Witi faces his final challenge, speaking te reo Māori for an hour, confronting past obstacles and considering the future of the language.
18 Jun 2025
Te wheke
Witi shares a new story with tamariki at a kōhanga reo, embedding a hidden meaning that faces scrutiny for a rumaki assessment.
17 Jun 2025
Te hītori
Witi Underwater explores the challenges and frustrations Witi faces while learning te reo Māori despite witnessing its revitalization, revealing the depth of knowledge required.
16 Jun 2025
Te tohorā
Witi explores rediscovered connections and grapples with his iconic character, the tohorā, during a class trip.
15 Jun 2025
Ko wai au?
Witi Ihimaera discusses his decision to learn te reo Māori at 80, revealing the personal motivations driving his return to school and cultural immersion in this interview.
11 Jun 2025
Introducing: Witi Underwater
Whale Rider creator Witi Ihimaera immerses himself in an intensive Māori language course, facing challenges that push his linguistic abilities to the limit in this episode.
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