Hokianga-raised maramataka expert, Rereata Makiha talks about the importance of reading the signs of nature.

Haka tutor and Māori language exponent Kingi Kiriona speaks about his latest te reo project, his historic double manu kōrero win and the reasons behind his recent weight loss.   

Acclaimed director Mahanga Pihama is passionate advocate of te reo and kura kaupapa Māori. Last year he composed a traditional-style chant calling on te reo speakers to speak up and end the language’s decline.   

Radio announcer and sports commentator Tumamao Harawira talks about the events that led him to his career path and his journey to develop his knowledge of te reo Māori.

Director, haka performer and actress Ani-Piki Tuari talks about her mission to produce authentic Māori theatre.

Respected teacher Te Kurataiaho Kapea’s reo journey began with a fascination for the culture and a love of the customs.  It has led him to reform his life and redefine his identity

Award-winning director and producer Te Whatanui Flavell credits his success to the sacrifices made by his parents, who were a part of the generation of Māori who reclaimed the use of te reo Māori.

Tā moko artist Hohua Mohi explains the lessons in the story of Mataora and Niwareka, and the responsibilities of wearing moko.

West-Auckland raised teacher, haka tutor and mau rākau exponent Hemi Tai Tin talks about holidays in Matawaia and how the desire to understand his grandmother led him to start his reo journey.  

Haka leader and Māori language exponent Tamati Waaka talks about whaikōrero, competition strategy and the need to regenerate our paepae.  

Author, translator and academic Hemi Kelly talks about his reo learning vlog, how translating stories led to becoming an author, and the responsibility that comes with the privilege of being a Māori language exponent.

Ocean navigator, Mahara Nicholas talks about the good, the bad and the ugly of sailing waka hourua across the Pacific ocean.

Editor and director Kereti Rautangata talks about his passion for kaupapa Māori and how its led him to only select work that aligns with this principles.

Since being told she was too fair-skinned to be Māori, Hana Tapiata has produced and a blog, vlog and two self-help books exploring traditional Māori concepts and their applications in modern life.  

Former television presenter and director Tihini Grant talks about his current work, sharing the knowledge passed down to him by his grandfather to those who want to know more about forest lore.

Educationalist Katarina Mataira speaks about Māori beliefs around child-rearing and the lessons gained from her parents, educators Te Heikoko and Junior Mataira.

Haka performer and tutor Greg Koia speaks about his passion for pātere and mōteatea - traditional-style chants, and his does and don’ts when it comes to composing Māori songs.

Clinical Psychologist and researcher Dr Waikaremoana Waitoki explains the essence indigenous psychology and talks her research project looking at racial oppression.  

From current events and important issues through to formative moments in their lives, speaking to te reo movement leaders & ground level influencers about what makes them tick.

Alana Thomas has found her vocation in representing iwi, hapū and whanau claimants in Waitangi Tribunal inquiries. However this descendant of Ngāti Rehia, Ngāti Kuri began her path into the law after her own close brush with the judicial system.

Isaiah Apiata is keeping the tradition of inter-cultural discourse and international brotherhood alive on Te Tī ki Waitangi Marae, a role he has prepared for since elders chose him to receive the history of one of our most significant marae.

Kawiti Waetford went to London to start a career in opera, but while there learning about the forms of language and the vocal dynamics of opera he began to feel the pull to come home and start his own family. But while he’s happy these days to live

Kingi Rakete-Tane is a reo teacher with a fresh approach that is inspiring rangatahi to pursue it further. His passion for the language began during a dark time in his own youth, having chosen to abandon a budding NRL career to share his native

Tipene Kapa-Kingi is helping government organisations to better understand how to engage with Māori in a meaningful way. With a degree in Accounting and an acute knowledge of business strategies, Tipene is hoping to serve te Ao Māori by advancing our

Raukura Huata is using her background in marketing to help her father produce their own wine and start her own boutique kai Māori delivery business in central Wellington.