Taringa Podcast

Paraone and Snowy discuss the use of mihi in various contexts, looking at questions like: "What are the mainstays?" and, "What gets over-used" etc.

Ben Ngaia joins us in the studio to chat with Paraone and Erica about the his Iwi, Te Āti Awa, an iwi with traditional bases in the Taranaki and Wellington regions of New Zealand.

In this "Patapatai" episode, our hosts answer questions around the differences between Whakatau and Pōwhiri, the reason for singing after speeches, and various wairua departure places, other than Te Reinga.

Te Puaheiri and Erica discuss the meaning, use and origin of Te Reo o te kohukohu, or "cuss words", with a few examples thrown in along the way.

Dr Naomi Simmonds talks about how she got to her topic for her thesis.Tū te turuturu nō Hine-te-iwaiwa: Mana wahine geographies of birth in Aotearoa New Zealand. Challenges, whakaaro and kōrero surrounding Māori birth practices, knowledge gaps, re-activaion of placenta practices and the key of te reo Māori in birth practices.

Back into the archives we go - listening to some examples of Pōkeka and Kaioraora - chants and songs of derision, hatred, cursing and conflict.

This week's episode looks at the 'Urban Māori'; what the term means to our guest and hosts, and challenging perceptions. There is also discussion around the use of Te Reo Māori as a vehicle for reconnection, ie: helping others to reconnect via their learning journey.

This kōrerorero is about how to ask and answer questions like; which way something was done, how something went or when something was finished. We also cover the difference between oti and mutu, īnawhea and nōnawhea, different ways to say something is good - and a few more gems to level up your questioning vocab.

We are privileged to be joined by Hemi Tai Tin, a Kaiako Rangatira from Te Whare Tū Taua o Aotearoa (The International School of Māori Weaponry), who speaks in depth with us about this ancient art form.

The Taringa team look at some Whakataukī pertinent to the kaupapa of The Treaty of Waitangi in Aotearoa.

Back for 2021, our hosts answer a few questions around learning te reo Māori.

Looking back at some of our favourite moments from the year, we reflect on our kaupapa and discuss the lessons we've learned this year. The Taringa team will be taking a break for the summer, but fear not - we will have some waiata compilations for you to enjoy over the break, and we will be back with our regular episodes in late January. Hei konā koutou!

We welcome back the lovely Erica and her new baby, as our hosts discuss te reo ki te pēpi: language used with babies.

The Taringa team travel to Motatau to visit a Rangatira Rongoa - Tohe Ashby. We discuss the use of natural resources to heal our bodies, minds and spirits - including those of the great Northern Kauri trees.

Watch the full video ep here:  https://fb.watch/2Ad9Ymlrzh/

Matai Rangi Smith phones in to talk to us about his Iwi: Rongo Whakaata