Rnz: Te Ahi Kaa

Rakau Papa pang­ā ka hei ki te marae A weapon discarded can be an ornament on the marae This weeks whakatauki is explained by Maraea Rakuraku

From Radio New Zealand's morning report coverage of the Utu movie premiere, in Napier.

Whenua programme producer Libby Hakaraia interviewed film maker Merata Mita about māori stories portrayed in film.

With a background in waiata composition and Kapahaka Robert Ruha nō Te Whanau a Apanui, Ngāti Pōrou was encouraged by his whanau and friends to produce Māori music for the masses, cue Tikitapu his debut EP. Robert talks with Justine Murray about why writing songs is another level of storytelling.

As producer and in charge of marketing with Atamira Māori Dance Company Zoe Williams role is varied, but with a recent re-branding of the group, one of her goals is to make Atamira a household name. Kelly Nash is one of the main choreographers and explains the logistics of setting up a dance production, from the set and costume design to the interpretation of moko in dance.

Artistic Director of Atamira māori dance company, Moss Patterson talks about the upcoming production Moko with Justine Murray.

Nā te werawera o te tinana me te waewae rara, me kimi he kōrero a, ka mārama. From the energy of the body and the pounding of the feet, this enables us to find a story, from this we find clarity. Explained by Moss Patterson no Ngāti Tūwharetoa.

Maraea Rakuraku calls in on Toni Huata at her home studio following the completion of her fifth album Tomokia due for release in June 2014. While there she discovers Toni is a bit of a comedian.

It's largely due to the very values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and aroha that Joe Doherty (1953-2014) practiced and poured into his tourism business Te Urewera Treks that it's still able to run following his death a few weeks ago. Maraea Rakuraku observes Owner/Operator Joanna Doherty and Bush Guide Wiremu Nuku in their day to day operation before trekking to Nga Putahi Bush Camp in Ruatāhuna.

Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi are doing their utmost to ensure Te Reo Māori in their rohe appeals to a generation of Te reo speakers and remains relevant by using a range of social media tools.

Kahungunu ki te whaiao, Ki te ao Marama. Kahungunu seeking enlightenment and understanding throughout the world. This week's whakatauki is explained by Alex Ann Edwards nō Ng­ā­ti Kahungunu.

Musical couple James Illingworth and Kirsten Te Rito explain their process of creating music which literally starts in their home, thanks to a clever DIY recording booth in their lounge, their latest creation is Kirstens new EP Common Ground, they both chat with Justine.

Veteran broadcaster Tainui Stephens talks about the evolution of m?ori stories portrayed in film from since the early 1940s.

Blue Bach productions director and producer Libby Hakaraia talks about the Inaugural Maoriland Film Festival set to held in Otaki from March 26th - March 30th.

Justine Murray pays a visit to the school to find out how it operates and the positive impact it has had on past and present students. Teacher in charge Helen Webber, te reo māori teacher Kohine Balejko, Justin Toru and Heather Te Huia are involved in the day to day running of the school. Students and young mums Zakiyah and Te Maamae talk about their plans to study degrees and why the services at He Huarahi Tamariki make it easier for to juggle motherhood.

He Huarahi Tamariki: A pathway for our children. This weeks whakatauki is explained by Kohine Balejko no Tūhoe.

Maraea Rakuraku takes a roadtrip with Hekenukumai Busby from his marae in Ahipara to his home in Awanui where they talk bridges of the metaphorical and physical kind.

Justine Murray takes in the action at the annual Flaxmere Family Festival, and talks to 95 year old Wairukuruku Maere and Councillor Henare o Keefe about the positive things happening in the community.

Think before you Ink is a lecture delivered by Shane Te Ruki, which looks at the tradition and modernisation of taa moko (traditional maori tattoo). Shane explains the three most important aspects of receiving taa moko that includes hygiene, design and payment.

Changes in the way people access information means that the teaching of te reo maori needs to adapt, that's according to Dr Rapata Wiri who has created a mobile app, a nine module te reo maori course, Te Pumanawa.