Aotearoa
Aotearoa brings Māori stories and an insight to our nations history. It offers a unique view of Aotearoa that will captivate audiences. Discover an Aotearoa like you have never seen before.
Aotearoa is narrated and presented by Tainui Stephens and plays on Māori Television and on Air New Zealand Inflight entertainment. Currently in the 2nd season of production it tells a Māori story of our land and people as seen from above.
Each series of 10 half hour episodes, highlights the many regions of Aotearoa and illustrates the beauty of our land and the stories that relate to each area.
Presenter - Tainui Stephens
Project Credits
Kaiwhakataki - Presenter
Tainui Stephens
Kaituanaki - Te Reo Māori Consultant
Scotty Morrison
Kairangahau, Kaituhi - Researcher, Script Writers
Raniera Harrison, Tainui Stephens, Bradley Walker, Scotty Morrison
Whakaahua Tawhito - Archive Photos
Alexander National Library - Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa
Kaiāwhina/ Kaihāutu - Production Co-ordinator
Ben Thomason
Kaihopu Āhua Waka Topatopa- Drone Camera Operator
Peter May
Kaihopu Oro Taiao - Audio Operator
Ben Thomason
Puoro - Music
Joel Haines
Kaiwāwāhi - Editor
Andy McGrath/ Peter May
Kaikōtiotio Rangapū - Network Executive
Summer Wharekawa
Kaitohu - Director
Raniera Harrison
Kaihautū Tuarua - Associate Producer
Tainui Stephens
Kaihatū - Producer
Bradley Walker
Funding Agency
Te Māngai Pāho