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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
Whakamīere - Reo Māori Stories152. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Hina me Tōna Whaea
After pleading for a new garment from her mother, the moon is given a few reasons why that is likely not possible. Translation by Taurapa
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151. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pīkake me te Kareni
We all know how beautiful the peacock's feathers can be, but is this really the be alll and end all? Translation by Taurapa
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150. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Hiranga o te Pakikīrehe
The great orator Demades tries to command the attention of his audience. He resorts, however, to something he is not particularly fond of. Translation by…
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149. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Heihei me te Warou
The hen is told of the danger she is in by the swallow. Will she listen to him? Translation by Taurapa
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148. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Hēpara me ngā Nanekoti
A weary goatherd travelling with his goats in a winter storm is caught out in the elements. His decisions thereafter, however, are not to the benefit of his…
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147. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pōkiha me ngā Namu Katipō
A fox is bitten by a swarm of mosquitoes but opts not to shoo them away - what's his reasoning? Translation by Taurapa
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146. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Nanakia o te Tāone
We've all been convinced of something at some point which later turned out to be a little more fanciful than was promised. This nanakia has had a lot of…
Whakamīere - Reo Māori Stories145. Pakiwaitara - L. Frank Baum - Te Kirimatarau Mīharo o Oz, Upoko 3
Toratī and Tautau continue on their journey to te Tāone Kānapanapa and make a new friend along the way - someone who has been stuck in place for a very long…
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144. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Wuruhi me ngā Hēpara
The wolf learns a lesson in double standards and the realities of life. Translation by Taurapa
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143. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Raiona, te Pōkiha, me te Kāihe
A fox and ass stumble upon a hungry lion and the fox, as sly as always, concocts a plan to escape. Translation by Taurapa
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142. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Wuruhi, te Pōkiha, me te Maki
The wolf accuses the fox of having stolen some meat, but whose side will the ape judge take when both sides are just as dishonest as the other? Translation by…
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141. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Wuruhi me ngā Hipi
A wolf is left for dead by some dogs, and is his dying breaths, he asks for help from the sheep. Is he hypocritical in his asking for help though? Translation…
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140. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Hōiho me te Raiona
The lion, devious as always, tries his luck and capturing a horse for dinner. What's his cunning plan, and how does it work out for him? Translation by Taurapa
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139. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ko Pukumahi me Māngere
A young man is asked as to why he struggles with deciding whether or not to get up and out of bed. Translation by Taurapa
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138. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Hau me te Rā
The wind and the sun challenge each other to figure out who is the stronger of the two. Perhaps, though, strength is not always what's required to come out on…
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137. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Ngāi Ātene me te Ngāi Tīpa
While walking down a road together, two men turn to talk about the heroes of their respective cities, with each showing a bit of bias. Who really is the better…
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136. Pakiwaitara - AA Milne - Wini-te-Pū, Upoko 8
Pū, Kiritopa Rōpene and all their hoa embark on an "expotition" to find the North Pole. Things go awry, Īō feels sorry for himself, and Rū goes for a swim…
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135. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Rei Puta me te Kāihe
An ass greets a boar with impudence, and although violence is the boar's initial reaction, the ass is taught a lesson he will remember. Translation by Taurapa
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134. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Miūra
A mule has a wonderful life and is proud of his heritage, but things take a change and his mind shifts. Translation by Taurapa
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133. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kaiaruaru, te Pōkiha, me te Taika
Ever jumped into something without really thinking too much about it first? Well, the hunter did, and it wasn't the best idea. He sets a trap for a fox and all…
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132. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kārearea me te Kuihi
Falcons and geese clearly live different lives, and although the falcon might be ignorant of this, he is quickly reminded by the goose. Translation by Taurapa
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131. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kiore me te Poraka
The frog and mouse are good friends, and enjoy each other's company. The frog extends an invitation to the mouse to visit him, but things take a turn for the…
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130. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pūhaehae me te Matapiko
Two men, one envious, and one covetous, try to out-do each other for their own selfish benefit. Translation by Taurapa
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129. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kāihe me te Kurī Iti
Wondering why the little dog was favoured so much by their master, the ass tries to imitate. Things turn sour quickly, though, and a servant needs to…
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128. Pakiwaitara - L. Frank Baum - Te Kirimatarau Mīharo o Oz, Upoko 2
We continue our journey to Oz with te Upoko 2 from Te Kirimatarau Mīharo o Oz. Translation by Taurapa
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127. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ngā Hōia e Rua me te Kaiwhānako
Two soldiers are ambushed, one is afraid, the other, however, is not. He quickly gets a harsh word from his companion in response to his actions. Translation…
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126. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pūkenga Nō Pāniora
A classic dispute between two men over a woman leads to bloodshed, and a curious request comes from the fallen man. Why does he make this request with his…
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125. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Maunga i Hapū
We've all heard of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, but did you know that Aesop wrote a kōrero about this same kaupapa 2000 years earlier?` Translation by…
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124. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Tāne me Āna Kurī
While cooped up at his home during a paticularly bad storm, the man makes some difficult decisions to help feed his family. Evidently, the dogs become wary of…
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123. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Rika me te Mōre
The lynx is known for having incredible eyesight, but the mole has ears which are equally as sensitive. Who then is likeliest to evade danger? Translation by…
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122. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kuihi i Whakawhānau i ngā Hua Kōura
A greedy man tries to find the secret of his goose's golden eggs, but he makes a grave mistake. Translation by Taurapa
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121. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Rota a Pareārau
Jupiter decides to hold a seemingly innocent lottery, but may have an ulterior motive. He comes up with a plan to put people's minds at ease, though…
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120. Pakiwaitara - L. Frank Baum - Te Kirimatarau Mīharo o Oz, Upoko 1
Join us as we step onto the yellow brick road and begin our journey to the land of Oz with Te Kirimatarau Mīharo o Oz. In this episode, we start at the very…
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119. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pītiti, te Āporo me te Parakipere
It's always hard picking a favourite fruit when they're all delicious! Peach and Apple get into an argument about who is the better fruit. Translation by…
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118. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Ika Waimāori me te Ika Waitai
The kōkopu nui is carried out to sea and learns an important lesson from the new fishes he meets. Translation by Taurapa
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117. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kūrī me Tōna Ātārangi
Being greedy will often come back to bite oneself, and the dog finds this out the hard way. Translation by Taurapa
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116. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Ngeru me te Tame Heihei
The cat catches himself a nice little meal, and the cock pleads his case. Will the cat listen though? Translation by Taurapa
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115. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pīwa i Aruarumia
Beavers are clever creatures, and this paki poto is another example of their presence of mind. Sometimes self preservation is more important than other things…
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114. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pūru me te Nanekoti
While being chased by a lion, a bull seeks refuge in a cave, but is confronted by a bold goat who has other plans. Translation by Taurapa
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113. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pōkiha me te Kaiwhakairo
A fox is being hunted and comes across a man who helps him, or at least the fox believes he will help. Translation by Taurapa
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112. Pakiwaitara - AA Milne - Wini-te-Pū, Upoko 7
Pū, Punua and Rāpeti are not too sure about two new creatures who have appeared in the woods. They decide that kidnapping Pēpi Rū from Kānga is probably the…
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111. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ngā Ruru, ngā Pekapeka, me te Rā
The creatures of the night are caught gossiping and given a warning by the sun. Translation by Taurapa
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110. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Tia Toa me te Punua Tia
A fawn asks its father about his fear of dogs, and puts forth a reasonable argument so as to help him set aside his fears. Translation by Taurapa
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109. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Nākahi me te Tāne
A poor unfortunate child is bitten by a snake while playing at home, and their father takes matters into his own hands. Translation by Taurapa
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108. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Nākahi me te Waku Matarehu
The viper slithers its way into a smith's shop looking for food, but makes a poor choice. Translation by Taurapa
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107. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kūkupa me te Pōpokorua
The ant gets stuck and nearly drowns but finds a friend in the dove. How ever can the ant repay the dove for its help? Translation by Taurapa
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106. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Ika-Rere me te Aihe
A dolphin is chasing a flying-fish but gets into strife when he finds himself in shallow waters. Translation by Taurapa
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105. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kiore me te Wīhara
A hungry little mouse finds himself a nice stash of corn on which he can feast, but he might have gone a little too far in satisfying his hunger. Translation…
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104. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Wīra Kekē
A short kōrero about a coachman and his wagon, and how some might perceive grumblers and complainers. Translation by Taurapa
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103. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Raiona me te Taurekareka
A slave is confronted by a lion seeking his help for a wounded foot. Should he help the lion or run away? Translation by Taurapa
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102. Pakiwaitara - Stefan Zweig - Te Kohikohinga Tē Kitea
The Invisible Collection by Stefan Zweig - An art dealer from Berlin, visits an old customer who purchased many items from his store long ago. Something seems…
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101. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Tāne i Paeārau me te Moana
A man is cast ashore, and understandably, is upset with the sea for being so rough. He may not be right, though, in placing his blame there. Translation by…
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100. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Raiona, te Kāihe, me te Pōkiha
Our 100th episode has this troublesome threesome go out hunting. There seems to be some confusion as to how the spoils of the hunt ought to be divided. Who…
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99. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Tāne me te Wīhara
A weasel is captured by a farmer. Can he escape with his life? Translation by Taurapa
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98. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kaiponu
The Miser's life-long savings go missing, but after receiving advice from a neighbour, perhaps it isn't quite the end of the world. Translation by Taurapa
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97. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Wheao me te Raiona Peita
The Prince is unfortunately confined to a tower by the King, and gets fed up with his confinement. Translation by Taurapa
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96. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kaipāmu me te Tāka
A farmer tries to manage the pests snacking on his crops, but the poor harmless Stork gets caught up in the wrong crowd.
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95. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pōkiha me te Maki
The fox, ever so sly, baits the newly elected ape king.
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94. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kaiwhānako me Tōna Whaea
A boy-cum-thief has his life changed when sentenced to hanging. He has some parting words to share with us though. Translation by Taurapa
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93. Pakiwaitara - AA Milne - Wini-te-Pū, Upoko 6
Celebrating 50 years of Te Wiki o te reo Māori! Pū and Punua both find out that their friend Īō is celebrating his birthday, and they need to figure out what…