Whakamīere - Reo Māori Stories
Episodes
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 Taurapa
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? Translation by Taurapa
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 Taurapa
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 and the fox seem to have their own thoughts on the ...
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 favourite characters and all his hoa. In this kōrero,...
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. Translation by Taurapa
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. Translation by Taurapa
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, though. Translation by Taurapa
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 the same light. Translation by Taurapa
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 speechless. Translation by Taurapa
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 others, that something is a bit off. Suspicions a...
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 Taurapa
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! Translation by Taurapa
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 planned. Translation by Taurapa
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. Translation by Taurapa
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. Translation by Taurapa
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 dive below the surface that we can see and apprecia...
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, but there's something much darker lurking beneath ...
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 can even be to our own detriment. Translation by...
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! Translation by Taurapa
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 the 19th century. This poem puts into words the hum...
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 do the Fox and Cat choose? Translation by Taur...
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 out about the Ox who killed her son? Translatio...
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 by Kate Chopin. A crazy little tale about an accide...
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 within us. Translation by Taurapa
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 short term, but your luck may run out in the long...
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 other things in mind? Translation by Taurapa
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 rā rāua? Translation by Taurapa
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 by Taurapa
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. Translation by Taurapa
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. Translation by Taurapa
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 best idea though. Translation by Taurapa
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 be proud of. Tērā pōhēhē hoki! Translatio...
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 brings. Translation by Taurapa
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. Translation by Taurapa
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 newspaper, but things quickly take a turn. Anton Ch...
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 possible. Translation by Taurapa
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 by Taurapa
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 happens when they suddenly decide not to though? ...
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... Translation by Taurapa
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 instantly regret it! Translation by Taurapa
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... Translation by Taurapa
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 swindlers who promise him the finest suit of clothes...
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-hearted warning about what can happen if one is c...
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 he makes a sound, but neglects to realise the gif...
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 must be careful when looking for solutions. Tra...
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 new kīanga reo Māori as well. Translation by...
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 with a special gift despite their limited resources. ...
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. Translation by Taurapa
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 ourselves. Translation by Taurapa
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 mighty are in charge. Translation by Taurapa
15. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ngā Toa Tame Heihei
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A cautionary tale about why it's important to remember to be humble. Translation by Taurapa
14. Pakiwaitara - AA Milne - Wini-te-Pū, Upoko 2
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Back by popular demand, Wini-te-Pū makes his return appearance on Whakamīere, where he tries to visit his friend Rāpeti and gets himself into a squ...
13. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kāwhe Tākarokaro
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A kōrero about why we should not perhaps be so quick to judge others. Translation by Taurapa
12. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ngā Kurī me ngā Kirikau
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A quick paki poto about dogs attempting the impossible. Translation by Taurapa
11. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pekapeka me ngā Wīhara
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What would you say to get yourself out of harm's way? Find out what the Pekapeka does when snatched by a Wīhara! Translation by Taurapa
10. Pakiwaitara - Arthur Conan Doyle - Te Mahi Mātātoa a te Pēne Tongitongi
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are thrilled to showcase the first ever reo Māori translation of Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Speckled Band. Dive into the famous dete...
9. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Wuruhi, te Nanekoti me te Punua Koti
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A short fable about a sneaky wolf and a cautious goat kid. Plus a sneak preview of our upcoming Sherlock Holmes pakiwaitara. Translation by Taurapa...
8. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ko Pareārau me te Pī
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our atua friend Jupiter is delighted by a gift from the Bee. How can he repay him? Transcripts are auto-generated, and do not accurately reflect the r...
7. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Wuruhi me te Rēme
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An evil Wolf meets a meek Lamb in the forest. Transcripts are auto-generated, and do not accurately reflect the reo Māori (or English) used in the po...
6. Bonus Pakiwaitara - AA Milne - Wini-te-Pū, Upoko 1
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, we have a special bonus episode for you. AA Milne's classic Winnie-the-Pooh has been fully translated into ...
5. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Wahine me te Heihei
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what happens if you double the food you feed your hens? Aesop knew. This week's Paki Poto is a kōrero about facts and figures. Transcri...
4. Pakiwaitara - Ernest Hemingway - He Puke Ānō He Arewhana Mā
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
September's Pakiwaitara is by Ernest Hemingway. Hills Like White Elephants puts you in the shoes of an American man and a young lady in Spain as they ...
3. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kurī me te Tio
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Paki Poto, a Dog tries to eat an Oyster in this well-known fable by Aesop. Listen in te reo Māori first, followed by the English. Transcripts...
2. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ko Pareārau me te Kāmera
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A short fable by Aesop about Jupiter (the god not the planet) and the Camel. Listen in te reo Māori first, followed by the English. Transcripts are a...
1. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pōkiha me te Tāka
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Te Pōkiha me te Tāka is our first Paki Poto episode. It's a translation of The Fox and the Stork by Aesop. Listen to the story in te reo Māori firs...