Whakaata Māori TV Guide & Broadcast Schedule

Tōku Reo

Professor John Moorfield's Māori language course supported by an interactive website. (R)

Ako

Pānia Papa presents Māori language lessons for intermediate-level learners. (R)

Ōpaki

Pānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori. (R)

ASB Polyfest 2025

Featuring Te Kura o Hato Mere - St Mary's College, Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival marks 50 years of rangatahi excellence. (R)

Mahi Pai

Along with Waiata we're learning about one of the most famous creatures to inhabit the ocean, the Ika. (R)

Cocomelon

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music.

Takaro Tribe

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R)

Kiri & Lou

Reversioned into reo Māori. Follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ. (R)

Bigsies and Littles

An animated series for tamariki about two little kororā living their lives between the moving of the tides. (R)

Island of Mystery

Tired of this weird game, Josh decides it's time to go home but is soon running for his life from creatures emerging from a strange bone-lined fort. (R)

Tūhura

Niua and Hura travel to Tāmaki Makaurau to uncover the story behind the cliffs on west coast of Auckland. (R)

Te Ohu o Pūkana

Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pūkana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi (R)

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Ko nga putanga reo maori o nga pakiwaituihi e rua, o Avatar. (R)

Mura O Te Ahi

Hilarious 'debating' competition showcasing Māori humour and wit entirely in the Māori language. (R)

Aroha Nui Say I Do

Navy wedding celebrant, Ngahiwi Walker, is no stranger to rough waters, but he's got his work cut out for him this week as he tries to keep his nephew in line for his big day. (R)

Te Mana Kuratahi 2025

Relive the best of this year's Te Mana Kuratahi regional kapa haka competition held in Tauranga. (R)

Someday Challenge

A film making challenge for rangatahi to tell stories about issues they care about. (R)

Kerewa Tiki

NEW: Hosted by Mātai Smith. The ultimate Māori language showdown where the sharpest minds, quickest wits, and cheekiest tongues battle it out to see who is the ultimate clever dickie.

Haka Hopefuls

NEW: Haka Hopefuls is a laugh out loud, heart-warming mockumentary that follows two aspiring kaihaka vying for a spot with Angitu to compete at this year's Tāmaki Regionals. A high-octane digital series that promises to deliver heart, hilarity and haka!

Tipua

Ārepa’s connection with her tipuna Tūmatakōrkiri is giving her new found strength and confidence, which is just as well given the danger she keeps finding herself in. (R)

Whakatau Elections 2026 Every Voice. Every Vote. Shaping Our Future.

LIVE: Maori Electorate Debate - Te Tai Tokerau. Featuring candidates from all the main political parties. Moderated by Maiki Sherman and Julian Wilcox.

Red Chef Revival

NEW: An annual deadly horse race brings host Cezin Nottaway to Nemiah Valley, an untouched backcountry in the interior of British Columbia. Struggling with her own insecurities, she finds a new sense of pride while learning to pit cook a deer and fire roast a salmon.

Shut Up

NEW: Elli Anne tries to shut it all out. Until a buried memory surfaces. Issát is accused of her rape, and the community turns. But not against him.

Kairākau

Marriage to Ruataupare comes at a price: Tūwhakairiora finds himself caught in a political dog fight, as a spy reports his every move to his ever-more powerful enemy. (R)

Mystery Road

PREMIERE: A mysterious disappearance on an outback cattle station, propels Detective Jay Swan and local cop Emma James to investigate.

Senior Kapa Haka Regionals 2026 - Repackage

Revisit the performance of rōpū from the 2026 Senior Kapa Haka Regional Competition.

Whakaata Māori

This is a placeholder programme for this channel, as no airings could be found for this timeslot. For more information see https://nzxmltv.com.

Whakaata Maori

Whakaata Maori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and more. Visit www.maoriplus.co.nz

Kori Club

Kori Club is a captivating series for 0-8-year-olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Ao Māori. (R)

Cocomelon

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music.

Takaro Tribe

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R)

Kiri & Lou

Reversioned into reo Māori. Follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ.

Bigsies and Littles

An animated series for tamariki about two little kororā living their lives between the moving of the tides. (R)

Island of Mystery

After escaping the slimy, scale-covered ponaturi, Josh, Kazumi, Rangi, Kura, and Toro decide to search the creatures' village for the godstick. (R)

Mahi Pai

Te Ataakura and Ihi learn fun facts about the fascinating wheke. We also get creative and make a wheke inspired craft. (R)

Tamaiti Tū Spring

Axe in hand, the boys gather firewood for a tasty springtime treat. (R)

Mahi Tika Ana! Terenga 2

TARAUTE There's only one Koro Rap in Ruatoki, and Hinewai and Hine Te Kura go back to spend time with him once again. This time, they take a trip down Ōhinemataroa to fish for taraute, where Koro Rap shares value of manaakitanga through kai, and teaches them how to really smoke a fish. A first taste of smoked ika leaves Hine Te Kura pleasantly suprised. (R)

Tūhura

Niua and Hura travel to Whangārei to uncover the story behind the sacred waters Ōtuihau. (R)

Te Ohu o Pūkana

NEW: Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pūkana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Ko nga putanga reo maori o nga pakiwaituihi e rua, o Avatar. (R)

Ōpaki

Pānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori. (R)

Tōku Reo

Professor John Moorfield's Māori language course supported by an interactive website. (R)

Ata Toi + Wai

Join the dynamic trio Chey Milne, Tawaroa Kawana and Kaaterama Pou as they celebrate music through a distinctly Māori lens. Nathaniel Howe shares the business side of music. (R)

Mura O Te Ahi

Hilarious 'debating' competition showcasing Māori humour and wit entirely in the Māori language. (R)

Up 2

Hosts Piri Weepu and Matua Parkinson travel around Aotearoa to see what some of our sporting heroes have been up too. Mutts catches up with Chief's legend, Tanerau Latimer. (R)

Mō Te Atea

A lament to the many taiohi who have responded to the call of Hine-nui-i-te-pō. Te Wairere Ngaia and her ākonga explain the lessons learnt during a challenging period of loss for their kura. (R)

Ngau Tuarā

Coasters, Chaos, and the Clash of the Taiaha – It’s all screams, laughs, and white-knuckle grips at Rainbow’s End. Pem Bird, Chris Winitana, and Wasi turn Pictionary into a chaotic masterpiece. The boys put their mau rākau skills to the test. (R)

Rage Against The Rangatahi 2

Distractions & Secrets - What secrets are the Ragers hiding from their parents? (R)

Whakatau Elections 2026 Every Voice. Every Vote. Shaping Our Future.

Maori Electorate Debate - Te Tai Tokerau. Featuring candidates from all the main political parties. Moderated by Maiki Sherman and Julian Wilcox. (R)

Ki Tua

Ki Tua is a podcast with a difference, covering current events and important issues through to formative moments in their lives. (R)

Ōpaki

Pānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori. (R)

Tōku Reo

Professor John Moorfield's Māori language course supported by an interactive website. (R)

Te Mana Kuratahi 2025

Relive the best of this year's Te Mana Kuratahi regional kapa haka competition held in Tauranga.

Mahi Pai

Te Ataakura and Ihi learn fun facts about the fascinating wheke. We also get creative and make a wheke inspired craft. (R)

Cocomelon

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music.

Takaro Tribe

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R)

Kiri & Lou

Reversioned into reo Māori. Follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ. (R)

Bigsies and Littles

An animated series for tamariki about two little kororā living their lives between the moving of the tides. (R)

Island of Mystery

After escaping the slimy, scale-covered ponaturi, Josh, Kazumi, Rangi, Kura, and Toro decide to search the creatures' village for the godstick. (R)

Tūhura

Niua and Hura travel to Whangārei to uncover the story behind the sacred waters Ōtuihau. (R)

Te Ohu o Pūkana

Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pūkana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi (R)

Tamaiti Tū Spring

Axe in hand, the boys gather firewood for a tasty springtime treat. (R)

Tamariki Haka

Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R)

Mahi Tika Ana! Terenga 2

TARAUTE There's only one Koro Rap in Ruatoki, and Hinewai and Hine Te Kura go back to spend time with him once again. This time, they take a trip down Ōhinemataroa to fish for taraute, where Koro Rap shares value of manaakitanga through kai, and teaches them how to really smoke a fish. A first taste of smoked ika leaves Hine Te Kura pleasantly suprised. (R)

ASB Polyfest 2026 - Repackage

ASB Polyfest 2026 is an annual secondary schools Polynesian cultural festival held over four days in Auckland. MĀORI+ brings you all the action from the ASB Polyfest Māori stage.

Someday Challenge

A film making challenge for rangatahi to tell stories about issues they care about. (R)

Te Pātaka Kōrero

Amiira Stirling talks of betrothal to Eruera Stirling, and the renewal of intertribal whakapapa through their marriage. (R)

Easy Eats

Join Hera Te Kurapa as she cooks up delicious, restaurant quality dishes. (R)

Fresh 2026

Our favourite flavours of the Pacific are presented in a Fresh Poly-platter in this series dedicated to inspiring Islanders worldwide. (R)

Our Other Islands

Troy is in the Bay of Islands meeting Māori and Pākehā locals who all want the best for their islands. (R)

Senior Kapa Haka Regionals 2026 - Repackage

Revisit the performance of rōpū from the 2026 Senior Kapa Haka Regional Competition.

The Outlook For Someday

An uplifting portrait of happiness sustaining people and their community. (R)

Ka Pai Living

Hosts Karen and Kyles careers on the line with no gurantees of new contracts in 2021, who will survive this battle of attrition? (R)

End Of The Valley

A Shared Devotion: Ngāhuia confirms her suspicions when an age-old vendetta resurfaces. (R)

Not Even

Taaps shares some life-changing news with Liz, who also has some news of her own. Pua expresses her growing anxiety about where her life is going. A hesitant Heps attends counselling (R)

Acting Good

NEW: Paul’s new jeans get in between him and his dating life. Meanwhile the coffee in Grouse Lake is being held hostage.

Waiata Anthems

Geneva gave birth to her son at home on Waiheke Island. Determined experience inspired Geneva to pen 'IHO', an electronic dance anthem for wāhine everywhere. (R)

Ahikāroa

Kid fights to keep Kuini for a little longer. Rua finds an unlikely friend amongst the madness. Mariana's desperation puts her job and Rua in danger. (R)

Rewind

REWIND is a music video series with curated NZ and Reo Māori music. It also has old music videos updated with graphic factoids. (R)

Whakaata Māori

This is a placeholder programme for this channel, as no airings could be found for this timeslot. For more information see https://nzxmltv.com.

Whakaata Maori

Whakaata Maori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and more. Visit www.maoriplus.co.nz

Whakaata Maori

Whakaata Maori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and more. Visit www.maoriplus.co.nz

Kori Club

Kori Club is a captivating series for 0-8-year-olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Ao Māori. (R)

Cocomelon

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music.

Takaro Tribe

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R)

Kiri & Lou

NEW: Reversioned into reo Māori. Follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ.

Bigsies and Littles

An animated series for tamariki about two little kororā living their lives between the moving of the tides. (R)

Island of Mystery

When an old ponaturi warrior outsmarts the group and escapes, Rangi blames herself and dives into the dangerous waters to follow it to its underwater lair. (R)

Mahi Pai

An amazing ocean voyaging, Aroha takes a deep dive into the world of the Honu. (R)

Tamaiti Tū Spring

Unsure faces meet sizzling lambs tails, but hesitant bites turn into happy smiles. (R)

Mahi Tika Ana! Terenga 2

HĪ IKA ME TE KŪTAI Mahi Tika Ana! Terenga 2 comes to a close on the stunning southwest coast of Te Waipounamu, in Mahi Tahi with Kahuraki Mahuika and his whānau. In a remote corner of the coast, Hinewai and Hine Te Kura discover a day filled with fishing, gathering kūtai and cooking together over a beachside fire. Through shared mahi and shared kai, they experience the true spirit of whanaungatang

Tūhura

Niua and Hura travel to Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the landmarks connected to the ancient love story of Hinemoa and Tutānekai. (R)

Te Ohu o Pūkana

Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pūkana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi

Te Nūtube Haka

A fusion of haka and tamariki awesome-ness with Te Nūtube stars Atareta and Te Haakura. (R)

Mauri Reo Mauri Ora

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Oranga Ngākau

Yvonne Te Wanihi Edwards presents uniquely Māori exercise workouts for young and old to keep fit and healthy. (R)

Sidewalk Karaoke

Te Hāmua Nikora hits the streets in search of karaoke talent. (R)

Toi Te Ora - Our Way Of Life

Join Tiare Tawera and Pohoira Iopata for Māori stories, life hacks, recipes, health tips, DIY ideas and more. Hera Te Kurapa has three ways to make brown rice more appealing for whānau. (R)

Te Pātaka Kōrero

Amiira Stirling talks of betrothal to Eruera Stirling, and the renewal of intertribal whakapapa through their marriage. (R)

Te Reanga Morehu o Rātana

Featuring Te Reanga Morehu o Rātana, Whakaata Māori presents Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga - the ultimate celebration of haka excellence. Experience the passion, precision, and power of Aotearoa's finest teams as they bring te reo, identity, and tradition to the stage. This is haka at its finest! (R)

Whiua Te Paatai

Fluent reo Māori speakers are in the hot seat to answer the tough questions. (R)

Uka

Kahotea Marae take on Wairere Touch Club, while Toko J.A.B play against Poohara Marae. (R)

Putauaki - He Maunga Kōrero

This series focuses on the history, commemoration and people of a significant pa of Ngati Awa which has been lost since the severe Ngati Awa lands confiscation - Te Kupenga a Taramainuku in Te Teko. (R)

Pukuhohe

A Te Reo Game Show for Māori Language Week. (R)