Radio Waatea – Urban Maori Radio in Tamaki Makaurau

Are you a fan of podcasts? Do you enjoy listening to someone speak on audio and often with a focus on a particular topic? If so, you’ve probably come across many different kinds of podcasts over the years. But have you heard about the amazing new way in which listeners can enjoy podcasts? Maori Podcasts ! Anyone who has even been slightly interested in New Zealand will know that New Zealand is home to some of the most unique cultures and traditions around. And one such culture is the Maori people from throughout New Zealand. With more than 18,000 dialects and as many as 600 languages spoken, Maoriceland offers a wealth of dialects for those interested in learning more about them. That being said, if you are like us here at Native People Podcast and love discovering new ways in which you can become more culturally literate through media, then we think that Maori podcasting could be right up your street! Let’s take a look at the Top 10 Maori Podcasts You Must Follow in 2022 right now! Wh...

New Zealand has a rich culture and language. Māori is New Zealand’s indigenous Māori language, which is spoken by more than half of the country’s Māori population. Native Tongue Radio Waatea is Aucklands’ only Māori radio station that provides an extensive bi-lingual broadcast 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across both Te Reo and English. Native Tongue Radio Waatea broadcasts throughout the North Island and also streams via the internet. In addition to music, you can listen to podcasts in languages like Samoan, Pākehā, Hindi, Cantonese, Welsh, and Icelandic as well as news updates in many different formats - in English, te reo, and audio descriptions for the visually impaired. They are also working on adding pōwhiri (welcome) recordings in te reo and English to enhance their radio services even further. What are Te Reo, Māori, and audio descriptions? Te Reo Māori is a collective term used to describe any language and dialects that originate from New Zealand. The language is made up of c...

As we all know, the news is everywhere and it’s a lot harder to miss these days thanks to the rise of news apps. We are surrounded by breaking news stories every single day, and staying up to date with everything that’s going on can be difficult. But you don’t need to rely on Google News or other third-party sources for up-to-date information about current affairs. Even if you don’t have the time or inclination to keep abreast of such things, it would still be beneficial for your family and friends just in case they ask you about what’s happening in the world. In other words: if you want to stay informed but don’t have the time or energy to check any news sites regularly, listen to radio shows like Radio Waatea instead. With its daily updates from Māori news producers across New Zealand, this podcast is the perfect way to stay informed without having to let go of your heirloom number collection or take up surfing at age 60. The best news stories from Radio Waatea There are a lot of new...