Whakamīere - Reo Māori Stories

172. Pakiwaitara - AA Milne - Wini-te-Pū, Upoko 9

20 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Punua finds himself in a precarious situation, surrounded by rainwater that is quickly rising. Pū finds a note in a bottle and asks Kiritopa Rōpene ...

171. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ko Herekara rāua ko Purutō

15 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Upon being made a god, Hercules snubs Plutus - but why? Jupiter demands an answer of him.   Translation by Taurapa

170. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Hēpara i Huri Hei Kaihokohoko

13 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A shepherd catches the travel bug and wants to be a merchant no matter the cost. But things don't turn out as expected.   Translation by Taurapa

169. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ngā Mokomoko e Rua

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A couple of lizards are pondering life and see something scary right before their eyes which may change their perspective on things.   Translation by...

168. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kāihe Kai Taramoa

06 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While carrying a whole load of delicious treats and morsels, the ass decides to snack on a prickly thistle instead - why's that?   Translation by Tau...

167. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Warou me ngā Manu Anō

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Anxious of the newly sown flax, a swallow tries her best to warn her bird friends of the impending danger - that nets and traps will be made from the ...

166. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Tāne me te Pōkiha

30 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A cruel man catches a fox and torments it for ravaging his crops and orchards.   Translation by Taurapa

165. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ngā Kurī me te Pōkiha

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A fox comes across a pack of dogs who have happened upon a lion's skin. He warns them though of the dangers.   Translation by Taurapa

164. Pakiwaitara - L. Frank Baum - Te Kirimatarau Mīharo o Oz, Upoko 5

23 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As morning sunlight breaks through the trees, a strange groan echoes through the forest — a sound that leads Toratī to one of the most unusual disc...

163. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kurī me te Karakataira

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A thirsty dog is wary of drinking from the river, lest he be snapped up by a crocodile. Then suddenly a crocodile appears to greet him!   Translation...

162. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kuia me te Tākuta

16 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An old woman with bad eyesight calls on the doctor to help cure her ailment. He is sneaky though and takes advantage of her bad eyes.   Translation b...

161. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Rāka me Āna Pīpī

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A mother lark is wary of leaving her young ones in a field of nearly-ripe wheat lest it be reaped before they have fledged. She tells them to keep the...

160. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kaikōpere me te Kūkupa

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The fate of an archer, while out hunting a dove, is quickly changed by a hidden danger.   Translation by Taurapa

159. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pūkeko me ngā Tame Heihei

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After being captured, and having its wings clipped, a pūkeko is placed in a yard with gamecocks. He quickly learns about their fierce nature.   Tran...

158. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ko Waimarie me te Tama

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A boy falls asleep after a long day of play, and nearly falls down a well.   Translation by Taurapa

157. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Īkara me te Pōkiha

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After spying a young fox cub as food for her young, the eagle is confronted by mother fox. Things quickly go south after the eagle disregards the moth...

156. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kāihe, te Raiona, me te Tame Heihei

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Minding their own business, the ass and cock are paid a visit by the lion. Things seem fine at first, but quickly change.   Translation by Taurapa

155. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Piopio me te Warou

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A naïve young thrush makes friends with a swallow. His mother though brings him back to reality.   Translation by Taurapa

154. Pakiwaitara - L. Frank Baum - Te Kirimatarau Mīharo o Oz, Upoko 4

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We continue on our journey to te Tāone Kānapanapa, and Toratī learns more about her companion, and why he wants brains so badly.   Translation by ...

153. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kaiwhānako me te Tama

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A sneaky boy plays a trick on a thief that he won't soon forget, but is he justified in doing so?   Translation by Taurapa

152. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Hina me Tōna Whaea

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

151. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pīkake me te Kareni

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We all know how beautiful the peacock's feathers can be, but is this really the be alll and end all?   Translation by Taurapa

150. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Hiranga o te Pakikīrehe

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The great orator Demades tries to command the attention of his audience. He resorts, however, to something he is not particularly fond of.   Translat...

149. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Heihei me te Warou

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The hen is told of the danger she is in by the swallow. Will she listen to him?   Translation by Taurapa

148. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Hēpara me ngā Nanekoti

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

147. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pōkiha me ngā Namu Katipō

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A fox is bitten by a swarm of mosquitoes but opts not to shoo them away - what's his reasoning?   Translation by Taurapa

146. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Nanakia o te Tāone

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

145. Pakiwaitara - L. Frank Baum - Te Kirimatarau Mīharo o Oz, Upoko 3

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

144. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Wuruhi me ngā Hēpara

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The wolf learns a lesson in double standards and the realities of life.   Translation by Taurapa

143. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Raiona, te Pōkiha, me te Kāihe

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A fox and ass stumble upon a hungry lion and the fox, as sly as always, concocts a plan to escape.   Translation by Taurapa

142. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Wuruhi, te Pōkiha, me te Maki

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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?   Tra...

141. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Wuruhi me ngā Hipi

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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?   ...

140. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Hōiho me te Raiona

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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?   Translatio...

139. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ko Pukumahi me Māngere

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

138. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Hau me te Rā

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 com...

137. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Ngāi Ātene me te Ngāi Tīpa

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

136. Pakiwaitara - AA Milne - Wini-te-Pū, Upoko 8

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

135. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Rei Puta me te Kāihe

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

134. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Miūra

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A mule has a wonderful life and is proud of his heritage, but things take a change and his mind shifts.   Translation by Taurapa

133. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kaiaruaru, te Pōkiha, me te Taika

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 fo...

132. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kārearea me te Kuihi

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Falcons and geese clearly live different lives, and although the falcon might be ignorant of this, he is quickly reminded by the goose.   Translation...

131. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kiore me te Poraka

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

130. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pūhaehae me te Matapiko

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Two men, one envious, and one covetous, try to out-do each other for their own selfish benefit.   Translation by Taurapa

129. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kāihe me te Kurī Iti

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

128. Pakiwaitara - L. Frank Baum - Te Kirimatarau Mīharo o Oz, Upoko 2

17 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our journey to Oz with te Upoko 2 from Te Kirimatarau Mīharo o Oz.   Translation by Taurapa

127. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ngā Hōia e Rua me te Kaiwhānako

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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.   T...

126. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pūkenga Nō Pāniora

10 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

125. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Maunga i Hapū

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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?`   T...

124. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Tāne me Āna Kurī

03 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

123. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Rika me te Mōre

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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?   Tran...

122. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kuihi i Whakawhānau i ngā Hua Kōura

27 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A greedy man tries to find the secret of his goose's golden eggs, but he makes a grave mistake.   Translation by Taurapa

121. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Rota a Pareārau

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

120. Pakiwaitara - L. Frank Baum - Te Kirimatarau Mīharo o Oz, Upoko 1

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

119. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pītiti, te Āporo me te Parakipere

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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.   Translat...

118. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Ika Waimāori me te Ika Waitai

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The kōkopu nui is carried out to sea and learns an important lesson from the new fishes he meets.   Translation by Taurapa

117. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kūrī me Tōna Ātārangi

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Being greedy will often come back to bite oneself, and the dog finds this out the hard way.   Translation by Taurapa

116. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Ngeru me te Tame Heihei

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The cat catches himself a nice little meal, and the cock pleads his case. Will the cat listen though?   Translation by Taurapa

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. Sometimes self preservation is more important than othe...

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 has other plans.   Translation by Taurapa

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 help.   Translation by Taurapa

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 decide that kidnapping Pēpi Rū from Kānga is p...

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 Taurapa

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 him set aside his fears.   Translation by Taurapa

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 into his own hands.   Translation by Taurapa

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.   Translation by Taurapa

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 dove for its help?   Translation by Taurapa

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.   Translation by Taurapa

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 gone a little too far in satisfying his hunger.   T...

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 complainers.   Translation by Taurapa

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 away?   Translation by Taurapa

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 purchased many items from his store long ago. Somethi...

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 right, though, in placing his blame there.   Transl...

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 to how the spoils of the hunt ought to be divided...

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 isn't quite the end of the world.   Translation by ...

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.   Translation by Taurapa

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 in the wrong crowd.

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 with us though.   Translation by Taurapa

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 is celebrating his birthday, and they need to figu...

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 by Taurapa

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 in his decision-making.   Translation by Taurapa

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 for making too much noise while she tries to sleep...

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.   Translation by Taurapa

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 a horse. Will they support him, or will he need t...

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.   Translation by Taurapa

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 good shortcut?   Translation by Taurapa

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 the situation.   Translation by Taurapa

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 feelings on the scariest day of his life.   Translatio...

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 suitability, however, is quickly challenged by the magpie...

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 Taurapa

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.   Translation by Taurapa

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 the meet the frogs though, their tune changes.   ...

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 though.   Translation by Taurapa

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 her ways?   Translation by Taurapa

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 other quickly change.   Translation by Taurapa

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 this pakiwaitara. Piglet hatches a plan to catch a He...

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 to everyone else.   Translation by Taurapa

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 begin to take a turn.   Translation by Taurapa

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.   Translation by Taurapa