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...

 

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1 year, 2 months ago

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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 clothe…

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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 …

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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 gi…

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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.

 

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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.

 

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1 year, 3 months ago

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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.…

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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.

 

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1 year, 3 months ago

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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.

 

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1 year, 3 months ago

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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.

 

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1 year, 4 months ago

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