Whare Taonga

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Whare Taonga is a documentary series dedicated to exploring the unique architectural history of our Māori ancestors. Each episode focuses on a single site or a structure of significance with the building (or buildings), providing a departure point to explore not only the architectural history of the whare but also the cultural and social history of the hapū. A unique opportunity to hear historical accounts told by the haukāinga, different from the written works of historians.

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Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Programme Name
  • Whare Taonga
Channel
  • Maori Television
Broadcaster
  • Maori Television Service
Description
  • Whare Taonga is a documentary series dedicated to exploring the unique architectural history of our Māori ancestors. Each episode focuses on a single site or a structure of significance with the building (or buildings), providing a departure point to explore not only the architectural history of the whare but also the cultural and social history of the hapū. A unique opportunity to hear historical accounts told by the haukāinga, different from the written works of historians.