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Tamati Waaka is one of the most decorated kapa haka exponents of the modern era. He shares the roots of his wit and linguistic prowess on and off the stage with Kereama Wright.

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 15 November 2025
Start Time
  • 16 : 15
Finish Time
  • 16 : 30
Duration
  • 15:00
Series
  • 1
Episode
  • 16
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
  • Tamati Waaka is one of the most decorated kapa haka exponents of the modern era. He shares the roots of his wit and linguistic prowess on and off the stage with Kereama Wright.
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)
  • Tamati Waaka (Subject)
Subjects
  • Reo Māori
  • Maori (New Zealand people)--Fluency (Language learning)
  • Documentary television programs--New Zealand