Qiane Matata Sipu

The founder of storytelling platform Nuku has published a book to normalise discussion around a young woman's first menstrual cycle.  Audio

NUKU is celebrating indigenous wāhine of Aotearoa through kōrero paki or storytelling.  Audio

A leader of the Ihumātao land occupation says while there's no resolution yet, protestors are still winning as there are no police and houses on the land.

Whānau and supporters gathered for a karakia… Video, Audio

It's a year today since occupiers were delivered an eviction notice at the disputed land at Ihumātao in south Auckland.

Fletcher Building's plan to construct 480 homes there was halted as a result.

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The co-founder of the Ihumātao occupation group says they are unlikely to accept a resolution that includes building houses on the whenua.

A decision could be  imminent on the disputed land and it's… Audio

The kaitiaki of Ihumatao have been protecting their whenua for over three years now and just over six months ago, they were issued with an eviction notice.  The land is owned by Fletcher Enterprises… Audio

Occupiers of the disputed land at Ihumātao have been shut out of talks with the government about finding a resolution, saying they haven't had any direct contact with ministers in over a month.

The… Video, Audio

Mana whenua at Ihumātao have come to a decision - that they want the land there back. SOUL spokesperson Qiane Matata-Sipu speaks to Corin Dann. Audio

Qiane Matata-Sipu (Te Wai-o-hua, Waikato-Tainui) is a South Auckland based journalist, photographer and social activist. She is currently producing NUKU, a creative and social impact story-telling… Audio, Gallery