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Today we meet the ancestor of Waitākere in west Auckland, known as Tiriwa. Be mesmerised by the magical powers of Tiriwa and learn about one of the most famous islands in the Hauraki Gulf.

Pūrākau is a children's animated series of story time focused on Māori Myths and Legends.

Primary Title
  • Purakau
Date Broadcast
  • Thursday 20 August 2020
Start Time
  • 08 : 40
Finish Time
  • 08 : 50
Duration
  • 10:00
Series
  • 1
Episode
  • 3
Channel
  • Maori Television
Broadcaster
  • Maori Television Service
Programme Description
  • Pūrākau is a children's animated series of story time focused on Māori Myths and Legends.
Episode Description
  • Today we meet the ancestor of Waitākere in west Auckland, known as Tiriwa. Be mesmerised by the magical powers of Tiriwa and learn about one of the most famous islands in the Hauraki Gulf.
Classification
  • G
Owning Collection
  • TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Languages
  • Maori
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • No
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
  • Pūrākau
  • Maori (New Zealand people)--Folklore
  • Tales--New Zealand
  • Animated television programs--New Zealand
Genres
  • Animation
  • Children
  • Educational
  • Entertainment
  • History
Hosts
  • Kahumako Rāmeka (Presenter)
Contributors
  • Jade Maipi (Producer)
  • Mukpuddy (Production Unit)
  • Mahi Tahi Media (Production Unit)
  • Te Māngai Pāho (Funder)
Subjects
  • Pūrākau
  • Maori (New Zealand people)--Folklore
  • Tales--New Zealand
  • Animated television programs--New Zealand