Channel 5: Whakaata Maori on June 7, 2026
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11:17 PM - 06:30 AM Whakaata Maori Whakaata Maori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more. 7 hrs 13 mins
06:30 AM - 06:37 AM Kori Club 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 - 06:46 AM Mahi Pai G With the help of Aroha we learn more about the biggest planet in the Solar System, Kopunui. (R) 9 mins
06:46 AM - 06:54 AM Binnabånnas - Te Reo G Binnabånnas and their friend Ujjujju are two taking Sami culture puppets, who explore what it means to be a three-year-old. (R) 8 mins
06:54 AM - 07:06 AM Darwin and Newts G An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R) 12 mins
07:06 AM - 07:20 AM Island of Mystery G Island of Mystery is an animation series that features Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time. (R) 14 mins
07:20 AM - 07:30 AM Te Nutube G Two clever cousins, Atareta and Te Haakura, share their world with their followers. (R) 10 mins
07:30 AM - 07:38 AM Bigsies and Littles G An animated series for tamariki about two little korora living their lives between the moving of the tides. (R) 8 mins
07:38 AM - 07:49 AM Te Pamu Kumara G Marama has a new crush. The tamariki are offered a once in a lifetime opportunity. Tai and Amaia become distant. (R) 11 mins
07:49 AM - 08:00 AM Fly My Pepeha G Tamariki series offering an immersive journey into the heart of the rich landscapes of Aotearoa and Maori history. Using drone technology, viewers will explore diverse landscapes and traditions. (R) 11 mins
08:00 AM - 08:30 AM Pukana 2025 G Te Reo Maori entertainment programme for Kura and Kura Kaupapa tamariki / taiohi. (R) 30 mins
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM Nga Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua 2024 G Highlights of the most prestigious Maori kapa haka event on the school calendar. (R) 30 mins
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM Nga Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua 2024 G Highlights of the most prestigious Maori kapa haka event on the school calendar. (R) 30 mins
09:30 AM - 11:00 AM Cranston Academy Monster Zone PG Smart but socially awkward Danny transfers to a secret boarding school and accidentally opens a portal to another dimension. 1 hr 30 mins
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Waka Huia G Te Taepa Kameta is one of the most prolific song writers and composers of this time. This episode of Waka Huia reveals where it all began while looking ahead to his future kapa haka ambitions. (R) 30 mins
11:30 AM - 11:56 AM Tagata Pasifika 2026 Aotearoa's longest-running Pacific news and current affairs television programme, Tagata Pasifika covers stories of Pacific Island communities here and around the Pacific region. (R) 26 mins
11:56 AM - 12:00 PM Waiata Anthems G Commercial success made William Singe lose his sense of self. At his lowest point, Will turns to his whakapapa and finds the connection with his first te reo Maori single: Whanau. (R) 4 mins
12:00 PM - 12:26 PM Fresh 2026 NEW: Our favourite flavours of the Pacific are presented in a Fresh Poly-platter in this series dedicated to inspiring Islanders worldwide. 26 mins
12:26 PM - 12:30 PM Waiata Anthems 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) 4 mins
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM Avatar: The Last Airbender G Ko nga putanga reo maori o nga pakiwaituihi e rua, o Avatar. (R) 30 mins
01:00 PM - 01:30 PM Nanakia 2.0 PG Seven tane on a boys trip showing solid male friendships rife with straight up korero, ample ribbing and a whole lot of laughs. (R) 30 mins
01:30 PM - 01:55 PM Red Earth Uncovered G A half-hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages to ancient myths and legends. (R) 25 mins
01:55 PM - 02:00 PM Waiata Anthems G Once self-conscious of her fair skin, pop singer YAHYAH finally lets go of her insecurities and sings in te reo Maori to honour her heritage and connect with her late mother. (R) 5 mins
02:00 PM - 02:51 PM Heritage Rescue G Brigid Gallagher travels NZ to visit a different heritage site each episode. Along with her team, Brigid gets the exhibition organised, creating new exhibits and uncovering fascinating stories. (R) 51 mins
02:51 PM - 03:00 PM Someday Stories PG A series of six sustainability-focused short films by emerging young film-makers form Aotearoa New Zealand. (R) 9 mins
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM Matau Bros Gone Fishing PG Follows hard-case Maori anglers, Matene, Dazza and Jeff Cleave (Ngati Wai, Te Rarawa, Tainui) as they fish for knowledge, and fish for kai mo te tepu. (R) 30 mins
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM Native Ride G A handful of unforgettable Maori characters stride out on a 100-day quest to tame a totally wild Ruatahuna horse for a grand competition in this stunning and poignant series. (R) 30 mins
04:00 PM - 04:30 PM Tapuwae Leave Only Footprints G Pio Terei is on a journey to discover Maori and Hawaiian indigenous connections through tourism. In this episode we visit Malama Loko Ea Foundation and Whakarewarewa Living Village. (R) 30 mins
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM Home, Land & Sea G When sisters, Adele, Karen and Tessa were facing skin disorders within their whanau, they turned to the rongoa space for answers. 30 mins
05:00 PM - 05:25 PM Bamay G A showcase of Australia's most diverse and stunning landscapes, shot from the air and inspired by the word Bamay, which means land in the Bundjalung language from northern New South Wales. (R) 25 mins
05:25 PM - 05:30 PM Waiata Anthems G Georgia Lines opens up about her uncertainty as Pakeha taking on the challenge of performing in te reo Maori. (R) 5 mins
05:30 PM - 05:45 PM Autaia Haka Theatre G Mangere's story is one of resilience, representing their vibrant community and the strength of whanau. This story is also a tribute to Whaea Frida, whose memory anchors their performance. (R) 15 mins
05:45 PM - 05:56 PM Autaia Haka Theatre G A high-energy showcase of Mangere pride, grounded in te re, tikanga, and an emotional tribute to the memory of Whaea Frida. (R) 11 mins
05:56 PM - 06:00 PM Waiata Anthems G With his new waiata reo Maori Me Pehea Ra about to drop, MOHI confronts his dedication to Maori music, questioning whether making music in English might be an easier career choice. (R) 4 mins
06:00 PM - 06:30 PM Te Hokinga Mai - The Return G The journey of Maori reconnecting with their whakapapa and whenua. Gina-Lee has been longing to return to Port Levy. The day has finally come, but it's not without pitfalls. (R) 30 mins
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM Homesteads G People came from all over Otiria to help build the Piritaha Homestead, a humble farmhouse built in the 1900s using kauri milled from their own whenua. (R) 30 mins
07:00 PM - 07:30 PM Top of the South G Keelan and Peter trace ancestral footsteps at the Wairau Bar, Hamuera shares stories of weaving and colonisation at Rotomairewhenua, and Lee-Ann and Todd inspire indigenous care through waka ama. 30 mins
07:30 PM - 08:35 PM Unsung Heroines of the Congolese Rumba PG Looks back at the key movements in rumba music from the Belgian colonisation of the Congo to the present day, explaining how it has contributed to the emancipation of the Congolese people and 1 hr 5 mins
08:35 PM - 08:50 PM Tukanga G Committed the regeneration of the Maori cultural practice of aute, Nikau Hindin (Ngapuhi, Te Rarawa), reveals the process of harvesting aute and readying it for mark making. (R) 15 mins
08:50 PM - 10:50 PM Synecdoche, New York M A theater director struggles with his work and the women in his life as he creates a life-size replica of New York City inside a warehouse as part of his new play. (R) 2 hrs
10:50 PM - 11:20 PM Red Earth Uncovered G Red Earth Uncovered is a half-hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages to archaeological discoveries and ancient myths and legends. (R) 30 mins
11:20 PM - 06:30 AM Whakaata Maori Whakaata Maori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more. 7 hrs 10 mins