Te Ao with Moana

Te Ao with MoanaTe Ao with Moana

A weekly current affairs show that examines national and international stories through a Māori lens.
News & Current Affairs
Stream Worldwide
New episode Mondays, 8.00pm
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Season 1

Episode 31

Current affairs series that puts a Māori lens on issues that distinguishes it from other current affairs programmes.

Episode 30

Current affairs series that puts a Māori lens on issues that distinguishes it from other current affairs programmes.

Episode 29

Meet the ultimate All Blacks superfans. We are with the musically talented sister duo Loopy Tunes on tour, and join Kereama Wright with a brand-new panel tackling the big topics!

Episode 28

An in-depth interview with esteemed academic and pioneering thinker Sir Hirini Moko Mead, who has just published his latest book on Matauranga Māori at 98 years old.

Episode 27

Seabed mining in the Taranaki Bight faces a March decision, with industry backing jobs and iwi and activists pushing back hard.

Episode 26

It's the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election debate with Labour Party MP Peeni Henare and Te Pāti Māori candidate Oriini Kaipara.

Episode 25

We walk with the parents of Kaea Karauria on their hīkoi for unity and justice in Hawke’s Bay. We meet the Black Ferns’ props as the World Cup kicks off. And a 12-year-old with dreams of Hollywood.

Episode 24

Meet the multi-talented brothers behind the Muriwai Deli. Our Te Reo panel dives into the tikanga of the paepae, and in Gisborne we join baby Charlie and his whānau for a heartbreaking yet inspiring story.

Episode 23

Filmmaker Paula Whetu Jones shares why she self-funded six trips to the Occupied Territories. A Palestinian writer who describes life growing up in Gaza. We catch up with Black Fern star Katelyn Vahaakolo about the world cup and her 'LandBack' Tattoo

Episode 22

Winston Peters sits down with Moana Maniapoto for a wide-ranging kōrero on Gaza, his role in foreign affairs, controversial comments, and his working relationship with David Seymour.

Episode 21

Mark William's first shot to fame 50 years ago with - Yesterday Was Just the Beginning of My Life - then found new fame in Australia. Moana catches up with Mark for a kōrero—and a bit of music too. Meet drag queen sensations The Tiwhas.

Episode 20

Moana is in Takaparawhau talking to those who have an enduring link to the Rainbow Warrior bombing. And we are back with Kereama Wright who asks the question: How involved are our people with their Marae?

Episode 19

Türkiye and the Rise of Medical Tourism: Why More Māori Are Going Abroad for Surgery. Wāhine Māori Rally for Pasifika - and push for their own place in Rugby History, an official Māori All Blacks team for wāhine.

Episode 18

Eight Voices. One Table. Real Talk. A panel with Sir Ian Taylor, Kerrin Leoni, India Logan-Riley, Toi Iti, David Letele, Tania Pouwhare, Hinurewa Te Hau, and Penetaui Kleskovic

Episode 17

Our Te Reo Māori panel tackles some big topics — should Marae be built overseas? Should social media be banned for rangatahi? And that scribble face controversy.

Episode 16

Earlier this month, hundreds in Kaikohe walked in grief and solidarity to honour 3 year old Catalya. How do we protect our tamariki? Shane Jones, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, Lance O'Sullivan, Mane Tahere, Wally Haumaha, Raewyn Nordstrom and Tia Ashby join

Episode 15

What happened to Kaea Karauria? One month after his tragic death, his grieving parents speak out in a heartfelt public appeal. And we meet a farmer who turned her hand to weaving as a means of finding connection and identity.

Episode 14

An in depth look at the Regulatory Standards Bill. We catch up with singer MOHI. And from heartbreak to healing - we meet with a Northland mother whose product is putting smiles on faces.

Episode 13

A sit-down with the Auditor General, the independent ‘watchdog' on public spending. We catch up with comedian Hoani Hotene.

Episode 12

Former All Black coach Ian Foster opens up about the stress and loneliness that comes with coaching the national rugby team. And we catch up with bilingual musician Jordyn with a Why.

Episode 11

A little RSA in Mātaatua is wanting to break away from the national body. But why? And Kruze Tangira catches up with netball legend Temepara Bailey.

Episode 10

The Waitangi Tribunal turns 50 - we take a deep dive to see what its role is. We catch up with musician Marlon Williams and Moana pays a special tribute to her Mother.

Episode 8

From Once Were Warriors to James Bond. Shy but talented Hollywood director Lee Tamahori (Ngāti Porou) gets frank about his film making career.

Episode 7

Is Joseph Manu set to become the next All Black cross code star? And we catch up with four music producers who have chosen Manawatu over America and are still finding success.

Episode 6

Free dental care - lobby group say it’s cheap at the cost. Reclaiming the reo- TV veteran Mike McRobert's updates us on his reo journey and career.

Episode 5

The parents of 5-month-old Āria Kruger believe she suffered due to cultural incompetence in healthcare. Black Grace - 30 years on for one of New Zealand's leading contemporary dance companies.

Episode 4

John Tamihere sits down for a kōrero after receiving the news that his agency lost its bid to continue commissioning Whānau Ora services. Did John lose a major contract because of politics or personality?

Episode 3

We head to Rēkohu (Chatham Islands) where some locals have stumbled upon what might be the most important archaeological find in New Zealand History, a Waka buried on the coastline.

Episode 2

From Te Teko to Oxford, meet the CEO of Te Wananga o Aotearoa. We are with Michelle - the heart and soul of Men's netball. Moana shares her thoughts on the week that was with Destiny Church.

Episode 1

New Zealand First minister Shane Jones on Wokeism, Waitangi and his controversial statements. And a special performance by Mark Williams.

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