kid's stories

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. Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund

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. Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund

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. Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund

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 Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund

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. Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund

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. Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.

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! Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund

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. Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund

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. Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund

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! Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund

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. Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund

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. Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund

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. Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund The fabulous series MOE MAKES MUSIC won Best Children's Programme 2020 at the NZ Radio Awards!

Join Ric and his older brother Rece as they travel the world through a new children’s book every week!

This week, the boys learn what it takes to be a good friend, and read Fruit Salad Friend, a book all about learning to be the best friend you can be. 

In season one, Ric and Rece are joined by children’s author Maria Dismondy as they journey through six of her wildly popular books, published by Cardinal Rule Press. 

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