Reo Warriors: Nga Toa Taua o Te Reo
Mataia Keepa, is a Māori language expert and tohunga karakia in his own right. He shares with Kereama, the burden of these responsibilities and how he navigates his way through heavy criticism.
Ngā Toa Taua o te Reo provides insights rarely seen before into the lives of those who've dedicated their lives to the revitalisation and normalisation of the Māori language.
Primary Title
- Reo Warriors: Nga Toa Taua o Te Reo
Date Broadcast
- Saturday 25 October 2025
Start Time
- 16 : 15
Finish Time
- 16 : 30
Duration
- 15:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 10
Channel
- Whakaata Maori
Broadcaster
- Whakaata Maori
Programme Description
- Ngā Toa Taua o te Reo provides insights rarely seen before into the lives of those who've dedicated their lives to the revitalisation and normalisation of the Māori language.
Episode Description
- Mataia Keepa, is a Māori language expert and tohunga karakia in his own right. He shares with Kereama, the burden of these responsibilities and how he navigates his way through heavy criticism.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- Maori
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Reo Māori
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Fluency (Language learning)
- Documentary television programs--New Zealand
Genres
- Biography
- Documentary
- Interview
Hosts
- Kereama Wright (Presenter)
Contributors
- Kereama Wright (Director)
- Mairanga (Production Unit)
- Whakaata Māori (Production Unit)
- Te Māngai Pāho (Funder)
- Mataia Keepa (Subject)
Subjects
- Reo Māori
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Fluency (Language learning)
- Documentary television programs--New Zealand