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Series 2 | Episode 7: Intergenerational Vision - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
In the final episode of He Kākano Ahau, we explore intergenerational visions, whakapapa, and future aspirations with a māmā-daughter duo, and a Māori futurist. Audio
Series 2 | Episode 6: Tōku Reo, Tōku Ohooho - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
In the second of our reo-based episodes, we talk about the challenges that come with learning te reo as a second language. Audio
Series 2 | Episode 5: Reimagining Justice - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
In this episode, Kahu engages in wānanga with two kaikōrero advocates who are reimagining justice in Aotearoa - Awatea Mita and Emmy Rakete. Audio
Series 2 | Episode 4: Mahinga Kai - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
We learn about traditional kai harvest practices as Mere Skerrett prepares for the imminent tītī harvest season in in Murihiku Southland. This episode is in Te Reo. Audio
Series 2 | Episode 3: Ahi Kōmau - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
In an episode that is close to Kahu’s heart, we talk about how mātauranga Māori might help us find solution and understanding on the topic of suicide. Audio
Series 2 | Episode 2: Reclamation - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
We meet three people working in different ways to revive and reclaim mātauranga Māori within a modern context. Audio
Series 2 | Episode 1: Puoro in the City - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
We’re in Te Whanganui-a-Tara to meet three wāhine who work with taonga puoro. We ask why these taonga almost disappeared and what their dreams are for the future of the practice. Video, Audio
Trailer: Introducing He Kākano Ahau - Wawatatia - Listen now on RNZ.co.nz
Available July 6, 2021. The second season explores stories that are firmly rooted in our past to magically dream about the futures we want to create for ourselves. Subscribe now. Audio
Award Winner: HKA Joint Winner at 2020 Voyager Media Awards
RNZ is delighted to announce that He Kākano Ahau is a joint Winner for Best Episodic/Recurrent Podcast at 2020 Voyager Media Awards.
Episode 1: Tapu Te Ranga Marae - He Kākano Ahau
When I came to the city I needed ground to stand on. That turanga waewae became Tapu Te Ranga Marae, tucked away in Island Bay, Wellington. You would have never seen a marae quite like this. Audio, Gallery
Episode 2: Finding Space In Ōtautahi - He Kākano Ahau
For this episode I went to Ōtautahi, Christchurch where we're looking at what it's like to move to the city today. From many perspectives, Christchurch seems a hard place to be Māori. Audio, Gallery
Episode 3: Decolonising Gender & Sexuality In Wellington City - He Kākano Ahau
I have a hunch that the city might provide something unique to our people. This episode is about decolonising gender and sexuality in Wellington city. Video, Audio, Gallery
Episode 4: Mana Whenua - He Kākano Ahau
Under the guidance of two uri of Ngāti Whātua, I was able to visualise the land beneath my feet for the first time, and think more about how we keep our history alive in a concrete jungle. Audio, Gallery
Episode 5: What It Takes To Build An Indigenous Resistance Movement - He Kākano Ahau
Thousands of supporters from Aotearoa and the world have been hosted at Ihumātao. For those who protect the land it has become more than a Māori issue. Audio, Gallery
Episode 6: Reconnection - He Kākano Ahau
I think it's natural that a family, Māori and non-Māori, always has mysteries to uncover, whether or not you grew up knowing your whānau history, knowing your whakapapa or not. Audio, Gallery