Nau Mai Town

Join Justine Murray as she takes us on a haerenga around Aotearoa to learn about Māori place names and the stories of where they came from.

Hosted by Justine Murray

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Wānaka

Season 3 / Episode 1
Wānaka is a resort town, an ideal movie location and was the backdrop to this years Matariki Celebrations. The name of this town is inspired by the teachings of the whare wānanga.
"Wānaka" in the style of iconic New Zealand road sign.

Paihia

Season 3 / Episode 2
Have you assumed Paihia was a te reo word? It's actually a mash-up of Māori & English. But who said it and why?
"Paihia" in the style of iconic New Zealand road sign.

Moerewa

Season 3 / Episode 3
On a return trip from the beach Nukutawhiti's daughter Rewa decided to have a nap, and the name Moerewa was born. Josie Kemp-Baker shares the story about the never-say-die Northland town.
"Moerewa" in the style of iconic New Zealand road sign.

Taumarunui

Season 3 / Episode 4
There's the main trunk line, a thriving timber industry and friendly folk. But is the story behind the name Taumarunui about a shelter or a fallen warrior?
"Taumaranui" in the style of iconic New Zealand road sign.

Manukau

Season 3 / Episode 5
A moment of anxiousness and the abundance of bird life, two similar names but two very different stories.
"Manukau" in the style of iconic New Zealand road sign.

Mount Maunganui

Bonus episode
A feeling of rejection and loneliness, that's the story behind the name Mauao, to be caught by the light, but many know this place as Mount Maunganui.
"Mount Maunganui" in the style of iconic New Zealand road sign.

Whitianga

Bonus episode
At different times, three ocean voyagers sailed into the Coromandel peninsula. Their names were Kupe, Hei and Cook. Each left a legacy of place names in this area, Justine Murray is in Whitianga.
"Whitianga" in the style of iconic New Zealand road sign.

Nau Mai Town - Season Three

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Nau Mai Town is back with another haerenga around Aotearoa to find out more about Māori place names.
The title of the programme "Nau Mai Town" in the style of iconic New Zealand road signs

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