6:30 MaraeNZ's longest running, bilingual, weekly current affairs show returns for 2026, featuring a Māori perspective on politics and culture.
7:00 The People's GameLook into the world of touch with some of the legends of the game. Touch is often underfunded and kept alive from volunteers – we learn the history, meet the legends and are with those who owe their success to touch.
7:30 Thailand - Earth's Tropical ParadiseNorthern Thailand is dominated by mountains and cloaked in forest. it hides ancient creatures and surprising partnerships. to survive here, both the wildlife and people rely on maintaining the natural harmony of the mysterious north.
8:30 Hunting New ZealandHunting New Zealand joins up with whānau Carter in the Tongariro region for the beginning of the roar. Early stages in the roar poses some challenges, but technology helps put food in the chiller.
9:00 Haututu HuntersFour city slickers get out of their comfort zones and connect with their whenua and whānau. the boys visit Motiti Island to connect Xavier to his whenua for the first time.
9:30 FeralFrom wild hog hunting to silver carp fishing, adventure loving culinary
explorer Via Vang is ready to chase, kill, cook, and eat all the crazy
creatures that have overstayed their welcome
9:55 Someday ChallengeA film making challenge for rangatahi to tell stories about issues they care about.
10:00 RewindREWIND is a music video series with curated NZ and Reo Māori music. it also has old music videos updated with graphic factoids.
10:27 Waiata AnthemsNikora Edwards aka Swizl Jager, defies societal expectations in more ways than one and, through his music, explores the dynamics of not fitting the traditional mould.
10:30 Under the WhārikiRiana Te Ngahue, a lawyer and social media influencer, helps to break down some of the misconceptions and complicated aspects of the dirty politics in New Zealand.
11:00 Whakaata MāoriWhakaata Māori specialises in the stories of New Zealand. be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.
6:30 Kori ClubKori Club is a captivating series for 0 8 year olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Māori.
6:37 CocomelonJoin the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe tapping music.
6:40 Takaro TribeTakaro Tribe is an animated series for 0 6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao LIVE.
6:55 Kiri & LouAnimated tamariki series Kiri & Lou follows the adventures of two friends living in pre historic New Zealand NZ.
7:02 Bigsies and LittlesAn animated series for tamariki about two little kororā living their lives between the moving of the tides.
7:10 Island of MysteryIsland of Mystery is an animation series that features Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time.
7:22 Te NūtubeTwo clever cousins, Atareta and Te Haakura, share their world with their followers.
7:32 Tamaiti Tu WinterUnder the watchful gaze of the mountain ranges, young Māori boys navigate their way through winter mahi. the boys prep the hāngi and Matua Ue gets his gumboots dirty.
7:42 Tamariki HakaChildren from kura across the country showcase their haka skills.
7:51 TūhuraNiua and Hura travel to Te Hokianga nui ā Kupe to uncover the story behind the taniwhā ‘Ārai Te Uru & Niua’ who guard the mouth of Hokianga harbour.
7:57 Te Ohu O PūkanaNEW: Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pūkana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi
8:04 Pūkana 2024Te Reo Māori entertainment programme for Kura and Kura Kaupapa tamariki / taiohi.
8:34 ŌpakiPānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori.
9:04 Tōku ReoProfessor John Moorfield's Māori language course supported by an interactive website.
9:34 MaraeNZ's longest running, bilingual, weekly current affairs show returns for 2026, featuring a Māori perspective on politics and culture.
10:04 Thailand - Earth's Tropical ParadiseNorthern Thailand is dominated by mountains and cloaked in forest. it hides ancient creatures and surprising partnerships. to survive here, both the wildlife and people rely on maintaining the natural harmony of the mysterious north.
11:04 The People's GameLook into the world of touch with some of the legends of the game. Touch is often underfunded and kept alive from volunteers – we learn the history, meet the legends and are with those who owe their success to touch.
11:34 FeralFrom wild hog hunting to silver carp fishing, adventure loving culinary
explorer Via Vang is ready to chase, kill, cook, and eat all the crazy
creatures that have overstayed their welcome
11:59 Waiata AnthemsOnce self conscious of her fair skin, pop singer YAHYAH finally lets go of her insecurities and sings in te reo Māori to honour her heritage and connect with her late mother.
12:04 Hunt with MeCelebrating the diversity of hunter gatherers from around New Zealand. Joe Rolston and the bros head to the Ruahine Ranges for deer; Amber Smith and whānau are fishing in the Bay of Islands.
12:34 Haka YarnsExplores and celebrates the world of kapa haka and the passionate haka community. Hosted by kapa haka "know it alls" Chey Milne and Kereama Wright with Anipatene Biddle and Montel Tivoli.
1:29 Waiata AnthemsNgāti Whātua singer, MAJIC PĀORA, crafts music to inspire her iwi and provide a positive example for her tamariki.
1:34 Tōku ReoProfessor John Moorfield's Māori language course supported by an interactive website.
2:04 AkoPānia Papa presents Māori language lessons for intermediate level learners.
2:34 ŌpakiPānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori.
3:04 ASB Polyfest 2025Featuring Kahurangi ki Uta Papakura High School, Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival marks 50 years of rangatahi excellence.
3:34 Te NūtubeTwo clever cousins, Atareta and Te Haakura, share their world with their followers.
3:40 CocomelonJoin the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe tapping music.
3:44 Takaro TribeTakaro Tribe is an animated series for 0 6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao LIVE.
3:59 Kiri & LouAnimated tamariki series Kiri & Lou follows the adventures of two friends living in pre historic New Zealand NZ.
4:05 Bigsies and LittlesAn animated series for tamariki about two little kororā living their lives between the moving of the tides.
4:13 Island of MysteryIsland of Mystery is an animation series that features Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time.
4:25 TūhuraNiua and Hura travel to Te Hokianga nui ā Kupe to uncover the story behind the taniwhā ‘Ārai Te Uru & Niua’ who guard the mouth of Hokianga harbour.
4:31 Te Ohu O PūkanaShorter, sharper and cooler, Pūkana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi
5:00 Mura O Te AhiHilarious 'debating' competition showcasing Māori humour and wit entirely in the Māori language.
5:29 Mauri Reo Mauri OraMauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences.
6:04 Te Mana Kuratahi 2025Relive the best of this year's Te Mana Kuratahi regional kapa haka competition held in Tauranga.
6:28 Someday ChallengeA film making challenge for rangatahi to tell stories about issues they care about.
6:34 Autaia Haka TheatreAs they explore Te Aho Matua, we step inside one of Tāmaki Makaurau's Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Kōtuku. Their story touches on the realities rangatahi Māori face today.
7:04 Get Your Leg OverNEW: Host Lizzie Rangihuna (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu) invites urban Māori celebrities, matatau ki te reo to fulfill their native horse riding fantasies and get a leg over!