Paki Kēhua
Paki Kēhua, meaning ’ghost story’, is a set of audio stories from the Māori world that will lead you on a journey beyond your known truths. Brought to you by Te Wānanga o Aotearoa with support from Te Māngai Paho. Parental guidance is advised, some content may scare younger listeners.
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Āta whakarongo mai, as we share tales beyond the veil of our reality. From the sacred grounds of haunted altars, to the eerie forests where the lost never return. Join us, as we delve into the paranormal and explore the uncharted territories of the supernatural o te ao Māori. Engari, kia tūpato, for what lies ahead may change you forever. Are you brave enough to face the truths of Paki Kēhua? Whakapiri mai rā, if you dare.
From the producers of Taringa Podcast, this show is brought to you by Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, with support from Te Māngai Paho.
Episodes
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Episode 2 - Half Cooked (Based on a True Story)
Our story today is based on a strange visit to a local marae a few years back. Let's see... the wharenui had no pictures on the walls; in fact, there was nothing on the walls. I remember thinking at the time that the pictures on the wall were hiding from something, even though that seems like weird thinking. Then, a mouse jumped out of the oven after the oven had been on for a while, and the chicken we cooked was both raw and burnt. Hence, the title of the story. These things were obviously all signs... but of what? Perhaps it has something to do with the evil laughter coming from the shadow-like creatures.
T.A. Whero
Friday Feb 10, 2023
Friday Feb 10, 2023
Episode 1 - Te Riroriro (True Story).
A close uri of mine locked up all the doors and windows at the marae after a wānanga, unaware that she was cutting off all avenues of escape for herself. Something ancient, an entity not of this world, stood silently on the marae ātea, watching and waiting like a hunter. It was a presence that would normally stay in its realm, but for some reason, it was moving openly and freely, breaking the unspoken pact that keeps the realms of the dead and the living apart. As the last door was locked, she saw something out of the corner of her eye. Despite her instincts to run, she did what every Māori would do – she made the mistake of taking a closer look.
T.A. Whero