Whakamīere - Reo Māori Stories

Two travellers head off for a wander through some woods. Taken by surprise, their opinions of each other quickly change.   Translation by Taurapa

Nau mai, waihape mai ki te Ngahere Kotahi Rau Eka. We're back exploring with Pooh and friends in this pakiwaitara. Piglet hatches a plan to catch a Heffalump, and Pooh helps as best as he can.   Translation by Taurapa

The ass doesn't treat the dog with the kindness that he perhaps ought to, and it serves as a lesson to everyone else.   Translation by Taurapa

A mother-to-be requests the hutch of a fellow rabbit until she is well enough to move on, but things begin to take a turn.   Translation by Taurapa

Sometimes, no matter how good a group of friends are, living together may not be the best option.   Translation by Taurapa

The mouse shares his true desires with the lion. Can he handle it though?   Translation by Taurapa

We all know how strong and brave the tiger is, but has he finally met his match?   Translation by Taurapa

An unlikely duo, the wolf and crane get stuck in a bit of a problem. What should the crane do?   Translation by Taurapa

When a dog invites his friend, another dog, to dinner, he's in for a big surprise.   Translation by Taurapa

Who would win in a fight: a hundred foxes or one lion? It depends on who you ask. Both the lioness and the fox seem to have their own thoughts on the matter.   Translation by Taurapa

Nau mai, waihape mai, Pū - welcome back, Pooh! This month's pakiwaitara brings back one of our favourite characters and all his hoa. In this kōrero, Īō loses a tail and Pū finds one.   Translation by Taurapa

Two pots share a similar fate, but will they end up the same?   Translation by Taurapa

The goat teaches the boy a lesson after he becomes a bit too caught up in the heat of the moment.   Translation by Taurapa

A rare fable with Aesop as a main character, reminding others not to take life so seriously.   Translation by Taurapa

The fly compares its life to that of the ant's. It's not quite as luxurious at it may seem at first, though.   Translation by Taurapa

A man talks the talk, but can he walk the walk - or jump the jump?   Translation by Taurapa

The mischievous cat is at it again with her plan to scare her neighbours.   Translation by Taurapa

When a sick kea makes a suggestion to his mother about his recovery, she doesn't quite see things in the same light.   Translation by Taurapa

The sly fox, yet again, lives up to its name in this paki poto, while the goat is left a little speechless.   Translation by Taurapa

Our narrator seeks out the famous war hero Hone A.E.I Mete. But it becomes clear, after talking with others, that something is a bit off. Suspicions arise that Mete has some deep secret.   Translation by Taurapa

On the run, a stag happens across a perfect hiding place to escape the wolves.   Translation by Taurapa

The sleeping lion is awoken by a mouse and snatches him, while the mouse pleads for his life!   Translation by Taurapa

A dying man leaves a vase filled with gold for each of his children, but it doesn't go all as planned.   Translation by Taurapa

A leopard fancies himself to be quite beautiful but the sly fox has other thoughts on the subject.   Translation by Taurapa

A frog witnesses a squabble between two bulls and is fearful for what the future holds.   Translation by Taurapa