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New Season Wednesday | Bringing Google Translate to life! Join the Whakamāori crew to learn, wānanga, and have fun in te reo Māori.

Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho

12 episodes

Love Languages

What is your love language? The panellists Kimo, Kristin, and Anaha get all lovey-dovey in this first episode.
Season 2/Episode 1
39m

Matariki Handbook

Inspired by Dr. Rangi Mataamua's easy-to-follow Matariki handbook, the panel look at the relation of the stars to the preparation of a hautapu.
Season 2/Episode 2
37m

Man in the Arena

Inspired by "Man in the Arena," written in 1910, the panel translate this speech by the 26th U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt.
Season 2/Episode 3
37m

Māori Battalion Letter

Heartfelt words from a soldier to his mother separated by ten-thousand miles -- the panel translate a letter written by Ben Rata in 1942.
Season 2/Episode 4
33m

The Ten Commandments

The panel turn to the paipera tapu and translate the Ten Commandments.
Season 2/Episode 5
39m

A Few Good Men

An iconic courtroom scene between two unforgettable characters is translated by the panel, complete with American accents.
Season 2/Episode 6
33m

Imagining Decolonisation

Inspired by the late Moana Jackson, the panel translate his essay as featured in the book 'Imagining Decolonisation'.
Season 2/Episode 7
37m

Slogans

A memorable phrase, a call to action, or a motto. Slogans are everywhere; our panel translate a few of their favourites.
Season 2/Episode 8
38m

Helen Clark Apology

In a public address to the government of Samoa, Helen Clark apologised to the people for past injustices.
Season 2/Episode 9
36m

Shortland Street Theme

Back when TV opening themes just hit differently -- our panel go back to the '90s and translate the theme song of one of our favourite soaps.
Season 2/Episode 10
34m

Big Mac Taco Recipe

What's the secret sauce when it comes to translating a recipe? The panel discover Big Mac Tacos. Yum!
Season 2/Episode 11
35m

Famous Movie Lines

In this final episode, the panel are joined by a live audience to translate some of their favourite movie lines.
Season 2/Episode 12
40m

Trailers & bonus video

Season 2 Trailer

Whakamāori brings Google Translate to life. Host Kimo Houltham and the team of panelists translate a movie scene and even a viral recipe from English to te reo Māori. Let the fun and learning begin!
Season 2/
1m

Awards

2024 NZ Radio & Podcast Awards

Best Reo Māori Podcast

2022 NZ Podcast Awards

Best Education - Gold

2022 NZ Podcast Awards

Best Māori or Pasifika - Gold

Produced by

Arataua Media

Season 2 - Made with the support of

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