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Solo Multigenre Anthology Audio Book


Synopsis:

Dive into a treasure trove of the greatest children's stories and songs from New Zealand. Ngā pūrākau me ngā waiata nā Aotearoa.


Language: English

Format: Audio Book

Continuity: Anthology

Writing: Scripted

Voices: Solo

Narrator: Third Person

Genres: Multigenre

Soundscape: Music

Maturity: Children

Country of origin: New Zealand

Completion status: Not applicable

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Episodes:

3 Fleas in a Submarine

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 17:00:07 GMT

Episode 8: Stomach. Have you the Stomach for this?

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3 Fleas in a Submarine

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 17:00:07 GMT

Episode 7: Eyes. Now, in the blink of an eye.

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3 Fleas in a Submarine

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 17:00:07 GMT

Episode 6: Liver. Sliding into the Liver.

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3 Fleas in a Submarine

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:00:07 GMT

Episode 5: Kidneys. Seeping into the Kidneys.

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3 Fleas in a Submarine

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 17:00:07 GMT

Episode 4: Blood. Now into the Bloodstream.

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3 Fleas in a Submarine

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 17:00:06 GMT

Episode 3: Brain. Into the Brain.

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3 Fleas in a Submarine

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 17:00:07 GMT

Episode 2: Lungs. Now, on to the Lungs.

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3 Fleas in a Submarine

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 17:00:07 GMT

Episode 1: Heart. The journey begins.

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Cat Crush – by Norman Bilbrough

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 17:00:07 GMT

For kids - Oscar the cat loves Tim so much, it's embarrassing. Told by Matt Whelan.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Kites by Judith Holloway

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 17:00:07 GMT

For kids - Danielle and Jason learn about flying traditional kites, ancient kauri trees and kereru. Told by Calvin Tuteao.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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On the Right Path by David Hill

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:00:07 GMT

For kids - Nat and Nadia are twins who don't always get along. Nadia gets upset when Nat ruins her drawing. Told by Timothy Bartlett.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Takeaway Dog by Norman Bilbrough

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 17:00:07 GMT

For kids - Nick's dog, Phil, gets lost... and eats and eats. Told by Matt Sunderland.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Hine's Rainbow (Part 2 of 2) by Judith Holloway

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 17:00:07 GMT

For kids - Ruby creates a memorial garden for her sister, Hine. A sad story for older children. Told by Helen Pearse Otene and Jasmine Wiki.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Hine's Rainbow (Part 1 of 2) by Judith Holloway

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 17:00:06 GMT

For kids - Ruby's half-sister Hine dies a few months before her tenth birthday. A sad story for older children. Told by Helen Pearse Otene and Jasmine Wiki.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Hats Off by David Hill

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 17:00:07 GMT

For kids - The twins are put in charge of a stall selling caps. Told by Timothy Bartlett.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Grandma McGarvey Takes a Dive by Jenny Hessell

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 17:00:06 GMT

For kids - 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! Told by Elizabeth McRae.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Dirt Is Freedom by Norman Bilbrough

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 17:00:07 GMT

For kids - Joe's ambition in life is to have really stinky feet. Told by Barnie Duncan.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Pakaru Piano by Judith Holloway

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 17:00:06 GMT

For kids - Uncle Mainey doesn't want to take the old piano to the dump. Told by Erina Daniels.

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Fishing Fame (Part 3 of 3) by Melanie Drewery

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 17:00:06 GMT

For kids - Max and Dan get help from Mr Peterson at the aquarium and he calls their parents too. Told by Simon Leary.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Fishing Fame (Part 2 of 3) by Melanie Drewery

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 17:00:07 GMT

For kids - 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. Told by Simon Leary.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Fishing Fame (Part 1 of 3) by Melanie Drewery

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:00:06 GMT

For kids - 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. Told by Simon Leary.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Letter by Letter by David Hill

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 17:00:06 GMT

For kids - Nat and Nadia write letters trying to have the other taken away. Told by Campbell Simpson and Ruby Urlich.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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What Say We by Judith Holloway

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:00:06 GMT

For kids - Two girls dress up so they can enter a competition just for boys. Told by Rena Owen.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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The Real Neat Soccer Team by Norman Bilbrough

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 17:00:07 GMT

For kids - 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? Told by Brooke Williams.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Manukura the White Kiwi by Joy Cowley

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:00:06 GMT

For kids - 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. Told by Maria Walker.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Why Grandad Cut His Queue by Christine Chan-Hyams

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 17:00:07 GMT

For kids - A bittersweet story about being Chinese in New Zealand in the early 1900s. Told by Gary Young.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Miss Celia and the Elephant by David Somerset

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:00:06 GMT

For kids - Miss Celia makes friends with the circus elephant. Set in Hastings in the 1900s.

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Speak Up by David Hill

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 17:00:06 GMT

For kids - Ben is nervous about performing his speech in front of the class. Told by Michael Trigg.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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The Tree Climber by Jenni Francis

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 18:00:06 GMT

For kids - Marty is the best tree climber in the neighbourhood - that is, until Nikki comes along. Told by Jack Buchanan.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Nobody Knows Where No Go Goes by David Somerset

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:00:06 GMT

For kids - No-Go is a big fluffy tortoiseshell cat who lives at Te Apiti station, but nobody really knows where No-Go goes. Told by Davina Whitehouse.

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The Journey by Robin Nathan

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 18:00:07 GMT

For kids - Godwits in Alaska prepare to migrate to Aotearoa, New Zealand for the winter. Told by Grant Tilly.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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The Duck in the Gun by Joy Cowley

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 18:00:06 GMT

For kids - A duck pauses a war after finding residence in a gun. What will the general do? Told by Ginette McDonald.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Special Deal by David Hill

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 18:00:06 GMT

For kids - Meg is sick of being ordinary, instead she decides she wants to be... special. Told by Jean Sergent.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Here Be Dragons by David Somerset

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 18:00:06 GMT

For kids - Jenny searches for dragons at the new local library. A story set in 1911, at the first library in Charleston on the West Coast. Told by Bronwyn Bradley.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Parent Help by Anna Kenna

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:00:07 GMT

For kids - 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! Told by Tai Berdinner-Blades.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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The Return by David Hill

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 18:00:06 GMT

For kids - 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. Told by Paul Waggott.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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The City of Blazes by David Somerset

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 18:00:06 GMT

For kids - When Palmerston North has a series of fires, the local volunteers come to the rescue - sort of. A story set in Aotearoa in 1910. Told by Peter Vere Jones.

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The Three Cattle Dogs Gruff by Chris Gurney

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 18:00:07 GMT

For kids and little kids - A humorous retelling of the traditional Norwegian story of the three billy goats Gruff, with a Kiwi twist. Told by Francesca Emms.

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Quaky Cat Helps Out by Diana Noonan & Gavin Bishop

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 18:00:07 GMT

For kids and little kids - Quaky Cat returns to help rebuild the city of Christchurch by helping his homeless cat-friends and taking them in. Told by Francesca Emms.

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Brothers of the Lake by Lucy Twigg

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 18:00:06 GMT

For kids - A retelling of the legend of how Wellington Harbour was created. Told by Jamie McCaskill.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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The Teddy Bear’s Promise by Diana Noonan

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 18:00:07 GMT

For kids - 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. Told by Bruce Phillips.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Marmaduke Duck on the Wide Blue Seas by Juliette MacIver

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:00:07 GMT

For kids and little kids - When Marmaduke Duck trades sweet shop life for adventure on the wide blue seas, he gets more than he bargained for! Told by Brian Sergent.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Release the Beast by Romy Sai Zunde

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 18:00:07 GMT

For kids and little kids - A child responds to controlling adults by unleashing his imaginary beast. Told by Jamie McCaskill.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Blackie the Fisher-Cat by Jay Pereira

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 18:00:07 GMT

For kids - The story of an unexpected friendship between an adventurous cat and a grandfather who loves to fish. Told by Madeline McNamara.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Aunt Mog and the Mixing Bowl by Barbara Else

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 18:00:06 GMT

For kids - 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. Told by Dame Patricia Evison.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Og and the Beetles by Barbara Else

Fri, 27 May 2022 18:00:06 GMT

For kids - Aunt Og believes her kitchen has been infested by some kind of buzzing beetle, but when Sarah investigates she finds something unexpected. Told by Dame Patricia Evison.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Knightly News (Part 3) by Anna Kenna

Fri, 20 May 2022 18:00:06 GMT

For kids - 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. Told by Kelson Henderson.

Produced by Jane Waddell.

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Knightly News (Part 2) by Anna Kenna

Fri, 13 May 2022 18:00:07 GMT

For kids - 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. Told by Kelson Henderson.

Produced by Jane Waddell.

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Knightly News (Part 1) by Anna Kenna

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:00:06 GMT

For kids - 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. Told by Kelson Henderson.

Produced by Jane Waddell.

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Ms Beasley (Part 4) by Barbara Else

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 18:00:06 GMT

For kids - When the New Zealand Army find out about Dippy the Diplodicus, Ms Beasley has a new sticky situation to solve. Told by Catherine Downes.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Ms Beasley (Part 3) by Barbara Else

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:00:07 GMT

For kids - This week, Ms Beasley has to solve the mystery of Dippy the Diplodicus' collywobbles. Told by Catherine Downes.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Ms Beasley (Part 2) by Barbara Else

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 18:00:06 GMT

For kids - Ms Beasley has to solve an even bigger problem then the school's new dinosaur - wrangling the teachers! Told by Catherine Downes.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Ms Beasley (Part 1) by Barbara Else

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 02:25:07 GMT

For kids - Ms Beasley gets a call to solve a sticky situation - how to get rid of the dinosaur at Koraka School. Told by Catherine Downes.

Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Suzy the Southern Ant by Shannon Williams

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 17:00:06 GMT

For kids and little kids - Cruisey Suzy the Southern Ant (from Stewart Island, New Zealand) is a top sheila who showcases the rhythms of the thumb piano (or mbira). Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.

Produced by Robin Nathan.
Music by fleaBITE.

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Wiremu the Worm by Shannon Williams

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:00:07 GMT

For kids and little kids - Despite Wiremu the Worm's (from Pukekohe, New Zealand) long and ancient history, he is passionate about the synthesiser. Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.

Produced by Robin Nathan.
Music by fleaBITE.

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Gavin the Tunnelweb Spider by Shannon Williams

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 17:00:07 GMT

For kids and little kids - Gavin the Tunnelweb Spider (from Blenheim, New Zealand) might look scary but he's a fabulous weaver and a fine bass player. Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.

Produced by Robin Nathan.
Music by fleaBITE.

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Raewyn the Huhu Grub by Shannon Williams

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 17:00:07 GMT

For kids and little kids - Raewyn the Huhu Grub (from Karamea, New Zealand) takes a break from her busy schedule to toot the flute. Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.

Produced by Robin Nathan.
Music by fleaBITE.

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Boris the Borer by Shannon Williams

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 17:00:07 GMT

For kids and little kids - Boris the Borer (from Nelson, New Zealand) is a borer in more ways than one. But he's a dab hand at the accordion. Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.

Produced by Robin Nathan.
Music by fleaBITE.

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Stephanie the Stick Insect by Shannon Williams

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:00:07 GMT

For kids and little kids - 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. Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.

Produced by Robin Nathan.
Music by fleaBITE.

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The Tangled Tails (Part 2) by Jeffery J. Addison

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 17:00:07 GMT

For kids and little kids - The epic tale of the twin water beings, te Taniwha Nunui and the Rainbow Serpent, and how they changed Aotearoa and Australia forever. Told by Jeffrey Addison, Peter Kaa, and Te Whaitaima Te Whare.

From Toro Pikopiko Tales Volume 1.

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Marco the Monarch Butterfly by Shannon Williams

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 17:00:07 GMT

For kids and little kids - Beautiful Marco the Monarch Butterfly (from Foxton, New Zealand) showcases the joyful sound of the Cuban guitar (or tres). Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.

Produced by Robin Nathan.
Music by fleaBITE.

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The Tangled Tails (Part 1) by Jeffrey J. Addison

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 17:00:07 GMT

For kids and little kids - The epic tale of the twin water beings-te Taniwha Nunui and the Rainbow Serpent-and how they changed Aotearoa and Australia forever. Told by Jeffrey Addison.

From Toro Pikopiko Tales Volume 1.

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Maggie the Mite by Shannon Williams

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 17:00:06 GMT

For kids and little kids - Maggie the Mite (from Sanson, New Zealand) plays a ukulele that can only be seen with a microscope. Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.

Produced by Robin Nathan.
Music by fleaBITE.

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The Breath of the Wind/Ko Te Hā o Te Hau by Jeffery J. Addison

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 17:00:07 GMT

For kids and little kids - Hineraukarauri goes on an adventure, collecting feathered friends along the way to join her as she flies on the breath of the wind. Told by Jeffrey Addison, Peter Kaa, and Te Whaitaima Te Whare.

From Toro Pikopiko Tales Volume 1.

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Walter the Wasp by Shannon Williams

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 17:00:07 GMT

For kids and little kids - Walter the Wasp (from Levin, New Zealand) is a punk rocker who upsets the neighbours with his loud electric guitar. Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.

Produced by Robin Nathan.
Music by fleaBITE.

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Tamarereti and the Star Seeds by Jeffrey J. Addison

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 17:00:06 GMT

For kids and little kids - When Tamarereti steals a taniwha's star seeds, he finds out that his purerehua is useful for more than just luring and catching kaimoana. Told by Jeffrey Addison, Peter Kaa, and Te Whaitaima Te Whare.

From Toro Pikopiko Tales Volume 1.

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Camilla the Cranefly by Shannon Williams

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 17:00:07 GMT

For kids and little kids - Camilla the Crane Fly (from Christchurch, New Zealand) is a classy lady and a talented harp player. Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.

Produced by Robin Nathan.
Music by fleaBITE.

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Tānenui-a-rangi and the Eyes of Tāwhirimatea by Jeffrey J. Addison

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 17:00:07 GMT

For kids and little kids - Tānenui-a-rangi is jealous of Matariki, the brightest star in the sky made up of the eyes of his brother; he will do anything to prove that he is the brightest and most powerful of all. Told by Jeffrey Addison, Peter Kaa, and Te Whaitaima Te Whare.

From Toro Pikopiko Tales Volume 1.

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Marama the Wētā by Shannon Williams

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 17:00:07 GMT

For kids and little kids - 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. Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.

Produced by Robin Nathan.
Music by fleaBITE.

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Tāwhaki and the Three Baskets of Kūmara by Jeffrey J. Addison

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 17:00:07 GMT

For kids and little kids - Tāwhaki gets sent on a quest for knowledge; what will he learn from Mahuika, Rona, and Hineraukatauri? Told by Jeffrey Addison, Peter Kaa, and Te Whaitaima Te Whare.

From Toro Pikopiko Tales Volume 1.

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Simon the Cicada by Shannon Williams

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:00:06 GMT

For kids and little kids - 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! Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.

Produced by Robin Nathan.
Music by fleaBITE.

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Things in the Sea are Touching Me! By Linda Jane Keegan

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 03:14:12 GMT

For kids and little kids - Sometimes, when we really can't see them properly, things seem very scary. Once we know what they are they are much less scary. Told by Amanda Noblett.

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.

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Aroha’s Way by Craig Phillips

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 03:05:43 GMT

For kids - Sometimes Aroha doesn't feel too good about herself or just feels a bit uncomfortable. So what does she do to feel better? Told by Shania Bailey-Edmonds.

Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
Wildling Books.
Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.

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Te Hīnga Ake a Māui he mea kōrero anō nā Donovan Bixley

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 02:55:59 GMT

He pai mō ngā tamariki - He pai ki ngā tuākana te pāengaenga i a Māui, tae noa ki te rā i hī ika rātou Ko Hone Hurihanganui te kaitaki kōrero. 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

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The Great He He, Ha Ha, Ho Ho by Apirana Taylor

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 02:45:14 GMT

For kids and little kids - Sophie, and everyone in her village, finds out that when you start laughing, sometimes you just can't stop! Told by Apirana Taylor.

Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.

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The Jumbaroo by Joy Cowley

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 02:38:38 GMT

For little kids - Vanshoo, vanshoo - the Jumbaroo is feeling blue - oh, what to do? Told by Jean Sergent

Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
Gecko Press.
Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.

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Greedy Cat by Joy Cowley

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 02:28:19 GMT

For kids and little kids - This cat loves to steal food from Mum's shopping basket - until one day! Told by Gavin Rutherford

Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund

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How Māui Fished Up the North Island retold by Donovan Bixley

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 02:21:57 GMT

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.

Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.

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Māui, Sun Catcher by Tim Tipene

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 02:13:12 GMT

For kids and little kids - Māui the trickster and his brothers go on a very special adventure. Told by Hone Hurihanganui.

Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
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Ngā Mea kei rō Moana, e Whakapā mai ana! Nā Linda Jane Keegan i tuhi

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 01:33:41 GMT

He pai mō ngā tamariki me ngā kōhungahunga - I ētahi wā, he pai noa iho ngā mea e whakamataku ana i a tātou - ki te mōhio tātou he aha ngā mea nei. Ko Amanda Noblett te kaitaki kōrero Nā Ngaere Roberts ngā kōrero i whakamāori

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Māui, Te Kaihao i te Rā nā Tim Tipene

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 01:16:27 GMT

He pai mō ngā tamariki - He haerenga roa, he haerenga motuhake tā Māui tinihanga me wōna tuākana Ko Hone Hurihanganui te kaitaki kōrero Nā Rob Ruha i whakamāori

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I'm Very Scary by Murray Reece

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 01:09:17 GMT

For little kids - Wesley likes turning into different creatures to scare his family - but what scares them the most? Told by Lance Aionofo.

Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
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Tilly’s Mouse Shoes by Janice Marriott

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:58:45 GMT

For kids and little kids - Tilly isn't sure about her brand-new shoes, until she discovers they are really, really special. Told by Jean Sergent.

Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
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Tiki and the Tui by Apirana Taylor

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:36:29 GMT

For kids and little kids - Tiki and his family hear some of the everyday sounds around them... in a very unusual way! Told by Apirana Taylor.

Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
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Song for Gran by Apirana Taylor

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:33:06 GMT

For kids and little kids - Hiria loves her Gran so much. When Gran dies, Hiria celebrates her life in a beautiful song Told by Tioreore Ngātai Melbourne.

Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
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Te Manu Waewae e Whā nā Apirana Taylor i tuhi

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:26:02 GMT

He pai mō ngā tamariki me ngā kōhungahunga - E kore te kāpōtanga o Aria e ārai i āia mai i te aō whakahirahira o te rongo, me te puoro Ko Amanda Noblett te kaitaki kōrero. Nā Ngaere Roberts i whakamāori.

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The Four-legged Bird by Apirana Taylor

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:08:10 GMT

For kids and little kids - Being blind doesn't hold 6-year-old Aria back as she explores a wonderful world of touch and sound Told by Apirana Taylor

Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
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Mere me ngā Pī Mānuka Tipua nā Jasmine Kaa

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 03:35:06 GMT

He pai mō ngā tamariki me ngā kōhungahunga. 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. Ko Ngamako Rota te kaitaki kōrero. Nā Hone Morris i whakamāori.

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Atareta rāua ko Weta nā Moira Wairama i tuhi

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 03:28:05 GMT

He pai mō ngā tamariki me ngā kōhungahunga - Ka ako a Atareta, he mahi uaua te kaute ki te tekau i te reo Māori, kia ōrite ki tōna tuakana. Ko Tioreore Ngatai Melbourne te kaitaki kōrero. Tāria te wā, ka tae mai tētahi hoa whanokē ki te āwhina.

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My Imagination by Pauline Cartwright

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 03:22:06 GMT

For little kids and kids - You can be what you want to be and do anything you want to do ... in your imagination! Told by Jean Sergent.

Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece
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Atareta and the Weta by Moira Wairama

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 04:47:05 GMT

For kids and little kids - 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

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A Delicious Superpower by Chye-Ling Huang

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 03:59:05 GMT

For kids and little kids - Sisters sometimes don't agree - but when one of the sisters develops amazing superpowers, things can change! Told by Nikita Tu-Bryant.

Music music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
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Hello Kikimo by Jula Prakash

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:24:53 GMT

For kids and little kids - 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

With music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
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Mere and the Magical Manuka Bees by Jasmine Kaa

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 22:28:00 GMT

For kids and little kids - 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.

With music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
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The Rabbit With Two Carrots by Nathan Joe

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 20:00:06 GMT

For little kids - A very silly rabbit learns that having friends is much more important than having things. Told by Gavin Rutherford

Illustration by Rose, age 13.
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What Will I Be Today? - Stop bugging me!

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:00:08 GMT

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.

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What Will I Be Today? - Soap Serpent

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:00:08 GMT

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.

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What Will I Be Today? - Doctor Esera's Surgical Gloves

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:00:08 GMT

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.

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What Will I Be Today? - Are you ready to rock?

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:00:08 GMT

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.

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What Will I Be Today? - Sick-Aiders

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:00:07 GMT

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.

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What Will I Be Today? - Robot Restaurant

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:00:07 GMT

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.

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What Will I Be Today? - Cosmic Kauri and the Aliens

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:00:07 GMT

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.

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What Will I Be Today? - World's first Sky Surfer

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:00:07 GMT

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.

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What Will I Be Today? - Washing Lions

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:00:07 GMT

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.

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What Will I Be Today? - Kung Foodle

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:00:07 GMT

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

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What Will I Be Today? - Battle of the Bogies

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:00:07 GMT

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.

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What Will I Be Today? - Microphone Check

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:00:07 GMT

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.

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What Will I Be Today? - Sheep and Rescue

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:00:06 GMT

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

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What Will I Be Today? - The Fearless Dragon

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:00:06 GMT

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.

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What Will I Be Today? - Jureggsic Park

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:00:06 GMT

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.

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What Will I Be Today? - Ocean of Diamonds

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:00:06 GMT

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.

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Doctor Grundies Undies by Dawn McMillan

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 22:51:04 GMT

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? Told by Dick Weir

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Tā Daniel Hākari Matariki nā Rebecca Beyer rāua ko Linley Wellington

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 22:42:21 GMT

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. Ko Aperahama Hurihanganui te kaitaki kōrero.

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The Dragon Hunters by James Russell

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 22:24:27 GMT

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. Told by Dick Weir

Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece
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Nanny Mihi and the Bellbird by Melanie Drewery

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 22:22:17 GMT

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? Told by Erina Daniels

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Ruru on the Ramshackle Farm by Lotte Wotherspoon

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 22:19:11 GMT

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! Told by Erina Daniels

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The Little Cloud by Beverly Burch and Elspeth Nicol

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 22:16:51 GMT

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. Told by Dick Weir

Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece
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The Wetter the Better by Emma Vere-Jones

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 22:12:49 GMT

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. Told by Carrie Green

Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece
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There's a Pūkeko Dancing on the Old Dirt Track by Lotte Wotherspoon

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 22:10:36 GMT

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. Told by Carrie Green

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Daniel's Matariki Feast by Rebecca Beyer & Linley Wellington

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 03:46:32 GMT

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. Told by Sepelini Mua'au

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The Roadman Boogie by Nikki Slade Robinson

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 03:42:09 GMT

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. Told by Sepelini Mua'au

Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece
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Song of the River by Joy Cowley

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 03:37:13 GMT

For little kids and kids - Cam follows the river's journey from its source in the mountains all the way to the sea. Told by Dick Weir

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Moe Makes Music with Hollie Smith

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 02:57:46 GMT

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.

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Moe Makes Music with Jess Hindin

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 02:56:10 GMT

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.

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Moe Makes Music with Randa

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 02:54:42 GMT

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.

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Moe Makes Music with Sambora

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 02:52:43 GMT

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!

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Moe Makes Music with Musical Island Boys

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 02:50:41 GMT

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.

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Moe Makes Music with Fern

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 01:43:05 GMT

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.

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Moe Makes Music with Emma Eden

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 01:38:33 GMT

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!

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Moe Makes Music with Big Al Ammo

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 01:34:22 GMT

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.

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Moe Makes Music with Michal

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 01:31:16 GMT

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.

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Moe Makes Music with Jason Kerrison

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:32:54 GMT

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.

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Daniel's Matariki Feast Rebecca Beyer & Linley Wellington

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:55:47 GMT

For little kids - 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. Told by Sepilini Mua'au

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Hine's Rainbow (Part 1 of 2) by Judith Holloway

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 20:42:23 GMT

A sad story for older children - Ruby loves her half-sister Hine. Hine has suffered from a serious illness since her birth. Told by Helen Pearse-Otene

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