Paki Kēhua, meaning ’ghost story’, is a set of 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. Some content may scare younger listeners.
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Paki Kēhua, meaning ’ghost story’, is a set of 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. Some content may scare younger listeners.
Episode 44 - The Boy who didn’t wash his hands (Tikanga Based Story)
Why wash your hands when you leave an urupā? As kids, the choice was straightforward: wash your hands or get a kick in the pants from Nan. And with the decision always came a foreboding "beware curse" from Nanny, delivered in a chorus of voices, warning of the dire consequences that might ensue if you neglected this ritual. Nowadays, I gently remind my moko with the sweetest intonation, "Horoia ō ringaringa." Man, what whimps we've become! But what if Nan was right? And yes, I can hear her voice from the other side chiding, "Of course I am, you silly boy!" This tale delves into the repercussions faced by a heedless child (not me!) who disregards Nan's sage advice.
T. A. Whero
Paki Kēhua
Paki Kēhua, meaning ’ghost story’, is a set of 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. Some content may scare younger listeners.
