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Mihingarangi Forbes
Mihingarangi (Ngāti Paoa /Ngāti Maniapoto) is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster, and creator of the NZ Wars documentary series.
She began her career in the 90s as a reporter at Te Karere. Since then, she’s worked across a range of channels and mediums, with roles on Campbell Live, 20/20, Native Affairs, The Hui and RNZ. She currently presents fortnightly Māori current affairs programme Mata which airs on Tuesdays on RNZ National and podcast platforms.
Mihingarangi has won Best Journalist - Māori Affairs at the Voyager Media Awards four years in a row, including as joint winner of Te Tohu Kairangi award this year.
RNZ Programmes
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NZ Wars: The Stories of Ruapekapeka
AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY. Highlighting Northland's most infamous armed conflict. Hosted by Mihingaarangi Forbes. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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NZ Wars: Stories of Waitara
NZTV AWARD WINNER | AIB FINALIST. The second epic chapter in the award-winning NZ Wars series. Presented by Mihingaarangi Forbes. Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.
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Party People
Rowdier than the debating chamber at question time, Party People places a Māori lens on politics, politicians and their parties. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air.
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NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui
VIDEO + PODCAST. The third epic chapter in the award-winning NZ Wars series. Presented by Mihingaarangi Forbes. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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Matangireia
2x SEASONS. Matangireia is a series of conversations examining the political legacies of Māori politicians. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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NZ Wars: Stories of Wairau
VIDEO & PODCAST. The Wairau Affray in 1843 is considered the first of the NZ Wars conflicts, and the only one to take place in the South Island. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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Mata with Mihingarangi Forbes
FORTNIGHTLY. The latest in politics with a range of Māori commentators and newsmakers. Produced for RNZ by Aotearoa Media Collective. Made with the support of NZ On Air & Te Māngai Pāho.
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NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana
The fifth chapter of this series recounts the events that unfolded in the Bay of Plenty and their far-reaching consequences for future generations. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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Saturday Morning
Presented by Susie Ferguson and Mihingarangi Forbes. In-depth feature interviews, current affairs and news across a broad range of topics on RNZ National and online.
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Mata Reports
A deep dive into fascinating Māori stories with award-winning journalists Mihingarangi Forbes & Annabelle Lee-Mather. Made with the support of NZ On Air & Te Māngai Pāho.
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