Whakamīere - Reo Māori Stories

Ever heard the kōrero "look busy, the boss is coming"? Well it might keep you out of trouble in the short term, but your luck may run out in the long term. Translation by Taurapa

What are your motives for achieving your goals? Are you like the Pūngāwerewere, or do you have other things in mind? Translation by Taurapa

Pū and Punua go exploring and think they might have come across a Woozle and a Wizzle! Auē, me aha rā rāua? Translation by Taurapa

It's hard to please those who choose not to be pleased. Kei pēnā koe i te Ruru nei. Translation by Taurapa

Thinking of attempting the impossible? Today's episode talks about folly and impossibilities. Translation by Taurapa

A cute kōrero showing that we should not be afraid to laugh at our expense sometimes. Translation by Taurapa

A Collier comes across an old friend of his, and tries his best to be hospitable. It may not be the best idea though. Translation by Taurapa

A quick kōrero about a naughty dog who mistakes his master's actions as something which he ought to be proud of. Tērā pōhēhē hoki! Translation by Taurapa

A sly fox gets stuck in a trap and tries his darnedest to convince others of the benefits sans tail brings. Translation by Taurapa

Be careful trying to pursue two different courses, for you may end up empty-handed at the end. Translation by Taurapa

A couple fantasise about winning the lottery after seeing part of the winning ticket number in the newspaper, but things quickly take a turn. Anton Chekhov's short story explores the true nature of people when money is concerned. Translation by Taurapa

Beauty isn't everything, in fact, it can often get you in to even more strife than you thought possible. Translation by Taurapa

A cautionary tale about listening to rumours and acting without all the information. Translation by Taurapa

Our tinana are made up of several parts that all work seamlessly together rangi atu, rangi mai. What happens when they suddenly decide not to though? Translation by Taurapa

You all know the moral of this kōrero, but do you know the paki poto behind it? A bird in the hand... Translation by Taurapa

Ever seen a crab and wondered why they move sideways? Translation by Taurapa

The Kārearea, being the sweet-talker that he is, talks his way into a dovecote. The Kūkupa instantly regret it! Translation by Taurapa

A farmer stumbles across a snake in the middle of winter and takes him home to help him out... Translation by Taurapa

We all know the story: a vain Emperor who only cares about showing off his new clothes, hires two swindlers who promise him the finest suit of clothes. But nobody can see the clothes! Translation by Taurapa

Even though the Man was allowed to have two Wives, it may not have been such a great idea... A light-hearted warning about what can happen if one is caught in the middle of two! Translation by Taurapa

A peacock complains to an atua that he's unhappy with his voice and that everyone laughs at him when he makes a sound, but neglects to realise the gifts he already has. Translation by Taurapa

A kōrero about two frogs who must leave their dried-up kāinga in search of a new home, and how me must be careful when looking for solutions. Translation by Taurapa

A paki poto about tinihanga and deceit, and getting caught. Listen to this week's episode to learn a new kīanga reo Māori as well. Translation by Taurapa

O Henry's classic short story is about a young couple determined secretly to surprise each other with a special gift despite their limited resources. Unaware of the other's plans, they each make a personal sacrifice to make their gift possible. It is a timeless story of generosity, sacrifice, and love. Cherished by readers for more than a century, this story is recognised as one of the greatest tales of all time. Translation by Taurapa

A short fable around picking your battles, and what can happen if you don't choose wisely. Translation by Taurapa

This kōrero is a little reminder to all of us to think about others before complaining about ourselves. Translation by Taurapa

One of perhaps Aesop's most famous kōrero. This paki poto reminds us what really happens when the mighty are in charge. Translation by Taurapa

A cautionary tale about why it's important to remember to be humble. Translation by Taurapa

Back by popular demand, Wini-te-Pū makes his return appearance on Whakamīere, where he tries to visit his friend Rāpeti and gets himself into a squeeze. Translation by Taurapa

A kōrero about why we should not perhaps be so quick to judge others. Translation by Taurapa

A quick paki poto about dogs attempting the impossible. Translation by Taurapa

What would you say to get yourself out of harm's way? Find out what the Pekapeka does when snatched by a Wīhara! Translation by Taurapa

We are thrilled to showcase the first ever reo Māori translation of Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Speckled Band. Dive into the famous detective's world through the eyes of his companion Wātene. The classic locked-room mystery is said by many to be Arthur Conan Doyle's finest work, and is even considered by the author to be his best story. Translation by Taurapa

A short fable about a sneaky wolf and a cautious goat kid. Plus a sneak preview of our upcoming Sherlock Holmes pakiwaitara. Translation by Taurapa

Our atua friend Jupiter is delighted by a gift from the Bee. How can he repay him? Transcripts are auto-generated, and do not accurately reflect the reo Māori (or English) used in the podcast. Accurate PDFs are available on Patreon. Translation by Taurapa

An evil Wolf meets a meek Lamb in the forest. Transcripts are auto-generated, and do not accurately reflect the reo Māori (or English) used in the podcast. Accurate PDFs are available on Patreon. Translation by Taurapa

In celebration of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, we have a special bonus episode for you. AA Milne's classic Winnie-the-Pooh has been fully translated into te reo Māori, and we are thrilled to share the first pakiwaitara with you. Transcripts are auto-generated, and do not accurately reflect the reo Māori (or English) used in the podcast. Accurate PDFs are available on Patreon. Translation by Taurapa

Ever wondered what happens if you double the food you feed your hens? Aesop knew. This week's Paki Poto is a kōrero about facts and figures. Transcripts are auto-generated, and do not accurately reflect the reo Māori (or English) used in the podcast. Accurate PDFs are available on Patreon. Translation by Taurapa

September's Pakiwaitara is by Ernest Hemingway. Hills Like White Elephants puts you in the shoes of an American man and a young lady in Spain as they wait for their train to Madrid. Filled with tension throughout, it's a roller coaster of bravery, sensitivity, and uncertainty. Transcripts are auto-generated, and do not accurately reflect the reo Māori (or English) used in the podcast. Accurate PDFs are available on Patreon. Translation by Taurapa

In this Paki Poto, a Dog tries to eat an Oyster in this well-known fable by Aesop. Listen in te reo Māori first, followed by the English. Transcripts are auto-generated, and do not accurately reflect the reo Māori (or English) used in the podcast. Accurate PDFs are available on Patreon. Translation by Taurapa

A short fable by Aesop about Jupiter (the god not the planet) and the Camel. Listen in te reo Māori first, followed by the English. Transcripts are auto-generated, and do not accurately reflect the reo Māori (or English) used in the podcast. Accurate PDFs are available on Patreon. Translation by Taurapa

Te Pōkiha me te Tāka is our first Paki Poto episode. It's a translation of The Fox and the Stork by Aesop. Listen to the story in te reo Māori first, followed by the English. Translation by Taurapa