Te Whatakai

Te Whatakai is a kaupapa Māori docuseries celebrating the many ways our people connect with the whenua and the moana through kai. Featuring kōrero from a range of Māori experts, the series dives into traditional practices like hunting, diving, fishing, planting, and trapping — all through a Te Ao Māori lens.

Through each episode, we explore tikanga, mātauranga, and intergenerational knowledge passed down through whānau, hapū, and iwi. The goal is to reconnect our communities with sustainable, mana-enhancing practices and to show how gathering kai can be an act of healing, learning, and cultural revival.

More than just collecting food, Te Whatakai is about nourishing our whenua, wai, and hapori and ourselves in meaningful, respectful, and connected ways.