Channel 5: Whakaata Maori on June 8, 2026
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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
06:30 AM - 06:36 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) 6 mins
06:36 AM - 06:41 AM Tuhura G Niua and Hura travel to Tamaki Makaurau to uncover the story behind a cave located in Piha where the taniwha Kaiwhare lived. (R) 5 mins
06:41 AM - 06:58 AM Takaro Tribe 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) 17 mins
06:58 AM - 07:10 AM Darwin and Newts G An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R) 12 mins
07:10 AM - 07:22 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) 12 mins
07:22 AM - 07:33 AM Te Nutube G Two clever cousins, Atareta and Te Haakura, share their world with their followers. (R) 11 mins
07:33 AM - 07:42 AM Tamaiti Tu Winter G Under the watchful gaze of the mountain ranges, young Maori boys navigate their way through winter mahi. Kiripou learns to wield an ax during a mid-winter wood-gather. (R) 9 mins
07:42 AM - 07:51 AM Tamariki Haka G Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R) 9 mins
07:51 AM - 07:57 AM Kiri & Lou 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 Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pukana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi 5 mins
08:02 AM - 08:30 AM Te Nutube Haka G A fusion of haka and tamariki awesome-ness with Te Nutube stars Atareta and Te Haakura. (R) 28 mins
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM Opaki G Pania Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Maori. (R) 30 mins
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM Toku Reo G Professor John Moorfield's Maori language course supported by an interactive website. (R) 30 mins
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM Hangi Pit Masters G This week, Italian native and "Dish of the Festival" winner, Sergio Maglione cooks squid in the hangi pit at Taste of Auckland. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern turns up to try his dish. (R) 30 mins
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Tagata Pasifika 2026 NEW: 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. 30 mins
10:30 AM - 11:35 AM 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
11:35 AM - 01:34 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. 1 hr 59 mins
01:34 PM - 02:00 PM Sachie's Kitchen G Culinary rising star Sachie Nomura hosts this new cooking series celebrating Japanese cuisine and inspiring viewers at home with simple-to-make, amazing dishes. (R) 26 mins
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM Opaki G Pania Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Maori. (R) 30 mins
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM Toku Reo G Professor John Moorfield's Maori language course supported by an interactive website. (R) 30 mins
03:00 PM - 03:25 PM Te Mana Kuratahi 2025 G Relive the best of this year's Te Mana Kuratahi regional kapa haka competition held in Tauranga. (R) 25 mins
03:25 PM - 03:32 PM 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
03:32 PM - 03:37 PM Tuhura G Niua and Hura travel to Tamaki Makaurau to uncover the story behind a cave located in Piha where the taniwha Kaiwhare lived. (R) 5 mins
03:37 PM - 03:53 PM Takaro Tribe 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) 16 mins
03:53 PM - 04:05 PM Darwin and Newts G An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R) 12 mins
04:05 PM - 04:18 PM 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) 13 mins
04:18 PM - 04:24 PM Kiri & Lou G Animated tamariki series Kiri & Lou follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ. (R) 6 mins
04:24 PM - 04:29 PM Te Ohu o Pukana Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pukana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi (R) 5 mins
04:29 PM - 04:40 PM Tamaiti Tu Winter G Under the watchful gaze of the mountain ranges, young Maori boys navigate their way through winter mahi. Kiripou learns to wield an ax during a mid-winter wood-gather. (R) 11 mins
04:40 PM - 04:48 PM Tamariki Haka G Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R) 8 mins
04:48 PM - 05:00 PM Mataora Digital G Amazing content curated for rangatahi, whanau and pakeke. Made by the Mataora team. (R) 12 mins
05:00 PM - 05:30 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
05:30 PM - 06:00 PM Waka To Worlds G After months of early morning trainings, pushing their bodies to the limit, race day has finally arrived. But before the teams can look to the finals, they must get through the heats first. (R) 30 mins
06:00 PM - 06:10 PM Te Waiora G Mini-series exploring the deep connection that Maori have with water. After his own miraculous survival at sea, ex-Navy diver Rob Hewitt turned his focus to helping Maori dive safely. (R) 10 mins
06:10 PM - 06:15 PM Waiata Anthems G A shining light for her small town, Nikau Grace is hoping to inspire the tamariki of Kawerau and celebrate the spark that makes each individual shine. (R) 5 mins
06:15 PM - 06:25 PM Te Waiora G Mini-series exploring the deep connection that Maori have with water. Surfers Maioha Kelly and Jordan Waiti provide surf lessons, using matauranga Maori to strengthen the connection to Tangaroa. (R) 10 mins
06:25 PM - 06:30 PM Waiata Anthems G Henare Kaa of Otautahi based band Dillastrate along with producer Tiki Taane lead us through a stirring exploration of identity, heritage, and resilience. (R) 5 mins
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM West Coasters G The enduring struggle for pounamu has shaped the narrative of West Coast Maori. (R) 30 mins
07:00 PM - 07:30 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
07:30 PM - 08:02 PM The Hui NEW: A compelling mix of current affairs investigations, human interest and arts and culture stories. 32 mins
08:02 PM - 08:33 PM Te Ao With Moana NEW: Since its 2019 debut, Te Ao with Moana has become an award-winning and trusted force in current affairs. 31 mins
08:33 PM - 10:06 PM Barbie Uncovered M PREMIERE: Narrated by Gemma Arterton, Barbie Uncovered explores the unknown origin story behind one of the most iconic brands - Barbie. 1 hr 33 mins
10:06 PM - 10:32 PM Rewind PG Music video series with curated NZ and Reo Maori music. Includes old music videos updated with graphic factoids. (R) 26 mins
10:32 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 58 mins