All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Episode 1

    • June 14, 2022
    • TVNZ 2

    Tāmati Rimene-Sproat takes us onto the marae, leading us through the process of a pōwhiri. Along the way cultural experts and familiar faces like Francis and Kaiora Tipene share their insights into navigating around the marae.

  • S01E02 Episode 2

    • June 21, 2022
    • TVNZ 2

    Tamati Rimene-Sproat takes us into the engine room of te ao Maori, the wharekai or dining hall. As well as learning the secret of a great hangi we discuss the significance of kai/food.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Matariki Special

    • TVNZ

    Hongi to Hāngī returns to answer all the questions you had about te ao Māori but were too afraid to ask, with a special episode celebrating our newest public holiday: Matariki.

  • S02E02 Waiata Special

    • TVNZ

    Tāmati Rīmene-Sproat asks the question in Māori Language week “Why is waiata so important to Māori?” We hear the old favourite songs and look at the role waiata have played in nation building.

  • S02E03 Waitangi Day Special

    • February 6, 2024
    • TVNZ

    Tāmati Rīmene-Sproat takes us to Waitangi where we visit the Waitangi Treaty grounds, Te Tii marae and the famous Waitangi bridge – site of manu dives and protest action.