Ngairo Eruera

Pepeha is a formulaic expression that identifies the ancestral connections of Māori to their lands, mountains, rivers, oceans, and waka. So how does pepeha apply to non-Māori who are learning the… Audio

Should there be restrictions around receiving moko or is this deficit thinking? Is there an expectation that a person must speak Māori or even change their lifestyle? Hosts Ngairo Eruera, Te Kehukehu… Audio

What defines the act of decolonisation? Is it a state of mind or is it detaching from the dominant culture? In episode six of the talk series 'Urupounamu' the hosts break down what decolonisation… Audio

When is Māori Art – Not Māori Art? Singer Songwriter Ria Hall, and Spoken Word Artist Te Kahu Rolleston bring their thoughts to the table. Audio

Do you choose to use an English name instead of putting up with mispronunciation of your Māori name? On episode four of the talk series Urupounamu the hosts find out that quite a few people do just… Audio

Is there a magic number to suggest that a young person is mature enough to vote? In this week's kōrero session the hosts talk about the issue to lower the voting age to 16. Some students from a local… Audio

What's on your Māori music Mixtape? - Justine Murray, Ngairo Eruera and Te Kehukehu Patara discuss music genres, the rich compositions from kapahaka, the legacy of Prince Tui Teka and the latest… Audio

As the country came out of Covid-19 Level lockdown 4, producer Justine Murray finds out how work and family life changed for this weeks guests. From the restrictions placed on Maori practices to the… Audio

The national kapa haka festival Te Matatini takes place in Wellington this week. Performer Ngairo Eruera and judge Te Atarangi Whiu share their experiences of performing on stage alongside their… Audio