| 11:00 PM - 06:30 AM |
Whakaata Maori |
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Whakaata Maori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more. |
7 hrs 30 mins |
| 06:30 AM - 06:37 AM |
Kori Club |
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G Kori Club is a captivating series for 0-8-year-olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Ao Maori. (R) |
7 mins |
| 06:37 AM - 06:42 AM |
Tuhura |
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G Niua and Hura travel to Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the story behind the original name of Mokoia island, 'Te Motu Tapu a Tinirau'. (R) |
5 mins |
| 06:42 AM - 06:57 AM |
Takaro Tribe |
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G Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R) |
15 mins |
| 06:57 AM - 07:09 AM |
Darwin and Newts |
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G An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R) |
12 mins |
| 07:09 AM - 07:20 AM |
Island of Mystery |
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G Follow Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time. (R) |
11 mins |
| 07:20 AM - 07:30 AM |
Te Nutube |
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G Two clever cousins, Atareta and Te Haakura, share their world with their followers. (R) |
10 mins |
| 07:30 AM - 07:40 AM |
Tamaiti Tu Spring |
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G Axe in hand, the boys gather firewood for a tasty springtime treat. (R) |
10 mins |
| 07:40 AM - 07:51 AM |
Tamariki Haka |
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G Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R) |
11 mins |
| 07:51 AM - 07:57 AM |
Kiri and Lou |
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G Animated tamariki series Kiri & Lou follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ. (R) |
6 mins |
| 07:57 AM - 08:02 AM |
Te Ohu o Pukana |
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Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pukana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi |
5 mins |
| 08:02 AM - 08:30 AM |
Avatar: The Last Airbender |
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G Ko nga putanga reo maori o nga pakiwaituihi e rua, o Avatar. (R) |
28 mins |
| 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM |
Opaki |
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G Pania Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Maori. (R) |
30 mins |
| 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM |
Toku Reo |
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G Professor John Moorfield's Maori language course supported by an interactive website. (R) |
30 mins |
| 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
Ata Toi + Wai |
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G Join presenters Te Aumihi Hohepa and Tawhanga Rika as they celebrate the world of Maori art. Explore the artistic expressions of Tuhoe Tamaiparea, in the mediums of kakahu and fashion. (R) |
30 mins |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Mura O Te Ahi |
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PG Hilarious 'debating' competition showcasing Maori humour and wit entirely in the Maori language. (R) |
30 mins |
| 10:30 AM - 11:02 AM |
Pathfinders |
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G Dennis Marsh, country boy turned country music legend. His story is one of perse-verance and strength. Passion and faith have given him a lease on life that will sur-prise most. (R) |
32 mins |
| 11:02 AM - 11:33 AM |
Red Chef Revival |
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PG Host Shane Chartrand explores the iconic North Pacific Cannery on Canada's West Coast. A place where Chinese, Indigenous and Japanese communities converged. |
31 mins |
| 11:33 AM - 12:00 PM |
Red Earth Uncovered |
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G A half-hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages to ancient myths and legends. (R) |
27 mins |
| 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM |
2026 1st XV Super 8 CNI Rugby |
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NEW: The 2026 Super 8 1st XV & 2026 CNI 1st XV plus Other Sports to Whakaata Maori YouTube - MAORI ACTIVE. |
2 hrs |
| 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM |
Opaki |
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G Pania Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Maori. (R) |
30 mins |
| 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM |
Toku Reo |
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G Professor John Moorfield's Maori language course supported by an interactive website. (R) |
30 mins |
| 03:00 PM - 03:22 PM |
Te Mana Kuratahi 2025 |
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G Relive the best of this year's Te Mana Kuratahi regional kapa haka competition held in Tauranga. (R) |
22 mins |
| 03:22 PM - 03:29 PM |
Kori Club |
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G Kori Club is a captivating series for 0-8-year-olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Ao Maori. (R) |
7 mins |
| 03:29 PM - 03:35 PM |
Tuhura |
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G Niua and Hura travel to Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the story behind the original name of Mokoia island, 'Te Motu Tapu a Tinirau'. (R) |
6 mins |
| 03:35 PM - 03:50 PM |
Takaro Tribe |
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G Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R) |
15 mins |
| 03:50 PM - 04:02 PM |
Darwin and Newts |
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G An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R) |
12 mins |
| 04:02 PM - 04:13 PM |
Island of Mystery |
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G Follow Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time. (R) |
11 mins |
| 04:13 PM - 04:19 PM |
Kiri & Lou |
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G Animated tamariki series Kiri & Lou follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ. (R) |
6 mins |
| 04:19 PM - 04:26 PM |
Te Ohu o Pukana |
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Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pukana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi (R) |
7 mins |
| 04:26 PM - 04:36 PM |
Tamaiti Tu Spring |
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G Axe in hand, the boys gather firewood for a tasty springtime treat. (R) |
10 mins |
| 04:36 PM - 04:46 PM |
Tamariki Haka |
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G Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R) |
10 mins |
| 04:46 PM - 05:00 PM |
Mahi Tika Ana! |
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G Will Hinewai and Hine Te Kura catch a fish today to end the day on a high, or will they return home empty-handed? Tune in to see as the manuhiri of the day, Te Aorere teaches them new fishing terms. |
14 mins |
| 05:00 PM - 05:27 PM |
Piri's Tiki Tour |
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PG Combining his love for Rugby with his skill at diving and hunting, All Black Piri Weepu sets out on a tour around Aotearoa meeting up with locals. (R) |
27 mins |
| 05:27 PM - 05:30 PM |
Waiata Anthems |
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G Nikora Edwards aka Swizl Jager, defies societal expectations in more ways than one and, through his music, explores the dynamics of not fitting the traditional mould. (R) |
3 mins |
| 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM |
Te Pataka Korero |
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G Waata Te Pania recounts the story of Tohe and his journey to find his daughter Raninikura in the Kaipara region. (R) |
30 mins |
| 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM |
Kai With Anne Thorp |
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G Anne prepares duck confit with an avocado and beet salad as well as steamed pork buns and coconut jelly dessert. (R) |
30 mins |
| 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM |
The Ring Inz |
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PG The kapa are surprised by a wedding on the weekend of the Matatinoiti performance, and Te Huinga has her own surprise for Lifebuoy and Manu. (R) |
30 mins |
| 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM |
Tahua 2026 - Repackage |
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NEW: Join Te Ao Maori News for in-depth coverage and discussion on kaupapa shaping the future of Aotearoa - live this Budget Day 2026. |
1 hr |
| 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM |
Only In Aotearoa - Wahine Edition |
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M Short and sharp comedy skits from a Maori perspective. Featuring Kapa Haka Mums and Picnic. (R) |
30 mins |
| 08:30 PM - 09:00 PM |
Queer And Here Series 2 |
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PG Actress and presenter, Aroha Newby and her partner Pooja want to start a family. Aroha goes on a hikoi to uncover what resources are available and just how much it all costs. (R) |
30 mins |
| 09:00 PM - 09:30 PM |
Kairakau |
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M Whareumu leads Te Wera Hauraki and his warriors to his tribe of Kahungunu. Te Heuheu marches further into Kahungunu killing Te Hauwaho. The alliance of Taiamai and Mahia hangs together. (R) |
30 mins |
| 09:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
Not Even |
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M Liz tries to impress her whanau by singing at karaoke, but this only makes her feel like more of an outsider. A sympathetic Taaps helps her learn a waiata to sing at Aunty Bella's party. (R) |
30 mins |
| 10:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
Rage Against The Rangatahi 2 |
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PG Spirited Away - Taniwha, ghosts and other supernatural beings. (R) |
30 mins |
| 10:30 PM - 10:56 PM |
Te Pataka Korero |
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G Te Rangiaroha Huhana Clark, Heeni Sunderland and Iranui Haig talk of their experiences of the karanga, the kawa (practices) surrounding karanga, and how as young teenagers they were thrust into the |
26 mins |
| 10:56 PM - 06:30 AM |
Whakaata Maori |
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Whakaata Maori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more. |
7 hrs 34 mins |