Podcast Episodes

25. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Ringa Raupā me te Nākahi

Season 2 Episode 3

A farmer stumbles across a snake in the middle of winter and takes him home to help him out...

Translation by Taurapa

Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago

24. Pakiwaitara - Hans Christian Andersen - Ngā Kākahu Hōu o te Ariki

Season 2 Episode 2

We all know the story: a vain Emperor who only cares about showing off his new clothes, hires two swindlers who promise him the finest suit of clothes. But nobody can see the clothes!

Translation b…

Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago

23. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Tāne me Āna Wāhine e Rua

Season 2 Episode 1

Even though the Man was allowed to have two Wives, it may not have been such a great idea... A light-hearted warning about what can happen if one is caught in the middle of two!

Translation by Taur…

Published on 1 year ago

22. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Komekome a te Pīkake

Season 1 Episode 22

A peacock complains to an atua that he's unhappy with his voice and that everyone laughs at him when he makes a sound, but neglects to realise the gifts he already has.

Translation by Taurapa

Published on 1 year ago

21. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ngā Poraka e Rua

Season 1 Episode 21

A kōrero about two frogs who must leave their dried-up kāinga in search of a new home, and how me must be careful when looking for solutions.

Translation by Taurapa

Published on 1 year ago

20. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Ngeru me ngā Kiore

Season 1 Episode 20

A paki poto about tinihanga and deceit, and getting caught. Listen to this week's episode to learn a new kīanga reo Māori as well.

Translation by Taurapa

Published on 1 year ago

19. Pakiwaitara - O. Henry - Te Koha a te Ruānuku

Season 1 Episode 19

O Henry's classic short story is about a young couple determined secretly to surprise each other with a special gift despite their limited resources. Unaware of the other's plans, they each make a pe…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

18. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Raiona, Te Taika, me te Pōkiha

Season 1 Episode 18

A short fable around picking your battles, and what can happen if you don't choose wisely.

Translation by Taurapa

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

17. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kāihe, te Maki, me te Mōre

Season 1 Episode 17

This kōrero is a little reminder to all of us to think about others before complaining about ourselves.

Translation by Taurapa

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

16. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Wāhi ki te Raiona

Season 1 Episode 16

One of perhaps Aesop's most famous kōrero. This paki poto reminds us what really happens when the mighty are in charge.

Translation by Taurapa

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago