84 – Kia Mau

For our last episode on haka we talk all about the most famous haka, Ka mate. Detailing the life of its creator, one of Māoridom’s greatest military leaders, Te Rauparaha of Ngāti Toa.

83 – Ka Rite

Today we continue talking all about haka, what it is, its social importance and that sort of thing!

82 – Taringa Whakarongo

The 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!

81 – Games for Kids

Today 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.

80 – Board Games

Pretty 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!

79 – Scarfie Flats with Sarah Gallagher

Today 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!

78 – Big Brain Time

Today 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!

77 – Working Up a Sweat

Today we are once again looking at physical games including some more ball sports but also stilts, sleds and kites!

76 – Ball and Water Sports

Today 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!

75 – Go Sports Team Go!

We 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!