Best of Storytime

Dive into a treasure trove of the greatest children's stories and songs from New Zealand. Ngā pūrākau me ngā waiata nā Aotearoa.

Produced by Duncan Smith

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Tamarereti and the Star Seeds by Jeffrey J. Addison

For kids and little kids - When Tamarereti steals a taniwha's star seeds, he finds out that his purerehua is useful for more than just luring and catching kaimoana. Told by Jeffrey Addison, Peter Kaa, and Te Whaitaima Te Whare.
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Camilla the Cranefly by Shannon Williams

For kids and little kids - Camilla the Crane Fly (from Christchurch, New Zealand) is a classy lady and a talented harp player. Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.
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Tānenui-a-rangi and the Eyes of Tāwhirimatea by Jeffrey J. Addison

For kids and little kids - Tānenui-a-rangi is jealous of Matariki, the brightest star in the sky made up of the eyes of his brother; he will do anything to prove that he is the brightest and most powerful of all. Told by Jeffrey Addison, Peter Kaa, and Te Whaitaima Te Whare.
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Marama the Wētā by Shannon Williams

For kids and little kids - This week fleaBITE travels to Hastings, New Zealand to interview Marama the Wētā. Marama plays the baritone saxophone cos it's got a mellow night-time vibe... just like her. Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.
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Tāwhaki and the Three Baskets of Kūmara by Jeffrey J. Addison

For kids and little kids - Tāwhaki gets sent on a quest for knowledge; what will he learn from Mahuika, Rona, and Hineraukatauri? Told by Jeffrey Addison, Peter Kaa, and Te Whaitaima Te Whare.
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Simon the Cicada by Shannon Williams

For kids and little kids - This week fleaBITE travels to Wellington, New Zealand to interview Simon the Cicada whose family has been in the music business for around 11 million years! Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.
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