Rnz: Te Ahi Kaa

In an interview from 1975, Herewini Murupaenga interviews Dick Scott, the author of the book Ask That Mountain, the story of Parihaka.

Kororia ki te atua kei runga, Maungārongo ki te whenua, Whakaaro pai ki nga tangata katoa. Glory to God on high, peace on earth and Goodwill to all mankind. Explained by Rangi Kipa nō Te Ati Awa, Ngāti Maniapoto.

Wood artist Rex Homan, Weaver Rose Tahuparae and Weaver / Jeweller Matthew Mcintyre-Wilson discuss their work and their Taranaki heritage.

Justine Murray visits Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Ara Whanui and talks to Kaiako (teacher) Nanny Harete Kawana who has first-hand experience of the success of the programme.

Former Sliver fern Linda Vagana explains how the Duffy Books in Homes programme is run and the milestones along the way.

Author Alan Duff created Duffy Books in homes twenty years ago, he talks about the success of the programme.

Tamaiti Whangai - Alternative Resolutions Enhanced Model is mentoring programme which provides alternative punishment for young offenders. Rosemary Rangitauira meets 17 year old Crews Stone Nepia who is glad to be working on a farm in Whanganui. Farmer Tuffy Churton explains what Crews will be tasked with, and Chairman of Te Runanganui o Taranaki whanui Neville Baker praises the positive outcomes of the initiative.

Me whakatōhia te kākano o te reo ki roto o a tātou tamariki. To instill the Maori language into our tamariki. Explained by Harete Kawana nō Ngai Tuhoe.

Aukati Kai Paipa (Quit Smoking) Coach Keitha Woods talks about how her role of providing support to the Ow Babes team.

Leticia Keepa, and Stevie Love are part of the Ow Babes team and talk to Justine Murray about their mission to get smokefree.

Dr Marewa Glover walks Justine Murray through a three month nationwide quit smoking contest, Wero Challenge.

New Police General Manager of Maori, Pacific and Ethnic services Superintendent Wally Haumaha talks about Whangai Tamaiti an intiative that aims to curb prosecution rates for Maori by 2018 and the involvement of local iwi.

On Te Ahi Kaa this week, utilising technology is how a nationwide quit smoking is reaching out to people wanting to kick the habit. The Wero Challenge has attracted groups from as far south as Bluff to the far north in Kaitaia. At the helm of the three month challenge is Dr Marewa Glover who explains the process with Justine Murray. Te Manu Korihi Senior reporter Rosemary Rangitauira joins the show for the next few weeks, she talks to New Zealand Police Superintendent Wally Haumaha about the progress of a whanau ora strategy Turning of the Tide - a whanau ora crime and crash prevention strategy' launched last year.

Kua takoto te manuka. The challenge has been laid.

Through her translator Mr Thomas, a kuia from Rotorua, Mrs Morehu explains the meaning Moko Kauae (Ta moko on her Chin and lips.

Mina Ripia talks about her latest album compilation Whiri Tuu Aka featuring Gaynor Rikihana; Kirsten Te Rito; Betty-Anne Monga and Lisa Tomlins.

On the back of the official release of the movie Mr Pip, actor Rawiri Paratene talks about the four month stint he did in Papua New Guinea as an acting coach.

Whiri Tū Aka. The weaving together of vines, to make something strong. Explained by Mina Ripia nō Nga Puhi me Ngāti Kahungunu.

Writer Rore Hapipi (Rowley Habib no Lebanese Ngati Tuwharetoa) wanted to become a writer despite growing up with no books in the home. He took on a number of manual jobs and eventually took to writing in the mid 1950's. He has a chat with Justine Murray.

Coverage of this year's Iron Maori Duathlon held in Upper Hutt, Wellington. Members of Tri-Poneke about their Iron Maori journey to the importance of comfortable clothing. Co-creators Heather and Wayne Skipworth talk about the kaupapa of the event from the whanau involvement to the clothing gear.