Mihingarangi Forbes
He Whakaputanga expert Carwyn Jones
Carwyn Jones, together with two other historians is due to give a public talk on the significance on two of the documents on display for He Tohu. He talks to the programme about He Whakaputanga - The… Audio
Crown/Maori Relations Minister Kelvin Davis
Te Tai Tokerau MP and minister Crown/Maori relations has spent a number of days hosting the Prime Minister in his home electorate. He has also been honoured by his iwi for his new role as the… Audio
Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little
Andrew Little is the minister for Treaty Negotiations and had visited Waitangi last year as he came to grips with the issues facing Nga Puhi's treaty claim. He has also committed to learning Te Reo as… Audio
Hikoi leader, activist and environmentalist Reuben Taipari
Activist and environmentalist Reuben Taipari joins the programme to talk about the annual Hiko Te Waitangi and what it signifies. He also talks abut the history of protest and the 40th anniversary… Audio
Te Reo Panel
Mihingarangi Forbes hosts well known Maori broadcasters and commentators Stacey Morrison, Dale Husband and Julian Wilcox on the future of Te Reo after accusations it was a dying language. They talk… Audio
Waitangi Treaty Grounds CEO Greg McManus
The treaty grounds at Waitangi have been digitally mapped by a renown US not for profit tech company which specialises in preserving sites of significance around the world. A team from San Francisco… Audio
RNZ Northland correspondent Lois Williams
RNZ's correspondent for the Northland region, Lois Williams, will be at Waitangi covering the news and stories of the people there for the 29th year in a row. Her first outing to Waitangi to cover the… Audio
He Tohu curator Stephanie Lash
Today you can join one of the 30 minute family friendly free guided experiences in Te Reo Maori or English to explore He Tohu, the multi-award winning exhibition which features all nine original… Audio
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones
Shane Jones is now returning to Waitangi for the first time as a New Zealand First MP and minister for regional economic development. He talks to the programme about what he has planned to help… Audio
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has been going to Waitangi to mark the treaty signing for the past six decades. Last year was the first time he decided against going to Te Tii marae following a… Audio
National Party finance spokesman Steven Joyce
The National Party's finance spokesman Steven Joyce had a colourful visit to Waitangi last year. During a stand up media session a protestor threw a sex toy at him. This year he's been taking part in… Audio
RNZ Te Manu Korihi reporter Shannon Haunui-Thompson
Shannon Haunui-Thompson has been following events in and around Waitangi since Thursday. She joins the programme to discuss the changes this year and how it compares with previous years when there has… Audio
National Party Leader Bill English
Leader of the National party Bill English is at Te Rau Aroha marae in Bluff to celebrate Waitangi Day. He speaks to Mihingarangi Forbes about his decision to not got to Waitangi for commemorations and… Audio
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
For the first time in three years a Prime Minister is back at Waitangi to commemorate the signing of the treaty. We speak to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern about her time in the Te Tai Tokerau… Audio
Waitangi: Jacinda Ardern visit makes history
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be formally welcomed at Waitangi on Monday morning, along with a Parliamentary delegation made up of MPs from Labour, National, New Zealand First and the Greens… Video, Audio
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State care abuse survivors welcome inquiry
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into historical abuse in state care hopes to begin hearing submissions by the middle of the year. It will cover state run institutions like child welfare homes… Audio
PM gifted baby’s name during Ratana visit
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern received a warm welcome at Ratana today, where she was gifted a name for her baby. Mihingarangi Forbes reports. Video, Audio
Māori Party's smaller presence at Rātana celebrations
The Rātana stage is set and this morning the country's politicians will descend on the small community near Whanganui to celebrate the birthday of the Māori prophet and spiritual leader Tahupotiki… Audio
Ratana marks beginning of political year
Politicians will arrive at Ratana Pa near Whanganui tomorrow to celebrate the birthday of T W Ratana, the faith leader and prophet. Mihingarangi Forbes talks to John Campbell from Ratana. Audio