Witi Ihimaera, 'rangatahi had my back' when I learned Māori

Kororipo Pa returned to Ngāpuhi

The historic Kororipo Pa in Keriker has returned to Ngāpuhi after almost 190 years. In the 1820s it was a base for the rangatira, Hongi Hika, before his war parties travelled south but also a place of learning and a vital hub for Ngāpuhi chiefs. Kipa Munro is the chair of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rēhia and Aroha Herewini is one of its board trustees. They talk about the significance of Kororipo and its future. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mapuna-podcast?share=31c69d9e-f8ee-409d-bf03-6af3f60da1dc]

Witi Ihimaera, 'rangatahi had my back' when I learned Māori

Witi Ihimaera is a trailblazing award-winning writer and his books have enriched us for the past 50 years. Now in his 80s he's released Te Kaikaukau, The Swimmer: I te Ao o te Reo which explores his recent full immersion in Te Reo Māori. Witi Ihimaera says when he was a student the rangatahi around him 'had his back' while learning the language. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mapuna-podcast?share=165fac7c-1498-41fb-82ca-afbab4f315bf]

Kipling DC & Mo Munn prepare for comedy festival

Comedians Kipling DC and Mo Munn will join forces at the NZ International Comedy Festival next month with their show 'Skux Cowboys get lonely sometimes too.' Kipling also is nominated for the Billy T comedy award. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mapuna-podcast?share=6bfa03a3-1963-4503-90c3-e4af7931a336]

Betty Anne's debut solo album

Stretching back to the 1980s with Ardijah Betty Anne has been one of the most prominent voices in Aotearoa's music scene with hits such as 'Watching You.' Now she's releasing her debut solo album Slow Burn. She talks to Julian Wilcox about her long musical odyssey and sings a song from her new album along with her sons Kaitapu and Jesse. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mapuna-podcast?share=b2321c85-8233-4ca4-9b74-01fcb4b5f94e]

2026 Ngarimu VC Scholarships awarded

The Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarship awards were established in 1945 to assist Māori achievers to succeed in education and to contribute as leaders. Dr Kahurangi Waititi is on the organisation's board and her father, Major John Waititi, was a commanding officer in the battalion. This year's scholarships were awarded last Thursday. Uenuku Jefferies was one of the winners Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mapuna-podcast?share=6ff929c6-200a-43a8-a803-48930631b65c]