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Whale Rider creator Witi Ihimaera throws himself in the deep end of a full-immersion Māori language course that tests him to his limit.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWhale Rider creator Witi Ihimaera throws himself in the deep end of a full-immersion Māori language course that tests him to his limit.
Witi Underwater is hosted by RNZ. The show has published 6 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Hoki mai" (19 June 2025, 47 minutes), "Te wheke" (18 June 2025, 43 minutes), and "Te hītori" (17 June 2025, 47 minutes).
Witi Underwater publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 6 episodes.
Booking probability for Witi Underwater is 17%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Witi Underwater requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Witi Underwater's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Witi Underwater are Courses, Coaching & Lessons. Witi Underwater has a society audience.
RNZ hosts Witi Underwater, a society podcast with 6 episodes published.
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Episode #5
<p>One final maunga stands ahead: Witi needs to stand and speak te reo Māori for an hour. Can he overcome the taniwha that have held him back in the past? And what is the future for te reo?</p><p>Go to this episode on...
Episode #4
<p>On a visit to a kōhanga reo, Witi creates a new story for the tamariki—one with a hidden meaning. Will it be acceptable for the rumaki assessment he needs to pass?</p><p>Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more...
Episode #3
<p>Witi bore witness to famous moments in the revitalisation of te reo Māori, but will his depth of knowledge and mātauranga help him overcome his frustration and difficulties learning the language?</p><p>Go to this...
Episode #2
<p>Witi and his hoa akomanga go on a class trip, where he rediscovers old connections and finds he can’t escape his most famous character: the tohorā.</p><p>Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</p>
Episode #1
<p>As he prepares to go back to school at the age of 80, Witi Ihimaera reveals the personal reason he's decided it is finally time to learn te reo Māori. Will it sustain him during the tough year ahead?</p><p>Go to this...
Witi Underwater
<p>Whale Rider creator Witi Ihimaera throws himself in the deep end of a full-immersion Māori language course that tests him to his limit.</p><p>Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</p>
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