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Best of Storytime RNZ

English, Children-Kids, 1 season, 120 episodes, 14 hours, 37 minutes
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The latest and greatest children's stories and songs from New Zealand. Ngā pūrākau me ngā waiata nā Aotearoa.
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Cat Crush – by Norman Bilbrough

Told by Matt Whelan. Oscar the cat loves Tim so much, it's embarrassing.   For Kids. Produced by Prue Langbein.
2/24/20238 minutes, 57 seconds
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Kites – by Judith Holloway

Told by Calvin Tuteao. Danielle and Jason learn about flying traditional kites, ancient kauri trees and kereru.   For Kids. Produced by Prue Langbein.
2/17/202310 minutes, 39 seconds
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On the Right Path – by David Hill

Told by Timothy Bartlett. Nat and Nadia are twins who don't always get along. Nadia gets upset when Nat ruins her drawing.   For Kids. Produced by Prue Langbein.
2/10/20235 minutes, 22 seconds
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Takeaway Dog – by Norman Bilbrough

Told by Matt Sunderland. Nick's dog, Phil, gets lost ... and eats and eats.   For Kids. Produced by Prue Langbein.
2/3/20238 minutes, 16 seconds
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Hine's Rainbow (Part 2 of 2) – by Judith Holloway

Told by Helen Pearse Otene and Jasmine Wiki. Ruby creates a memorial garden for her sister, Hine. A sad story for older children.     For Kids. Produced by Prue Langbein.
1/27/202310 minutes, 14 seconds
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Hine's Rainbow (Part 1 of 2) – by Judith Holloway

Told by Helen Pearse Otene and Jasmine Wiki. Ruby's half-sister Hine dies a few months before her tenth birthday. A sad story for older children.   For Kids. Produced by Prue Langbein.
1/20/202313 minutes, 59 seconds
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Hats Off – David Hill

Told by Timothy Bartlett. The twins are put in charge of a stall selling caps.   For Kids. Produced by Prue Langbein.
1/13/20235 minutes
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Grandma McGarvey Takes a Dive – by Jenny Hessell

Told by Elizabeth McRae. Grandma McGarvey is feeling a bit blue and needs an adventure. She drives past the bungy jumping off the bridge - and gives it a go!   For Kids. Produced by Prue Langbein.
1/6/20234 minutes, 50 seconds
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Dirt Is Freedom – Norman Bilbrough

Told by Barnie Duncan. Joe's ambition in life is to have really stinky feet.   For Kids. Produced by Prue Langbein.
12/30/20226 minutes, 41 seconds
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Pakaru Piano – by Judith Holloway

Told by Erina Daniels. Uncle Mainey doesn't want to take the old piano to the dump.   For Kids.
12/23/202211 minutes, 37 seconds
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Fishing Fame (Part 3 of 3) – by Melanie Drewery

Told by Simon Leary. Max and Dan get help from Mr Peterson at the aquarium and he calls their parents too.   For Kids. Produced by Prue Langbein.
12/16/202211 minutes, 40 seconds
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Fishing Fame (Part 2 of 3) – by Melanie Drewery

Told by Simon Leary. Max and Dan end up with a huge shark but it drags them and the paddle boat round all day and then gets caught in a net. For Kids. Produced by Prue Langbein.
12/9/202212 minutes, 35 seconds
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Fishing Fame (Part 1 of 3) – by Melanie Drewery

Told by Simon Leary. Max and Dan are desperate to get on the Fishing Fame Board. They need to follow the rules and plan to get a boat to catch a big fish.   For Kids. Produced by Prue Langbein.
12/2/202210 minutes, 45 seconds
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Letter by Letter – by David Hill

Told by Campbell Simpson and Ruby Urlich. Nat and Nadia write letters trying to have the other taken away.   For Kids. Produced by Prue Langbein.
11/25/20225 minutes, 18 seconds
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What Say We – by Judith Holloway

Told by Rena Owen. Two girls dress up so they can enter a competition just for boys.   For Kids. Produced by Prue Langbein.
11/18/20227 minutes, 1 second
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The Real Neat Soccer Team – by Norman Bilbrough

Told by Brooke Williams. When Jessie's friend has to leave her soccer team, she isn't sure about the new kid who replaces her; will she fill the gap her friend has left?   For Kids. Produced by Prue Langbein.
11/11/20229 minutes, 49 seconds
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Manukura the White Kiwi – by Joy Cowley

Told by Maria Walker. When a rare white kiwi was born in captivity at Pukaha Mount Bruce, Māori recognised it as a treasure and a sign of new beginnings. This is Manukura the kiwi's story. For Kids.   Produced by Prue Langbein.
10/28/20224 minutes, 54 seconds
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Why Grandad Cut His Queue – by Christine Chan-Hyams

Told by Gary Young. A bittersweet story about being Chinese in New Zealand in the early 1900s. For Kids.   Produced by Prue Langbein.
10/14/20229 minutes, 16 seconds
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Miss Celia and the Elephant – by David Somerset

Miss Celia makes friends with the circus elephant.  Set in Hastings in the 1900s.   For Kids.
10/7/202210 minutes, 56 seconds
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Speak Up - by David Hill

Told by Michael Trigg. Ben is nervous about performing his speech in front of the class. For Kids.   Produced by Prue Langbein.
9/30/20226 minutes, 16 seconds
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The Tree Climber - by Jenni Francis

Told by Jack Buchanan. Marty is the best tree climber in the neighbourhood - that is, until Nikki comes along. For Kids.   Produced by Prue Langbein.
9/23/20226 minutes, 25 seconds
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Nobody Knows Where No Go Goes - by David Somerset

Told by Davina Whitehouse. No-Go is a big fluffy tortoiseshell cat who lives at Te Apiti station, but nobody really knows where No-Go goes. For Kids.
9/16/202210 minutes, 40 seconds
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The Journey – by Robin Nathan

Told by Grant Tilly. Godwits in Alaska prepare to migrate to Aotearoa, New Zealand for the winter. For Kids.   Produced by Prue Langbein.
9/9/202210 minutes, 2 seconds
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The Duck in the Gun – by Joy Cowley

Told by Ginette McDonald. A duck pauses a war after finding residence in a gun. What will the general do? For Kids.   Produced by Prue Langbein.
9/2/202211 minutes, 21 seconds
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Special Deal – by David Hill

Told by Jean Sergent. Meg is sick of being ordinary, instead she decides she wants to be... special. For Kids.   Produced by Prue Langbein.
8/26/20227 minutes, 10 seconds
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Here Be Dragons – by David Somerset

Told by Bronwyn Bradley. Jenny searches for dragons at the new local library. A story set in 1911, at the first library in Charleston on the West Coast. For Kids.   Produced by Prue Langbein.
8/19/202210 minutes, 23 seconds
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Parent Help – by Anna Kenna

Told by Tai Berdinner-Blades. Laura doesn't believe her Mum when she says she'll come to school with her to keep her company -- but to her utter embarrassment, she does! For Kids.   Produced by Prue Langbein.
8/12/20227 minutes, 28 seconds
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The Return – by David Hill

Told by Paul Waggott. While fighting overseas in the Boer War, Harry’s favourite horse goes missing. He wonders what has happened to Blaze, and if anyone knows where the horse might be. For Kids.   Produced by Prue Langbein.
8/5/20227 minutes, 40 seconds
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The City of Blazes – by David Somerset

Told by Peter Vere Jones. When Palmerston North has a series of fires, the local volunteers come to the rescue – sort of. A story set in Aotearoa in 1910. For Kids.
7/29/20227 minutes, 38 seconds
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The Three Cattle Dogs Gruff - by Chris Gurney

Told by Francesca Emms. A humorous retelling of the traditional Norwegian story of the three billy goats Gruff, with a Kiwi twist.  For Kids and Little Kids.
7/22/20225 minutes, 6 seconds
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Quaky Cat Helps Out - by Diana Noonan & Gavin Bishop

Told by Francesca Emms. Quaky Cat returns to help rebuild the city of Christchurch by helping his homeless cat-friends and taking them in. For Kids and Little Kids.
7/15/20224 minutes, 8 seconds
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Brothers of the Lake – by Lucy Twigg

Told by Jamie McCaskill. A retelling of the legend of how Wellington Harbour was created. For Kids.   Produced by Prue Langbein.
7/8/20228 minutes, 11 seconds
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The Teddy Bear’s Promise – by Diana Noonan

Told by Bruce Phillips. When Dad discovers a mysterious, dusty box in Gran’s attic, and brings it home to Max it becomes apparent that the box contains a special treasure, one that only Max can breathe life into.   For Kids.   Produced by Prue Langbein.
7/1/20223 minutes, 21 seconds
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Marmaduke Duck on the Wide Blue Seas – by Juliette MacIver

Told by Brian Sergent. When Marmaduke Duck trades sweet shop life for adventure on the wide blue seas, he gets more than he bargained for! For Kids and Little Kids.   Produced by Prue Langbein.
6/24/20227 minutes, 10 seconds
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Release the Beast - by Romy Sai Zunde

Told by Jamie McCaskill. A child responds to controlling adults by unleashing his imaginary beast. For Kids and Little Kids.   Produced by Prue Langbein.
6/17/20223 minutes, 52 seconds
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Blackie the Fisher-Cat – by Jay Pereira

Told by Madeline McNamara. The story of an unexpected friendship between an adventurous cat and a grandfather who loves to fish. For Kids.   Produced by Prue Langbein.
6/10/20225 minutes, 54 seconds
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Aunt Mog and the Mixing Bowl - by Barbara Else

Told by Dame Patricia Evison When Aunt Mog asks Sarah to help her bake a cake, she's not so keen. But when the neighbourhood cat asks the same question, Sarah's curiosity takes hold. For Kids   Produced by Prue Langbein
5/27/20226 minutes, 59 seconds
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Knightly News Part 3 - by Anna Kenna

Told by Kelson Henderson. After two disaster film shoots, Scott decides to give up on his dreams of becoming a camera operator--but something unexpected happens on his way to sell his camera. For Kids.   Produced by Jane Waddell.
5/20/202212 minutes, 51 seconds
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Og and the Beetles - by Barbara Else

Told by Dame Patricia Evison Aunt Og believes her kitchen has been infested by some kind of buzzing beetle, but when Sarah investigates she finds something unexpected. For Kids   Produced by Prue Langbein
5/16/20226 minutes, 20 seconds
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Knightly News Part 2 - by Anna Kenna

Told by Kelson Henderson. Scott isn't that excited to film the local ballet performance until he realises that his friend Lisa is in the performance. Unfortunately, there's something up with the footage he captures. For Kids.   Produced by Jane Waddell.
5/13/202211 minutes, 8 seconds
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Knightly News Part 1 - by Anna Kenna

Told by Kelson Henderson. Scott Knight has always wanted to be a camera operator and his local news bulletin--Knightly News--goes down well with his neighbours, but disaster strikes when he helps film an interview with the mayor. For Kids.   Produced by Jane Waddell.
5/6/202211 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ms Beasley Part 4 - by Barbara Else

Told by Catherine Downes. When the New Zealand Army find out about Dippy the Diplodicus, Ms Beasley has a new sticky situation to solve. For Kids.   Produced by Prue Langbein.
4/29/202210 minutes, 8 seconds
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Ms Beasley Part 3 - by Barbara Else

Told by Catherine Downes. This week, Ms Beasley has to solve the mystery of Dippy the Diplodicus' collywobbles. For Kids.   Produced by Prue Langbein.
4/22/202210 minutes, 26 seconds
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Ms Beasley Part 2 - by Barbara Else

Told by Catherine Downes. Ms Beasley has to solve an even bigger problem then the school's new dinosaur - wrangling the teachers! For Kids.   Produced by Prue Langbein.
4/15/20227 minutes, 27 seconds
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Ms Beasley Part 1 - by Barbara Else

Told by Catherine Downes. Ms Beasley gets a call to solve a sticky situation - how to get rid of the dinosaur at Koraka School. For Kids.   Produced by Prue Langbein.
4/8/20226 minutes, 52 seconds
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Camilla the Cranefly - by Shannon Williams

Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan. Camilla the Crane Fly (from Christchurch, New Zealand) is a classy lady and a talented harp player. For Kids and Little Kids   Produced by Robin Nathan Music by fleaBITE
11/7/20214 minutes, 53 seconds
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Gavin the Tunnelweb Spider - by Shannon Williams

Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan. Gavin the Tunnelweb Spider (from Blenheim, New Zealand) might look scary but he’s a fabulous weaver and a fine bass player. For Kids and Little Kids   Produced by Robin Nathan Music by fleaBITE
11/7/20216 minutes, 3 seconds
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Raewyn the Huhu Grub - by Shannon Williams

Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan. Raewyn the Huhu Grub (from Karamea, New Zealand) takes a break from her busy schedule to toot the flute. For Kids and Little Kids   Produced by Robin Nathan Music by fleaBITE
11/7/20215 minutes, 7 seconds
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Stephanie the Stick Insect - by Shannon Williams

Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan. Among her many talents Stephanie the Stick Insect (from New Plymouth, New Zealand) is a marimba player. She can also grow a new leg if she damages an old one. For Kids and Little Kids   Produced by Robin Nathan Music by fleaBITE
11/7/20216 minutes, 4 seconds
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Suzy the Southern Ant - by Shannon Williams

Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan. Cruisey Suzy the Southern Ant (from Stewart Island, New Zealand) is a top sheila who showcases the rhythms of the thumb piano (or mbira). For Kids and Little Kids   Produced by Robin Nathan Music by fleaBITE
11/7/20216 minutes, 15 seconds
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Boris the Borer - by Shannon Williams

Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan. Boris the Borer (from Nelson, New Zealand) is a borer in more ways than one. But he’s a dab hand at the accordion. For Kids and Little Kids   Produced by Robin Nathan Music by fleaBITE
11/7/20215 minutes, 59 seconds
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Marco the Monarch Butterfly - by Shannon Williams

Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan. Beautiful Marco the Monarch Butterfly (from Foxton, New Zealand) showcases the joyful sound of the Cuban guitar (or tres). For Kids and Little Kids   Produced by Robin Nathan Music by fleaBITE
11/7/20216 minutes, 10 seconds
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Simon the Cicada - by Shannon Williams

Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan. This week fleaBITE travels to Wellington, New Zealand to interview Simon the Cicada whose family has been in the music business for around 11 million years! For Kids and Little Kids   Produced by Robin Nathan Music by fleaBITE
11/7/20215 minutes, 48 seconds
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Walter the Wasp - by Shannon Williams

Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan. Walter the Wasp (from Levin, New Zealand) is a punk rocker who upsets the neighbours with his loud electric guitar. For Kids and Little Kids   Produced by Robin Nathan Music by fleaBITE
11/7/20216 minutes, 8 seconds
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Wiremu the Worm - by Shannon Williams

Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan. Despite Wiremu the Worm’s (from Pukekohe, New Zealand) long and ancient history, he is passionate about the synthesiser. For Kids and Little Kids   Produced by Robin Nathan Music by fleaBITE
11/7/20215 minutes, 56 seconds
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Marama the Wētā - by Shannon Williams

Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan. This week fleaBITE travels to Hastings, New Zealand to interview Marama the Wētā. Marama plays the baritone saxophone cos it’s got a mellow night-time vibe… just like her. For Kids and Little Kids   Produced by Robin Nathan Music by fleaBITE
11/7/20215 minutes, 28 seconds
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Maggie the Mite - by Shannon Williams

Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan. Maggie the Mite (from Sanson, New Zealand) plays a ukulele that can only be seen with a microscope. For Kids and Little Kids   Produced by Robin Nathan Music by fleaBITE
11/7/20216 minutes, 13 seconds
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Tāwhaki and the Three Baskets of Kūmara - by Jeffrey J. Addison

Told by Jeffrey Addison, Peter Kaa, and Te Whaitaima Te Whare Tāwhaki gets sent on a quest for knowledge; what will he learn from Mahuika, Rona, and Hineraukatauri? From Toro Pikopiko Tales Volume 1. For Kids and Little Kids
10/31/202112 minutes, 45 seconds
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Te Manu Waewae e Whā - Nā Apirana Taylor i tuhi

Nā Apirana Taylor i tuhi. Nā Ngaere Roberts i whakamāori. Ko Amanda Noblett te kaitaki kōrero E kore te kāpōtanga o Aria e ārai i āia mai i te aō whakahirahira o te rongo, me te puoro He pai mō ngā tamariki me ngā kōhungahunga   Nā Akash Dutta rāua ko Gus Reece ngā puoro. Ko Prue Langbein Audio te tumu whakaputa, nā te pūtea tautoko o te RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund  
4/29/20205 minutes, 48 seconds
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Te Hīnga Ake a Māui - He mea kōrero anō nā Donovan Bixley

Ko Hone Hurihanganui te kaitaki kōrero He pai ki ngā tuākana te pāengaenga i a Māui, tae noa ki te rā i hī ika rātou He pai mō ngā tamariki   He mea whakamāori e Darren Joseph rāua ko Keri Opai Ko Upstart Press te whare perehi Nā Akash Dutta rāua ko Gus Reece ngā puoro. Ko Prue Langbein Audio te tumu whakaputa, nā te pūtea tautoko o te RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund    
4/29/202010 minutes, 46 seconds
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Māui, Sun Catcher - by Tim Tipene

Told by Hone Hurihanganui Māui the trickster and his brothers go on a very special adventure For Kids and Little Kids   Published by Oratia Publishers Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece. Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
4/29/20208 minutes, 22 seconds
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Things in the Sea are Touching Me! - by Linda Jane Keegan

Told by Amanda Noblett Sometimes, when we really can't see them properly, things seem very scary.  Once we know what they are they are much less scary. For Kids and Little Kids   Published by Scholastic New Zealand Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece. Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
4/29/20205 minutes, 19 seconds
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The Great He He, Ha Ha, Ho Ho - by Apirana Taylor

Told by Apirana Taylor Sophie, and everyone in her village, finds out that when you start laughing, sometimes you just can’t stop! For Kids and Little kids   Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece. Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
4/29/20207 minutes, 14 seconds
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I'm Very Scary - by Murray Reece

Told by Lance Aionofo Wesley likes turning into different creatures to scare his family  – but what scares them the most? For Little Kids   Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece. Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund  
4/29/20204 minutes, 42 seconds
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Song for Gran - by Apirana Taylor

Told by Tioreore Ngātai Melbourne Hiria loves her Gran so much. When Gran dies, Hiria celebrates her life in a beautiful song  For Kids and Little Kids   Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece. Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund          
4/29/20202 minutes, 35 seconds
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How Māui Fished Up the North Island - retold by Donovan Bixley

Māui's brothers like to make fun of him - that is until the day they all go fishing together. Taupō writer and illustrator Donovan Bixley adds his trademark humour to a retelling of this traditional Māori tale. Told by Hone Hurihanganui.  
4/29/20207 minutes, 55 seconds
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Tā Daniel Hākari Matariki - Nā Rebecca Beyer rāua ko Linley Wellington

Ko Aperahama Hurihanganui te kaitaki kōrero E āmaimai ana a Daniel i tōna rā tuatahi i te kura. Engari i a ia e ako ana mō te wā o Matariki, ka ako hoki ia, he wā whakamaumahara, he wā tohatoha, he wā whakahoahoa hoki He pai mō ngā tamariki me ngā kōhungahunga   Ko Duck Creek Press te whare perehi Nā Akash Dutta rāua ko Gus Reece ngā puoro. Ko Prue Langbein Audio te tumu whakaputa, nā te pūtea tautoko o te RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund  
4/29/20206 minutes, 10 seconds
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My Imagination - by Pauline Cartwright

Told by Jean Sergent  For little kids and kids You can be what you want to be and do anything you want to do …  in your imagination!    Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
4/29/202010 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ngā Mea kei rō Moana, e Whakapā mai ana! - Nā Linda Jane Keegan i tuhi. Nā Ngaere Roberts ngā kōrero i whakamāori

Ko Amanda Noblett te kaitaki kōrero I ētahi wā, he pai noa iho ngā mea e whakamataku ana i a tātou – ki te mōhio tātou he aha ngā mea nei. He pai mō ngā tamariki me ngā kōhungahunga Nā Scholastic Aotearoa Nā Akash Dutta rāua ko Gus Reece ngā puoro. Ko Prue Langbein Audio te tumu whakaputa, nā te pūtea tautoko o te RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund    
4/29/20205 minutes, 13 seconds
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Greedy Cat - by Joy Cowley

Told by Gavin Rutherford This cat loves to steal food from Mum’s shopping basket  – until one day! For Kids and Little Kids   Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece. Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund  
4/29/20201 minute, 57 seconds
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Tiki and the Tui - by Apirana Taylor

Told by Apirana Taylor Tiki and his family hear some of the everyday sounds around them … in a very unusual way! For Kids and Little Kids   Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece. Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund  
4/29/20206 minutes, 44 seconds
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Tilly’s Mouse Shoes - by Janice Marriott

Told by Jean Sergent  Tilly isn’t sure about her brand-new shoes, until she discovers they are really, really special.  For Kids and Little Kids   Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece. Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund          
4/29/20205 minutes, 23 seconds
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Māui ,Te Kaihao i te Rā - Nā Tim Tipene. Nā Rob Ruha i whakamāori

Ko Hone Hurihanganui te kaitaki kōrero He haerenga roa, he haerenga motuhake tā Māui tinihanga me wōna tuākana He pai mō ngā tamariki Nā Akash Dutta rāua ko Gus Reece ngā puoro. Ko Prue Langbein Audio te tumu whakaputa, nā te pūtea tautoko o te RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund    
4/29/202011 minutes, 47 seconds
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The Jumbaroo - by Joy Cowley

Told by Jean Sergent Vanshoo, vanshoo - the Jumbaroo is feeling blue – oh, what to do? For Little Kids   Published by Gecko Press Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece. Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
4/29/20202 minutes, 45 seconds
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Aroha’s Way - by Craig Phillips

Told by Shania Bailey-Edmonds Sometimes Aroha doesn't feel too good about herself or just feels a bit uncomfortable.  So what does she do to feel better? For Kids   Published by Wildling Books Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece. Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
4/29/20202 minutes, 35 seconds
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The Four-legged Bird - by Apirana Taylor

Told by Apirana Taylor Being blind doesn’t hold 6-year-old Aria back as she explores a wonderful world of touch and sound   Suitable for Kids and Little Kids Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece. Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund  
4/29/20204 minutes, 41 seconds
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Mere me ngā Pī Mānuka Tipua - Nā Jasmine Kaa. Nā Hone Morris i whakamāori.

Ko Ngamako Rota te kaitaki kōrero Ko te huritau tuawhitu ō Mere, aa, he rā whakahirahira - te rā ka haere ia ki te mahi o tōna pāpā, i reira whai akoranga mīharo. He pai mō ngā tamariki me ngā kōhungahunga Akash Dutta rāua ko Gus Reece ngā puoro Ko Prue Langbein Audio Ltd te tumu whakaputa, nā te pūtea tautoko o te RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.
3/29/202011 minutes, 35 seconds
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Hello Kikimo - by Jula Prakash

Kikimo is a baby spider who leaves home to explore the world for the first time. She ends up in a very unusual place! Told by Nikita Tu-Bryant For Kids and Little Kids With music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece. Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
3/29/20207 minutes, 55 seconds
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Atareta and the Weta - by Moira Wairama

Atareta finds learning to count to ten in te reo Māori, like her big brother, is hard. Then an unusual friend turns up to help Told by Tioreore Ngatai Melbourne Suitable for Kids and Little Kids Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
3/29/20209 minutes, 25 seconds
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Mere and the Magical Manuka Bees - by Jasmine Kaa

It’s Mere’s 7th birthday and it’s a special day – the day she goes to mahi with her Dad where she has an amazing experience. Told by Ngamako Rota. Suitable for Kids and Little Kids With music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece. Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund  
3/29/20209 minutes, 51 seconds
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The Rabbit With Two Carrots - By Nathan Joe

Told by Gavin Rutherford A very silly rabbit learns that having friends is much more important than having things Illustration by Rose, age 13. For Little Kids With music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reec Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
3/29/20208 minutes, 32 seconds
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Atareta rāua ko Weta - Nā Moira Wairama i tuhi

  Ko Tioreore Ngatai Melbourne te kaitaki kōrero Ka ako a Atareta, he mahi uaua te kaute ki te tekau i te reo Māori, kia ōrite ki tōna tuakana. Tāria te wā, ka tae mai tētahi hoa whanokē ki te āwhina   He pai mō ngā tamariki me ngā kōhungahunga Nā Akash Dutta rāua ko Gus Reece ngā puoro Ko Prue Langbein Audio Ltd te tumu whakaputa, nā te pūtea tautoko o te RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
3/29/202010 minutes, 53 seconds
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What Will I Be Today? - Ocean of Diamonds

Wow, the ocean is so sparkly today, it looks like a huge blanket of diamonds.  Esera the seagull flies out across the water to collect enough riches to buy whatever she wants.  Written by Victor Rodger with the voice of Lahleina Feaunati as Esera. Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/20204 minutes, 19 seconds
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What Will I Be Today? - Sheep and Rescue

All those sheep look like big fluffy clouds don't they?  Pilot Charlie flies through them on a mission to find Dad's pocket knife.  Is that a huge storm rolling in?  Written by Kyle Mewburn with the voice of Cohen Holloway as Charlie. Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/20203 minutes, 49 seconds
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What Will I Be Today? - Are you ready to rock?

Kauri's brother Lani is hogging the guitar and won’t share.  Kauri decides to become a really, really loud electric guitar that’s gonna rock the whole house down!  Written by Steph Matuku with the voice of Kali Kopae as Kauri. Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/20205 minutes, 7 seconds
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What Will I Be Today? - Stop bugging me!

Wing Gai explores the kitchen as a fly, a spider, and a praying mantis!  All the while avoiding his giant sister and her mighty broomstick.  Written by Renee Liang with the voice of Xana Tang as Wing Gai. Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/20205 minutes, 26 seconds
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What Will I Be Today? - Sick-Aiders

Aunty Upu tells Esera that her eyes are bigger than her stomach! If Esera’s eyes were actually bigger than her stomach, just think of all the amazing things she could see.  Written by Victor Rodger with the voice of Lahleina Feaunati as Esera. Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/20204 minutes, 39 seconds
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What Will I Be Today? - The Fearless Dragon

With the power of his ancestors and the help of his insect mates, Wing Gai transforms into a fearless dragon.  Join him on a quest for courage.   Written by Renee Liang with the voice of Xana Tang as Wing Gai. Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/20205 minutes, 42 seconds
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What Will I Be Today? - Battle of the Bogies

Being sick is no fun.  Kauri wants to get better so she can play outside.  She takes command of a troop of antibodies to help her kick those horrible germs out of her body!  Written by Steph Matuku with the voice of Kali Kopae as Kauri. Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/20205 minutes, 12 seconds
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What Will I Be Today? - Doctor Esera's Surgical Gloves

Oh no, Uncle has left his surgical gloves behind! That's okay because Doctor Esera can take his place in the operating theatre.  Saving lives is all part of the job.  Is Esera ready for the challenge?  Written by Victor Rodger with the voice of Lahleina Feaunati as Esera. Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/20204 minutes, 37 seconds
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What Will I Be Today? - Washing Lions

Charlie needs to find Kit Kat, who is due for a visit to the vet; but he discovers that Kit Kat has actually become the main attraction at the Circus.  Written by Kyle Mewburn with the voice of Cohen Holloway as Charlie. Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/20203 minutes, 52 seconds
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What Will I Be Today? - Kung Foodle

Teaming up with a Kung Fu fighting noodle, Wing Gai plans to take on the dragon who lives up the mountain!  Hold on, this dragon looks a lot like Wing Gai's sister…  Written by Renee Liang with the voice of Xana Tang as Wing Gai. Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/20205 minutes, 30 seconds
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What Will I Be Today? - Microphone Check

Esera skips to the stage, leaving her audience in awe of her amazing voice.  Her fanau are impressed, but her dog Chummo isn’t a fan.  Written by Victor Rodger with the voice of Lahleina Feaunati as Esera. Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/20205 minutes
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What Will I Be Today? - Jureggsic Park

The chooks are hiding their eggs again but Tracker Charlie is on the case.  Charlie has to venture deep into the prehistoric jungle where there are ferocious creatures and quicksand.  Written by Kyle Mewburn with the voice of Cohen Holloway as Charlie. Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/20203 minutes, 41 seconds
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What Will I Be Today? - World's first Sky Surfer

Wetsuit on, surfboard ready.  Kauri takes on the waves and ends up flying high in the sky.  Nothing's gonna stop Sky-Surfer Kauri - not even Tawhirimatea himself.  Written by Steph Matuku with the voice of Kali Kopae as Kauri. Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/20205 minutes, 18 seconds
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What Will I Be Today? - Cosmic Kauri and the Aliens

Time to hop in a spaceship and explore the cosmos.  Kauri needs to hit hyper speed and battle the Aliens trying to destroy her ship.  Kauri is so fast, her brother Lani can't even keep up!  Written by Steph Matuku with the voice of Kali Kopae as Kauri. Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/20204 minutes, 32 seconds
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What Will I Be Today? - Soap Serpent

Washing the car becomes a roaring adventure on the high seas.  All hands on deck to help Pirate Charlie battle a slithering serpent starboard side!  Brace y'r selves!  Written by Kyle Mewburn with the voice of Cohen Holloway as Charlie. Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/20203 minutes, 58 seconds
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What Will I Be Today? - Robot Restaurant

Welcome to Wing Gai’s dessert restaurant.  Your waiters are robots and they’re ready to serve you up some delicious treats - just watch out for the flying ice cream!  Written by Renee Liang with the voice of Xana Tang as Wing Gai. Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/20204 minutes, 44 seconds
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Ruru on the Ramshackle Farm - by Lotte Wotherspoon

Told by Erina Daniels For Little Kids Ruru listens to the noises of the farmyard at night and hears scary sounds. His parents reassure him that the night is nothing to be feared, instead they show him that it is the perfect time for owls to hunt and play! Clay Press Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece  Produced for RNZ by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund 2019
12/3/20194 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Roadman Boogie - by Nikki Slade Robinson

Told by Sepelini Mua'au For little kids and kids The Roadman is cold and bored but finds a way to entertain himself and those stuck in the roadworks' traffic by singing and dancing. Duck Creek Press Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece  Produced for RNZ by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund 2019
12/3/20193 minutes, 38 seconds
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The Dragon Hunters - by James Russell

Told by Dick Weir For Kids and Little Kids It's a rainy day. The kids are stuck inside. When a passing dragon flies off with their family dog, brothers Dragon Brothers Books Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece  Produced for RNZ by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund 2019
12/3/20195 minutes, 4 seconds
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Daniel's Matariki Feast - by Rebecca Beyer & Linley Wellington

Told by Sepelini Mua'au For little kids Daniel is nervous on his first day at school. But through the class activities to mark the Matariki Festival, he learns it's a time of remembering, of sharing and of beginning new friendships. Duck Creek Press Music by Akash Dutta & Gus Reece Produced for RNZ Storytime by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation fund 2019
12/3/20194 minutes, 7 seconds
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There's a Pūkeko Dancing on the Old Dirt Track - by Lotte Wotherspoon

It's summer and Christmas is coming. Two busy pūkeko build a nest and tend to their precious eggs. Meanwhile the Sanderson kids wrap presents and decorate the tree, unaware that a miracle is unfolding in their backyard.
12/3/20195 minutes, 2 seconds
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Tā Daniel Hākari Matariki - Nā Rebecca Beyer rāua ko Linley Wellington.

E āmaimai ana a Daniel i tōna rā tuatahi i te kura. Engari i a ia e ako ana mō te wā o Matariki, ka ako hoki ia, he wā whakamaumahara, he wā tohatoha, he wā whakahoahoa hoki. Nā Te Reo O Taranaki Charitable Trust i Whakamāori. Ko Aperahama Hurihanganui te kaitaki kōrero.  Ko Duck Creek Press te whare perehi. Nā Akash Dutta rāua ko Gus Reece ngā puoro. Ko Prue Langbein Audio Ltd te tumu whakaputa,nā te pūtea tautoko o te RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.
12/3/20196 minutes, 10 seconds
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The Little Cloud - by Beverly Burch and Elspeth Nicol

Told by Dick Weir For Little Kids One day there's a big storm in Wellington and a little cloud is born. He goes off on exciting adventures of his own and then realizes that to be a real cloud he needs to learn how to rain. Makaro Press Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece  Produced for RNZ by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund 2019
12/3/201910 minutes, 1 second
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The Wetter the Better - by Emma Vere-Jones

Told by Carrie Green  For Kids and Little Kids Getting wet in the rain is heaps of fun! Lily and Theo don't want to walk to school on the stormiest day of the year, but they are in for a surprise. And so is Mum. Book by Duck Creek Press Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece  Produced for RNZ by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund 2019
12/3/20194 minutes, 26 seconds
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Song of the River - by Joy Cowley

Told by Dick Weir For little kids and kids Cam follows the river's journey from its source in the mountains all the way to the sea. Gecko Press Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece  Produced for RNZ by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund 2019
12/3/20195 minutes, 16 seconds
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Doctor Grundies Undies - by Dawn McMillan

Told by Dick Weir For Kids and Little Kids A strong gust of wind sweeps Doctor Grundy's best, brand-new undies off the clothesline. They go flapping out to sea and across many different lands. Who will get to keep them? Book by Oratia Media Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece  Produced for RNZ by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund 2019
12/3/20194 minutes, 46 seconds
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Nanny Mihi and the Bellbird - by Melanie Drewery

Told by Erina Daniels For Kids and Little Kids Staying with Nanny Mihi in the school holidays, her mokopuna get up early to whistle a tune to the birds. One bellbird learns the tune but when spring comes he is nowhere to be heard. What has happened? Book by Oratia Media Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece  Produced for RNZ by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund 2019
12/3/20196 minutes, 5 seconds
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Moe Makes Music - with Big Al Ammo

Gilbert is feeling insecure about his small stature, especially when he hears that Moe's guest is Big Al Ammo - the famous country singer. Gilbert is delighted to discover Big Al isn't as big as he thought. Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.
11/10/201910 minutes, 14 seconds
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Moe Makes Music - with Musical Island Boys

Moe wants Gilbert and Fern to sing a duet together, but they are bickering as usual. Jeff and Will (from Musical Island Boys) teach Moe about harmony. When Gilbert and Fern hear the harmony, they realize they need each other if they want to sound great. Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
11/10/201911 minutes, 34 seconds
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Moe Makes Music - with Jason Kerrison

Moe wants to be a musician and make a radio show.  He's a bit nervous when he meets his first guest - Jason Kerrison - but Jason gives Moe the confidence he needs Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
11/10/201911 minutes, 47 seconds
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Moe Makes Music - with Fern

Moe is excited that he is going to sing a duet with Fern, but Gilbert is jealous and starts an awful rumour about catching cooties. Moe and Fern are worried, but they decide to sing the duet anyway. Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
11/10/201911 minutes, 43 seconds
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Moe Makes Music - with Jess Hindin

Moe is trying to sing Teddy to sleep, but the lullaby he's is playing on his ukulele is just too loud and rough! Violinist Jess Hindin teaches Moe to play softly and gently and Moe gets Fern to sing a lovely lullaby. Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
11/10/201911 minutes, 14 seconds
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Moe Makes Music - with Randa

Gilbert is hassling Moe for being a monster who isn't scary, Fern for being a fairy who isn't dainty, and Frank for being a fantail who looks like an owl. Randa visits and, with a great hip-hop song, reminds everyone they should be proud to be exactly who they are. Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
11/10/201911 minutes, 48 seconds
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Moe Makes Music - with Sambora

Moe wants to dance but Fern and Gilbert are feeling sleepy. Sambora (from Shapeshifter and The Peacekeepers)  explains the good vibes and energy that come from making and performing dance music. Sambora's remix inspires Fern and Gilbert and gets them moving! Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
11/10/201911 minutes, 12 seconds
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Moe makes Music - with Hollie Smith

Moe finds $20 and is tempted to keep it. Meanwhile, Fern seems to have lost some money. Moe's star guest, Hollie Smith, teaches Moe about soul music and with a special song, reminds us that we all instinctively know what's right. Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund The fabulous series MOE MAKES MUSIC won Best Children's Programme 2020 at the NZ Radio Awards!
11/10/201911 minutes, 39 seconds
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Moe Makes Music - with Michal

Moe is learning the ukulele. Michal (from Petite Music Box and Music with Michal) visits Moe and teaches him a song to remind him that everyone begins somewhere, and that it's important to be encouraging and kind. Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
11/10/201911 minutes, 4 seconds
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Moe Makes Music - with Emma Eden

Moe is practicing his ukulele ... perhaps too hard. French horn player Emma Eden explains that it takes time to get good at something. Fern also reminds Moe that learning to play an instrument is supposed to be fun! Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
11/10/201910 minutes, 56 seconds
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Daniel's Matariki Feast - by Rebecca Beyer

Told by Sepilini Mua'au Daniel is nervous on his first day at school but through the class activities that mark the Matariki Festival, he learns that it is a time of remembering, of sharing and beginning new friendships. For little kids
10/23/20194 minutes, 7 seconds