Delving into questions about time - mua and muri, te ingoa Māori o Australia, being an isolated reo speaker and some ideas around Māori business conduct.

Who you gonna call? Not the Ghostbusters - but if you listen to this kōrero you can gain some understanding. Using our own experiences and knowledge, we go into depth with acknowledging spiritual presences, and how to live and communicate with wairua that may be in some of the spaces we also inhabit.

In this two-part Matariki special, we reflect on the recent revitalisation of tikanga Matariki, and look at how the umu kohukohu whetū used to be conducted in a traditional way, then at Paraone's house, we give examples of how anyone can do their own hautapu ceremony using what you have at home. Click HERE to get the Matariki handbook with karakia you can use for your own ceremony. This episode was filmed and released on Māori TV in 2 episodical parts - to watch the episodes go here: Part 1 - Matariki Revitalisation Part 2 - Matariki Hautapu at home

Come with us as we dig deep in the archives of Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision to listen to some sound clips of te tānga o te kawa o te whare (tapu removing ceremony of a whare). Our hosts look at some of the intricacies of this ritual and shed light on some of it's aspects and practices.

Rauru Broughton - a descendant named after the eponymous ancestor of his iwi (Ngā Rauru), phones in to talk to us about the namesake, area, stories and the tikanga. This week's kīwaha is "ōna kurakura" (what rubbish! dislike towards someone or what they said) Original source for the Waiata is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRwBL5kQP9U

We go though some common mistakes in Te Reo such as whakahua (pronunciation) and plurals, the use of 'āhei' and 'taea', 'i' and 'ki', statives, mai and atu and some good tips for online resources to help your Reo learning. This week's kīwaha is "Māna" (I could be wrong...)  

Answers to more audeince questions like the origin and use of passives, singular or multiple possesives, Mōu and Nāu in kōrero mihi, the way of Rāhiri, Taonga Puoru and a handy new search feature on our podbean website - check it out at https://taringapodcast.podbean.com/

What is cultural appropriation? And how does it affect us? As an individual and a collective - what are our responsibilities?' This kōrero looks at how Tikanga is adopted or used in other cultures, and unpacks some of the implications around cases of it being exploited or mis-used, across several culteres.

Back in the studio, we bring you the engaging story of Putauaki and Tarawera - a fable of a meandering course of love, and the breaking points of two Maunga.

Heeni Brown brings us some interesting Tipuna stories and wonderful Iwi dialect from the far North.

Reo learners and geeks take note. We look at double vowel vs macronisation of compound words, the use of some common kupu like 'Arā', 'Otirā' and Īna/Inā, and discuss a few other common perplexities in the use of Te Reo. This episode's kīwaha is "Inē" = surprise reaction - is that right!?    

Continuing on from our Anzac special, we profile several waiata that originated from past times of conflict. We listen, unpack their meaning, evolution and application. The kīwaha from this episode is "te tū ana te puehu" (something bad is going to go down)   Original sources for Waiata featuredin this content: 1) Hoki Hoki Tonu Mai (Old Vsn) (comp by Paraire Tomoana): http://www.folksong.org.nz/ho-kihoki/index.html 2) Ngā Rā O Hune (comp by Te Puea Hērangi): https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=234143 3) Te Hokowhitu a Tū (kia kaha rā): http://folksong.org.nz/etehokowhitu/1943hokowhitu.mp3 4) Hoki Hoki Tonu Mai (New Vsn): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CL0-JJmcIk&fbclid=IwAR3iyByH5v95v7cZyTCXdzHAjhb_E7bylj3m1xfG3gHDq79Wo5HyG6OB8WY 5) Mōteatea - Tērā te Whetu (by Tiaki Hira): https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=237661 6) Tomo Mai E Tama Mā(Ngāti Porou): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCPXcIaNTU8

This tribute kōrero is not just about our Soldiers that went to war, but also about those at home who held down the Whānau and Iwi roots and adjusted their Tikanga while watching their world change around them. Our Kīwaha o te wiki is "kei raro e putu ana" (I'm not doing too well, I've hit rock bottom) Here are the lyrics for our Waiata o te wiki:   Ngā Whare Pa Verse 1: Powhiritia a nga morehu Te iwi, tangihia Te mamae e, me te pouri nui Tenei ra kua mahea Chorus: Hoki mai ra! Hoki mai ra ki te kaianga E tatari atu nei ki a koutou Nga tau roa i ngaro atu ai. E aroha e ngau kino nei i ahau Verse 2: Ngā whare pa tenei huakina Te iwi kia koa Kua hoki mai nga tamariki toa Ki te ao ora   TRANSLATION: Welcome home the survivors. All of you who have been mourning The inward grief, and great mourning today is cleared away.     Welcome home!   Welcome back to the village   that has been waiting for you.   Long years you have been gone. Sorrow   has gnawed within me.     Open wide the doors of our homes Everybody rejoice The brave boys have returned to the world of (normal) life.      

Today our hosts answer you pātai about immersive learning, the difference between Tipuna and Tupuna, double negatives, and non Māori based pēpeha. NOTE: This episode was recorded before the level 4 Covid-19 government restrictions were set in place.

We listen to some historical excerpts of Wāhine Te Reo speakers, and discuss the significance and content of the kōrero whilst unpacking the surrounding Tikanga. This week's kīwaha is "haere ake nei" (this is how it is). Links to the full versions of the Ngā Taonga excerpts featured; Excerpt 1) TE REO O TE PĪPĪWHARAUROA: Whaea McClutchie, nō te hapū o Hinetāpora, Ngāti Porou - "He wahine ka tū ki runga i te marae, he kōrero..." https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=224211 Excerpt 2) TE PUNA WAI KŌRERO: In 1986 at Waitangi Dame Whina Cooper addressed the absent Prime Minister and Governor-General, after Waitangi Day festivities had been moved to Wellington (excerpt of her kōrero.) Henare Te Ua translates her speech into English, urging them to return to Waitangi. https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=226352&fbclid=IwAR3N8Gfl2rVF_srT-mZ6W1vghaTW9hLbOr1kpl1KF3nPGwyj-KZ7tOC8g_0 Excerpt 3) EULOGY FOR SIR APIRANA NGATA: Princess Te Puea Herangi delivers a eulogy [in te reo Māori] on the death of Sir Apirana Ngata. https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=197434 Excerpt 4) MĀORI TRUST ARCHIVES - TANGIHANGA OF TE PUEA HERANGI: Continuation of recordings made at the tangihanga of Princess Te Puea Herangi - Unidentified female speaker. https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=232618&fbclid=IwAR2plRUMC8vwsB4QDIm6chCiTnQ20lZwm0zVapU8EBucBJzcc-yCLXaFxgo  

Tia Gillet skypes in to join us for a chat about the large Iwi from the eastern Waikato of New Zealand - Ngati Hauā, featuring our very first impromptu whānau performance of Waiata o te wiki. This week's kīwaha is "Ō roke" (load of bullsh*t, you're full of it!) This episode was recorded prior to the Covid-19 Government enforced Level 4 restrictions. 

Hard times call for hard calls. Tikanga has evolved throughout the centuries and continues to do so today. As the world comes to terms with the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic - te ao Māori has also had to shift its ideas around tikanga. Me whakamoe te tikanga kia ora ai te tangata. We talk through the practicality and protocols of still honouring our culture, while staying safe and healthy. This episode was recorded prior to the governemnt announcement on Level 3 and Level 4 protocols. Original waiata source: https://bit.ly/2WKyMTe

Want to pimp your mihi to the Ringawera? Listen up here e te whānau, we give you lots of examples of kupu, kīwaha and sentences to use when addressing the hard working kaimahi of food at any occasion. Check out the whakamārama for the last waiata - Kua Te Ngāngara here:

Paraone and Te Puaheiri answer questions about the use of the word "Iho", the term poroporoaki and some expert advice on how to offer Karakia in the mornings.

Harikai are a genre of haka that are traditionally performed around food offered and enjoyed at significant occasions. Particular Harikai were composed for particular foods. Learn more about it as our 3 food loving hosts give some examples and talk about the meaning behind the custom.

Popcorn time again everyone! We bring you the Story of the humble lonely Mountain that watches over Tauranga.

Jamie Tuuta skypes in to talk to us about this iconic Northern Taranaki Iwi, including some interesting history around the Crown Land confiscation and Parehaka. This week's Waiata o te Wiki is "He Pikinga Poupou", performed by the Taringa Waita crew - view the lyrics to sing along here: https://waiatamai.wordpress.com/2015/01/08/he-pikinga-poupou/

How can you make something more or less of what you are saying? We discuss many intensifiers and comparatives that can help the expression of anything descriptive.

The hosts challenge each other on their historical knowledge around the Treaty of Waitangi. Along the way, they talk about some of the facts and offer some thoughts surrounding this important kaupapa.

Giving or receiving a Taonga have important customs that relate to the origins and purpose of adornment.

The first question session of 2020 - Paraone and Erica talk about Kūmuri Hāngū, Reo around taking photos, mis-use of macrons, kupu rata, and Paraone's choice of 3 prominent whaikōrero speakers of the current time.

In this episode we listen to some historical Whaikōrero from the archives, and discuss their meaning, style, and impact. Links to the full length archival material; https://ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=231525 https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=228674 https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=234650      

Renown for their sweet sound and Haka prowess, we are joined by our guest - Te Mauri Kingi, to tell us the origins, stories, thoughts and philosophies behind the Rotorua based Iwi - Tūhourangi-Ngāti Wāhiao.

Ngā mihi o te tau hōu pākehā - happy new year Ngai Taringa - We know you'll enjoy this compilation of our Waiata from Episodes 74 through to 99 - kanikani move that body! Go to www.twoa.ac.nz/tikanga to register or learn more about our Tikanga and Reo courses.  Track listing: 01:10 - Hautoa Matatika 04:16 - Nā Tane 07:30 - Ōku Tapairu 11:48 - Working to Live 16:07 - Te Putorino 18:19 - Ko Koe Io 20:26 - Te Matatini Ki Te Ao 23:57 - Hutia Te Rito 25:13 - He Putiputi pai 27:25 - Maramataka 28:50 - Hineamaru 32:22 - Tīhore Mai Te Rangi 33:54 - E Te Hokowhitu Atu 35:41 - Ka Tangi te Tītī 38:40 - Ō Tohu Rā 44:42 - Tēnei Au 46:00 - Whiti Te Marama 48:28 - Auē Te Aroha 51:31 - Tēnei Mātou 53:43 - Niwareka 57:21 - Rona 58:34 - Rongomai 61:34 - Anō Te Pai

Watch the full episode https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1637628009712627&id=1015299791945455 In this filmed feature episode, we talk about kirihimete, kai, presents and patero as we look back at some of our highlights from the year. Link to the original waiata on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_QF55i9GH4&feature=youtu.be. See you all in 2020! Taringa Hi!

Our fourth installment of Kupu Whakaniko focuses on kupu whakarite kararehe - the figurative language in Te Reo around the theme of Animals.  

Discussing more of your questions - we cover the modern progression of values around tapu, the difference between Anake and Noa Iho, some A and O chat around a famous whakataukī, and the language evolution of our Tipuna.

Go to www.twoa.ac.nz/tikanga to register or learn more about our Tikanga and Reo courses.  This week Taringa discusses the spiritual guardian and their signs. I tēnei wiki ka matapakihia e Taringa te kaitiaki me āna tohu.

This story is about the origins of Pounamu (or Greenstone) - a beautiful and precious stone found in certain parts of the South Island, New Zealand. Pounamu is a Taonga that plays an important part in Māori history and Tikanga, and in this episode - we both tell the story and talk about how, and why.

Our friend and Māori language teacher Te Kurataioho Kapea joins us for a kōrero about his Iwi - Ngāti Whātua.

Negation - can't, won't, didn't etc - Paraone puts Erica to the test with a one-on-one schooling in negatives.

Covering Macrons, Pao, Karanga and a classic mis-heard lyric - we bring you another dose of answers to your questions.

Go to www.twoa.ac.nz/tikanga to register or learn more about our Tikanga and Reo courses.  We look at behaviour and courtesies around the digital world - things to consider with the use of technology, social media and online platforms.

Taking a trip back through the ages, we tour through the Ngā Taonga archives and listen to some different types of famous Haka that were performed at significant moments, and have a kōrero about their importance at the time, and influence they have on the Haka we see today.

Rawiri Waititi is our kaikōrero on this hōtaka - joining us by phone to chat about the history, the area and the people of this large East Coast Iwi.

'Tūkapi Puriro' or 'Posessive Pronouns' - tāku, āku, tāu, āu etc - our hosts drill many examples of how ownerhsip structure works in Te Reo Māori.

Go to www.twoa.ac.nz/tikanga to register or learn more about our Tikanga and Reo courses.  Hawaiki - the ancestral home of Māori and peoples of Te Moana Nui a Kiwa (islands of the pacific triangle). Where is it, why did they leave it and how? These are some of the questions we touch on in this kōrerorero.

We're back in Story mode, with this epic tale about Hātūpātū and the Kurangaituku, the Birdwoman.

Ngarimu calls in to kōrero about his Iwi from the East Cape and Gisborne regions - Ngāti Porou.

We're back with some more answers for several new audience questions - new dialects, formal and informal kōrero, taea vs ahei and ngā momo kaupare - all sprinkled with our usual tangents and anecdotes along the way.

With Paraone in Mahuru Māori mode, we have a very knowledgable special Reo speaking guest, Whakarongotai Hohepa, join us to talk about the ever confusing yet vitally important use of 'ā' and ʻō'.

Go to www.twoa.ac.nz/tikanga to register or learn more about our Tikanga and Reo courses.  This kōrerorero covers practices, customs and beliefs about hair.

The first of our new kaupapa! We bring you some famous audio excerpts from Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision, and our hosts kōrero about them. Here, we feature some major events in the 1970s - the Te Reo Māori language petition, Dame Awhina Cooper's land march, and the Māori land occupation at Bastion Point. Visit https://www.ngataonga.org.nz to explore the vast amount of historical content on offer. References: https://teara.govt.nz/en/video/44607/te-reo-maori-petition-1972 https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=228497 https://www.ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue-item?record_id=226152