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Waitangi tensions test politicians - and the media
In past years some media outlets were ambivalent about Waitangi Day - some even hostile at times. But new moves by the new government and a strong pushback from Māori gave it an extra edge this… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: Copy-and-paste Chris
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Emile Donovan about Chris Luxon being harangued by the media for copy-and-pasting his Waitangi Day speech, an eye-opening column… Audio
Pacific delegates at Waitangi 'stand in solidarity'
Pacific delegates at Waitangi 'stand in solidarity' with Māoridom. Audio
What Waitangi Day means for one Samoan Māori woman
What Waitangi Day means for one Samoan Māori woman. Audio
Weather and closed roads reduces Waitangi crowds
The Waitangi commemorations brought back the crowds - a stark contrast to last year when visitors were asked to stay away as Omicron broke out.
But as Sam Olley reports business owners in Paihia and… Audio
Waitangi: Political analysis with Craig McCulloch
Iwi leaders have urged the new Prime Minister not to throw Māori under the bus in his pursuit of power this election.
The challenge was laid at the Iwi Chairs Forum in Waitangi, kicking off several… Audio
Waitangi, women and speaking - it's complicated
The debate about women speaking on the marae at Waitangi has lasted for years. There are customary rules, but it appears they are about to change. Audio
The Panel with Josie Pagani and Bernard Hickey
On the Weekend Panel this morning are Josie Pagani and Bernard Hickey. They look at Waitangi Day celebrations, ethnic representations on councils, the report of the Climate Change Commission and New… Audio
Waitangi 2021: Mara TK and Aja Wairere-Ropata
Mara TK's new album delves into one of the biggest issues facing Maori men, mental health and the response, or lack thereof, from the Government. Aja Wairere-Ropata and Mara TK play new songs… Audio
Waitangi 2021: Mohi Allen
Mohi Allen is a on mission to reinvigorate te reo Maori through music, and thats the topic of his Master's thesis. He spoke with Mani and Julian from the Treaty Grounds. Audio
Waitangi 2021: Claudia Orange
Dame Claudia Orange's writing on the Treaty of Waitangi has contributed to New Zealanders' understanding of this history for over thirty years. Dame Claudia Orange spoke with Julian Wilcox. Audio
Waitangi 2021: Koro Vaka'uta
RNZ Pacific News Editor, Koro Vaka'uta, talked with New Zealanders of dual heritage for Waitangi Day. Audio
Waitangi 2021: Ta Tipene O'Regan
Ta Tipene O'Regan is the Upoko, or Traditional Head of Awarua Runanga. He was also the Chief Negotiator for the Ngai Tahu claim, and is credited as being one of the key architects of the Treaty of… Audio
Waitangi 2021: Ripeka Evans
Ripeka Evans on the long fight to have the mana wahine claim heard with the Waitangi Tribunal. Audio
Waitangi 2021: Shane Te Pou & Jenny Marcroft
The Labour Party has its largest ever Maori caucus. Julian is joined at the Treaty Grounds by Shane Te Pou, no Ngai Tuhoe, a former candidate, campaign manager and executive member of the Labour Party… Audio
Waitangi 2021: Te Rawhitiroa Bosch
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This week saw the launch of a fascinating exhibition 'He kaupapa waka' at Te Kōngahu Museum at Waitangi. It's the work of photographer Te Rawhitiroa Bosch no Ngapuhi, Ngati… Audio
Waitangi 2021: Ngapuhi Runanga chair Wayne Wharerau
In November last year, policeman Wayne Wharerau was elected as Chair of the Ngapuhi Runanga, signalling a change in personnel, and possibly the approach, at the top of the organisation. Audio
Waitangi 2021: National party leader Judith Collins
Judith Collins has had her first experience at Waitangi as National Party leader. Audio
Waitangi 2021: ACT MP David Seymour
ACT's David Seymour was joined at Te Whare Runanga this year by his party's nine new MPs. Audio
Waitangi 2021: Green party co-leader Marama Davidson
How will the Green Party make - as it has announced - Te Tiriti o Waitangi the centre of all their policies? Audio