Witi Underwater
RNZ
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Whale Rider creator Witi Ihimaera throws himself in the deep end of a full-immersion Māori language course that tests him to his limit.
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JUN 19, 2025
Hoki mai
One final maunga stands ahead: Witi needs to stand and speak te reo Māori for an hour. Can he overcome the taniwha that have held him back in the past? And what is the future for te reo?Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
47 MIN
JUN 18, 2025
Te wheke
On a visit to a kōhanga reo, Witi creates a new story for the tamariki—one with a hidden meaning. Will it be acceptable for the rumaki assessment he needs to pass?Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
42 MIN
JUN 17, 2025
Te hītori
Witi bore witness to famous moments in the revitalisation of te reo Māori, but will his depth of knowledge and mātauranga help him overcome his frustration and difficulties learning the language?Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
46 MIN
JUN 16, 2025
Te tohorā
Witi and his hoa akomanga go on a class trip, where he rediscovers old connections and finds he can’t escape his most famous character: the tohorā.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
48 MIN
JUN 15, 2025
Ko wai au?
As he prepares to go back to school at the age of 80, Witi Ihimaera reveals the personal reason he's decided it is finally time to learn te reo Māori. Will it sustain him during the tough year ahead?Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
47 MIN
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