Julian Wilcox
Mapuna podcast November 15
Artist Jasmine Arthur and Te Rauparaha Horomona, descendant of the nineteenth century rangatira of the same name, speak to Julian Wilcox about Ngati Toa in Porirua and the opening of a new exhibition… Audio
Mapuna podcast November 8
Rob Ruha is an award winning musician, composer and kapa haka expert. Julian Wilcox asks him about latest work, TEIWA, for which he's collaborating with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Audio
Professor Atholl Anderson; history & archaeology 'chose me'.
For decades Ngai Tahu archaeologist and historian, Professor Atholl Anderson, has explored the origins and historic migration of peoples around the Pacific, the first arrivals of Māori in Aotearoa and… Audio
A tribute to Sir Tumu Te Heu Heu
Mapuna is in Turangi close to where Sir Tumu Te Heu Heu is lying in Waihi village on the southern shore of Lake Taupo. His whanau have requested no media coverage inside Waihi for the duration of his… Audio
Mapuna podcast September 13
The Maori Sidesteps salute the great Maori showbands of the past while mixing it up with modern comedy and skit routines poking fun at everything from culture to politics. Group members Jamie… Audio
Mapuna podcast Aug 23
In a special extended interview with Ngati Tuwharetoa ariki, Sir Tumu Te Heuheu, he discusses why his seeks the return of the Tongariro National Park and maunga. Now aged in his 80s he also talks… Audio
Mapuna Podcast August 9 Temuera Hall
Tahito is a world first indigenous ethical investment company which invests in Australasian companies through its fund, Te Tai o Rehua. It uses Maori values, especially around the environment, to… Audio
Mapuna podcast July 19 Ella Henry
Earlier this month Ella Henry delivered her inaugural professorial address at AUT Business School. Her background includes time at poet James K Baxter's commune, Jerusalem, on the Whanganui River in… Audio
Mapuna podcast July 12 Julian Arahanga
The world premiere for Mana Moana, Mana Tangata will be in Tamaki Makaurau tomorrow. It tells the story of how Maori fought to reclaim their fishing rights. Julian Arahanga, who starred in Once Were… Audio
Neavin Broughton
First time author Neavin Broughton was a young man when tests discovered a brain tumour 'about the size of an orange' and his ensuing health problems almost killed him three times. Now he's written a… Audio
Mapuna Matariki special
Mapuna joined RNZ's team at the national hautapu ceremony at Tirorangi Marae near Mount Ruapehu. Today we'll feature different perspectives on Matariki ma Puanga including Roma marae near Ahipara… Audio
Rangi Mātaamua on 2025's Matariki message
Professor Rangi Mātaamua speaks to Mihi and Julian about how Matariki ma Puanga has developed. Audio
Reflecting on the hautapu with Kaikaranga and Kaikarakia
Two participants in the hautapu ceremony at Tirorangi Marae reflect on their emotional experience.
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Award winning Deep Dive Division
Husband and wife duo Courtney and Tua Karalus founded the Waikato based company, Deep Dive Division, which recently won the Maori Company of the Year at the New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards. Deep Dive is a… Audio
Mapuna interview with the late Maori art pioneer Fred Graham
This special episode of Mapuna pays tribute to a giant of contemporary Maori art - Fred Graham (Ngati Koroki Kahukura) - who died yesterday at the age of 96. But age did not dampen his creative spirit… Audio
Wiremu Mato on his role at Ihi Aotearoa Sport New Zealand
Wiremu Mato is the first person to hold the role of Kaiwhatu Mana Orite at Ihi Aotearoa-Sport New Zealand which 'supports Māori wellbeing by improving participation and growing leadership through… Audio
Nurse Dean Cowles on Mosque attacks
Maori nurse Dean Cowles worked a 23-hour shift at Christchurch Hospital on the day of the 2019 mosque attacks in which 51 people died. He describes it as 'organised chaos with blood everywhere.' Now… Audio
Laughton Kora: Black Comet featuring at CubaDupa Festival
Musician Laughton Kora is the frontman for Black Comet whose sound is described as 'multi-dimensional galactic funk' They will be on stage at Wellington's CubaDupa Festival tonight. Audio
Prof Meihana Durie: Cutting edge evolution of Maori education
Professor Meihana Durie was recently appointed Te Toi Aronui at Te Wananga Aronui o Tamaki Makaurau - AUT, and last month he was appointed Tumuaki-chief executive of Te Wananga o Raukawa. Professor… Audio
