Nga Taonga

Back into the archives we go - listening to some examples of Pōkeka and Kaioraora - chants and songs of derision, hatred, cursing and conflict.

The Taringa team travel to Motatau to visit a Rangatira Rongoa - Tohe Ashby. We discuss the use of natural resources to heal our bodies, minds and spirits - including those of the great Northern Kauri trees.
Watch the full video ep here:  https://fb.watch/2Ad9Ymlrzh/

We feature the famous waiata aroha - Ka Eke ki Wairaka, a song composed by Rihi Puhiwahine for her lover, Te Mahuta Te Toko. Paraone and Snow discuss the history behind the composition, and explain the significance of the meaning behind it, and also shed light on the waiata that was composed in response.
For more information on this kaupapa, check out http://teaohou.natlib.govt.nz/journals/teaohou/issue/Mao50TeA/c16.html

A kaimahi of Ngā Taonga sound and vision talks with us about the importance of archiving, the inner workings of looking after the content, and also shares a few of her own favourites with us too.
Original archive sources:
 
1) Excerpts from a speech by Te Ouenuku Rene to members of Parliament at the presentation of the Māori language petition.
https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=229891
2) Katerina Mataira speaking about kōhanga reo.
https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=229750
3) Paraone at Ngā Manukōrero 1997.
https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=805697
4) (Waiata o te wiki) Ngā tamariki wāhine o te kura o Te Waipounamu. 
https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=227732

Come with us as we dig deep in the archives of Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision to listen to some sound clips of te tānga o te kawa o te whare (tapu removing ceremony of a whare). Our hosts look at some of the intricacies of this ritual and shed light on some of it's aspects and practices.

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.

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
 
 
 

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

Negation - can't, won't, didn't etc - Paraone puts Erica to the test with a one-on-one schooling in negatives.

Taking a trip back through the ages, we tour through the Ngā Taonga archives and listen to some different types of famous Haka that were performed at significant moments, and have a kōrero about their importance at the time, and influence they have on the Haka we see today.