115. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pīwa i Aruarumia
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beavers are clever creatures, and this paki poto is another example of their presence of mind. Somet...
114. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pūru me te Nanekoti
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While being chased by a lion, a bull seeks refuge in a cave, but is confronted by a bold goat who ha...
113. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pōkiha me te Kaiwhakairo
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A fox is being hunted and comes across a man who helps him, or at least the fox believes he will hel...
112. Pakiwaitara - AA Milne - Wini-te-Pū, Upoko 7
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pū, Punua and Rāpeti are not too sure about two new creatures who have appeared in the woods. They...
111. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ngā Ruru, ngā Pekapeka, me te Rā
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The creatures of the night are caught gossiping and given a warning by the sun. Translation by Ta...
110. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Tia Toa me te Punua Tia
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A fawn asks its father about his fear of dogs, and puts forth a reasonable argument so as to help hi...
109. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Nākahi me te Tāne
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A poor unfortunate child is bitten by a snake while playing at home, and their father takes matters ...
108. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Nākahi me te Waku Matarehu
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The viper slithers its way into a smith's shop looking for food, but makes a poor choice. Transla...
107. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kūkupa me te Pōpokorua
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ant gets stuck and nearly drowns but finds a friend in the dove. How ever can the ant repay the ...
106. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Ika-Rere me te Aihe
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A dolphin is chasing a flying-fish but gets into strife when he finds himself in shallow waters. ...
105. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kiore me te Wīhara
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A hungry little mouse finds himself a nice stash of corn on which he can feast, but he might have go...
104. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Wīra Kekē
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A short kōrero about a coachman and his wagon, and how some might perceive grumblers and complainer...
103. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Raiona me te Taurekareka
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A slave is confronted by a lion seeking his help for a wounded foot. Should he help the lion or run ...
102. Pakiwaitara - Stefan Zweig - Te Kohikohinga Tē Kitea
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Invisible Collection by Stefan Zweig - An art dealer from Berlin, visits an old customer who pur...
101. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Tāne i Paeārau me te Moana
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A man is cast ashore, and understandably, is upset with the sea for being so rough. He may not be ri...
100. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Raiona, te Kāihe, me te Pōkiha
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our 100th episode has this troublesome threesome go out hunting. There seems to be some confusion as...
99. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Tāne me te Wīhara
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A weasel is captured by a farmer. Can he escape with his life? Translation by Taurapa
98. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kaiponu
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Miser's life-long savings go missing, but after receiving advice from a neighbour, perhaps it is...
97. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Wheao me te Raiona Peita
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Prince is unfortunately confined to a tower by the King, and gets fed up with his confinement. ...
96. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kaipāmu me te Tāka
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A farmer tries to manage the pests snacking on his crops, but the poor harmless Stork gets caught up...
95. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pōkiha me te Maki
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The fox, ever so sly, baits the newly elected ape king.
94. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kaiwhānako me Tōna Whaea
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A boy-cum-thief has his life changed when sentenced to hanging. He has some parting words to share w...
93. Pakiwaitara - AA Milne - Wini-te-Pū, Upoko 6
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating 50 years of Te Wiki o te reo Māori! Pū and Punua both find out that their friend Īō ...
92. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Poaka me te Wuruhi
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The sneaky wolf tries to get himself an easy meal but the pig is wary of his offer. Translation b...
91. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Raiona Mate Kanehe
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our lion is so enamoured with the beauty of the forester's daughter that he becomes a little silly i...
90. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Ruru me te Mōwhitiwhiti
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whakamīere is celebrating its first birthday! Today's episode has the owl confront the grasshopper ...
89. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Tame Heihei me te Kahurangi
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After stumbling across a jewel in the farmyard, the tame heihei is not quite sure what to do with it...
88. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kaunihera Hōiho
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A brash young colt makes his argument to the Council of Horses about his discontentment with life as...
87. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kaingau-Hipi
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The master's dog was entrusted to look after the flock of sheep, but lets his master down. Transl...
86. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pōkiha me te Tātarāmoa
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In evading some dogs, the fox jumps a bramble and hurts himself. Why did he think that would be a go...
85. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kāihe me te Raiona Māuiui
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lion, stuck at home with sickness, implores his iwi to pay him a visit, but the ass is weary of ...
84. Pakiwaitara - Rajesh Parameswaran - Ko Mingi Te Taika Mōiriiri
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A haunting tale told from the perspective of Mingi, a lovesick tiger, as he explores these new feeli...
83. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pīkake me te Makipai
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As a crowd favourite, the peacock is elected to become king of the birds. His worthiness and suitabi...
82. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Honu Whenua me te Īkara
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The tortoise would love to fly like a bird, so he brokers a deal with the eagle. Translation by T...
81. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Raiona Ohaoha
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After having slain a bull, the lion is confronted with options as to what he may do with the spoils....
80. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ngā Rāpeti me ngā Poraka
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The hares believe they live the worst life there is, and consider some pretty drastic actions. Once ...
79. Paki Poto - Aesop - He Tāne i Ngaua e Tētahi Kurī
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A man is bitten by a dog and gets some medical advice from an old woman. Aesop is wary of the advice...
78. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pī me te Ngaro
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The fly, minding its own business is confronted by an angry bee. Can the fly convince her to change ...
77. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ngā Kaiāmio me te Pea
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two travellers head off for a wander through some woods. Taken by surprise, their opinions of each o...
76. Pakiwaitara - AA Milne - Wini-te-Pū, Upoko 5
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nau mai, waihape mai ki te Ngahere Kotahi Rau Eka. We're back exploring with Pooh and friends in thi...
75. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kāihe, te Kurī, me te Wuruhi
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ass doesn't treat the dog with the kindness that he perhaps ought to, and it serves as a lesson ...
74. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ngā Rāpeti e Rua
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A mother-to-be requests the hutch of a fellow rabbit until she is well enough to move on, but things...
73. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Mana, te Mōhio, me te Rēhia
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, no matter how good a group of friends are, living together may not be the best option. ...
72. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Aituā Whakaipoipo
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The mouse shares his true desires with the lion. Can he handle it though? Translation by Taurapa
71. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pōkiha me te Taika
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all know how strong and brave the tiger is, but has he finally met his match? Translation by T...
70. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Wuruhi me te Kareni
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An unlikely duo, the wolf and crane get stuck in a bit of a problem. What should the crane do? Tr...
69. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kurī i Rāhiritia ki te Kai
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When a dog invites his friend, another dog, to dinner, he's in for a big surprise. Translation by...
68. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Raiona Uwha me te Pōkiha
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who would win in a fight: a hundred foxes or one lion? It depends on who you ask. Both the lioness a...
67. Pakiwaitara - AA Milne - Wini-te-Pū, Upoko 4
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nau mai, waihape mai, Pū - welcome back, Pooh! This month's pakiwaitara brings back one of our favo...
66. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ngā Ipu e Rua
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two pots share a similar fate, but will they end up the same? Translation by Taurapa
65. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Nanekoti me te Tama
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The goat teaches the boy a lesson after he becomes a bit too caught up in the heat of the moment. ...
64. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Tākarohanga a Aesop
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A rare fable with Aesop as a main character, reminding others not to take life so seriously. Tran...
63. Paki Poto - Te Pōpokorua me te Ngaro
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The fly compares its life to that of the ant's. It's not quite as luxurious at it may seem at first,...
62. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kaiāmio Whakapehapeha
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A man talks the talk, but can he walk the walk - or jump the jump? Translation by Taurapa
61. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Īkara, te Ngeru, me te Poaka
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The mischievous cat is at it again with her plan to scare her neighbours. Translation by Taurapa
60. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kea Māuiui
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When a sick kea makes a suggestion to his mother about his recovery, she doesn't quite see things in...
59. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pōkiha me te Nanekoti
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The sly fox, yet again, lives up to its name in this paki poto, while the goat is left a little spee...
58. Pakiwaitara - Edgar Allan Poe - Te Tāne i Pau Katoa Ai
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our narrator seeks out the famous war hero Hone A.E.I Mete. But it becomes clear, after talking with...
57. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Tia Toa i te Whare Ōkiha
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the run, a stag happens across a perfect hiding place to escape the wolves. Translation by Tau...
56. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Raiona me te Kiore
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The sleeping lion is awoken by a mouse and snatches him, while the mouse pleads for his life! Tra...
55. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ngā Ipu e Toru
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A dying man leaves a vase filled with gold for each of his children, but it doesn't go all as planne...
54. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Rēpara me te Pōkiha
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A leopard fancies himself to be quite beautiful but the sly fox has other thoughts on the subject. ...
53. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ngā Poraka me ngā Pūru Whawhai
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A frog witnesses a squabble between two bulls and is fearful for what the future holds. Translati...
52. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Tama me te Kōtiro
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A father shares his words of wisdom with his two children. Translation by Taurapa
51. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Warou me te Nākahi
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Too often we judge books by their covers, or people by their appearance. It's not usually until we d...
50. Pakiwaitara - Shirley Jackson - Te Rota
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every year, the residents in this little town gather for The Lottery. It all seems innocent enough, ...
49. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Tōrea me te Pārera
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our own passions and stubbornness can sometimes hinder the way we go about living. Occasionally it c...
48. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Maki me te Kāmura
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard the kōrero "curiosity killed the cat" - well this isn't that, but it's pretty close! ...
47. Paki Poto - Emily Dickinson - Ko "wawata" te mea whai raukura
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our first poem featured on the podcast! Emily Dickinson is one of the most well respected poets of t...
46. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pōkiha me te Ngeru
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's all very well to wax poetical for the hypothetical high road, but when reality hits, which path...
45. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Ōkiha me te Poraka
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
She wasn't a wolf, but she still huffed and puffed all she could. What happened when the Frog found ...
44. Pakiwaitara - Kate Chopin - Te Kōrero Mō Tētahi Hāora
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whakanuia te mana wahine! Our very first wahine author on the podcast is the brilliant short story b...
43. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Tāne me te Raiona
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
True, we can only see things through our own eyes, but it is just as important to beware the biases ...
42. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ko Hiha me te Taurekareka
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever heard the kōrero "look busy, the boss is coming"? Well it might keep you out of trouble in the...
41. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pūngāwerewere me te Ngārara Hiraka
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What are your motives for achieving your goals? Are you like the Pūngāwerewere, or do you have oth...
40. Pakiwaitara - AA Milne - Wini-te-Pū, Upoko 3
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pū and Punua go exploring and think they might have come across a Woozle and a Wizzle! Auē, me aha...
39. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Ruru me te Tūī
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's hard to please those who choose not to be pleased. Kei pēnā koe i te Ruru nei. Translation...
38. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Īkara me te Korou
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking of attempting the impossible? Today's episode talks about folly and impossibilities. Tra...
37. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kaiaka Porohewa
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A cute kōrero showing that we should not be afraid to laugh at our expense sometimes. Translatio...
36. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Maumau Waro me te Kaiwhakamā
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Collier comes across an old friend of his, and tries his best to be hospitable. It may not be the ...
35. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kurī Haututū
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A quick kōrero about a naughty dog who mistakes his master's actions as something which he ought to...
34. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pōkiha Whiore Kore
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A sly fox gets stuck in a trap and tries his darnedest to convince others of the benefits sans tail ...
33. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Korou me ngā Kūkupa
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Be careful trying to pursue two different courses, for you may end up empty-handed at the end. Tr...
32. Pakiwaitara - Anton Chekhov - Te Tīkiti Rota
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A couple fantasise about winning the lottery after seeing part of the winning ticket number in the n...
31. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Tia Toa i te Puna
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beauty isn't everything, in fact, it can often get you in to even more strife than you thought possi...
30. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kaimoumou me te Warou
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A cautionary tale about listening to rumours and acting without all the information. Translation ...
29. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Tinana me Ōna Wāhanga
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our tinana are made up of several parts that all work seamlessly together rangi atu, rangi mai. What...
28. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kāhu me te Tūī
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You all know the moral of this kōrero, but do you know the paki poto behind it? A bird in the hand....
27. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ngā Pāpaka e Rua
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever seen a crab and wondered why they move sideways? Translation by Taurapa
26. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kārearea me ngā Kūkupa
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Kārearea, being the sweet-talker that he is, talks his way into a dovecote. The Kūkupa instant...
25. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Ringa Raupā me te Nākahi
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A farmer stumbles across a snake in the middle of winter and takes him home to help him out... Tr...
24. Pakiwaitara - Hans Christian Andersen - Ngā Kākahu Hōu o te Ariki
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all know the story: a vain Emperor who only cares about showing off his new clothes, hires two sw...
23. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Tāne me Āna Wāhine e Rua
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Even though the Man was allowed to have two Wives, it may not have been such a great idea... A light...
22. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Komekome a te Pīkake
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A peacock complains to an atua that he's unhappy with his voice and that everyone laughs at him when...
21. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ngā Poraka e Rua
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A kōrero about two frogs who must leave their dried-up kāinga in search of a new home, and how me ...
20. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Ngeru me ngā Kiore
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A paki poto about tinihanga and deceit, and getting caught. Listen to this week's episode to learn a...
19. Pakiwaitara - O. Henry - Te Koha a te Ruānuku
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
O Henry's classic short story is about a young couple determined secretly to surprise each other wit...
18. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Raiona, Te Taika, me te Pōkiha
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A short fable around picking your battles, and what can happen if you don't choose wisely. Transl...
17. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kāihe, te Maki, me te Mōre
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This kōrero is a little reminder to all of us to think about others before complaining about oursel...
16. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Wāhi ki te Raiona
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of perhaps Aesop's most famous kōrero. This paki poto reminds us what really happens when the m...