-
22 – Bob Part 1: The Man, The Myth, The Legend
Part 1 of a special collaboration episode with the Happy Hour History Podcast about a very interesting and not well known part of New Zealand…
-
21 – Flax for Dummies
The first of our discussions on Maori weaving! We talk all about harakeke, New Zealand flax, how to process and dye it as well as…
-
20 – Maui and the Sun (plus how he brought fire to the world!)
It’s a double whammy! A dramatic retelling of how Maui slowed the sun and how he brought the knowledge of making fire to the world!
-
19 – A Carver and His Carvings
We round out our discussion of Maori carving talking about motifs, with a focus on depictions of humans as well as talking about the carvers…
-
18 – Bringing Art to the Surface
We discuss the mythical origins of carving along with the two main styles and finish with a short talk about tokotoko, orator’s staffs! Oh, and…
-
17 – I Need to Adze You a Question
We talk about toki poutangata, ceremonial adzes, as well as some of the other tools used by traditional Maori carvers.
Here’s some awards we have won!
2021
★ Bronze for Best Indie Podcast
NZ Podcast Awards
2022
★ Silver for Best Education
★ Silver for Best Indie
NZ Podcast Awards
2023 and 2024
★ Silver for Best History
NZ Podcast Awards
History of Aotearoa New Zealand Podcast 