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

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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.
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