A man standing in front of a mural of the Tino Rangatiratanga flag (Māori flag).

Red and white text reads, "Hori on a Hīkoi".

46m

Hori is on a Hīkoi with his e hoa Te Kuru o te Marama Dewes on Ngā Porokāte - A visual podcast on all things affecting te ao Māori today.

Made with pūtea tautoko from Te Māngai Pāho

8 episodes

"Why? Tangi Be Happy" – Eru Kapa-Kingi

We speak with Eru "Te Kapa-Kingi o te Norta," a legal academic who was instilled by his parents with a political consciousness and critical perspective on Māori existence as tangata whenua
Episode 1
46m

"What's a Tino Rangatiratanga?" – Linda Munn

Hori sits down with Linda Munn, the last surviving designer of the tino rangatiratanga flag. Linda became actively involved in various protest events significant to the reclamation of Māori culture.
Episode 2
35m

"I Am a Sovereign" (Part 1) – Tākuta Ferris

We chat with Tākuta Ferris about his first year as a Member of Parliament in the kawanatanga space and his aims to inspire the next generation of Māori to reclaim their independence.
Episode 3
19m

"I Am a Sovereign" (Part 2) - Tākuta Ferris

We welcome Tākuta Ferris back to our kōrero. A carver, fisherman, and diver, Doc Ferris represents a new generation of Māori leading the charge in reclaiming rangatiratanga.
Episode 4
23m

"Te Tiriti Party" (Part 1) – Veronica Tawhai

Seeking clarity on the Treaty of Waitangi? This episode is for you! Sharp-witted and knowledgeable, Veronica Tawhai is a leading figure in Tiriti education and indigenous-rights advocacy
Episode 5
32m

"Te Tiriti Party" (Part 2) - Veronica Tawhai

In Part 2, we welcome back Associate Professor Veronica Tawhai, who shares her extensive knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and her vision for a better Aotearoa.
Episode 6
31m

"Calling Out the Fear-Mongering" - Kassie Hartendorp

With political tensions rising in Paremata, we catch up with Kassie Hartendorp, a proud Raukawa wahine and powerhouse voice for Māori and marginalised communities. As a leading figure at ActionStation, Kassie breaks down the current political climate, the role of activism, and what to consider in the lead-up to next year's general election.
Episode 7
38m

"Constitutional Change Is the Change Aotearoa Needs" - Dr. Carwyn Jones

n this powerful kōrero, we speak with the calm and insightful Dr. Carwyn Jones about Te Tiriti o Waitangi and what real constitutional change could look like for Aotearoa. A true expert in the field, Dr. Carwyn unpacks complex ideas with clarity, making this one of our most enlightening porokāte to date.
Episode 8
30m

Trailers & bonus video

Hori on a Hīkoi – Ngā Porokāte

Getting into the nitty-gritty, join artivist Hori along with co-conspirator Te Kuru o te Marama Dewes for a hearty kōrero on Aotearoa's current political climate.
1m

Produced by

Te Auraki

Made with pūtea tautoko from

Partner Logo for Te Mangai Paho for use on dark background
https://www.tmp.govt.nz

More like this

  • Back to Timor

    Back to Timor follows the journey of four Kiwi military veterans who return to East Timor 25 years after serving as peacekeepers there. The big question for them: did they make a difference?
    Back to Timor/Film
    43m

  • Documentary

    After Indira Gandhi's assassination, the 1984 Sikh Massacre unfolded, with thousands of Sikhs violently killed over three days. Many sought asylum. 1984 follows their journey to find home in Aotearoa after enormous tragedy.
    1984/Film
    1h 4m

  • Documentary

    I Am a Dark River is a playful and experimental documentary focused on the story of New Zealand modernist printer and publisher Bob Lowry, through the eyes of his granddaughter Tess.
    I Am a Dark River/Film
    1h 10m

  • Fly Like a Moa

    Kauri isn't allowed to go rock-climbing with Lani. Kauri meets a moa and learns that everyone has different strengths.
    What Will I Be Today?/Season 1/Episode 1
    5m

  • The Rise and Fall

    Isabella Moore’s career soared with body positivity, but fashion’s return to thinness now threatens everything she’s fought for as a Samoan-Kiwi curve model.
    Cutting the Curve (NEW)/Episode 1
    10m

  • Spies, Allies, and the FBI

    From Kash Patel’s surprise visit to Kim Dotcom’s infamous raid, our relationship with the FBI and America has been anything but simple. We uncover how NZ has balanced alliances, espionage, and independence and why it matters now more than ever.
    Context (NEW)/Season 1/Episode 2
    39m

  • Jack Tame | Trump's Rise to Power

    Standing at Hillary Clinton’s election night ‘victory’ party in 2016, Jack Tame realised the real winner was elsewhere. Donald Trump’s rise to power exposed his blind spots as a reporter and fundamentally changed his journalism.
    re_covering (NEW)/Season 5/Episode 7
    56m

  • We Look Down on Them

    Meet Tūī, Pūkeko, Kererū, and Pīwakawaka: four chatty birds who love to people-watch. They can't believe the absurdity of these modern-day humans.
    Bird's Eye View/Episode 1
    5m

  • Metiria Turei

    Did Metiria Turei mean to turn the 2017 election on its head? Earlier that year, the former Green Party co-leader made an admission that would upend their entire campaign.
    Matangireia/Season 1/Episode 1
    45m

  • Whitiki

    A video documentary that tells the stories of three Māori Pioneers who went to battle in WWI, through the eyes of their descendants.
    Whitiki/Film
    52m

  • Episode 1

    We investigate the occupation at Ihumātao from the perspective of the leaders of the campaign to #ProtectIhumātao.
    Ake Ake Ake/Episode 1
    55m

  • Ranginui Walker: Reclaiming Māori Education

    Starting off with a bang, the team dissect Ranginui Walker's chapter of the renowned book Decolonisation in Aotearoa. The team has a go at translating a bit of Reclaiming Māori Education -- check in to hear if it's an A+ pass or not.
    Whakamāori/Season 1/Episode 1
    36m

  • Shareef

    Drugs, lies and regret became a reality for Shareef after an encounter with some local gang affiliates, but growing up in the North has shaped this proud takatāpui into who he is today.
    The Barber Shop/Episode 1
    6m

  • Episode 1

    Clothing expression is important to Wairua. Mia connects with her culture by spending time away. Lavi talks about cultural expectations. Theia feels welcomed by her own and judged by others.
    Duality/Episode 1
    21m

  • Janay Harding

    Janay Harding. "Hollowpoint." Bellator MMA. Gold Coast. Featherweight. 6-7-0. Ranked as the #7 female featherweight in the world. Janay finds her purpose through the sport of MMA.
    The Art of War/Episode 1
    11m

  • Episode 1

    Piripi takes us on a tour of his kingdom, introducing his girlfriend Luxy and showcasing his many talents, which include cleaning the whare and doing the lawns... NOT!
    The Adventures of Piripi Kaiwaru AKA Phillip! /Season 1/Episode 1
    9m

  • Tāmaki-Makau-Rua: Peeni Henare and Oriini Kaipara on the battle for Tāmaki Makaurau

    As voters head to the poll for the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection, Labour’s Peeni Henare and Te Pāti Māori’s Oriini Kaipara join Mihingārangi to discuss the issues facing whānau in the biggest Polynesian city in the world. From housing to health to te reo Māori, he wānanga kei te haere.
    MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes/Season 3/Episode 16
    27m

  • Te Hekenga

    As the Native Land Court reshapes Aotearoa, Hector’s world unravels. Bound by whakapapa, he fights to protect his son’s future—while Māori sovereignty slips through Crown hands.
    Stolen Lands (NEW Season)/Season 2/Episode 5
    21m

  • Paralysed and Pregnant

    Can a quad have a baby? Soph’s on a real one, deep-diving into disability, parenting, and pushing limits. With Indy, she meets a quad mum who proves the haters wrong.
    This Is Wheel Life (NEW Season)/Season 2/Episode 6
    13m

  • The Driving Lesson

    When Trish, a spirited mother, decides to give her son Mana a driving lesson, what was intended to be a simple rite of passage quickly escalates into a chaotic encounter.
    A Place Called Te Awamutu/Episode 1
    5m

  • Tyrell

    Tyrell Taylor found a like-minded community of BMX riders, where rangatahi are given a chance to expand their skill set, be mentored, and be seen as equals. He reminds us not to forget what makes you happy.
    No Limits/Episode 1
    11m

  • IllumiNGĀTI

    Sibling vocalists Raiha, Hōrihi, & Hāne lead IllumiNgāti, a reggae band from Kawakawa covering Dave Para’s "You’re Magic" & debuting their bilingual single, "Illusion."
    The Barber Shop Sessions/Episode 1
    6m

  • Part 1 (2024)

    Ruamata captures the journey of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ruamata's rise to the top of hockey in Aotearoa as they become the first Māori immersion school in a century to compete in the prestigious Rankin Cup.
    Ruamata: It's More Than Hockey/Film
    1h 0m

  • Kenneth Roth

    Do Israel’s actions amount to genocide? Kenneth Roth has spent decades documenting human rights violations. He explains how genocide is defined—and whether it’s happening in Gaza. Plus, is Trump's power on the wane?
    30 with Guyon Espiner/Season 3/Episode 13
    32m

  • Māhuhu o te Rangi

    We’ll look back on Māhuhu o te Rangi—Aotearoa’s largest waka taua—its voyages on the Waitematā, and its place within the iwi.
    Te Kawau ki Tai/Episode 1
    14m

  • Kia Tupato (Be Careful)

    With tensions rising between the new government and tangata whenua, Wayne and his traffic-management crew brace for the biggest Waitangi Day celebration in Aotearoa New Zealand's history.
    Hi-Vis/Episode 1
    6m

  • ACT: The Foreign Influences That Have Shaped David Seymour's Political Agenda, and What It Means for Aotearoa

    With ACT’s record 2023 election result and David Seymour’s rise to Deputy Prime Minister, the party is reshaping Aotearoa’s political landscape. But behind its growing power is a network of ideas—some homegrown, some imported—that raise questions about its stance on Te Tiriti and indigenous rights. Mata explores the forces shaping David Seymour’s ideologies, through the eyes of a former party insider.
    MATA Reports/Season 2/Episode 1
    39m

  • Hīkoi – Speaking Our Truth

    It was the social movement that changed the country's political landscape. 20 years on, Tāmati Rimene-Sproat retraces the 2004 Foreshore and Seabed march, all the way back to the steps of Parliament.
    Hīkoi – Speaking Our Truth/Film
    59m

  • Lau Yuet Seen

    It was September 1938 when Lau Yuet Seen received word from her husband to leave Fah Dei for Hong Kong as soon as possible. The Japanese troops were close to landing north of Hong Kong.
    Farewell Guangdong/Episode 1
    22m

  • Overview

    We dive into Te Tiriti o Waitangi—Aotearoa's founding document—and how it's shaped Aotearoa. Kara Rickards sits down with treaty experts, educators, and lawyers to delve deeper into the historical context.
    Treaty Talks/Episode 1
    46m

  • Inspiration to Write

    Nina Mingya Powles (writer & poet) grew up near Katherine Mansfield's Wellington home. KM ‘loomed’ over her childhood. Powles & graphic artist Sarah Laing make Mansfield a contemporary character.
    Shine On Katherine Mansfield/Episode 1
    7m

  • Main Feature

    From visionary director Katie Wolfe comes an unflinching documentary of a forgotten history retold from every side.
    The Haka Party Incident/Film
    1h 28m

Video section home

Browse all
Bob Lowry, wearing an eyepatch, crown, and shirt with the words "In the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is King," holds a finger in the air. The graphic is white and teal with a title to the left of him and curving below which reads: "I Am a Dark River"
A brightly colours grid of squares where some of the squares include the faces of the five hosts of Whakamāori
Person on purple background resting their head in their hand. Only their head and chest is visible. Purple text along bottom of image reads, "AMPLIFIED".
A graphic of four birds hanging over an adult man's head. In the middle, the text reads: "Bird's Eye View."
A group of people performing a haka outside amongst the trees. The person at the front is in focus and doing a pukana. Text reads, "NZ Wars: The Stories of Ruapekapeka".
A birds'-eye view of some military items sitting scattered on a desk, including a map, a hat, playing cards, and a couple of coins. The text in the middle reads "Back to Timor."
A man wearing a kākahu (clothing garment) and holding a hīrau (waka paddle). Text reads, "Te Kawau ki Tai. The Story of a Waka".
Framed by a purple fabric design is a plus-size model in a green dress. In front of her, in black-on-white text, reads: "CUTTING THE CURVE."
A multi-media illustration of four different figures in different art styles. Text reads, "Our Aotearoa".
Misty Frequency's mask sits by other masks on a shelf in a dressing room. The text reads "What's the Disability-Tea"
A close up of a video game controller, the lighting makes it look slightly pink and blue. Text reads, "Game Change".
A man in traditional Māori dress and a full face tā moko is standing in the forest. He is holding a wooden pole object. Text reads, "NZ Wars: Stories of Wairau".
The silhouette of a man against a sun either rising or setting, the sky is mostly green with a thin bank of orange light along the horizon. Text reads, "Meng".
A large mountain capped with snow. Text reads, "Land of the Long White Cloud".
Alice Snedden looking into the camera and holding a megaphone up to her mouth in her left hand. In her right hand she holds up a stack of paper, on the first page is a simple drawing of the beehive with a text bubble that says, "No voting for you!!!". Text reads, "Alice Snedden's Bad News". Both the text and Alice Snedden are on a bright blue background.
Dark purple background with text, "Art Stories in Aotearoa".
A sand dune with the ocean behind it in a cove, everything shadowy and violet in the twilight. The text reads "Whitiki! Whītī! Whītī! E!"
A man is wearing a suit and tie and smiling at the camera with his head slightly tilted to the left. He has a thick moustache, behind him the room is dark but seems to be an office. Text reads, "The Citizen's Handbook" in light pink.
A man operating a cannon, theres smoke coming out of it and a man next to it holding his hands over his ears. Text reads, "NZ Wars: Stories of Waitara".
Black and white image of a portion of an All Blacks rugby team photo. Men standing with arms folded looking at the camera wearing sports uniforms. Text reads, "All Blacks at War".
An adult person is holding a young child in their arms and hugging them. Text reads, "Blind Bitter Happiness".
Eight seperate images edited into two rows of four, each showing different images of people and art. Text reads, "Marauders".
A Muslim man in a blue shirt stands in a mosque. The text reads "This Is Us"
Text reads, "House Talk" on a white brick wall background.