| 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 - 06:36 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) |
6 mins |
| 06:36 AM - 06:41 AM |
Tuhura |
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G Niua and his drone sidekick Hura travel to Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the story behind the sacred spring 'Te Puna a Tuhoe' located at the base of Ngongotaha maunga. (R) |
5 mins |
| 06:41 AM - 06:55 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 and Talking Pond Koka live. (R) |
14 mins |
| 06:55 AM - 07:01 AM |
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 |
| 07:01 AM - 07:06 AM |
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) |
5 mins |
| 07:06 AM - 07:19 AM |
Island of Mystery |
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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 |
| 07:19 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) |
11 mins |
| 07:30 AM - 07:39 AM |
Tamaiti Tu Winter |
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G Under the watchful gaze of the mountain ranges, young Maori boys navigate their way through winter mahi. Let's tidy Koro Noel's shed, boys - you never know what you might find. (R) |
9 mins |
| 07:39 AM - 07:48 AM |
Tamariki Haka |
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G Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R) |
9 mins |
| 07:48 AM - 07:54 AM |
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 |
| 07:54 AM - 08:00 AM |
Te Ohu o Pukana |
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Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pukana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi |
6 mins |
| 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM |
Pukana 2024 |
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G Te Reo Maori entertainment programme for Kura and Kura Kaupapa tamariki / taiohi. (R) |
30 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 |
Marae |
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NZ's longest-running, bilingual, weekly current affairs show returns for 2026, featuring a Maori perspective on politics and culture. (R) |
30 mins |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Wild Patagonia |
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The wild extremes of Patagonia shape the lives of the remarkable animals that survive in one of the planet's most rugged and windswept regions. |
1 hr |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Shiray & Gillies: Full Noise |
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As the to-do list grows and the baby's arrival looms, nerves kick in and the reality of parenthood hits hard. (R) |
30 mins |
| 11:30 AM - 11:55 AM |
Feral |
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PG From wild hog hunting to silver carp fishing, adventure-loving culinary explorer Via Vang is ready to chase, kill, cook, and eat all the crazy creatures that have overstayed their welcome. (R) |
25 mins |
| 11:55 AM - 12:00 PM |
Waiata Anthems |
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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 |
| 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 |
Ako |
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G Pania Papa presents Maori language lessons for intermediate-level learners. (R) |
30 mins |
| 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM |
Opaki |
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G Pania Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Maori. (R) |
30 mins |
| 03:00 PM - 03:28 PM |
ASB Polyfest 2025 |
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G Featuring Te Kapa Haka o Te Wharekura o Hoani Waititi, Whakaata Maori presents performances from the Maori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival marks 50 years of rangatahi excellence. (R) |
28 mins |
| 03:28 PM - 03:35 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 |
| 03:35 PM - 03:41 PM |
Tuhura |
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G Niua and his drone sidekick Hura travel to Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the story behind the sacred spring 'Te Puna a Tuhoe' located at the base of Ngongotaha maunga. (R) |
6 mins |
| 03:41 PM - 03:55 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 and Talking Pond Koka live. (R) |
14 mins |
| 03:55 PM - 04:01 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 |
| 04:01 PM - 04:07 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 |
| 04:07 PM - 04:20 PM |
Island of Mystery |
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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. |
13 mins |
| 04:20 PM - 04:26 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 |
| 04:26 PM - 04:32 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) |
6 mins |
| 04:32 PM - 05:00 PM |
Avatar: The Last Airbender |
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G NEW: Ko nga putanga reo Maori o nga pakiwaituihi reorua o Avatar. |
28 mins |
| 05:00 PM - 07:01 PM |
2026 1st XV Super 8 CNI Rugby |
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The 2026 Super 8 1st XV & 2026 CNI 1st XV plus Other Sports to Whakaata Maori YouTube - MAORI ACTIVE. (R) |
2 hrs 1 min |
| 07:01 PM - 07:30 PM |
Huro Pepi II |
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G Kalani and Te Rina highlight the importance of preserving and passing on their indigenous language and culture to their pepi. (R) |
29 mins |
| 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM |
Sachie's Kitchen |
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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) |
30 mins |
| 08:00 PM - 08:26 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) |
26 mins |
| 08:26 PM - 08:30 PM |
Waiata Anthems |
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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 |
| 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM |
Thou Shalt Not Steal |
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M NEW: Maxine arrives at the community to recover her stolen taxi. |
1 hr |
| 09:30 PM - 09:38 PM |
Chat Her Up |
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NEW: Turia CHATS with Te Ahorangi Winitana about Ahorangi Genesis, AI, kaikaranga life and life after Ahikaaroa. |
8 mins |
| 09:38 PM - 09:45 PM |
Someday Challenge |
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PG A film making challenge for rangatahi to tell stories about issues they care about. (R) |
7 mins |
| 09:45 PM - 10:01 PM |
The Wahine Show |
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NEW: E rere ra te waiwhero e! Ani and Rangipare team up with Te Ataakura Sharland-Pewhairangi to unpack menstruation - first periods, what we're taught as tamariki, and even some demonstrations! |
16 mins |
| 10:01 PM - 10:30 PM |
Rewind |
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PG Music video series with curated NZ and Reo Maori music. Includes old music videos updated with graphic factoids. (R) |
29 mins |
| 10:30 PM - 11:00 PM |
Whare Puoro |
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G A showcase of New Zealand musicians performing entirely in te reo Maori. Presented by Amanda Ashton. (R) |
30 mins |
| 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 |