Taringa Podcast

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.

Taringa - Ep 111 - Once Upon a Taima - Hātūpātū and the Birdwoman

September 27, 2019

We're back in Story mode, with this epic tale about Hātūpātū and the Kurangaituku, the Birdwoman.

Taringa - Ep 102 - Once Upon a Taima - Tāwhaki - Chapter 2

July 26, 2019

In this episode we have the second instalment of the Tāwhaki story, as told in a conversation between Koro and Moko.

Taringa - Ep 96 - Once Upon a Taima - Niwareka & Mataora

June 14, 2019

The origins of Tā moko are told through this famous story of love and jealousy.

Taringa - Ep 92 - Once Upon a Taima - Tāne - Chapter 2 - The 3 Kete

May 17, 2019

Our story on Tāne and his brothers continues, as he journeys to Rangiātea to retrieve the three Kete o te wānanga.

Taringa - Ep 83 - Once Upon a Taima - Tāne - Chapter 1 - The Wharekura

March 8, 2019

Turn up the volume and enjoy this kōrero that includes our first chapter of the famous story about Tāne and his brothers in their pursuit for knowledge and wisdom.