Hongi to Hāngī: And Everything in Between

Tāmati Rimene-Sproat takes us onto the marae, leading us through the process of a pōwhiri. Along the way cultural experts and familiar faces like Francis and Kaiora Tipene share their insights into navigating around the marae.

Tamati Rimene-Sproat takes us into the engine room of te ao Maori, the wharekai or dining hall. As well as learning the secret of a great hangi we discuss the significance of kai/food.

Tāmati Rīmene-Sproat asks the question in Māori Language week "Why is waiata so important to Māori?" We hear the old favourite songs and look at the role waiata have played in nation building.

Tāmati Rīmene-Sproat takes us to Waitangi where we visit the Waitangi Treaty grounds, Te Tii marae and the famous Waitangi bridge – site of manu dives and protest action.