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Meet Tama, Māia, Jojo, Buzz and their whānau Aunty Anika, Wolfy, Oma and Mōhio as they dance, sing and have fun around their whare. Produced by Rogue Productions for TVNZ
Episodes
Season 1
Meet Tama, Māia, Jojo, Buzz and their whānau Aunty Anika, Wolfy, Oma and Mōhio as they dance, sing and have fun around their whare.
Numbers
Jul 11, 2022
Meet Tama, Māia, Jojo, Buzz and their whānau Aunty Anika, Wolfy, Oma and Mōhio as they learn about numbers.
Colours
Jul 12, 2022
The Toi Time whānau learn that the sky is kahurangi, the grass is kikorangi and the sun is kōwhai. Aunty Anika sings about ngā tae o te uenuku - colours of the rainbow and Māia finds all sorts of beautiful colours in nature.
The Sun
Jul 13, 2022
Jojo, Māia and Tama find out about Tamanuiterā and Aunty Anika makes kai with vegetables from her māra.
Animals
Jul 14, 2022
Māia, Tama and Jojo spot zebras and crocodiles on safari while Aunty Anika finds animals in her room.
Body
Jul 15, 2022
Tama gets a checkup from Doctor Buzz and Jojo meets a beautiful pūrerehua. We meet the Star-jam Dance Group and learn how important it is to move your tinana.
Friends
Jul 18, 2022
Buzz finds a new friend at the playground, Jojo makes waka rererangi and Tama, Māia & Jojo have friends around for tea.
Family
Jul 19, 2022
Mōhio talks about whānau, Tama goes camping with Māia and Jojo and Oma meet a baby rāpeti.
Music
Jul 20, 2022
The Toi Time whānau join a band, Buzz learns the drums and and Aunty Anika sings her favourite song.
Weather
Jul 21, 2022
Māia, Tama and Jojo make a train in the Mahi Toi room while they wait for the rain to stop outside, and Māia and Wolfy look for Oma in the Paw Paw patch.
Letters
Jul 22, 2022
The Toi Time whānau find out what letters are and how different languages use different letters. Aunty Anika shows us how important it is to tidy our room.
Shapes
Jul 25, 2022
Buzz finds shapes at the playground while Queen Māia and Queen Jojo visit Boxingham Palace.
Ocean
Jul 26, 2022
Jojo, Māia and Tama build a pirate ship and learn about the Moana while Buzz makes sandcastles at the beach.
Pets
Jul 27, 2022
Māia, Tama and Jojo make a whare kuri and Buzz brings a cute little Guinea pig to Tākaro Time.
Birthdays
Jul 28, 2022
The Toi Time whānau celebrate Oma's birthday. Aunty Anika bakes the birthday cake and Buzz makes a beautiful bunch of putiputi for Oma.
Food
Jul 29, 2022
Tama sells kai at the market, Buzz shows Tama how to make burgers and Aunty Anika explains good manners at the dinner table.
Recycling
Aug 01, 2022
Jojo makes a Taraka Hangarua and Buzz visits a transfer station to see where the recycling goes. Tama, Māia and Jojo recycle their cans, bottles, jars and lids.
Holidays
Aug 02, 2022
The Toi Time whānau are excited about going on holiday. Māia makes a caravan to take with them and Aunty Anika sings about her Nana's farm.
Heroes
Aug 03, 2022
Jojo builds a cardboard city and Fluffy the cat has to be rescued by the Cardboard City heroes, Officer Māia, Super Jojo and Firefighter Tama.
Transport
Aug 04, 2022
The wheels on the bus that Tama builds go round and round and Buzz shares his toy boats with Tama in Tākaro Time.
Dance
Aug 05, 2022
Tama, Māia and Jojo show off their dancing skills and Māia teaches Jojo how to spin her poi.
Season 2
Meet Tama, Māia, Jojo, Buzz and their whānau Aunty Anika, Wolfy, Oma and Mōhio as they dance, sing and have fun around their whare.
Space
Jul 03, 2023
The Toi Time team are back, and this spaced-themed episode is out of this world.
Insects
Jul 04, 2023
Tama explores the world of insects, including Aotearoa’s biggest insect - the wētā punga.
Snow
Jul 05, 2023
Brrr, is it snowing where you are, whānau?
Sports
Jul 06, 2023
Tama teaches Māia and Jojo a new sport he has invented.
Water
Jul 07, 2023
It’s important to conserve water, Māia and Jojo teach how to use water sparingly.
Garden
Jul 10, 2023
We’re having a flower party and you’re all invited!
Travel
Jul 11, 2023
Jojo travels to visit her koro, Māia and Tama eagerly wait to hear about her trip.
Forest
Jul 12, 2023
What can be found in the ngahere? Join the Toi Time whānau and find out.
Construction
Jul 13, 2023
It’s time to use your imagination, and together lets figure out all the things we can build.
Matariki
Jul 14, 2023
Matariki is a special time of year, but where does this celebration come from?
Spring
Jul 17, 2023
The birds are singing, the flowers are blooming. It’s Spring!
Shoes
Jul 18, 2023
What’s your favourite shoe, jandals or sneakers? Nah, gumboots!
Body
Jul 19, 2023
It’s important to look after your tinana. The Toi Time Squad is here with loads of useful hints to protect and care for your body.
Wheels
Jul 20, 2023
Wheels can take us from the North to the South. How many wheels can you count?
Circus
Jul 21, 2023
Round up, round up! You’ve got a front row ticket to the Toi Time circus.
Sight
Jul 24, 2023
Why do we have two eyes and not just one? The Toi Time whānau explore their sense of sight.
Friends
Jul 25, 2023
He hoa mō ake tonu atu - we’re friends forever.
Wings
Jul 26, 2023
The Toi Time team flutter about and learn all about things with wings.
Farm
Jul 27, 2023
Giddy up! We’re going to the farm.
Olympics
Jul 28, 2023
Gold, Silver and Bronze, what are the Olympics?
Season 3
Toi Time is back with a bang! Join Aunty Anika, Māia, Jojo, Tama, Buzz, and the new kid on the block, Riki. Get ready for laughter, learning, and lots of fun.
Native Birds
Aug 12, 2024
Come fly with the Toi Time whānau and all their feathered friends.
Sea Creatures
Aug 13, 2024
Māia, Jojo, Riki and friends dive deep into the underwater world of sea creatures.
Kai
Aug 14, 2024
Māia is making delicious kai for lunch and you’re invited!
Dinosaurs
Aug 15, 2024
Have you ever seen a dinosaur? Join the Toi Time whānau on a prehistoric adventure.
First Day
Aug 16, 2024
A special member of the Toi Time whānau is starting school, and today is her first day.
Kapa Haka
Aug 19, 2024
Māia, Jojo, Riki, Tama and Buzz come together to perform kapa haka.
Musical Instruments
Aug 20, 2024
Are you ready to rock? Join Riki, Jojo and Māia as they form the Toi Time band.
Germs
Aug 21, 2024
Jojo and Riki are sick, so Māia goes on a mission to get rid of germs.
The Moon
Aug 22, 2024
Kiwi Summer
Aug 23, 2024
BBQs and swimming and Christmas, oh my! It’s hard to beat a kiwi summer with the Toi Time crew.
Physical Wellbeing
Aug 26, 2024
Korikori tinana! Get moving and keep your body strong with Riki, Māia, Jojo and Buzz the Cuzz.
Home
Aug 27, 2024
Nau mai haere mai! Make yourself at home with the Toi Time whanau and their friends, Mr. Cool and pūngāwerewere.
Elders
Aug 28, 2024
The Toi Time whānau bakes cookies and gets ready for a very special visitor, their Koro.
Baking
Aug 29, 2024
There’s something delicious baking in the Toi Time kitchen, and everyone’s pukus are rumbling with excitement!
Mental Wellbeing
Aug 30, 2024
Why do we sometimes feel happy, sad, or mad? Join the Toi Time whanau as they feel all the feelings.
Solving a Mystery
Sep 02, 2024
The Toi Time trumpet is missing! Help us follow the clues to solve the mystery and find it again.
Wellbeing of the Land
Sep 03, 2024
Riki, Māia, Jojo and friends learn about nature and become Kaitiaki o te Whenua, guardians of the land
Work
Sep 04, 2024
What do you want to be when you grow up? Get to work with the Toi Time whānau as they learn about jobs.
Social Wellbeing
Sep 05, 2024
What makes a family, a family? Join the Toi Time crew as they get the whole whanau together.
Changes
Sep 06, 2024
here are lots of changes happening in the Toi Time house, and the whānau gets through them together.
Season 4
Toi Time is back for Season 4 with more laughter and learning. Join Aunty Anika, Māia, Jojo, Riki, and Buzz as they explore the world around them. With brand new adventures, catchy waiata and plenty of fun, the Toi Time whānau bring tamariki stories that celebrate Aotearoa and help preschoolers learn about themselves, their whānau and their world.
Whakapapa
Oct 21, 2025
The Toi Time whānau discover their whakapapa and learn how we’re all connected.
Science
Oct 28, 2025
Māia, Jojo and Riki become mad scientists and explore the magic of science.
Manners
Nov 04, 2025
Please and thank you! Join the crew as they learn why good manners matter, and Buzz puts his manners to the test in the real world.
The Best Day Ever
Nov 11, 2025
It’s the best day ever! Robots, dancing, pancakes and more fun with friends.
Opposites
Nov 18, 2025
Big and small, quiet and loud. It’s opposites day on Toi Time.
Clothing
Nov 25, 2025
It’s time for a fashion show! The Toi Time whānau explore kākahu and make their own special creations.
Babies
Dec 02, 2025
The whare is full of pēpi love as the crew learn how to care for babies big and small.
Emotions
Dec 09, 2025
Happy, sad, angry or excited, the Toi Time whānau discover that all feelings are okay.
Sleep
Dec 16, 2025
Jojo doesn’t want to miss out, but the crew show why a good night’s sleep is so important.
Staying Connected
Dec 23, 2025
From postcards to Morse code, the whānau learn fun ways to stay connected with loved ones.
Wind
Dec 30, 2025
Kites, wings and parachutes, the Toi Time whānau harness the power of the wind.
Doctors
Jan 06, 2026
Time for a check-up! The crew learn how doctors help us feel better, while Buzz visits a friend at Starship Children’s Hospital.
Boats
Jan 13, 2026
All aboard! The whānau try out different boats and compete in the big Toi Time boat race.
Plants
Jan 20, 2026
From tiny seeds to tall trees, the crew discovers why plants are so important.
Putting on a Show
Jan 27, 2026
Jojo directs, Māia acts and Riki builds puppets; the Toi Time whānau put on a big show.
Autumn
Feb 03, 2026
Crunchy leaves, cosy jumpers and delicious kai, the Toi Time whānau celebrate autumn, while Buzz goes for a check-up at the dentist.
Planet Earth
Feb 10, 2026
From mountains to oceans, the crew discovers what makes our planet Earth so special, and Buzz explores the weird and Wonderful at the Auckland Museum.
Treasure Hunt
Feb 17, 2026
Ahoy mateys! Pirates, parrots, and treasure maps lead the whānau on a big adventure.
Games Day
Feb 24, 2026
Tag, hula hoops and gingerbread men, it’s all play, all day for the Toi Time crew.
Kaitiakitanga
Mar 03, 2026
The whānau become guardians of the land, learning fun ways to care for Papatūānuku, while Buzz explores a community recycling centre.
Series Info
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
4
Episodes
60
Language
en
Networks
