Taniwha Rau
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Presented by Paraone Gloyne, Taniwha Rau explores another tribal region, Tainui, and features the characteristics unique to this tribal dialect. Featuring those kaumātua who are so far off the beaten track, so immersed in their own communities and their own 'kōwhao', that many viewers will be meeting them for the first time. The kōrero is not about sacred knowledge or tribal connections, but about well-lived lives.
- ChannelMaori Television
- BroadcasterMaori Television Service
- Broadcast PlatformTelevision
Latest Titles
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Season 1 , 1 Episode 8Sunday 21 February 2016Once again we return to Taharoa where Aunty Peggy Wilson shares her memories and stories of yesteryear. (REPEAT)
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Maanga Ormsby
Season 2 , 2 Episode 1Saturday 26 December 2015Presented by Paraone Gloyne, Taniwha Rau explores another tribal region; Tainui, and features the characteristics unique to this tribal dialect. Featuring those kaumātua who are so far off the beaten track, so immersed in their own communities and their own 'kōwhao', that many viewers will be meeting them for the first time. The kōrero is not about sacred knowledge or tribal connections, but about well-lived lives. -
Mihi Poihipi
Season 1 , 1 Episode 13Saturday 19 December 2015Mihi Poihipi is a cheeky nanny from Ngaruawahia. She has a lot of knowledge about her Tainui iwi and often accompanyies the Maori King. She is also joined by her younger sister, Mere Daniels. (FINAL) -
Koroneihana Cooper
Season 1 , 1 Episode 12Saturday 12 December 2015Koroneihana Cooper is a kaumatua from Ngaruawahia. He is a skilled orator and speaks for the Maori King Tuheitia. He shares his knowledge of Tainui reo and tikanga. (REPEAT) -
John and Papi Puke
Season 1 , 1 Episode 11Saturday 5 December 2015John and Papi Puke are teachers at Kawhia. Tonight they share their childhood memories of the area. (REPEAT) -
Heeni Grant
Season 1 , 1 Episode 10Saturday 28 November 2015We're back in Ngaruawaahia to meet Aunty Heeni Grant from Marakopa marae which is just past Kawhia. She shares her childhood memories. A beautiful kuia, she wears her moko kauwae with pride. (REPEAT) -
Te Motuiti Katipa
Season 1 , 1 Episode 9Saturday 21 November 2015We travel to Ngaruawahia to meet Kaumatua Te Motuiti Katipa. One of the last kaumatua who remembers Te Puea Herangi, he shares his memories of Turangawaewae marae. (REPEAT) -
Peggy Willison
Season 1 , 1 Episode 8Saturday 14 November 2015Once again we return to Taharoa where aunty Peggy Willison shares her memories and stories of yesteryear. (REPEAT) -
Connie Hepi
Season 1 , 1 Episode 7Saturday 7 November 2015We travel to the remote area of Taharoa where aunty Connie Hepi lives. She tells the stories about her old people and shares the rich history of Kawhia and Taharoa. (REPEAT) -
Meto Hopa Pt.2
Season 1 , 1 Episode 6Saturday 31 October 2015We visit the township of Kawhia where kaumatua Meto Hopa lives. He shares his memories of the stories and old people of Tainui Waka. Part 2. (REPEAT)
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Programme Name
- Taniwha Rau
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Description
- Presented by Paraone Gloyne, Taniwha Rau explores another tribal region, Tainui, and features the characteristics unique to this tribal dialect. Featuring those kaumātua who are so far off the beaten track, so immersed in their own communities and their own 'kōwhao', that many viewers will be meeting them for the first time. The kōrero is not about sacred knowledge or tribal connections, but about well-lived lives.