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Pūrākau

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Animated story time series for children focusing on Māori myths and legends. The story of Kahupeka, a healer from Waikato that many places were named after. (R)

6:40 AM

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Tamaiti Tū

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A celebration of reo Māori life and play through the eyes of four boys from Ngāti Tūwharetoa. Let’s ride! Start your ignition boys and listen closely to Matua Ahu. (R)

6:50 AM

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Taki atu Taki mai

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Contemporary beats, melodic rhymes and captivating colours for pre-schoolers. (R)

7:00 AM

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Darwin and Newts

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An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R)

7:10 AM

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Tamariki Haka

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Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R)

7:20 AM

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Te Pāmu Kūmara

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The truth comes out and Tai and Amaia mend their friendship. The crew go on a mission to stop Grace and Pāora Patero's evil plan. (R)

7:30 AM

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He Rourou

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An instructional cooking series aimed at tamariki and whānau. (R)

7:40 AM

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Kāinga Whakapaipai

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Join Ratema and Makurata on an action-packed journey of self-discovery, learning new techniques and practises to fulfil their daily household chores. (R)

7:50 AM

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Island of Mystery

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While Kura, Josh and Kazumi follow a trail of maero footprints, Rangi is playing games with rangatira o patupaiarehe on top of the misty maunga. (R)

8:00 AM

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Wiki Hā

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We meet students from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngāti Kahungunu o Te Wairoa. (R)

8:30 AM

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Maya The Bee 3

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When Maya and her best friend Willi, rescue an ant princess they find themselves in the middle of an epic bug battle. (R)

10:00 AM

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Life of Kai

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Kiwi Kai was born after a year of heartbreak. What's next for the queen of kaimoana, Reni Gaegulio? (R)

10:30 AM

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Te Ao Mārama

NEW: Whakaata Māori’s flagship news programme Te Ao Mārama brings you the latest news that matters to Māori in Te Reo Māori - anywhere, anytime, on any device.

11:00 AM

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Te Ao with Moana

Multi award-winning current affairs show presented by Moana Maniapoto. (R)

11:30 AM

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Waka Huia

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Iconic archival series documenting the unique stories and histories of Māori. (R)

12:00 PM

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Marae DIY

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Marae DIY brings together the tribe and the community to rebuild and restore marae in just four days. (R)

1:00 PM

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Pacific Island Food Revolution

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Back to Fiji where the two remaining teams must cook a quick and balanced dinner for Robert Oliver and Dr Jone Hawea. Who will make it to the finals? (R)

2:00 PM

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Tagata Pasifika 2024

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NEW: Pacific Island news and current affairs show.

2:30 PM

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Fresh 2024

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NEW: Our favourite flavours of the Pacific are presented in a Fresh Poly-platter in this series dedicated to inspiring islanders worldwide.

3:00 PM

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Soul Sessions

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PREMIERE: Celebrating the gospel music scene in Aotearoa with Adeaze.

3:30 PM

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Heritage Rescue

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The team return to Devonport to finish revamping the museum. Brigid puts in a request to fire a disappearing gun on North Head. (R)

4:30 PM

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Asian Art Stories Aotearoa

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New Zealand artists reflect on how life in Aotearoa informs their creative work & sense of identity in this short documentary series. Made with the support of NZ On Air (R)

5:00 PM

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Sachie's Kitchen

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Cooking series celebrating Japanese cuisine and inspiring viewers at home with simple to make, amazing dishes. Hosted by Sachie Normura. (R)

5:30 PM

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Strait to the Plate

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Aaron continues his journey around the Northwestern region, travelling to Dauan Island, a rocky granite island that sits as a sharp contrast to the surrounding islands of Saibai and Boigu. (R)

6:00 PM

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Kai with Anne Thorp

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Anne prepares tuna nicoise, huevos rancheros, eggs done three ways and kawakawa tea. (R)

6:30 PM

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Homesteads

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Stories of seven homesteads through the eyes of the ahi kā who are maintaining and strengthening Māori ties to their tūrangawaewae. Pōhatukura (R)

7:00 PM

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The Hui 2024

NEW: A compelling mix of current affairs investigations, human interest and arts and culture stories. Hosted by Julian Wilcox.

7:30 PM

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The Frontier

G

NEW: As the United States advances west, the true nature of the land is revealed.

8:30 PM

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Someday Stories

PG

A Māori woman, who is disconnected from her culture, tries to lead a fundraiser to purchase land and is forced to confront her fear of reconnection, and the shame of her ignorance. (R)

8:40 PM

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Alone in Berlin

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After Otto and Anna, a German working-class couple, lose their son on the frontier of World War II, they turn anti-Nazi and start retaliating by denouncing the government. (R)

10:25 PM

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