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New podcast branding calls for a new trailer, so here it is!Te Wāhi Ngaro speaks of the in-between places & the hidden spaces where humanity & the divine connect.Te Wāhi Ngaro officially launches in the spring, but until then we will have regular uploads of our on location short series of episodes looking at what exactly Te Wāhi Ngaro is.

With the completion of the Easter Season TheRevs and everyone else are plunged into Pentecost! But what is Pentecost, and what does it mean for us - TheRevs may, or may not answer those questions, lol! We also reflect on the recent investiture of Sir Derek Lardelli and discuss what accepting, or not accepting Royal Honours may mean for Maori. In keeping with the political theme, we finish off the show with a rather frivolous round of Three Favourite Things, looking at our three favourite Civil Servants.

This week TheRevs are joined by the Rev. Chaans Tumataroa-Clarke, the national Youth Commissioner for the Anglican Church. We talk to him about his life and mahi and then move the conversation right along as we reflect on the conversations around Maori Wards in Local Body Councils. As a current sitting Maori Ward Councilor, this is a kaupapa close to Chaans' heart. We finish off the show by asking Chaans to add his favourite songs to the Mihinare Playlist.

In this episode we share what might be a kupu hou for some: Paschal. We discuss the disestablishment of the various Health Boards around Aotearoa and the establishment of a Maori Health Authority, and we finish off with fun segment sharing who we would like as our patron saint!

Like all great podcasts, we start this week's episode with a meandering yarn, we then reflect on the death of the Duke of Edinburgh and what it can teach us about mourning our enemies, we finish off the podcast with a marginally in depth look at Holy Week.

TheRevs take on the latest in clerical fashion and share some thoughts around the peculiar piece of clergy clothing commonly known as the "dog collar." We then take a look at the recent governmental announcement around housing, and we finish up with a few question from Uia Me Anything.

TheRevs have had a big week and kick off the show looping you into their week that was. The Roman Catholic Church this week has said that it is unable to bless same sex marriages, TheRevs offer their perspective. We finish off the show with 9 new songs to be added to the Mihinare Playlist.

TheRevs are back with a quick catch up to start this week's podcast, we also discuss the new photo app being offered by My Heritage which animates the photos of loved ones who have passed on. We finish up the sow with a round of our Three Favourite Prayers.

TheRevs look at the weird and wonderful rules associated with Lent, the conversation around Maori Local Body Council Wards, and we takle your questions once again in Uia Me Anything.Uia Me Anything Questions-What is the money in the Collection used for?-What happens if you have the ashes of a loved one for a while and now want to bury them?-Is sprinkling ourselves with water when leaving the urupa (cemetery) a pre-contact tikanga or a Christian influenced tikanga?

TheRevs are back with Season 3 of your favourite Mihinare Podcast!In this episode we discuss some interesting conversations currently happening around Whaikorero, we take a look at the Lenten Season, and we introduce a new segment "Uia Me Anything" our take on Ask Me Anything where we answer the questions you've been throwing at us on Social Media.

Join TheRevs for their final show of Season 2 as they reflect on the year that was! Their highlights from the podcast and from their own lives for 2020. We want to thank all of our listeners, whether you have been a casual listener, a regular, or someone in between. It has been a joy to spend time with you all and we are looking forward to a new and improved podcast in the new year including adding video to our current offering.God bless you all and see you in 2021!

Following his ordination this past weekend, we introduce you to the Minister formally known as Brother Zhane, we take a look at what actually happens during an ordination service, and we finish off with a look at some of our favourite (or most annoying) Liturgical Lapses.

Today TheRevs reflect on their new health regime including starting out at a fitness studio and taking part in Toi's Challenge. Conversation then turns to how we organise our year in the church. We finish off this episode with another installation of Whun Whakapono Whacts: The Chasuble.

With his ordination just a matter of weeks away, BrZhane reflects on the journey so far. We discuss our journey with Taonga Puoro (Maori Musical Instruments), and we finish the show with Mihinare Fun Facts: Thurible Edition.

TheRevs are excited to be joined by one of the original Revs, the Venerable Doctor Hirini Kaa as they discuss Moko, Te Reo, and the idea of being a Colonised Maori. We preview VenHirini's new book, the background, kaupapa, and future prospects. And we close the episode with a quick fire round of our Three Favourite Things: Politicians Edition.

TheRevs are joined by the Reverend Canon Isaac Beach as they reflect on the General Election. Isaac shares his experience reviving the Matau-a-Maui Choir, and we take an exciting journey into the wonderful world of religious hats!

Today we are lucky enough to be joined by the Ven. Ngira Simmonds, Archdeacon to the Kingitanga and Chaplain to the King as he shares with us his journey to hauora and experience as a bariatric patient. We also share our prophesies around who will be making up our new government, and we close out the show with a round of Three Favourite Things: Rangatira Edition. 

Join TheRevs as they reflect on their recent up close and personal encounter with our Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. We try and get to the bottom of what exactly ordination is, and we round out the episode with a korero around our Three Favourite Sacred Spaces.

How does growing up outside of your tribal area shape you and what unique challenges face those of us who grow up as taurahere? TheRevs discuss being taurahere and how the church is uniquely placed to be a home for those Maori who find themselves outside their tribal area.We profile Te Whare o Tumuki the beautiful chapel at Te Hepara Pai in Christchurch which was the former chapel of Te Waipounamu Maori Girls' College. We then round out the episode with a quickfire round of our Three Favourite Iwi Anthems.Also -  a bit of bonus content at the top of the show sees TheRevs reflecting on why they may have made a huge mistake in signing up to summit Everest in the Titirangi Challenge!

TheRevs reflect on the challenge of being second language learners of Te Reo Maori and the importance of using our reo no matter how much or how little you know. Tangihanga (funerals) are an important part of being Maori, but what happens when we need to change and rethink our customs around funerals? We finish off this week with our Three Favourite Not-necessarily-religious religious songs. You can listen to the official playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Fz9vlQYSDEnTE7s2SBRvT?si=qtf2HZkGTKqmOirp32hDkQ