Best Maori Language Podcasts (2025)

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It's Christmas! 17:46

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Kia ora ra e te whanau! It's Xmas so I thought today's episode can follow theme. Whakatauki - Me oioi ki te ringa ka puta te tama a Upokoroa. [Kohikohinga Whakatauki a Raupo, pg 54] Pangapanga: Mele Kalikimaka. No tewhea reo te mihi nei? - He reo Hawaii. Tuturu ranei ki te reo Hawaii taua mihi na a Mele Kalikimaka? He kupu mino ke mai ranei? - Kupu…

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Accidentally telling someone to "go and die" - A & O nuances: Written in a book doesn't always mean it's correct. 12:34

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Kia ora! So this week I found and interesting piece from one of the very first Maori grammar books written. A grammar and vocabulary of the language of New Zealand, [Thomas Kendall, 1778?-1832., Church Missionary Society, London, 1820]. The phrase is "Mou tenei toki". The implied meaning is "For you is this axe", however the use of using "mou" here…

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Ta Re Moriori - Comparison to Te Reo 11:35

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Kia ora ra e te iwi! I have a Patreon where I hope to add some additional value. If you'd like the kaupapa, and you appreciate this mahi, you can give a koha here: A Maori Podcast Kia ora! Today I thought I'd put side by side the Reo and Ta Re so you can get an idea of the differences. You can read the full Ta Re version here: If you are interested…

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Ta Re Moriori - How it (possibly) sounds when spoken 3:57

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Kia ora ra e te iwi! I have a Patreon where I hope to add some additional value. If you'd like the kaupapa, and you appreciate this mahi, you can give a koha here: A Maori Podcast Paetaonga (Patreon) is where I aim to early release episodes. It is usually a week in advance. So if you want to tune in early. Please consider me checking it out there. …

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The Stoics: Epictetus - Grammar Breakdown 19:33

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Kia ora ra e te iwi! I have a Patreon where I hope to add some additional value. If you'd like the kaupapa, and you appreciate this mahi, you can give a koha here: A Maori Podcast Tena tatou! I thought I'd also give a breakdown of a few of the phrases I delivered in the Maori interpretation which I gave in the previous episode. Hopefully you find t…

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Special - The Stoics: Epictetus - A Maori Interpretation 6:20

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Tena tatou! I have a Patreon where I hope to add some additional value. If you would like to support the reo maori kaupapa. You can find me here: A Maori Podcast Kia ora ra e te iwi! I wanted to share a piece of writing that I really enjoyed, and have long thought about often. The Enchiridion. Wikipedia has an nice overview of it, and you can find …

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David Cohen on Different Matters, Jacinda and The Untold Stories 1:14:52

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David Cohen is a Wellington writer and the author of eight books. In 2025 he released his political biography, Jacinda: The Untold Stories, co-authored by Rebecca Keillor, in November 2025. After Jacinda turned down Cohen's request to interview her for the book, he decided to create a platform for the voices that haven't been heard. Drawing on more…

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Faking it! - Ata 10:00

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Tena tatou! I have a Patreon now. I am trying to release a few extra stuff more frequently. Check it out here: https://patreon.com/amaoripodcast This week I found an interesting sentence on how to fake it, I also share an example of how important 'i' and 'ki' are and how it can completely change the meaning of something. I also cite and source some…

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1864 Newspaper Article - A Murder - Grammar Breakdown 18:32

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Kia ora tatou! I have a Patreon now. I am trying to release a few extra stuff more frequently. Check it out here: https://patreon.com/amaoripodcast I did an English interpretation which you can read here. Below is a selection of phrases I liked from the Maori Newspaper read in the previous episode. You can check it out here: I didn't do a reading o…

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Special - 1864 Newspaper Article - A Murder - Korero Pukapuka 7:35

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Kia ora! You can find me here on Patreon where I hope to add additional value. https://patreon.com/amaoripodcast So this week I thought I'd do a special episode, a korero pukapuka. I found a really enjoyable newspaper piece from the Maori newspapers - Te Waka Maori o Ahuriri; Te Waka Maori o Niu Tirani; Te Waka Maori o Aotearoa. This piece was publ…

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Finding Flow & A Fun Full-Time Gig Against All Odds: Rethinking Creative Careers with Joren Aranas, Creative Director of Misfits Media Company 1:10:25

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Send us a text When @jorenaranas was a kid, he was building wild imaginary worlds out of cardboard and legos. So sitting down with Joren Catalino-Aranas —Creative Director behind some of Australia’s biggest (and let’s be honest, coolest) media and event companies like B&T Australia, Cairns Crocodiles, and The Misfits Media Company—felt a bit like r…

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Me te aha - How to say 'The result was' 10:55

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Kia ora! If you live abroad and need a place to hang out, I finally found a great hangout spot filled with Maori speakers here. Discord - Reo Maori I also have a Patreon where I hope to add some additional value. You can find me here: https://patreon.com/amaoripodcast This week I look at some differences and nuances of the elusive A and O categorie…

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Stephen Rowe on Different Matters, liberterianism, AI in politics and AI in Porn 1:05:23

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Stephen Rowe is full-stack digital strategist by profession, innovator by passion, and a storyteller at heart. With over a decade of experience under his belt, he has mastered the art of bridging and blending cutting-edge technology with human connection. After graduating in 2015, he left Montana to join Charlie Kirk’s newly founded organization, T…

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Helen Joyce on Different Matters, the trans movement and why it is uniquely poisonous 56:12

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Helen Janeith Joyce is an Irish journalist and gender critical activist. She studied as a mathematician and worked in academia before becoming a journalist. Joyce began working for The Economist as education correspondent for its Britain section in 2005 and has since held several senior positions, including finance editor and international editor. …

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Tatari vs Whanga - Is there any difference? 14:09

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Tena tatou! This week I look at understanding whether there is a difference between the word 'tatari' and 'whanga' because in English the nuance is lost. I also take a better look at the word 'tare' and what it means. Tare. [Te Wiremu pg. 390] 1. Be drawn towards, entertain affection. Ka tare te wahine ki a Tawhaki, ka whakarere i tana tane, ka noh…

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Bariz Shah on Different Matters, Beyond Hope, and Islam 1:45:46

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Bariz Shah, originally from Afghanistan, grew up in New Zealand in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, grappling with a sense of identity shaped by the tension between his cultural roots and his new environment. At age 18, Bariz ended up in an Auckland prison. He spiralled from schoolyard fights into crime and drugs - until prison made him rethink t…

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Who, Whose, Whom, Whosover - How do I express this in Maori? 11:11

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Kia ora! This week I cover this subtle nuance in Maori, because we dont actually have an exact one to one way that this is expressed in te reo. Also, I really enjoyed the whakatauki I came across this week - Turuki whakataha! First Lessons in Maori pg 49-50, He tangata kua whati nei tona waewae - A man whose leg is broken. Te wahine i kahakina ra t…

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Dr James Kierstead on Different Matters, Grade Inflation and its links 1:01:17

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Dr James Kierstead is a Research Fellow at The New Zealand Initiative focusing on higher education policy, including academic freedom. James holds a BA in Classics from Oxford, an MA in Ancient History from the University of London, an MA in Political Science from Stanford and a PhD in Classics from Stanford. He is also the co-host, along with Mich…

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Speaking about time - A "small" collection (16 ways) of how to express it in Maori. 22:06

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Kia ora tatou! This week I thought I'd try share my thoughts on time and how we can express it in Maori (There's loads of ways - I barely scratched the surface) Heoi ano, here are the references I gathered. ka ___ ana Karetu 1974:138 - Ka aha nga tangata ka puta ana nga whakaatu, he awha, he tupuhi ranei, kei te haere mai? taha/hipa/pahure/ Te Ngat…

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For is not Mo - Additional thoughts on when to use Mo 12:14

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Kia ora tatou! This week I source from the Ngata Dictionary to get a better understanding of 'For'. I too continue making the mistake of using 'Mo' everywhere. Hopefully this episode is helpful. Ngata Dictionary pg. 180 for hai Fetch some apples for our lunch. Tīkina he āporo hai tina ma tātau. for mo We left for Gisborne. Ka wehe atu mātau mo Tūra…

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When, At, During - Understanding the word 'No' 15:16

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Tena tatou! This week we look at the kupu 'no'. Hopefully it makes sense, and it can be of assistance to you all in growing your reo maori understanding. Below are the resources I cite. Nō te taenga mai o te Pākehā, ka ngaro haere taua tikanga. (Te Pihinga Textbook (Ed. 2): 123-124; Te Māhuri Textbook (Ed. 2): 178-179;) Nō te katanga a tīwaiwaka i …

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The Schwarzman Scholars Programme through NZ eyes 32:15

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The Schwarzman Scholars Programme offers an unparalleled chance to study global affairs for a year at Tsinghua University in Beijing, taught by and studying alongside some of the world’s best and brightest. Yet few New Zealanders have participated. Jamie Wood is one who has. In this podcast Jamie talks about her experiences, and the windows into Ch…

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Mike McRoberts on Different Matters, reflections in the water, Te Reo Maori and Speaking my Language 1:02:42

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One of New Zealand's most recognisable faces, Mike McRoberts was the TV anchor of the six o'clock news bulletin on Newshub for over two decades. Damien Grant interviews Mike McRoberts about his book, Speaking My Language. For much of his life, Mike felt burdened by not knowing his own language - te reo Maori. Growing up at a time when te reo was sc…

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Hei vs He - What's the difference? 13:19

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Kia ora ra e te iwi! This week I look at 'Hei' and 'He'. It's taken me a few years to begin grasping the nuances, so I thought I was speak on it today, hopefully solidifying my own understanding. Also hopefully, what I say is coherrent and makes sense haha. Anyways as always, here are my citations from Te Wiremu, though the english is my interpreta…

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Dr Oliver Hartwich on Different Matters, Leonardo da Vinci, the enlightened world and where it's headed. 1:00:16

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Oliver is the Executive Director of The New Zealand Initiative. Before joining the Initiative, he was a Research Fellow at the Centre for Independent Studies in Sydney, the Chief Economist at the Policy Exchange in London, and an advisor in the UK House of Lords. According to Hartwich, "...more than half of New Zealanders think the country is going…

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Prepositions - Ki runga ki, Ki runga i 12:22

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Kia ora ano! This week I cover something I have always struggled with. Even while prepping for this episode I found it difficult to understand the nuances of prepositions. Basically understanding the differences between 'Ki runga i', Ki runga ki', and all the various forms. Hopefully what I have to say would've been somewhat helpful to you. I sourc…

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Find, Seek, Search - The many ways to say this in Maori 19:22

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Kia ora! I feel like this was a successful week. I used A.I for the first time to help me in my reo maori studies. I wanted to focus on learning as many words as possible relating to Find, Seek, and Search. I loaded the Te Wiremu Papakupu into Notebooklm (Google) and it was able to produce the below for me. The page numbers were me double checking …

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177. Speaking Igbo With Tochi Precious of Igbo Wikimedians User Group 1:08:23

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, we have the pleasure of speaking with Tochi Precious, a dedicated program manager and language advocate with a wealth of experience in the Wikimedia movement. She is the co-founder of the Igbo Wikimedians User Group and currently serves as a Wikimedian in Residence at Wikitongues, where sh…

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Te rereke koia! - Weird Sentences in Maori 13:36

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Tena koutou! So this episode I briefly chat on where I am at in my learning journey and some of the struggles I experience. I try to answer my own question of how to keep moving in my journey towards the reo. Our topic of discussion are some weird sentences I came across, which I find super interesting. I cite Fumiko S. Yamada's dissertation: Maori…

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176. Speaking Ukrainian with Katerina Manoff, founder of ENGin 1:00:34

4M ago1:00:34

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, we are excited to welcome Katerina Manoff, founder and CEO of ENGin, a global nonprofit dedicated to connecting Ukrainian English learners with volunteers for meaningful conversation and cultural exchange. Katerina shares her inspiring journey from her early life in Kyiv, where she grew up…

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More errors we make - Hapa reo 22:41

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Kia ora ano! Back at it again with the errors we make in te reo. I apologise as I really stumbled with my kupu a lot this time as well haha. Anyways, this is compiled by Ako Panuku, Haemata, [pg.7-13]. A resource encouraged by The Ministry of Education NZ 2014. As this is part two, I start from number 11. Kaore au i te mahi. - I am not working. He …

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Casting Change: How Chicken and Chips Casting Are Redefining Film, TV & Advertising w/Stephanie Pringle 1:29:25

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Send us a text In this conversation, Stephanie Pringle, co-founder of Chicken and Chips Casting, shares her journey from a rural upbringing to becoming a prominent casting director. She discusses the importance of conscious casting, the challenges faced by emerging actors, and the role of the Audition Academy in educating both actors and filmmakers…

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Common errors we make - Hapa Reo 19:44

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Kia ora! I have now have the beginnings of a website. If you'd like to check it out it. A Maori Podcast Website This episode is a lot different. I go through a list of common errors made in Te Reo. This is compiled by Ako Panuku, Haemata, [pg.3-7]. A resource encouraged by The Ministry of Education NZ 2014. I ran out of time, so I only managed to s…

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175. Speaking Swedish with Katrin of Slow Swedish 1:03:51

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, I’m thrilled to welcome Katrin, the creator behind Slow Swedish, the #1 Swedish language account on Instagram. As the host of the Learn Swedish and Slow Swedish with Katrin podcasts, she bridges the gap between traditional language learning apps and authentic spoken Swedish. Katrin shares …

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I - OMG 'i' has so many meanings 20:53

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Kia ora! Ai are! This was a long episode. Hopefully it wasnt too rambly. I wanted to look into all the forms and meanings that the particle 'i' has but I quickly found that there are so so many. I did my best, to explain it, hopefully it makes sense. [The Maori Comparative Dictionary, Edward Treager, pg.99] I, a particle, used in forming indefinite…

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174. Speaking Khmer with Ryan Samn of All Things Cambodian🇰🇭 1:17:06

4M ago1:17:06

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues we're having a joyous and heartfelt conversation with Ryan Samn, the writer, creator, and educator behind the Instagram account All Things Cambodian. Ryan talks with us about his multicultural background,he reflects on the complexities of language and culture,and we discuss his experiences …

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Benedict Collins on Different Matters, Meth, and how New Zealand got hooked. 54:47

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Benedict Collins is a political journalist working for 1News in the press gallery in Wellington. From his first days as a reporter, he's had a strong interest in covering anything to do with illicit drugs and enforcement. He's covered punitive drug-testing sanctions applied to beneficiaries, the battle to legalise pill-testing at festivals, the 202…

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How to express time - Until 12:10

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Kia ora ra! I really struggled to explain some concepts today, but hopefully you still get the gist of what I am trying to explain. We look at the below phrases, taken from Ray Harlow's A Maori Reference grammar [pg.265]: Me noho ki konei kia hoki rawa mai au - Stay here until I get back. I noho mai ratou, tae noa mai ki te Rahoroi kua hipa nei - T…

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173. Speaking Dominican Spanish & "The Grand Paloma Resort" with author Cleyvis Natera 1:13:57

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, we are so thrilled to welcome Cleyvis Natera, the acclaimed author of "Neruda on the Park" to talk about Dominican Spanish language and her latest novel "The Grand Paloma Resort" which is out August 12! Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in New York City, Cleyvis shares her journey …

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Po rua - One way to count the passage of time 11:29

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Kia ora ra e te iwi whanui! This week I came across a new way to speak on the passing of time. Hopefully you find this insightful. Po rua a Tukutuku e whakatata ana ki a Paoa, kihai i tata. - For two nights Tukutuku was trying to get near to Paoa, but did not succeed. [First Lessons in Maori, pg. 39, W.L. William] Po whitu ki te moana ka whiti ki H…

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172. Speaking Manx Gaelic with Dr. Erin McNulty 1:11:09

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, I’m so excited to welcome Dr. Erin McNulty, a researcher specializing in the sociolinguistics of minoritized languages at the University of Glasgow. I’m so excited that we’re finally getting a chance to talk about Manx and I hope you are too because this is a very linguistics & language re…

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Barbera Oakley on Different Matters, psychopaths, sociopaths, Machiavellianism and the evil genes behind them 1:01:42

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Dr Barbara Oakley is a Distinguished Professor of Engineering at Oakland University. She conducts research on learning, cognition, and educational practices, bringing insights from neuroscience and psychology into the classroom. A New York Times bestselling author, she has written and co-authored numerous books, including A Mind for Numbers, Learni…

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Paku - How does this word change our sentence? 14:39

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Kia ora! We look at modifying our sentences with the word paku. Per Ray Harlow [A Maori Reference Grammar, pg 43] He paku te wa - Time is short Kei ko paku atu - Just beyond Ka haere au ki te paku awhina i a ratou He paku raruraru - A small problem Kaore ia i paku aro mai ki te korero a te kaiako. Our panui was taken from the Radio Kahungunu archiv…

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171. Speaking Taino with Ra Jikotea Niaku'no of Wuru Taino Tekiro’uo 1:06:40

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, I am so very honored to talk with Ra Jikotea Niaku'no, a Taino Boricua artist and educator, about Taino language, culture, and heritage. Ra shares her journey, rooted in the islands of Borikén (which you also may know as Puerto Rico), as she navigates the complexities of identity and langu…

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How do I say 'With' in Maori? 14:02

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Kia ora ano! This week I shed a bit of life on how to use 'With' when speaking Maori. Ray Harlow gives the below explanations [A Maori Refence Grammar, pg 151-152] The English 'with' introduces three types of comment, so care is need in seeking a Maori equivalent. "I taaraia te waka ki te toki pounamu - The canoe was carved with a jade adze." "I en…

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170. Speaking Syrian Arabic with Paul Nabil Matthis 59:14

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, we are thrilled to welcome Paul, a Syrian-American author and musician based in Philadelphia. In this episode, we’re talking about his fascinating journey navigating his cultural identity through language, music, and food. Paul shares his experiences growing up in Texas’s linguistic landsc…

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When to use 'When'? 13:40

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Kia ora! This week covers 'When'. I had many examples to cite from Harlow. Hopefully it makes sense and you find it useful. Harlow, A Maori Reference Grammar. pg 216 Kia - Kia mutu te ua, ka haere nga tamariki ki waho takaro ai. [When the rain stops, the children will go outside to play.] Ina - Ina kite koe i a ia, me mihi. [When you see her, say h…

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Musa al-Gharbi on Different Matters, the origins of woke ideology, symbolic capitalism and the new "woke" elite 1:02:56

5M ago1:02:56

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Musa al-Gharbi is an American sociologist. He is an assistant professor in the School of Communication and Journalism at Stony Brook University. Al-Gharbi is the author of the 2024 book We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite, a study of the history and political economy of the knowledge professions from the interwar per…

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Tastes of Two Worlds – China’s Food Sector from a kiwi entrepreneur’s perspective 51:31

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What does it take to build a food brand in one of the world’s fastest-changing markets? What food trends are shaping Chinese consumer choices in 2025? How are consumers responding to sustainability when it comes to food? And do Kiwi exporters need to keep up with “China speed”?In this episode, Kiwi entrepreneur Christiana Zhu 朱佳慧 talks to the Counc…

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169. Speaking Thai, Tigrinya, French & Portuguese with Languages Through Music 1:05:32

5M ago1:05:32

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, we are thrilled to welcome back the endlessly talented and effortlessly cool Desta Haile, founder and director of Languages Through Music. With a rich background in music and multicultural experiences, Desta shares how her journey through various languages has shaped her identity and teach…