Best 30 Maori Podcasts

A curated list of the best maori podcasts to listen to. Each listing includes host, booking agent, and producer contact information to facilitate collaborations.

1. History of Aotearoa New Zealand

History of Aotearoa New Zealand
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In this 'unashamedly homegrown' podcast we tell the story of our islands from the time before people arrived

Host

Thomas Rillstone (Male)

Producer/Network

Thomas Rillstone

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educator, History Buff, Cultural Heritage Advocate

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 105

Avg Length

32 mins
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2. MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes

MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes
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An in-depth podcast where newsmakers and Māori commentators unpack the latest political issues impacting

Producer/Network

RNZ Te Ao Maori

Email

****@rnz.co.nz

Listener Type

Political Analyst, Activist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

New Zealand

Apple Review

(NZ) 56

Avg Length

28 mins

3. Learn Cook Islands Māori

Learn Cook Islands Māori
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Planning a trip to Rarotonga? You could just land, sip a cocktail, and nod politely at the locals while

Producer/Network

Tom Harrison and Charlie Charlie

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Language Learner, Traveler

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

Australia

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(AU) 7

Avg Length

7 mins

4. AWAYE! - Separate stories podcast

AWAYE! - Separate stories podcast
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AWAYE! presents a diverse and vibrant Aboriginal arts and culture from across Australia and the best from

Host

Rudi Bremer (Male)

Producer/Network

ABC listen

Email

****@abc.net.au

Listener Type

Community Organizer, Art Enthusiast, Social Justice Activist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

Australia

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(AU) 6

Avg Length

17 mins

5. Niuean Community Programme

Niuean Community Programme
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The Niuean Community programme is all about positively fostering and promoting aspects of the Niuean culture,

Producer/Network

Various

Email

****@accessradio.org.nz

Listener Type

Cultural Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Avg Length

87 mins

6. Wai? Indigenous Words and Ideas

Wai? Indigenous Words and Ideas
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Hosted by an urban and mobile Wīnak (Mayan) with roots in Iximulew (Guatemala), an upbringing in Soonkahni

Host

Arcia Tecun (Female)

Producer/Network

Arcia Tecun

Listener Type

Educator, Cultural Enthusiast, Social Activist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 9

Avg Length

50 mins

7. NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui

NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui
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British troops march in to the Waikato in 1864 as the Kingitanga is formed.

Host

Mihingaarangi Forbes (Female)

Email

****@rnz.co.nz

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

New Zealand

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(NZ) 200

Avg Length

42 mins

8. Te Rauparaha : Kei Wareware

Te Rauparaha : Kei Wareware
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A 5-part podcast series tells the story of the life and times of Ngāti Toa leader Te Rauparaha, a compelling

Host

Ross Calman (Male)

Email

****@mch.govt.nz

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

New Zealand

Apple Review

(NZ) 57

Avg Length

34 mins

9. Hories tell stories

Hories tell stories
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Hories tell stories podcast is covered by Cairo, Levi and Will. We are a group of 3 young Māori men who

Email

****@hotmail.com

Listener Type

Cultural Enthusiast, Young Professional, Diversity and Inclusion Advocate

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

Australia

Apple Review

(AU) 22

Avg Length

53 mins

10. Everybody's Trying To Find Their Way Home

Everybody's Trying To Find Their Way Home
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Jen Cloher speaks with Māori and First Nations songwriters who are writing and performing in their tribal

Host

Jen Cloher (Female)

Email

****@mac.com

Listener Type

Music Enthusiast, Indigenous Culture Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

Australia

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(AU) 22

Avg Length

27 mins

11. Whakamāori

Whakamāori
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Join the Whakamāori crew to learn, wānanga and have fun in te reo Māori.

Email

****@rnz.co.nz

Listener Type

Language Learner

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

New Zealand

Apple Review

(NZ) 14

Avg Length

37 mins

12. Māori in Engineering

Māori in Engineering
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Nau mai, hoki mai ki te kōnae ipurangi ā Māori In Engineering. In an industry underrepresented by Māori,

Host

Alyce Lysaght (Female)

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Engineer

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

New Zealand

Apple Review

(NZ) 9

Avg Length

47 mins

13. Radio Ivanui

Radio Ivanui
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Radio Ivanui is a Cook Islands programme focusing on achievements within the community. The show is presented

Producer/Network

Ina Tekeu

Email

****@accessradio.org.nz

Listener Type

Cultural Enthusiast, Community Leader

Estimated listeners

Avg Length

136 mins

14. NZ Wars: Stories of Wairau

NZ Wars: Stories of Wairau
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A land dispute in Wairau sparks the first armed conflict between Maori & Pakeha.

Host

Mihingarangi Forbes (Female)

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Apple Rating

5/5

Avg Length

31 mins

15. Down to Earth Conversations

Down to Earth Conversations
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Conversations with ordinary people who are helping to bring a bit of heaven Down to Earth. A fortnightly

Producer/Network

Andy Dickson

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Community Organizer, Social Justice Advocate

Estimated listeners

Avg Length

60 mins

16. Transformative Marks Podcast

Transformative Marks Podcast
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A podcast that journeys through the world of Indigenous tattooing, amplifying the voices of ancestral skin

Host

Dion Kaszas (Male)

Producer/Network

Dion Kaszas

Email

****@hotmail.com

Listener Type

Cultural Enthusiast, Indigenous Rights Advocate

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

Canada

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(CA) 4

Avg Length

73 mins

17. NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana

NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana
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The wars move east in part four, to the most famous battle in NZ history.

Host

Justine Murray (Female)

Producer/Network

RNZ

Email

****@radionz.co.nz

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

New Zealand

Apple Review

(NZ) 9

Avg Length

31 mins

18. New Zealand History

New Zealand History
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Podcast weblog for seminars presented at Manatū Taonga - the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Producer/Network

Manatū Taonga - Ministry for Culture and Heritage (NZ)

Email

****@mch.govt.nz

Listener Type

Educator, History Buff

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

New Zealand

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(NZ) 34

Avg Length

55 mins

19. M.A.N.A. Radio Show

M.A.N.A. Radio Show
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M.A.N.A. - Make A Noise Aotearoa Radio show & Podcast brought to you by Kōrari Māori Public Health from

Email

****@radiosouthland.org.nz

Estimated listeners

Avg Length

46 mins

20. Cherries On Top

Cherries On Top
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Welcome to Cherries On Top, where powerhouse sisters—and NRLW stars—Kennedy and Rueben Cherrington invite

Email

****@dm.org.au

Listener Type

Sports Fan, NRL Fan

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

Australia

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(AU) 6

Avg Length

35 mins

21. Around The Table

Around The Table
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Welcome to Around The Table, a podcast by creatives for creatives. We bring creatives in Aotearoa New Zealand

Host

Arpege Taratoa (Male)

Producer/Network

Creative Bay of Plenty

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Cultural Enthusiast, Creative Professional, Artist

Estimated listeners

Avg Length

34 mins
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