Whakamīere - Reo Māori Stories

The Invisible Collection by Stefan Zweig - An art dealer from Berlin, visits an old customer who purchased many items from his store long ago. Something seems a little off though when he encounters the old man, and it doesn’t take long to realise too that   his wife and daughter have a secret of their own as well.   Translation by Taurapa

A man is cast ashore, and understandably, is upset with the sea for being so rough. He may not be right, though, in placing his blame there.   Translation by Taurapa

Our 100th episode has this troublesome threesome go out hunting. There seems to be some confusion as to how the spoils of the hunt ought to be divided. Who gets it right, and who gets it wrong?   Translation by Taurapa

A weasel is captured by a farmer. Can he escape with his life?   Translation by Taurapa

The Miser's life-long savings go missing, but after receiving advice from a neighbour, perhaps it isn't quite the end of the world.   Translation by Taurapa

The Prince is unfortunately confined to a tower by the King, and gets fed up with his confinement.   Translation by Taurapa

A farmer tries to manage the pests snacking on his crops, but the poor harmless Stork gets caught up in the wrong crowd.

The fox, ever so sly, baits the newly elected ape king.

A boy-cum-thief has his life changed when sentenced to hanging. He has some parting words to share with us though.   Translation by Taurapa

Celebrating 50 years of Te Wiki o te reo Māori! Pū and Punua both find out that their friend Īō is celebrating his birthday, and they need to figure out what to give him as a gift. Things quickly go awry though!   Translation by Taurapa

The sneaky wolf tries to get himself an easy meal but the pig is wary of his offer.   Translation by Taurapa

Our lion is so enamoured with the beauty of the forester's daughter that he becomes a little silly in his decision-making.   Translation by Taurapa

Whakamīere is celebrating its first birthday! Today's episode has the owl confront the grasshopper for making too much noise while she tries to sleep. Perhaps we could all learn a lesson from the owl.   Translation by Taurapa

After stumbling across a jewel in the farmyard, the tame heihei is not quite sure what to do with it.   Translation by Taurapa

A brash young colt makes his argument to the Council of Horses about his discontentment with life as a horse. Will they support him, or will he need to rein in ideas?   Translation by Taurapa

The master's dog was entrusted to look after the flock of sheep, but lets his master down.   Translation by Taurapa

In evading some dogs, the fox jumps a bramble and hurts himself. Why did he think that would be a good shortcut?   Translation by Taurapa

The lion, stuck at home with sickness, implores his iwi to pay him a visit, but the ass is weary of the situation.   Translation by Taurapa

A haunting tale told from the perspective of Mingi, a lovesick tiger, as he explores these new feelings on the scariest day of his life.   Translation by Taurapa

As a crowd favourite, the peacock is elected to become king of the birds. His worthiness and suitability, however, is quickly challenged by the magpie.   Translation by Taurapa

The tortoise would love to fly like a bird, so he brokers a deal with the eagle.   Translation by Taurapa

After having slain a bull, the lion is confronted with options as to what he may do with the spoils.   Translation by Taurapa

The hares believe they live the worst life there is, and consider some pretty drastic actions. Once the meet the frogs though, their tune changes.   Translation by Taurapa

A man is bitten by a dog and gets some medical advice from an old woman. Aesop is wary of the advice though.   Translation by Taurapa

The fly, minding its own business is confronted by an angry bee. Can the fly convince her to change her ways?   Translation by Taurapa