Rnz: Te Ahi Kaa

Precious Cargo is an exhibition that takes a traditional Māori tāonga and through its design, another interpretation of it's functionality is explored. Essentially Waka Huia were designed as intricate treasure boxes carved on the outside to equal its valuable contents on the inside. Waka Huia would house Rau (feathers), Hei Tiki or Heru, as an example. Weaver Veranoa Hetet, Carver Lyonel Grant, Jeweller Nga Waiata, Potter Chris Weaver and Woodturner Graeme Priddle worked with Tim. Justine Murray tours the space, and Designer Tim Wigmore explains how the project took shape.

Whaia te iti Kahurangi, Ka tūohu koe me he maunga teitei. Pursue the noblest of intentions or goals, and if you bow your head let it be to a lofty mountain. This week's whakatāuki is explained by Moana Maniapoto nō Ngāti Tuwharetoa, Te Arawa.

Te Ahi Kaa this week features a dramatised documentary recreating the political manoeuvrings behind the invasion of Parihaka in Taranaki on 5 November 1881.

There is an eclectic mix of songs on Moana and the Tribe's latest album, Rima. First there is the electronic influence of musician Paddy Free and a commissioned duet with well-established singer and songwriter Don McGlashan. But there is still the messages of importance that is a key signature of Moana's work. The song 'Whole Worlds Watching' is a call for people to speak up about the atrocities in the Middle East and the acapella song 'Hands-Up' encourages people to vote. Te reo māori is woven into the album helped along with the contribution of te reo māori advocate and broadcaster, Scotty Morrison. Moana talks about Rima with Justine Murray.

Keyboard Warrior or Kānohi ki te Kānohi? How do you maintain your links to your hapū, iwi, marae and whanau? In 2010 Acushla began her research for her PhD thesis about the impact social media placed upon māori culture, she completed this work last year and graduated in May this year in her hometown of Taranaki. Justine Murray asks a few māori how they choose to keep their whanau links strong, and whether or not social media plays an important role. Acushla discusses her research and findings with Justine.

Ngāti Pōrou Kapahaka exponent Puti Mackey recalls the strength of waiata composition during her time growing up on the East Coast. Nuki Williams, Pare Herewini aka Polly De Lux, Apirana Ngata, Henare Waitoa and Tuini Ngawai. It's these composers that have influenced her life as a Ngāti Pōrou Kapahaka teacher. Justine Murray visits Puti at her Wellington home.

Kia ata Ko nga Kopara o Rongomaitapui. Sing softly the bellbirds of Rongomaitapui. This week's whakatauki is explained by Puti Mackey no Ngati Porou.

Musician Ruia Aperahama found it impossible to continue the way he was living, using drugs and alcohol to self medicate. It took a failed suicide attempt for him to finally accept that his addictions masked a deeper, more traumatic pain caused by childhood abuse. These days Hareruia (Ruia) Aperahama, talks a lot about waking up and accepting responsibility. They've always been themes he's explored throughout his musical career. Yet, what is remarkable about his life presently is that he's doing all of that and more, with the knowledge and then acceptance of horrific trauma - that all came to a head a few years ago. It's had Aperahama really stripping back what's important to him as an artist who identifies strongly and proudly Māori and Ratana and as a person whose needs were often subsumed by those of the collective. It's really had him examine how he wishes to live his life while standing within and practicing mana motuhake.

For a moment there, waking during the night surrounded by the sounds of 50 or so sleeping people Suzanne Tamaki, was reminded of sleeping in a wharenui/ whare tupuna at a pā. Only she wasn't at the pā but instead housed in cardboard boxes, in a car park with colleagues of Wellington City Council experiencing the 14 hours homeless event run by the Salvation Army. Maraea Rakuraku trailed Tamaki and met some of the characters that live on Wellington Streets.

Kerea kerea, tōkia tōkia, kui kui whitiwhiti ora. Ka piri au ki te onepango, ka wiriau ki te onepango. Ka taea ano o te onewhero o ngā mātua tupuna. Dig dig, plant, plant and the cry of the pīpīwharauroa heralding the time for harvesting. I touch the black soil, I toil through the black soil until I reach the red soil, the blood of our ancestors.

In an archival recording from 1973, Ramai Hayward (1916 - 2014) talks about her passion for film production during the 1940's with host Selwyn Murupaenga. Archival audio in this programme was supplied by Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision.

Pat and Tania Hakaraia run their lawnmowing business in Otaki, their expertise were called upon when Pat's cousin Libby Hakaraia directed the short film The Lawnmower Men of Kapu. This week the couple will join Libby and head to ImagineNATIVE film festival in Toronto, Canada. Pat will select short films to feature as part of the children's programme at next year's Maoriland film festival in Otaki. Tania will get an insight into the logistics of running the festival, and Libby will sit on the Prize Jury. They talk with Justine Murray a few weeks out from their departure.

As part of this year's Sir Apirana Ngata Memorial Lectures. Acting Chief Executive and Kaihautu of Te Papa Tongarewa, Arapata Hakiwai talks about the contribution made by Sir Apirana Ngata in the restoration and preservation of traditional Māori art.

He aroha whakatō, He aroha puta mai. If kindness is sown, then kindness you shall receive. This week's whakatāuki is explained by Sonia Kaurauna nō Ngāi Tuhoe.

M­āori art is as varied and diverse as any other and how it is presented for exhibition and sale, is vital to the event and exhibition that is Toi Māori Art Market coming up in November, 2014. Gary Nicholas is in discussion with Maraea Rakuraku.

When Dr Jaclyn Aramoana decided to become a surgeon she contacted the very first Māori surgeon, Associate Professor Jonathan Koea for advice. What eventuated has been an ongoing relationship of mentorship. So far, so very Māori. What became apparent and is perhaps only now really being looked at is that, while Māori practicing medicine continues to increase, Māori specialising in surgery not so much. Yet, if Māori Health inequality is to be truly addressed doesn't that mean Māori must be spread throughout the profession and how does that stack up when Māori surgeons number less than 20? With Koea and Associate Professor Patrick Alley, Dr Aramoana has sought answers to that question amongst others, through a literature review that was published recently in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery.

A black BMW pimped out in a Derek Lardelli moko type design with a pākehā behind it? How's that for a political statement? How's that for advertising one of the Te Ao Māori art events of the year, Toi Māori Art Market (November 14-16, 2014)? Maraea Rakuraku takes a ride in what is effectively a rolling billboard alongside its owner, Robert Baldock through the streets of Wellington.

My fire on my land has burned continuously.

Former roller derby skater turned filmmaker Corinna Hunziker is the director of the documentary The All Skates. The documentary follows female skaters vying for a place on the national squad. Corinna talks about the sport and why it is gaining popularity amongst Māori women. The documentary also follows the story of Marcia Taylor aka Meat Train who suffers from gradual hearing loss and how it has affected her ability to participate in the sport she loves.

Justine Murray visits the home of Hohi Ngapera Te Moana Keri Kaa in Rangitukia, Te Tairawhiti. Keri talks about her childhood, her whanau and the book Taka Ki Ro Wai. The book won the Māori Language award at the 2014 New Zealand Post Book Awards, it is also a finalist at The National Design Awards. Creative Director Martin D Page provides an insight into the books illustrations which is proving a hit amongst the whanau in Te Tairawhiti.