Taringa - Ep 234 - Once Upon a Taima - Irawaru and Māui
April 8, 2022
Our old mate, Māui, is back at it in this old tale about greed, self control, and the relationship between brother in laws! Whakarongo mai!
Taringa - Ep 218 - Once Upon a Taima - Ngake me Whātaitai
November 27, 2021
Featuring the traditional story which was turned into an award winning childrens book, we are fortunate to have author Ben Ngaia join us to speak about the significance of this story and his work writing the book. Check out our facebook page for a Ngake me Whātaitai book give away, or purchase it from here: https://huia.co.nz/huia-bookshop/bookshop/ngake-me-whataitai/
Taringa - Ep 197 - Once Upon a Taima - Matariki
July 2, 2021
Mānawatia a Matariki. This week's Once Upon a Taima retells the story about the battle between Tūmatauenga and Tāwhirimātea which eventuates into the creation of Matariki.
Taringa - Ep 191 - Once Upon a Taima - Paki Kēhua #3 - The Neighbour
May 23, 2021
Our third scary story is inspired by real events from Paraone's childhood. Parental guidance recommended.
Taringa - Ep 179 - Once Upon a Taima - Paki Kēhua #2 - Pepetuna School
February 26, 2021
We're back with another ghost story e hoa mā, our second Paki Kēhua is sure to send a chill down your spine, and leave you wondering about those things you sometimes hear in the night.
Taringa - Ep 166 - Once Upon a Taima - Paki Kēhua #1 - What’s Cooking?
October 24, 2020
Featuring the first of our new Ghost Story series, this episode is sure to send a chill up your spine. Parental guidance and/or discretion is advised for young children.
Taringa - Ep 155 - Once Upon a Taima - Tāwhaki - Chapter 3
August 7, 2020
Inspired while picking pūhā with his Moko - Koro is tells the 3rd kōrero of Tāwhaki, where his Taokete try to execute a devious and brutal plan against him. Te Waiata o te wiki is 'He Raruraru', by Pānia Papa, sourced from the Wairere CD's produced by Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.
Taringa - Ep 144 - Once Upon a Taima - Putauaki and Tarawera
May 22, 2020
Back in the studio, we bring you the engaging story of Putauaki and Tarawera - a fable of a meandering course of love, and the breaking points of two Maunga.
Taringa - Ep 132 - Once Upon a Taima - Mauao
February 28, 2020
Popcorn time again everyone! We bring you the Story of the humble lonely Mountain that watches over Tauranga.
Taringa - Ep 120 - Once Upon a Taima - Poutini
November 29, 2019
This story is about the origins of Pounamu (or Greenstone) - a beautiful and precious stone found in certain parts of the South Island, New Zealand. Pounamu is a Taonga that plays an important part in Māori history and Tikanga, and in this episode - we both tell the story and talk about how, and why.
