Tina Ngata
Gisborne iwi calls for apology at Cook commemorations
Ahead of celebrations to mark Captain Cook's arrival in New Zealand, a Gisborne iwi is demanding an apology for the atrocities he brought upon their people. The English explorer landed on the shores… Audio
Rally supports Gisborne councillor who spoke out against racism
A rally's about to get under way in Gisborne to protest against how the city council dealt with a complaint of racism levelled by one councillor against another. Meredith Akuhata-Brown says she heard… Audio
Tolaga Bay forestry owner has history of illegal logging
The Malaysian owner of a forestry company blamed for tonnes of debris washing up in Tolaga Bay has been fined twice for illegal logging overseas, but it took the Overseas Investment Office nine years… Audio
Waka Odyssey: Oceans in Peril
When the beaches of deserted Pacific islands are strewn with plastic, it’s time to act. Audio
Tina Ngata - The Non-Plastic Māori
Back in May Tina Ngata travelled to New York to make a submission to the UN Permanent Forum for Indigenous Issues. Tina, who blogs under the name the non-plastic Maori, condemned Helen Clark's… Video, Audio
Everyday stories, the degradation of NZ Rivers
Tina Ngata, an educator from Gisbourne, Paula Fern, a mother from Hawkes Bay and artist Sam Mahon, from North Canterbury are among a host of ordinary New Zealanders speaking out at what they say are… Audio, Gallery
New Zealand A to Z - M for Matariki
Matariki, the cluster of stars whose arrival - for many of us here in Aotearoa - signals the beginning of a brand new year. The name literally means 'little eyes' (Mata riki) or "Eyes of God' (Mata… Audio
Tina Ngata, the Non-plastic Māori
Four weeks in with her vow of no plastic for a year and Tina Ngata has already encountered difficulties. She talks through some of them with Maraea Rakuraku and the reasoning behind the challenge. Audio
Whakatauki for 26 January 2014
Toitū te whenua, whatungarongaro te tangata. The land remains and people are lost. Explained by Tina Ngata. Audio