Join Justine Murray as she takes us on a haerenga around Aotearoa to learn about Māori place names and the stories of where they came from.
Nau Mai Town
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Join Justine Murray as she takes us on a haerenga around Aotearoa to learn about Māori place names and the stories of where they came from.
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Recent Episodes
June 29, 2026
Rakaia
<p>There's a very long bridge, a braided river, an annual sheep shearing competition and no one is short of a good salmon recipe. The clue behind the name of Rakaia in the Canterbury region is inspired by the act of crossing the mighty river. </p><p>Thanks to Connor Lysaught at Rokowhiria (Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum)</p><p>Check out a photo of Salmon Sam, <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/regions_local-democracy-reporting/519615/rakaia-s-salmon-statue-needs-a-makeover">here</a>. </p><p><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/nau-mai-town?share=ad0bbb5c-d341-4b0d-8c46-bbd083e60243">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a></p>
June 22, 2026
Taihape
<p>The origin story of the name Taihape is cloaked in mystery, no one knows who Tai was or where this ancestor came from. But locals say he had an affliction of the body, Justine Murray heads to gumboot country to unravel the story. </p><p>Archival recordings thanks to Ngā Tāonga Sound and Vision</p><p>The Taihape gumboot sign was made by artist Jeff Thomson, find out more <a href="https://teara.govt.nz/en/interactive/35309/roadside-stories-taihape-gumboot-capital">here</a></p><p>Thanks to the Taihape Museum and Marian Cleaver. </p><p><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/nau-mai-town?share=823017bd-08bc-4276-9c8e-2b867f3b79dd">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a></p>
June 15, 2026
Tīrau
<p>Is a bird or a hill? Is it a cabbage tree or a pā site? The name Tirau has had several iterations since the history of the towns settlement including one based on popular hot springs and a hotel. </p><p>Thanks to Connor Lysaught and Rokowhiria <a href="https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/">Ashburton Museum</a></p><p>Archival recordings thanks to Ngā Tāonga Sound and Vision</p><p><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/nau-mai-town?share=af03e42c-463c-40ef-a7b3-f76eddd37baa">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a></p>
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