seen the Te Reo Māori Disney movies yet, you're in luck. We chat with key figures involved - Tweedie Waititi discusses her role as director and decision-maker, while Hana Mereraiha Skerrett-White delves into the team's intricate process of presenting Disney classics with a Māori perspective.

Hona Black, author and recent graduate of Te Tohu Paerua o Te Reo Kairangi, joins us to kōrero about Te Reo, particularly his book -of the book 'He Iti te Kupu: Maori Metaphors and Similes'. The book can be purchased from https://aotearoabooks.co.nz/he-iti-te-kupu-m-ori-metaphors-and-similes/

In this episode, the Taringa crew tackle a few audience Pātai. What is the difference between Mauri and Wairua? What does "makau" mean, and how is it used? There is also a discussion about pepeha.

MC Grammar hits us with another deep-dive into the intricacies of our reo, today focussing on the use of te kupu "kore".

Recorded in front of a live audience at Ako Ararau - Māori Expo 2023, the team celebrate Matariki by reflecting on the significance of Taringa; the way that the show has influenced thought and discussion, as well as providing opportunities to meet and work alongside wonderful people. There is also a discussion about the meaning of "Tapu".