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Today on the show... Plunket’s compulsory Te Reo Māori course. Some unhappy staff have leaked me all the details. And is the Government’s austerity drive the right approach? My panel of Stuart Nash and Ashley Church will discuss. Plus some Letters to the Editor! Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chiefInstagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

Te Taka Keegan, co-director Māori of the AI Institute at Waikato University, explores the intersection of Te Reo Māori, tikanga, and artificial intelligence. From training large language models to protecting Māori data sovereignty, Te Taka shares insights on how AI can be both a powerful tool and a cultural risk, and discusses the importance of Māori leadership in shaping Aotearoa's digital future. Te Taka is a keynote speaker at the HiNZ Digital Health AI Summit being held on May 20-21 in Wellington, NZ.

Interview by Kris PetersSince releasing their acclaimed debut album Tū (2018), New Zealand metal warriors Alien Weaponry have been lauded for their kinetic presence and sound, as well as their vital blend of culturally profound lyricism in both English and te reo Māori, the indigenous language of New Zealand.Still in their teens when that album took the world by storm and with the sudden burden of expectation thrust upon their shoulders, Alien Weaponry bunkered down, surrounding themselves with family and away from the clutches of industry people potentially looking to exploit both their talent and youth. It proved a masterstroke, with the young band following up with Tangaroa (2021) and earned them the title of 'the future of heavy metal' by Metal Hammer and led to tours around the world with the likes of Guns N' Roses, Gojira, Slayer and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.But, they say, a band's third album is the most defining one of their career and that moment has come with the impending release of Te Rā (March 28).Described as their heaviest, most powerful and mature offering to date, Alien Weaponry feel like they have returned with a point to prove. HEAVY caught up with the newest member of the band, bass player Tūranga Morgan-Edmonds, to find out more."I think we were definitely nervous going into the first single," he began when asked how the band are feeling about the album finally seeing the light of day. "I think the single probably had a lot more nerves surrounding it than the album itself. Because, you know, it's a new stage in the band's evolution and sound. And it's the first time I've been a part of the writing and recording process. And particularly because the first single was a song that I had written myself (laughs).So I was sort of like, Oh, God, what if people don't like it? That's my creative input that people don't like. But then of course the song came out and the response has been awesome. Now as we slowly trickle into the album release tomorrow there's been two more singles come out and people seem to love those as well."Talk turns to the music side of Te Rā and what sound they were trying to achieve."We took a step back," he measured. "Obviously, the first album was such a force onto the scene and left a strong impression on a lot of people when that came out in 2018. And the second album didn't quite land where they had wanted to. And when we went to the third album, we were sort of like, OK, what is it that we want to achieve? Are we trying to create a new sound entirely? Are we trying to create something familiar? And so what we decided on was trying to actually find a balance between the highlights of both albums, even the second one. So the second one, what people liked, of course, was the sort of move towards a more technical approach, so maybe more complication in the riffs and the writing structures. And then also a lot of people quite liked the much more traditional sounding Māori vocals, not just singing in another language, but singing in the style of that language, if that makes sense."In the full interview, Turanga further introduced the band's upcoming third album, Te Ra, highlighting the blend of genres and the incorporation of Te Reo Māori to maintain cultural authenticity. He shared his excitement about collaborating with Randy Blythe from Lamb of God, who contributed vocals to a track after their connection on Instagram, emphasizing the influence of Lamb of God on their music. Tu reflected on the band's growth from newcomers to respected figures in the metal scene, acknowledging the challenges of touring post-pandemic.He expressed optimism for a more extensive touring schedule following the album's release, with management actively working on overseas plans, went back to when he joined Alien Weaponry and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

For their weekly catch up with the Green Party, Oto spoke to Ricardo Menendez March about the 4th government investigation into school lunches, The proposal to cut Te Reo Māori resource teachers and the Greens call to the government to rule out joining AUKUS. He spoke to Esmé Hulbert-Putt from Aotearoa Christians for Peace in Palestine about the open letter from Christian leaders calling for humanitarian visas for Palestinians, as well as the Gaza ceasefire pilgrimages that will be happening across the motu later today. And he spoke to Shiva Gounden from Greenpeace Aotearoa about Greenpeace's call for reparations from the United States to the Marshall Islands for the impacts of the Castle Bravo nuclear bomb's detonation in the Bikini Atoll in the 1950s. Sasha spoke with Professor Bruce Glavovic from Massey University about Urban Fire planning and Global Warming. And he also spoke to Professor Robert Patman, from the University of Otago about recent global political developments.

Shrek has been reimagined and redubbed in te reo Māori as part of a collaboration between Māoriland Productions and the American studio Dreamworks. One of the cast of the film, Tuakoi Ohia, who plays Princess Fiona, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

On sonic gratitude, developing our deeper gifts, the peril of expectation, the potency of the present, and the beauty of self-acceptance. (0:00) - Musical Journey and Transformative Work (5:12) - Early Career Challenges and Breakthroughs (12:25) - Personal Transitions and Professional Growth (14:57) - The Power of Gratitude and Creative Process (15:38) - The Role of Meditation and Yoga in Creative Work (19:35) - The Impact of Friendship and Support (19:57) - Arlie's Musical Projects and Future Aspirations (20:21) - The Influence of Elena's Writing on Arlie's Music (20:42)- The Importance of Self-Acceptance and Present Moment Awareness Arli Liberman is an award-winning screen composer, producer and guitarist who creates vibrant, immersive music for film, TV, multimedia and live experiences. With an unwavering dedication to his craft, Arli's approach to music serves as a transformative force that resonates both on and off the screen. As a screen composer, Arli has worked on a wide range of films, including Sam Kelly's gang movie 'Savage', winning the 2021 APRA Best Original Music in a Feature Film Award. In 2024, he collaborated with Tiki Taane to create the score to the historical drama in Te Reo Māori 'Ka Whawhai Tonu - Struggle Without End' directed by Mike Jonathan, with the theme song 'Hold On To The Dream' featuring Louis Baker, released as a single. Arli composed the original score for NZ film 'The Mountain' (2024), with music by Troy Kingi, directed by Rachel House and produced by Piki Films and Sandy Lane Productions. In 2023, he scored 'Stylebender' a documentary directed by Zoë McIntosh about Nigerian - New Zealand mixed martial artist Israel Adesanya, which was premiered at Tribeca Film Festival. His signature sound can be heard on the 36th America's Cup theme, the opening titles of the FIFA Women's World Cup, The All Blacks Experience at SkyCity, and in the Auckland Art Gallery's filmic exhibition Te Mata. As a solo artist, Arli is also prolific, with his fifth solo album coming out on Bigpop Records, in addition to creating a new collaborative album with renowned composer Rhian Sheehan due out in 2024. Arli's production work on Ngatapa Black's album 'I Muri Ahiahi' earned a nomination for Māori Album of the Year at the Aotearoa Music Awards, and he has performed at MoMA New York and the Montreux Jazz Festival, among other international festivals. Originally from Israel, Arli was a member of the groundbreaking White Flag Project, a pioneering crossover band uniting Palestinian and Israeli musicians. Under the mentorship of platinum-selling English record producer Mark Smulian, he was urged to 'find the back door of the electric guitar sound', which marked the beginning of Arli's journey in developing his sonic identity. In 2009, Arli moved to Aotearoa New Zealand, where he continued to develop his innovative approach to music and began exploring the synergy between composition and visual storytelling.

Caught up with the boys from Alien Weaponry, who have a new movie out on Waitangi Day 2025 ALIEN WEAPONRY: KUA TUPU TE ARA will be coming to cinemas on February 6 2025, it’s an intimate and deep dive behind the scenes of the chart-topping, award-winning thrash metal band who sing in Te Reo Māori Trailer here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG0so8VNQLY

The sequel to Disney's smash-hit animation Moana has sailed into cinemas this week. In the first film, Moana was chosen by her wayfinding ancestors and the mysterious forces of the ocean to restore the natural order of things. The new film sees Moana reuniting with demi-God Maui for a new seafaring adventure. Both stories champion Pacific mythology and Moana 2 is making history as the first indigenous-language film to premiere globally alongside its English counterpart – with a Te Reo Māori version released simultaneously this week. Cast members Temuera Morrison, Awhimai Fraser and David Fane join Jack Tame in studio to talk about the film. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textDr. Jane Jones, a pioneering voice in veterinary narratives, invites us into her world as she navigates the complexities of qualitative research in veterinary science.With a unique focus on the experiences of Māori veterinarians and vet nurses in Aotearoa, New Zealand, Dr Jane's research journey unveils the challenges and rewards of exploring a field with sparse literature.  Her collaboration with Associate Professor Dr Francesca Brown and her dedication to learning Te Reo Māori highlight not only her personal growth but also her commitment to enhancing cultural sensitivity within veterinary practices. Through this episode (part one of two), you're offered a thoughtful reflection on the intersection of Māori culture and veterinary science, as Dr Jane shares the profound impact of indigenous perspectives on animal care.We further explore how integrating te reo Māori into veterinary consultations has sparked varied reactions and why understanding Māori views on animals can transform welfare practices. Dr Jane provides insights from key studies and interviews, unveiling themes of cultural visibility and safety within the profession. As host, Julie South, and Dr Jane delve into broader historical trends - including language loss and educational struggles among Māori communities - this episode challenges us to reconsider the role of indigenous perspectives in building trust and improving outcomes in veterinary care. Join Julie South and Dr Jane Jones for a thought-provoking chat that not only enlightens, but also inspires, a rethinking of our approach to cultural dynamics in the veterinary world.Contemplating your next career move? Tania Bruce - VetStaff's passionate kiwi recruiter - would welcome the opportunity to have a 100% confidential chat with you. Tania's a former Ortho Head Vet Nurse so speaks your language!How to get more bang for your recruitment advertising buckThis is what VetStaff is really good at so if you'd like to stretch your recruitment dollar, please get in touch with Julie because this is something VetStaff can help you with. Committed to DIY-ing your own recruitment?If so, then shining online as a good employer is essential to attracting the types of veterinary professionals who're a perfect cultural fit for your clinic. The VetClinicJobs job board is the place to post your next job vacancy - to find out more get in touch with Lizzie at VetClinicJobs Revive Your Drive - daily 2-minute videos for veterinary employers and employees to help revive their drives at work and at home.

This is a short excerpt of the longer conversation I had with Hannah Duder where we talked about her te reo Māori journey and discovering more about her whakapapa.  For generations in Aotearoa New Zealand people were told not to speak and to bury their culture - we discuss that and what it is to explore finding this part of yourself.   Be watching for the full episode coming out soon.   More conversations are at www.theseeds.nz

Earlier this month New Zealand Navy Ship HZMS Manawanui ran aground, caught fire and sank off the coast of Samoa.  The defence force says there has been no oil contamination into the reef the boat sank in, but Samon Authorities say 200,000 litres of diesel has leaked from the boat, with locals also concerned about the environmental impacts of the ship sinking.  For their weekly catch up Producer Evie spoke to the ACT Party's Simon Court about the government's response to the incident.  They also talk about the government scrapping $30 million from the Te Ahu o te Reo Māori language programme for teachers. Which Education Minister Erica Standford says was cut to fund more Maths education.  And finally they discussed a treaty principals debate between David Seymour and Ngāti Toa leader Helmut Modlik, in which Seymour claims Māori ceded sovereignty   

This week on the Monday Wire... For our weekly catchup with the ACT Party's Simon Court, Producer Evie, spoke to Simon about the HMNZS Manawanui, Cutting Te Ahu o Te Reo Māori programme, and ACT Party leader, David Seymour, doing treaty principles debate. For our weekly catchup with Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp, News and Editorial Director, and Wire Host, Joel, spoke to Takutai about the HMNZS Manawanui and the 149 projects selected to be fast tracked as a part of the Fast Track Approvals Bill. Evie spoke to Associate Professor at the University of Auckland, George Laking, about the importance of considering mental health in wake of Otago floods. and Joel spoke to the Chief Executive of the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand, Letitia Harding, about the significant rise of Whooping cough cases. Whakarongo mai!

For our weekly catch up with the Labour Party Wire host Caeden speaks to Labour education spokesperson, Jan Tinetti, on education unions opposition to charter schools, the reallocation of te reo Māori funding towards the maths curriculum, and the government's new plan to lift school attendance rates.

Act Party leader and Associate Education Minister, David Seymour, has announced a new scheme to tackle absenteeism in schools. The Star, or stepped system, could possibly include prosecution and fines when students are consistently absent for long periods, and also scraps teacher only days in term time. Education Minister Erica Stanford is also redirecting funding from a programme to help with the teaching of Te Reo Māori in schools, towards maths resources.

For their weekly catch up with Te Pāti Māori, Oto spoke to Mariameno Kapa-Kingi about Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori last week, Gang patch legislation passing into law, and New Zealand supporting a UN resolution, calling for an end of Israel's occupation of Palestine. He spoke to Nicole Wallace from the Tertiary Education Union to discuss a recent series of proposed cuts to short postgraduate courses at the University of Auckland. And he spoke to John Minto from Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa to discuss Israel's exploding pager attack in Lebanon last week, as well as New Zealand voting in favour of the UN General assembly resolution demanding an end to Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories. For their weekly catch up, Evie spoke to the ACT Party's Simon Court about restricting contract workers from challenging their employment status, and the ban on gang patches passing into law.  She also spoke to E Tū National Secretary Rachel Mackintosh about the same planned changes to the contractor employment law, why the Union opposes these, and what negative impact she believes it will have.

Auckland City Library takes visitors on a trip back in time with a display that includes the first efforts to write down the Māori language

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, some hyperpop, and a chat with Marshall Lorenzo, the writer, producer, and star of the award-winning solo sketch comedy show, Baby Gorgeous. Whakarongo mai!

INTERVIEW: Gemella Reynolds-Hatem from Te Rōpū Māori on Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori activities by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

On today's podcast, we kick off celebrations for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori with Stace's first Wiki of Waiata. Charlie's dad is set to create Three Houses Down 2.0. Azura & her boyfriend went off the grid and he wasn't too impressed.  For more, follow our socials: Instagram: Flava Radio Facebook: Flava Radio Tik Tok: Flava RadioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Māori Language Week – where Kiwis are encouraged to have a go at te reo.  Whereas the language was once on a pathway to extinction, now it's flourishing as people flock to learn it.   But a change in government last year saw restrictions placed on how the public service uses te reo – one of many policies that has been seen as an attack on Māori rights.   Today on The Front Page, we're joined by AUT professor Dr Ella Henry to discuss some of those policies, and how we can still celebrate Aotearoa's indigenous language.   Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Susie NordqvistSound Engineer: Dan GoodwinProducer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori edition of Connecting Cultures Features, we hear from stallholders and attendees of last week's Polyfest about their Te Reo learning journeys and what this year's theme "Ake Ake Ake – A Forever Language" means to them and their whānau. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Māori Language Week starts on September 14th and aims to inspire all New Zealanders to speak the language proudly. Tama Potaka shares his thoughts on using te reo inside and outside of parliament. The Louis Vuitton Cup semis are nearly here. We get the latest from Barcelona. Why would anyone sail solo and unassisted around the coldest place on earth? We talk to someone who has done it. And speaking of cold, will it snow in Auckland next week?! Spoiler: no, it won't.

Auckland Council's Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway lays out a series of targets for reducing Auckland's transport emissions by almost 65% within the next 6 years.  Some of the goals include cutting car trips from making up 94% of distance travelled around the city to 47%, pump cycle trips up from 1% to 5% and increase bus trips from 3 % to 12%.  Additionally, next week is Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.  The week is a wider government sponsored initiative intended to promote the use of te reo Māori as well as awareness, education, and public engagement.  For our weekly catch up with Auckland Council, Sofia spoke to Councillor Julie Fairey about both of these topics.

Te Mako shares a kōrero with a past participant of Tātai Aho Rau te reo Māori programme, as a experience speaker, who had learnt te reo Māori on-and-off Riria chose to take a beginner course to kick start her te reo, giving her the confidence to then progress in to a full immersion programme.

Kommi Tamati is a recording and performance collaborator, writer, poet, and also lecturer in Māori and Indigenous Studies and Te Reo Māori.

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Australia-based Nicolla Hemi-Morehouse is better known to thousands of young fans as Miss Nicky Says. 

An urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into claims that government policy is causing significant and irreversible harm to te reo Māori begins in Wellington on Monday. Pokere Paewai reports.

Iconic broadcaster Robert Rakete returns to Grey Areas, joining Petra for a candid and uplifting kōrero. Robert has been discovering more of his whakapapa as he continues to learn Te Reo Māori, and shares his love of embracing the beginner's mind, facing fears and embracing failure. Plus Robert catches Petra up on his recent prostate check-up!

There were attempts to drown out ACT leader David Seymour with waiata as he spoke on the marae. The crowd quieted down after a member Ngāpuhi intervened. The same thing happened with his MP and Minister Nicole Mckee who was heckled as she gave her speech in Te Reo Māori. David Seymour speaks to Lisa Owen [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6346258591112

Today on the show, Wallace and panellists Aimie Hines and Johny O'Donnell discuss the Colorado Supreme Court ruling that Donal Trump is ineligible to hold office again, today's mini-budget announcement and Te Reo Māori bonuses in public service.

The government has partially walked back comments that it's looking to put a stop to bonuses for public servants proficient in te reo Māori. Public Services Minister Nicola Willis told RNZ she was asking for advice on halting the remuneration for fluency policy yesterday. She's now changed her tune. More than a dozen state agencies pay te reo allowances between $500 and $3,500 per year. In 1984 Dame Naida Glavish was a toll operator at the post office and was threatened with the sack because she greeted callers with "kia ora". She refused to back down and at the time support came from an unexpected quarter. She's unimpressed with the government's take on te reo payments.

Preserving Te Reo Maori a priority for music group.

Part of the trouble with Winston Peters and his media obsession is that very few are more obsessed with the media than the media themselves. The media tend to take themselves far too seriously, so Winston has played right into their hands. What they should be doing, of course, is seeing him for what he is - a bored, old troublemaker who found 6% of the bewildered and angry to stick him back in power. He is not there for the betterment of the country. His behaviour so far, and it is only days in, shows you all you need to know about his modus operandi. He is not a team player. He is self absorbed. For all he does that gives you hope he might be on the mend, he then goes and does what he has this week so far, which is to hijack events, turn attention on himself and generally remind you he is not a serious operator and therefore doesn't deserve to be treated like one. Once again, let me state very clearly that his claim that the public broadcasting fund was a bribe is simply not true. I have been in this game for over 40 years. I have seen how Governments operate around media. I have seen how media operate around Governments. This is where it gets a bit sticky. Although he is wrong on the fund, because it did not buy favour, what it did do in my view was encourage those who didn't actually need a lot of encouragement to put material out, that if you were of a certain disposition you could easily see it as being favourable to the people who gave you the money. If you read them, the criteria are innocuous, with the exception of the first bit. It talks of a commitment to Te Tiriti and to Te Reo Māori. That is an issue. It troubled me and it smacked of an agenda. But it doesn't mean you write positive stories about the Government. Labour's entire time in office was obsessive when it came to the Treaty and the language so, as a result, you can argue using the Peters' logic that a lot of people were bribed. All those who adhered to any of the pro-Māori edicts could be said to have been bribed. Or were they simply on board because it suited their way of thinking? That is not bribery. The media, as I have said many times, at least in part badly let themselves down in terms of impartiality. At times, for some, it got embarrassing. But they did that by themselves. They didn't need a fund to salivate the way they did. And that's the bit Peters misses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us on this candid journey with Pio Terei, a revered comedian, actor, and two-decade veteran at The Parenting Place. With a twinkle in his eye and a wealth of experience, Pio speaks about living between the Māori and Pākehā worlds, painting a vivid picture of New Zealand's societal evolution. We traverse topics that dig deep into the heart of our daily lives, unravelling the beauty of simplicity, the dangers of excessive device usage, and the misunderstood concept of wealth. Pio provides a captivating firsthand account of being in the inaugural Te Reo Māori class in 1974, lending an intimate perspective to the changing landscape of Māori treatment, and stresses the value of learning and embracing Māori culture in shaping an inclusive society. We also look at fatherhood, poverty, and community impact — topics that resonate deeply with Pio as tells of of meeting birth parents for the first time, and also of losing a child.  Truly one of New Zealand's good guys, this conversation brims with wisdom, warmth, love and Kiwiness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Māori academic says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reducing Te Reo usage is deeply disappointing. Stuff reports the Ministry has removed Māori from some official documents, anticipating an incoming National-led Government. A leaked email from its chief executive discusses the decision to remove Te Reo headings from submission templates. Rapata Wiri says the agency is trying to appease voters. "They're trying to undo all the good work that's been put in place over the last 50 years." An MFAT spokesperson confirms it has adjusted one template, and will consult with the incoming Minister for their preferences on receiving advice. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Probably the most interesting development of the day kind of related to the coalition negations is the fact that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has been busted deliberately ramping down its use of Te Reo Māori to make the incoming Government happy. At MFAT, if staff want to write a formal message to a Minister, they use a template. Until about a couple of weeks ago, that template told staff to use Māori words instead of some English words. For example; summary, report, recommendations and conclusions. But since around the time the special votes started coming in- and it was obvious Winston Peters would be a possibility for Foreign Minister, MFAT's chief executive has made the call to dump some of those Māori words and go back to the English words in the template. It's pretty obvious that MFAT is doing this because because of the incoming Government. MFAT brought the Māori words in apparently because the previous Labour Foreign Affairs Minister, Nanaia Mahuta, had told MFAT to use more Te Reo. But not all the parties in the incoming Government love the political use of Te Reo. Personally, I've got no objection to the use of Te Reo. I learnt for years, I use it myself probably every day in some way. But no one likes a greaser. And MFAT's been busted greasing. Happy to use Te Reo to make Nanaia happy, happy to dump it the minute it looks like Winston Peters, who loves the Queen's English is back in the chair. And this is probably a perfect example of the exactly the reason so many people get frustrated by the use of Te Reo Māori in the media and in Government. Because it feels forced and hollow. It feels like the guy on the news and the weather person and the public servant signing off with ngā mihi don't actually really care about Te Reo, or use it that much themselves. It feels like they're just saying it to signal that they're virtuous and acceptable- and MFAT has just been busted doing exactly that. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The head of the Māori Language Commission is aiming for a million speakers of Te Reo Māori long before the target date set by the Government.  But while demand for courses is huge, teachers and students still face big challenges. Pokere Paewai reports. 

A bakery in South Wairarapa is embracing Te Wiki o te Reo Māori this year by offering customers a free sweet treat - so long as they order in te reo Māori. It's the second time The Martinborough Bakery has celebrated the occasion, last year translating bread and cake descriptions with the help of a fluent local. But this year they're upping the ante, offering a free chocolate truffle with every order made in te reo Māori. Bakery owner Jo Crabb spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Aotearoa isn't the only place celebrating and embracing Māori language this te wiki o te reo Māori.  With podcasts, online classes, kapa haka and kōhanga reo, whānau living overseas are doing their best to keep the language thriving.  Ashleigh McCaull has been talking to a few of them.

E koe! If you haven't seen the Te Reo Māori Disney movies yet, you're in luck. We chat with key figures involved - Tweedie Waititi discusses her role as director and decision-maker, while Hana Mereraihi Skerret delves into the team's intricate process of presenting Disney classics with a Māori perspective.

Every house hold in Aotearoa at some point was home to an Edmonds cook book. Now there's a new much more modern edition available for children to cook and learn te reo at the same time! Stacey Morrison speaks to Jesse.

Tā Tipene O'Regan has long been on my dream list of people to interview.  He is a kaumātua, Ngāi Tahu leader and Member of the Order of New Zealand.  I was very humbled to sit with him and hear some of his life story and wisdom about many topics. Instead of asking about events of the past, I asked about who were the people who influenced him most, in this almost 2 hour long conversation.  Below is an index of the topics we discussed including his reflections on the concepts of Wairua, Whenua, Mana, Kaitiakitanga and more.  I am grateful to Anake Goodall for helping connect us so this conversation could happen.   Seeds Podcast is a long term project to record life stories, because they matter.  It started in September 2017 and you can find out about it and the more than 360 other conversations at www.theseeds.nz  Index:  0:00:00: Opening and intro0:02:16: Welcome0:03:30: The influence of the Ocean0:04:32: His paternal Grandfather Patrick O'Regan0:16:10: His maternal Grandfather and influence of the South Seas (Ship's Captain and Master Mariner)0:19:39: His maternal Grandmother (keeper of the claim of Ngai Tahu)0:26:46: About his Father, Rolland O'Regan's ideas and his formative influence0:37:11: Talking about his Children0:40:12: Memories of his Mother Rena and her important role on his life0:44:29: Memories of Te Rangi Hiroa (Sir Peter Buck)0:48:52: Influence of his Mother and his maternal Grandmother and visits to her in Bluff0:53:20: His Parents relationship and connections back1:00:55: Role of Te Reo Māori in childhood1:04:52: What he loved about Sailing and the Ocean1:10:30: Other influences such as his Uncle Con, artist Cliff Whiting (his mural is in photo), Frank Winter.1:18:38: Sharing about his wife Sandra and the support she has been1:23:18: Sharing about concepts: Whenua, Wairua, Mana, Kaupapa, Kaitiakitanga …1:39:02: On Governance and being proactive in decision making1:46:46: What he would like his Grandchildren to know1:49:55: End Coming in October is the Seeds Impact Conference with 27 amazing sessions all online, chck it out www.seedsconference.nz The Apple Tree will be released soon - a picture book with deeper meaning.  You can find out more here The Apple Tree - Seeds (theseeds.nz)  Contact: steven@theseeds.nz

Can't speak te reo Māori? According to a new University of Canterbury study, New Zealanders who aren't fluent in the language can still identify a lot of Māori words based on how they look and sound.  

National Party leader Christopher Luxon says the level of te reo used in government departments is a "problem". He made the comments at a recent public meeting on his "Back On Track" tour. He said some older people can't tell the difference between Te Whatu Ora, Waka Kotahi and Te Pukenga. So our reporter Tom Taylor and cameraman Nick Monro hit the streets to see if it's all a bit confusing for people or not.  

Meet Bob, a retired kaumatua living in Melbourne Australia. Through an ongoing calling he has joined the 30 Day Te Reo Māori Bootcamp Course with great success.

In this testimonial we chat with Whaea Beryl and her experience in the 30 Day Te Reo Māori Bootcamp.Join our free reo class here (perfect for beginners) bit.ly/grammarbasics

Badly paid kaiako at kōhanga reo say their 35 percent wage hike is long overdue but the sector is still not getting the support it needs. The average pay for a teacher fluent in Te Reo Māori will rise from $44,000 a year to a starting rate of close to $60,000. That's welcome but teachers say there are still long waiting lists for kōhanga which are struggling with inadequate buildings and funding. Pokere Paewai reports.

Episode 791 - Jason Interviews Richard Fairgray - Four Color HeroesFour-Color Heroes is an LGBTQ+, Upper YA graphic novel written and illustrated by Aotearoa/New Zealand-born creator Richard Fairgray (Black Sand Beach, Blastosaurus). It is a touching love story which follows two star-crossed young men who - in spite of their disparate backgrounds - find escape and one another through the pages of a comic book. The coming-of-age romance is set in a New Zealand high school prior to the passing of the Civil Union Act 2004 (which allowed same-sex couples to enter into a civil union).In light of Fairgray's New Zealand roots and given the Māori heritage of one of Four-Color Heroes' protagonists, the graphic novel will be made available digitally in both English and Te Reo Māori as translated by Komako A. Silver and Alejandra Jensen (The Art of Taonga Puoro).  The graphic novel will be released in English-language print in the summer of 2023.The Four-Color Heroes graphic novel is currently available for pre-order.  Pre-orders made by May 1, 2023, will receive a discounted price of $19.99 and an exclusive print illustrated and signed by creator Richard Fairgray.Buy it: fanbasepress.com/index.php/publishing/comics/four-color-heroes  Support Our Patreon Unlock More C4FaP Bonus Content  https://www.patreon.com/comicsfunprofit Shop Kowabunga's Exclusive Variants https://shopkowabunga.com/shop/ Donations Keep Our Show Going, Please Give https://bit.ly/36s7YeL Get on the Kowabunga (Deep  Discount Comics) FOC and Preorder list http://eepurl.com/dy2Z8D Thank You Shout Out to Our Patrons: Adam P., Eric H., Jon A., Aaron M., Darrin W., Dennis C., David D., Martin F. Email us at: Comicsforfunandprofit@gmail.com - questions, comments, gripes, we can't wait to hear what you have to say. Follow us on twitter.com/ComicsFunProfit & instagram.com/comicsforfunandprofit Like us on Facebook.com/ComicsForFunAndProfit Subscribe, rate, review on itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube. Thank you so much for listening and spreading the word about our little comic book podcast. All the C4FaP links you could ever need in one place https://beacons.ai/comicsfunprofit Listen To the Episode Here: https://comcsforfunandprofit.podomatic.com/ 

Ka haere a Taringa ki Kahungunu ki ngā taringa huruhuru o te Atua o te Te Reo Māori. Ka whakarangatira a Tā Timoti Karetu i a tātou i āna kōrero mō ōna iho pūmanawa, te āhua o te reo hei ko tāna, me ētahi atu o ōna whakaaro mō ngā kaupapa Māori o te wā.