Hongi To Hāngī: And Everything in Between - First Episode

The first marae visit can be a fraught affair — where to stand, what to do, what to bring. Award-winning presenter Tāmati Rimene-Sproat puts fears to bed in this first episode of Hongi to Hāngī, a series exploring te ao Māori — the Māori world, its language and customs. Sproat walks through a typical marae visit, explaining each component like the karanga (official welcome), whaikōrero (formal te reo speech), koha and the joy of sharing kai after the formalities. A range of experts like Stacey and Scotty Morrison, Te Haumihiata Mason and Paraone Gloyne share insights about marae protocol.

If you're visiting the marae for the first time it can be very fearful...because it's unknown to you.

– Tikanga expert Chris Winitana on Pākehā contemplating a marae visit

Key Cast & Crew

Francis Tipene

Subject

Adrian Stevanon

Producer

Stacey Morrison (née Daniels)

Subject

Mahanga Pihama

Producer

Tāmati Rimene-Sproat

Presenter

Lise Cook

Director, Storyliner