Channel 5: Whakaata Maori on June 18, 2026
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11:00 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 30 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 - 06:42 AM Tuhura G Niua and Hura travel to Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the landmarks connected to the ancient love story of Hinemoa and Tutanekai. (R) 6 mins
06:42 AM - 06:56 AM Takaro Tribe G Takaro 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
06:56 AM - 07:08 AM Darwin and Newts G An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R) 12 mins
07:08 AM - 07:17 AM Island of Mystery G Kura is furious that they have lost the godstick again and tries her best to stop her sister and Josh from making a deal with Hikuroa. (R) 9 mins
07:17 AM - 07:28 AM Te Nutube G Two clever cousins, Atareta and Te Haakura, share their world with their followers. (R) 11 mins
07:28 AM - 07:39 AM Tamaiti Tu Winter G Under the watchful gaze of the mountain ranges, young Maori boys navigate their way through winter mahi. Mama Manu shows the boys how to barrel race. (R) 11 mins
07:39 AM - 07:48 AM Tamariki Haka G Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R) 9 mins
07:48 AM - 07:54 AM Kiri & Lou G Animated tamariki series Kiri & Lou follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ. (R) 6 mins
07:54 AM - 08:00 AM Te Ohu o Pukana Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pukana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi 6 mins
08:00 AM - 08:30 AM Avatar: The Last Airbender G Ko nga putanga reo maori o nga pakiwaituihi e rua, o Avatar. (R) 30 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 Ata Toi + Wai G Join presenters Te Aumihi Hohepa and Tawhanga Rika as they celebrate the world of Maori art. Leading Artists of whakairo and tarai pounamu, Maaka Toi and Whare Bidois share their experiences. (R) 30 mins
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Mura O Te Ahi G Hilarious 'debating' competition showcasing Maori humour and wit entirely in the Maori language. (R) 30 mins
10:30 AM - 10:41 AM Digital Drum Studio Sessions G APTN's Digital Drum Studio Sessions provide an up-close and personal look at some of today's hottest Indigenous artists and the process they use to create their music. (R) 11 mins
10:41 AM - 10:45 AM 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
10:45 AM - 10:56 AM Digital Drum Studio Sessions G APTN's Digital Drum Studio Sessions provide an up-close and personal look at some of today's hottest Indigenous artists and the process they use to create their music. (R) 11 mins
10:56 AM - 11:00 AM Waiata Anthems G In his new waiata, Reti Hedley of the indigenous soul music group IA delves into the beauty and self-assurance that te reo Maori can bestow upon its speakers. (R) 4 mins
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Sachies Kitchen G Chef Sachie Nomura is in Auckland to taste the vibrant flavours of Pacific Island fine dining restaurant Tala, The Fresh Grower, a free-range chicken farm and Jungle 8. (R) 30 mins
11:30 AM - 11:56 AM Red Earth Uncovered G A half-hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages to ancient myths and legends. (R) 26 mins
11:56 AM - 12:00 PM Waiata Anthems G Emerging young singer Nikau Grace always felt judged, often being told she wasn't Maori enough. Now she is taking back her power and confidence in her Maori identity. (R) 4 mins
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Uka G Which team will be the Uka champions? (R) 30 mins
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM Something for the People A weekly live series that masterfully blends comedy, lively banter and high quality Te Reo Maori to offer a fresh engaging perspective on contemporary Maori issues. 1 hr
01:30 PM - 01:39 PM Someday Stories 6 2022 PG Kava "~o Aotearoa, a collective of Pasifika cultural leaders, reactivates the ancient Tu'i Tonga kava ceremony for contemporary use in Aotearoa in a way that honours tangata whenua. (R) 9 mins
01:39 PM - 03:25 PM 2026 1st XV Super 8 CNI Rugby LIVE: The 2026 Super 8 1st XV & 2026 CNI 1st XV plus Other Sports to Whakaata Maori YouTube - MAORI ACTIVE. 1 hr 46 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 - 03:38 PM Tuhura G Niua and Hura travel to Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the landmarks connected to the ancient love story of Hinemoa and Tutanekai. (R) 6 mins
03:38 PM - 03:52 PM Takaro Tribe G Takaro 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
03:52 PM - 04:04 PM Darwin and Newts G An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R) 12 mins
04:04 PM - 04:13 PM Island of Mystery G Kura is furious that they have lost the godstick again and tries her best to stop her sister and Josh from making a deal with Hikuroa. (R) 9 mins
04:13 PM - 04:19 PM Kiri & Lou G Animated tamariki series Kiri & Lou follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ. (R) 6 mins
04:19 PM - 04:25 PM Te Ohu o Pukana Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pukana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi (R) 6 mins
04:25 PM - 04:37 PM Tamaiti Tu Winter G Under the watchful gaze of the mountain ranges, young Maori boys navigate their way through winter mahi. Mama Manu shows the boys how to barrel race. (R) 12 mins
04:37 PM - 04:47 PM Tamariki Haka G Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R) 10 mins
04:47 PM - 05:00 PM Mahi Tika Ana! G Hinewai and Hine Te Kura have never been hunting before. It can either be a successful adventure or a tiring one! Follow this episode to see if Te Owai can lead the girls to a boar. (R) 13 mins
05:00 PM - 05:27 PM ASB Polyfest 2026 - Repackage LIVE: ASB Polyfest 2026 is an annual secondary schools Polynesian cultural festival held over four days in Auckland. MAORI+ brings you all the action from the ASB Polyfest Maori stage. 27 mins
05:27 PM - 05:30 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) 3 mins
05:30 PM - 06:00 PM Te Pataka Korero 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 30 mins
06:00 PM - 06:30 PM Hangi Pit Masters G Nestled in the heart of Auckland city former Al Brown protege's Kyle Street and Jordan MacDonald's restaurant Culprit has been delivering their trolley service since 2016. (R) 30 mins
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM Fresh 2026 Our favourite flavours of the Pacific are presented in a Fresh Poly-platter in this series dedicated to inspiring Islanders worldwide. (R) 30 mins
07:00 PM - 07:30 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, Anelekai Adventures, and Dive Tatapouri. (R) 30 mins
07:30 PM - 07:51 PM Senior Kapa Haka Regionals 2026 - Repackage LIVE: Revisit the performance of ropu from the 2026 Senior Kapa Haka Regional Competition. 21 mins
07:51 PM - 08:00 PM Loading Docs 2021 - Tumanako Hope PG Powerful people. Powerful stories. Eight insightful short documentaries from strong New Zealand voices. (R) 9 mins
08:00 PM - 08:30 PM Find Me A Maori Bride PG A mock-reality series that follows the comic misadventures of a pair of metrosexual Maori men on their quest to find themselves an authentic Maori bride. (R) 30 mins
08:30 PM - 09:00 PM Queer And Here Series 2 PG Awa explores the role family plays within the queer community. Examining what that looks like for our whanau and consider how important it is to find your tribe in order to thrive. (R) 30 mins
09:00 PM - 09:30 PM Kairakau M Pareihe, Te Hapuku and Tiakitai have built an army and with revenge on their minds, they return to Te Roto a Tara. Hihiko and Tarakawa's kinship is threatened. (R) 30 mins
09:30 PM - 10:00 PM Not Even 16 Heps and Taaps throw a huge party at their flat. Ma insists she's a changed woman, Pua meets a potential lover, and Taaps tries his best to ask someone out. (R) 30 mins
10:00 PM - 10:30 PM Rage Against The Rangatahi 2 PG A Place To Stand - Should non Maori speak on marae? And why transwoman should karanga. (R) 30 mins
10:30 PM - 10:56 PM Te Pataka Korero G Pateriki Te Rei, kaumatua of Ngati Toa, Raukawa and Te Arawa talks about his life, from his birth in the far North to his recruitment into the New Zealand airforce. 26 mins
10:56 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 34 mins