Radio Waatea – Urban Maori Radio in Tamaki Makaurau

If you’re an English speaker, chances are you’ve come across the term “podcast” in recent times. It has become so common that most people have probably stumbled upon a podcast at some point. However, what is a podcast exactly? How do people listen to them and why are they gaining popularity at an alarming rate? If you’re an avid learner or someone who wants to introduce your friends to new ways of learning languages, then you will love this article! Here are 5 reasons why some people like listening to Te Reo podcasts . Learners want to practice their new language For someone who is learning a new language, the best way to practice it is by listening to native speakers. If you’ve recently started learning a new language, you’ll definitely want to listen to te reo podcasts to get a better idea of how people speak and write in that language. The best way to do this is to find a language podcast that is interesting to you. There are plenty of language podcasts that teach different langua...

Maori know a lot about life and culture. They are the original settlers of New Zealand, so it’s only natural that they have some wise teachings on life. With a population of more than 1 million people, New Zealand is home to one of the world's most vibrant Maori News cultures. Aside from offering insight into Maori traditions, their podcasts also give listeners an idea of what it’s like to be part of this unique ethnic group. From their rich history as well as modern-day issues, here are 04 things about  Maori Podcast  you should know. The Maori language is alive and well Maori has been a language in New Zealand for centuries. But as the country grew and modernization happened, many of the older generations stopped speaking it. It’s interesting to note that even though most New Zealanders know English, the Maori language has a strong community of its own. There are around 100,000 native speakers of Maori out there, but only around 6,000 of them are still older than 60. So, if ...

It’s easy to write off iwi news as copy-and-paste PR noise. Every so often, some government minister or politician releases a press release announcing something new they’re doing to help Māori. The standard response is to mock the announcement as a campaign promise that will never be implemented. This is understandable: most government policies aimed at helping Māori are, in this sense, worthless promises. But there’s more to it than that. A lot more. Why? Because on another level, these announcements symbolize a major shift in how we approach Māori issues and what our collective vision for the future should look like. The first reason this is good news is that it means we’re finally starting to move away from thinking about Māori only in isolation and toward thinking of them holistically and collectively. Separation is not the answer If you want to fix a problem with another person, you need to work with that person. You don’t want to disrupt their lives or force them to change becau...