Ohinga: Series 1
Previous Episode - Episode 1: Maunga
This episode explores the links between Maunga and people by using simple language structures through music, fun and play.
Ohinga: Series 1 Summary
Episode 1: Maunga
This episode explores the links between Maunga and people by using simple language structures through music, fun and play.
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Episode 2: Awa
This episode explores the different types of of Awa and the relevance Awa has for tamariki.
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Episode 3: Pohatu
This episode focuses on a child’s link with Papatuanuku, It looks at different types of stones in Aotearoa –river stones, volcanic stones, sandstone and the precious greenstone.
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Episode 4: Tuatara
This Ohinga episode looks at the tuatara, the oldest living dinosaur. We look at it’s features and ways in which we can protect this taonga.
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Episode 5: Pukeko
Ohinga looks at the characteristics of the New Zealand swamp bird, the Pukeko, from it’s distinctive walk, and beautiful colourings as well as it’s colourful antics.
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Episode 6: Weta
Ohinga looks at the features of the Weta – how it moves, how it looks and what it eats.
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Episode 7: Kuri
Tamariki learn to identify kuri, hear the sounds that they make, and the different parts of the body of kuri. We also learn how to work together and individually. We learn new kupu and correct pronunciation.
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Episode 8: Paraoa
Tamariki learn to identify and locate par_oa from different parts of the world, how they’re made, how the people from the different countries are identified, and where the countries are located on the world map. We learn new kupu and correct pronunciation.
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Episode 9: Parareka
We go gardening and look at different types of potatoes, a basic food source for Aotearoa. We look at what gardeners look like, the clothes they wear, and the importance of gardening in our daily lives. We learn new kupu and correct pronunciation.
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Episode 10: Huarakau
We identify different fruits available, find out where the fruit comes from, pick some ourselves and make a fruit salad. We learn the kupu and say correctly.
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Episode 11: Keke
This episode we look at birthday cakes. From how we make one to how we celebrate. We also have the chance to celebrate one of the presenters birthday as well.
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Episode 12: Arai Tikaka
This episode looks at “Sun Safety”. Sun block, sunhats, umbrellas are some of the safety hints featured. It’s cool to cover.
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Episode 13: Oro Tatahi
This episode looks at “Beach Sounds”. We get to identify a variety of beach sounds we hear when visiting to the beach. We also get to use are variety of beach resources and discovery what sounds they make.
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Episode 14: Koiora
This episode looks at “Sea Creatures” found in the realm of Tangaroa. We get to see the sweet Kina to the skilful octopus to name a few.
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Episode 15: Kota
This episode looks at some of the varities of “Sea Shells” found on our visit to the sea shore. We learn to identify some of these sea shells and how we can use them for some interesting art.
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Episode 16: Whetu
This episode looks at “Stars”. We learn to identify and name stars such as Matariki, Southern Cross and Venus.
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Episode 17: Mahina
This episode looks at some of the many shapes and names of the shining face in the night sky we call “The Moon”.
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Episode 18: Waka Atea
This episode looks at what people travel on to outer space in. “Space Crafts” come in many shapes and sizes and make different sounds.
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Episode 19: Ao Aotea
This episode looks at the “Solar system” and the planets that orbit the sun. We pay particular attention to earth Mother.
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Episode 20: Papatakaro
This episode looks at “Playgrounds” and the fun we have when we visit. Climbing, wriggling and sliding are just a few of the many fun ideas we can enjoy at the playground.
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