18-06-2025
Whakaata Māori Realigns Digital Presence For A New Year And A New Era
This Matariki, Whakaata Māori is set to take another bold step in its digital evolution by realigning its online brand presence under the unified banner of MĀORI+.
Whakaata Māori Kaihautū, Shane Taurima, says the strategic shift taking place on 20 June isn't just a name change.
'This is a deliberate step forward in our digital evolution that puts our people and our stories at the centre.
'By uniting our digital platforms under the MĀORI+ banner, we're creating a stronger presence that reflects who we are, where we're going, and how we connect with our audiences at home and around the world.'
All Whakaata Māori social media platforms (excluding LinkedIn) will transition to the new name MĀORI+, creating a consistent, discoverable experience that meets the expectations of today's digital-first audiences.
Whakaata Māori remains our Pou – the foundation and creative force behind MĀORI+ and Te Ao Māori News. Our commitment to revitalising te reo me ngā tikanga Māori remains, now, and for generations to come.
As we celebrate Matariki and look ahead to the new year, this evolution reflects our ongoing commitment – kia mauriora te reo.
From 20 June, the start of the Māori new year, Whakaata Māori will realign its programming to better reflect the natural rhythms and cycles of te ao Māori – embedding seasonal shifts and cultural concepts into both content curation and scheduling.
What's new in our schedule?
Tamariki Time:
6:30–8:30am – Brand-new tamariki content including Mahi Tika Ana!, Binnabannas, Tamariki Haka, Fly My Pepeha, Tākaro Tribe, Tamaiti Tū S3, and Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Te Reo Māori Front and Centre:
3–6pm daily – A new Rumaki Reo immersion block, mixing content for fluent tamariki, reo learners, and whānau.
Whānau Movie Nights:
We've farewelled the Wednesday Movie. Now, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm are whānau movie time!
Saturday Sports:
