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We listen to some historical excerpts of Wāhine Te Reo speakers, and discuss the significance and content of the kōrero whilst unpacking the surrounding Tikanga.
This week's kīwaha is "haere ake nei" (this is how it is).
Links to the full versions of the Ngā Taonga excerpts featured;
Excerpt 1) TE REO O TE PĪPĪWHARAUROA: Whaea McClutchie, nō te hapū o Hinetāpora, Ngāti Porou - "He wahine ka tū ki runga i te marae, he kōrero..."
https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=224211
Excerpt 2)
TE PUNA WAI KŌRERO: In 1986 at Waitangi Dame Whina Cooper addressed the absent Prime Minister and Governor-General, after Waitangi Day festivities had been moved to Wellington (excerpt of her kōrero.) Henare Te Ua translates her speech into English, urging them to return to Waitangi.
https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=226352&fbclid=IwAR3N8Gfl2rVF_srT-mZ6W1vghaTW9hLbOr1kpl1KF3nPGwyj-KZ7tOC8g_0
Excerpt 3)
EULOGY FOR SIR APIRANA NGATA: Princess Te Puea Herangi delivers a eulogy [in te reo Māori] on the death of Sir Apirana Ngata.
https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=197434
Excerpt 4)
MĀORI TRUST ARCHIVES - TANGIHANGA OF TE PUEA HERANGI: Continuation of recordings made at the tangihanga of Princess Te Puea Herangi - Unidentified female speaker.
https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=232618&fbclid=IwAR2plRUMC8vwsB4QDIm6chCiTnQ20lZwm0zVapU8EBucBJzcc-yCLXaFxgo
 

Tia Gillet skypes in to join us for a chat about the large Iwi from the eastern Waikato of New Zealand - Ngati Hauā, featuring our very first impromptu whānau performance of Waiata o te wiki.
This week's kīwaha is "Ō roke" (load of bullsh*t, you're full of it!)
This episode was recorded prior to the Covid-19 Government enforced Level 4 restrictions. 

Want to pimp your mihi to the Ringawera? Listen up here e te whānau, we give you lots of examples of kupu, kīwaha and sentences to use when addressing the hard working kaimahi of food at any occasion. Check out the whakamārama for the last waiata - Kua Te Ngāngara here:

Jamie Tuuta skypes in to talk to us about this iconic Northern Taranaki Iwi, including some interesting history around the Crown Land confiscation and Parehaka. This week's Waiata o te Wiki is "He Pikinga Poupou", performed by the Taringa Waita crew - view the lyrics to sing along here: https://waiatamai.wordpress.com/2015/01/08/he-pikinga-poupou/

In this episode we listen to some historical Whaikōrero from the archives, and discuss their meaning, style, and impact.
Links to the full length archival material;
https://ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=231525
https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=228674
https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=234650
 
 
 

Renown for their sweet sound and Haka prowess, we are joined by our guest - Te Mauri Kingi, to tell us the origins, stories, thoughts and philosophies behind the Rotorua based Iwi - Tūhourangi-Ngāti Wāhiao.

Ngā mihi o te tau hōu pākehā - happy new year Ngai Taringa - We know you'll enjoy this compilation of our Waiata from Episodes 74 through to 99 - kanikani move that body!
Go to www.twoa.ac.nz/tikanga to register or learn more about our Tikanga and Reo courses. 
Track listing:
01:10 - Hautoa Matatika
04:16 - Nā Tane
07:30 - Ōku Tapairu
11:48 - Working to Live
16:07 - Te Putorino
18:19 - Ko Koe Io
20:26 - Te Matatini Ki Te Ao
23:57 - Hutia Te Rito
25:13 - He Putiputi pai
27:25 - Maramataka
28:50 - Hineamaru
32:22 - Tīhore Mai Te Rangi
33:54 - E Te Hokowhitu Atu
35:41 - Ka Tangi te Tītī
38:40 - Ō Tohu Rā
44:42 - Tēnei Au
46:00 - Whiti Te Marama
48:28 - Auē Te Aroha
51:31 - Tēnei Mātou
53:43 - Niwareka
57:21 - Rona
58:34 - Rongomai
61:34 - Anō Te Pai

Watch the full episode https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1637628009712627&id=1015299791945455
In this filmed feature episode, we talk about kirihimete, kai, presents and patero as we look back at some of our highlights from the year.
Link to the original waiata on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_QF55i9GH4&feature=youtu.be.
See you all in 2020! Taringa Hi!

Our fourth installment of Kupu Whakaniko focuses on kupu whakarite kararehe - the figurative language in Te Reo around the theme of Animals.  

Discussing more of your questions - we cover the modern progression of values around tapu, the difference between Anake and Noa Iho, some A and O chat around a famous whakataukī, and the language evolution of our Tipuna.