Whakapono Wairuatanga

In an archival recording from 1987, Haare Williams presents He Rerenga Korero, the episode delves into the History of the Ratana faith, and the architectural design of Temepara Tapu, The Holy Temple… Audio

Ana Tapiata talks to Puhiwahine Tibble about how the Mary Potter hospice service incorporates Maori cultural values into its practises. Audio

Prayers and ritual incantations, or karakia, are an intrinsic part of Maori language. Maori language exponent Pou Temara talks about the qualities of a good language student, that also enhance one's… Audio

Pou Temara talks about the similarities and differences between karakia and waiata. Then Rahui Papa talks about the different karakia at the annual Coronation celebrations in Waikato. Audio

Tuhoe elder Pou Temara explains the different types of prayers and the gods to whom they are made. Audio

Being married to a minister of the Maori church of Ringatu meant Hariata Haumate put on hold her own aspirations to become a Presbyterian Minister. In He Rourou today the Tuhoe kuia speaks with Ana… Audio

The traditional Maori belief system is as relevant today as it was hundreds of years ago, according to long time educator and teacher Te Hata Ohlsen. Audio

In He Rourou Ana Tapiata catches up Te Hata, who's challenging Maori to forget Christianity and return to the traditional Maori religious beliefs. Audio

Maureen Garing talks to Keith Newman about Tahupotiki Wiremu Ratana, prophet, healer and visionary. Audio

Henare Ngaia says the idea of a Maori god does not need to conflict with the idea of a Catholic god. Audio

Whilst Maori catholics accepted the Christian faith, they weren't so quick to accept the French idea of God. Audio

In He Rourou today, Ana Tapiata talks to Ranea Aperehama, who's father was the secretary of the Ratana church for 41 years. Audio

Ranea talks with Ana Tapiata about the three warning indicators described by the church founder, T W Ratana. Audio