83 – Ka Rite
Today we continue talking all about haka, what it is, its social importance and that sort of thing!
Read More 83 – Ka RiteToday we continue talking all about haka, what it is, its social importance and that sort of thing!
Read More 83 – Ka RiteThe first of a three part series talking all about haka! What it is, what it means and hopefully clearing up a few misconceptions along the way!
Read More 82 – Taringa WhakarongoToday we talk about more simple games that were played by kids, some that even resemble a few that you might recognise! We also discuss some European games that Māori took an interest in.
Read More 81 – Games for KidsPretty self explanatory from the title but today we are talking all about board games! Come and have a listen to what Māori were playing in their spare time!
Read More 80 – Board GamesToday we talk to Sarah Gallagher, a researcher who has spent a good number of years looking into Dunedin student culture, specifically the naming of flats. We talk all about named flats, how they came about, what they mean and a range of topics around unique Scarfie culture!
Read More 79 – Scarfie Flats with Sarah GallagherToday we are moving from games involving the body to ones involving the mind! Some are similar to Western games, such as the string game whai being similar to cats cradle, and others are uniquely Māori, such as the whare wānanga game tuakiri!
Read More 78 – Big Brain TimeToday we are once again looking at physical games including some more ball sports but also stilts, sleds and kites!
Read More 77 – Working Up a SweatToday we are talking more about sweat inducing, physical games Māori did and still do play! We cover a lot of ground from waka racing to the popular ball game of kī-o-rahi!
Read More 76 – Ball and Water SportsWe are back bright an early in 2022 to continue our journey through Aotearoa’s history! Today we begin our discussions on pre-European Māori games, starting with games that require running around and being sweaty!
Read More 75 – Go Sports Team Go!Aotearoa’s first cheese factory was located!
Read More 74 – NZ’s First Cheese Factory