Te Mata O Te Arero: Recent Episodes

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Nau mai, Haere mai ki te punua pāho o Te Mata o te Arero. In this episode we delve into what Te Mata o Te Arero is and where the kaupapa has come from. The purpose of this podcast is to increase the use of te reo Māori across the University of Waikato campus, in and amongst the student community. Over the course of it's production, we will be engaging with students, staff and more to explain and discuss nuances of te reo Māori within these institutions.

Please note, we are all students of the language. We're still learning and are committed to improving.

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In this episode we speak to Josh Gill, a Co-President of Te Kāuru. This is the beginning of a series where we engage the rōpū Māori around campus and collect their whakaaro around their role as student groups at the University of Waikato. Whakarongo Mai!  

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Pohewatia he Aotearoa kōrero Māori! In this episode we speak te reo Māori lecturer, Beau Stowers, and gather his views of te reo Māori. MR Stowers challenges current status quos of te reo Māori and ask us to imagine a New Zealand where everybody speaks te reo Māori.

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Episode 5: In this episode the co-hosts talk about Rangatahi and what it means to be Rangatahi in the 21st century. We also speak to our co-host, Luke Moss, on his appointment onto the Maniapoto Trust Board. Whakarongo Mai.

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In this episode we speak to Urukahinga Rei, a graduate of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Koutu and her transition into mainstream education. We delve into the difficulties that those with brown privilege have to face when entering into these sectors.

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Episode 3: In this episode we speak to Rangihurihua McDonald about higher education within tertiary sectors - masters and doctorate level. We bust myths and talk about the range of kaupapa that are undertaken at these levels. Whakarongo mai!

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In this episode we speak to Tahangawari Tangitū-Huata. He runs the hāpai ō and amorangi spaces here at Te Whare Wānanga - being in recruitment as well as maintaining Māori practices. An extraordinary human, being nothing short of the #TheBest. He hails from mighty Te Arawa and Kahuhunu. Listen to what he has to say about Aroha and other kaupapa.

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Nau mai, Haere mai ki te punua pāho o Te Mata o te Arero. In this episode we delve into what Te Mata o Te Arero is and where the kaupapa has come from. The purpose of this podcast is to increase the use of te reo Māori across the University of Waikato campus, in and amongst the student community. Over the course of it's production, we will be engaging with students, staff and more to explain and discuss nuances of te reo Māori within these institutions.