Whakamīere - Reo Māori Stories

Whakamīere - Reo Māori Stories

Kei ngā manu tute o tō tātou wao, nau mai ki te ururuatanga o Whakamīere. He wāhi tēnei e whakatairangahia ai ngā tini hua o te reo Māori. Ki konei tuia ai ngā muka o te ao tuhituhi, ā, ko te whāinga kia whakaputa i te reo o ngā pukapuka reo Māori. Welcome to Whakamīere, a place to celebrate te reo Māori and explore the literary world, where we produce translations of stories in te reo Māori. Tune in weekly to listen to episodes. If you enjoy the podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon.

Episodes

April 22, 2025 4 mins

A father shares his words of wisdom with his two children.

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Too often we judge books by their covers, or people by their appearance. It's not usually until we dive below the surface that we can see and appreciate its true substance.

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Every year, the residents in this little town gather for The Lottery. It all seems innocent enough, but there's something much darker lurking beneath the surface.

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Our own passions and stubbornness can sometimes hinder the way we go about living. Occasionally it can even be to our own detriment.

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You've heard the kōrero "curiosity killed the cat" - well this isn't that, but it's pretty close!

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Our first poem featured on the podcast! Emily Dickinson is one of the most well respected poets of the 19th century. This poem puts into words the human feelings associated with hope.

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It's all very well to wax poetical for the hypothetical high road, but when reality hits, which path do the Fox and Cat choose?

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She wasn't a wolf, but she still huffed and puffed all she could. What happened when the Frog found out about the Ox who killed her son?

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Whakanuia te mana wahine! Our very first wahine author on the podcast is the brilliant short story by Kate Chopin. A crazy little tale about an accident.

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True, we can only see things through our own eyes, but it is just as important to beware the biases within us.

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Ever heard the kōrero "look busy, the boss is coming"? Well it might keep you out of trouble in the short term, but your luck may run out in the long term.

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What are your motives for achieving your goals? Are you like the Pūngāwerewere, or do you have other things in mind?

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Pū and Punua go exploring and think they might have come across a Woozle and a Wizzle! Auē, me aha rā rāua?

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It's hard to please those who choose not to be pleased. Kei pēnā koe i te Ruru nei.

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Thinking of attempting the impossible? Today's episode talks about folly and impossibilities.

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A cute kōrero showing that we should not be afraid to laugh at our expense sometimes.

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A Collier comes across an old friend of his, and tries his best to be hospitable. It may not be the best idea though.

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February 22, 2025 4 mins

A quick kōrero about a naughty dog who mistakes his master's actions as something which he ought to be proud of. Tērā pōhēhē hoki!

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A sly fox gets stuck in a trap and tries his darnedest to convince others of the benefits sans tail brings.

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Be careful trying to pursue two different courses, for you may end up empty-handed at the end.

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