Waitangi
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.
AudioThe 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
Waitangi 2021: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern spoke with Julian Wilcox about what her political priorities are this year. Audio
Waitangi 2021: Bishop Te Kitohi Pikaahu
This years Dawn Service was a little different from previous years, due to concerns around Covid-19. Audio
55% of NZers haven't visited Waitangi grounds - survey
More than half of Kiwis have never been to the Waitangi Treaty grounds, a new survey reveals. Audio
Ardern's fourth speech as PM at Waitangi
The Prime Minister has delivered her fourth speech from the mahau at Waitangi today, acknowledging the government's challenges of the past year but also using the forum to announce a new public… Video, Audio
Mana Wāhine speak at Waitangi Tribunal
The Waitangi Tribunal has heard Māori women have been marginalised for too long and colonisation denied them rights over their bodies, minds and beliefs.
The first stages of the Mana Wāhine Inquiry… Audio
Marama Davidson
Green Party co-leader, Marama Davidson says the Zero Carbon Act is the foundation of how progress the country is making to resolve big climate change issues and looks ahead to what the Greens'… Audio