He Kākano Ahau

Exploring stories that are firmly rooted in our past to magically dream about the futures we want to create for ourselves.

Hosted and produced by Kahu Kutia

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Puoro in the City

Season 2 / Episode 1
We're in Te Whanganui-a-Tara to meet three wāhine who work with taonga puoro. We ask why these taonga almost disappeared and what their dreams are for the future of the practice.
Kahu playing the Pūtatara

Reclamation

Season 2 / Episode 2
We meet three people working in different ways to revive and reclaim mātauranga Māori within a modern context.
He Tangata Vogue Scene

Ahi Kōmau

Season 2 / Episode 3
In an episode that is close to Kahu's heart, we talk about how mātauranga Māori might help us find solution and understanding on the topic of suicide.
Includes discussion of suicide and mental health.
Kahu and her big sister at Rahiri Marae in Waimana

Mahinga Kai

Season 2 / Episode 4
We learn about traditional kai harvest practices as Mere Skerrett prepares for the imminent tītī harvest season in in Murihiku Southland. This episode is in Te Reo Māori.
At Murihiku Marae in Waihōpai

Reimagining Justice

Season 2 / Episode 5
In this episode, Kahu engages in wānanga with two kaikōrero advocates who are reimagining justice in Aotearoa - Awatea Mita and Emmy Rakete.
Discussions of psychological & physical abuse.
Emmy Rakete and Awatea Mita

Tōku Reo, Tōku Ohooho

Season 2 / Episode 6
In the second of our reo-based episodes, we talk about the challenges that come with learning te reo as a second language.
Vini and Kahu talking about their te reo journeys

Intergenerational Vision

Season 2 / Episode 7
In the final episode of He Kākano Ahau, we explore intergenerational visions, whakapapa, and future aspirations with a māmā-daughter duo, and a Māori futurist.
Three generations on Sharon Campbells back porch

Introducing: He Kākano Ahau Season 2

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The second season explores stories that are firmly rooted in our past to magically dream about the futures we want to create for ourselves.
He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia

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