In the final episode of He Kākano Ahau, we explore intergenerational visions, whakapapa, and future aspirations with a māmā-daughter duo, and a Māori futurist.

Series 2 | Episode 6: Tōku Reo, Tōku Ohooho - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia

Aug 9th, 2021 39m 23s

In the second of our reo-based episodes, we talk about the challenges that come with learning te reo as a second language.

Series 2 | Episode 5: Reimagining Justice - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia

Aug 2nd, 2021 43m 20s

In this episode, Kahu engages in wānanga with two kaikōrero advocates who are reimagining justice in Aotearoa - Awatea Mita and Emmy Rakete.

Series 2 | Episode 4: Mahinga Kai - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia

Jul 26th, 2021 47m 7s

We learn about traditional kai harvest practices as Mere Skerrett prepares for the imminent tītī harvest season in in Murihiku Southland. This episode is in Te Reo.

Series 2 | Episode 3: Ahi Kōmau - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia

Jul 19th, 2021 35m 24s

In an episode that is close to Kahu’s heart, we talk about how mātauranga Māori might help us find solution and understanding on the topic of suicide.

Series 2 | Episode 2: Reclamation - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia

Jul 12th, 2021 38m 50s

We meet three people working in different ways to revive and reclaim mātauranga Māori within a modern context.

Series 2 | Episode 1: Puoro in the City - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia

Jul 5th, 2021 37m 38s

We’re in Te Whanganui-a-Tara to meet three wāhine who work with taonga puoro. We ask why these taonga almost disappeared and what their dreams are for the future of the practice.

Trailer: Introducing He Kākano Ahau - Wawatatia - Listen now on RNZ.co.nz

Jun 28th, 2021 1m 39s

Available July 6, 2021. The second season explores stories that are firmly rooted in our past to magically dream about the futures we want to create for ourselves. Subscribe now.

Episode 2: Finding Space In Ōtautahi - He Kākano Ahau

Oct 21st, 2019 24m 56s

For this episode I went to Ōtautahi, Christchurch where we're looking at what it's like to move to the city today. From many perspectives, Christchurch seems a hard place to be Māori.

Episode 1: Tapu Te Ranga Marae - He Kākano Ahau

Oct 21st, 2019 29m 58s

When I came to the city I needed ground to stand on. That turanga waewae became Tapu Te Ranga Marae, tucked away in Island Bay, Wellington. You would have never seen a marae quite like this.

Episode 6: Reconnection - He Kākano Ahau

Oct 21st, 2019 32m 36s

I think it's natural that a family, Māori and non-Māori, always has mysteries to uncover, whether or not you grew up knowing your whānau history, knowing your whakapapa or not.

Episode 4: Mana Whenua - He Kākano Ahau

Oct 21st, 2019 27m 5s

Under the guidance of two uri of Ngāti Whātua, I was able to visualise the land beneath my feet for the first time, and think more about how we keep our history alive in a concrete jungle.

Episode 3: Decolonising Gender & Sexuality In Wellington City - He Kākano Ahau

Oct 21st, 2019 26m 36s

I have a hunch that the city might provide something unique to our people. This episode is about decolonising gender and sexuality in Wellington city.

Episode 5: What It Takes To Build An Indigenous Resistance Movement - He Kākano Ahau

Oct 21st, 2019 30m

Thousands of supporters from Aotearoa and the world have been hosted at Ihumātao. For those who protect the land it has become more than a Māori issue.

Trailer: Introducing He Kākano Ahau - Listen now on RNZ.co.nz

Oct 14th, 2019 1m 2s

In this Podcast Series, host Kahu Kutia challenges the assumption that to be urban and Māori means to be disconnected from your culture. Subscribe now.

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