Te Ahi Kaa

Justine Murray sets sail aboard Te Matau a Maui waka in Napier. Piripi Smith explains the material of the double hulled waka which combines both traditional and modern methods of sailing. Read more Audio

Te Kii a Tūtāmure, The prick (from the snapper fish) of Tūtāmure. This whakatauāki is explained by Tawhana Chadwick nō Ngāti Kahungunu. Audio

Spectrum 1974 - All the Queens Men. A re-enactment of the Battle of Gate Pa 1864. Audio

Organising a mass haka for the official powhiri entailed lots of practises but it's also a way of identifying future leaders as Te Awanui Black explains with Justine Murray. Read more Audio

On the way to the service at Otamataha Cemetary, Justine Murray talks with Dr Hauata Palmer about the large scale of this years commemorations and the unveiling of the eight pou. Audio

The tight deadline and management of seven carvers was overseen by Peri Kohu. A month out from the unveiling of the carved pou, Justine Murray visited the workspace at the Tauranga Historic Village… Read more Audio

Buddy recalls attending the 100th commemorations of the Battle of Gate Pa as a kid. The event has always fascinated him and he has worked as a consultant since 2011 to piece together the 150th… Read more Audio

Lynda Chanwai-Earle reads the poem Now and Then by Tauranga Girls College student, Emily McCarthy. Audio

Patrick Nicholas talks about the history of the Battle of Pukehinahina (Gate Pa) – the reasons that lead to the battle and the strategy taken up by its leaders that lead to the defeat of the British… Read more Audio

Mana Tu, Mana Toa, Mana Ake Ake. We will stand as strong as warriors forever and ever. This week's whakatauki featured as part of the haka powhiri at the 150th commemorations of the Battle of Gate Pa.

Coverage of the 150th commemorations of the Battle of Pukehinahina (Gate Pa), with experience of the commemorations and insights into the historical events.  Read more Audio

Boarding at Turakina, being a loved whangai brought up by her grandparents and even hairdressing! Yes, hairdressing has all contributed to the force that is Toni Huata. Maraea Rakuraku spends time… Read more Audio