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Dylan Collier
Growing up in Opotiki gave rugby forward Dylan Collier the solid grounding he needed before his professional career took off. He opens up his time at Kings College in Auckland, the importance of mental health within the team, and their recent campaign at the 2024 Olympics. Audio
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Hi-Vis | Episode 6: Hīkoi (Waitangi Day Pt. 2)
31 Dec 2024The Northland hīkoi arrives by the hundreds, moving through roadblocks, chanting for the government to uphold Te Tiriti. Ems balances her past as a protester… Video
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Hi-Vis | Episode 1: Kia Tupato (Be Careful)
31 Dec 2024With tensions rising between the new government and tangata whenua, Wayne and his traffic-management crew brace for the biggest Waitangi Day celebration in… Video
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Hi-Vis | Episode 2: Road to Waitangi
31 Dec 2024As political tensions simmer, the young crew of Kia Tupato is dispatched to Waitangi. Wayne beams with pride over his team, while Anahera highlights the… Video
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 17th January
On today's episode, The deal negotiated between Israel and Hamas ensures at least 600 truckloads of humanitarian aid will enter Gaza every day of the ceasefire, with at least 50 of them carrying fuel… Audio
Justice Committee to hear 80 hours of oral submissions on Treaty Principles Bill
The Justice Committee will listen to 80 hours of oral submissions on the controversial Treaty Principles Bill, over the course of a month. Justice committee chairperson James Meager spoke to Paddy… Audio
Baby who died from whooping cough was Māori: Paediatrician
A leading Māori paediatrician says a baby who died over the Christmas period of whooping cough was Māori and from a rural area. Paediatrician and chairman of the National Immunisation Taskforce Dr… Audio
Dylan Collier
Growing up in Opotiki gave rugby forward Dylan Collier the solid grounding he needed before his professional career took off. He opens up his time at Kings College in Auckland, the importance of… Audio
Iwi Leaders discuss new pan-Maori assembly
Around three hundred Maori leaders are meeting today at Omahu near Hastings to discuss the creation a new pan-Maori assembly. The assembly would promote a collective response to Government challenges… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 9th January
On today's episode, descendants of the original Treaty translators speak out against it the treaty principles bill, a least two people have died in Californian wildfires, Meta is getting rid of its… Audio
Descendants of Treaty Translators speak out against Bill
One hundred and sixty-five descendants of the early translators of Henry and William Williams have collectively submitted against the Treaty Principles Bill. Henry Williams translated te Tiriti o… Audio
Calls for extension on Treaty Principles Bill submissions
The Labour Party is calling for the deadline for submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill to be extended. It comes after an unprecedented number of submitters overloaded the website, causing some… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 7th January
On today's episode, Dame Tariana Turia is laid to rest in Whanganui, Sir Bill English reflects on her legacy and Justin Trudeau resigns after nine years in his country's top office. Plus, the legal… Audio
Bill English remembers Tariana Turia
Former Prime Minister Sir Bill English, a colleague and close friend of Dame Tariana Turia, has been paying his respects ahead of her burial today. He worked closely with Dame Tariana to implement the… Audio
Last day for feedback on Treaty Principles Bill
Its the final day for public feedback on David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill. Legal expert Andrew Geddis tells Morning report he expects "Tens of thousands" of New Zealanders to make a submission. Audio
Final day of Dame Tariana Turia's tangi
Dame Tariana Turia is laid to rest in Whanganui on the final day of her Tangi. Reporter, Pokere Paewai, spoke to Morning Report's Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira from her Whangaehu Marae. Audio
Whanau of Dame Tariana Turia gather for tangi
Whanau, friends and colleagues of Dame Tariana Turia are gathering at Whangaehu Marae near Whanganui, to pay their respects ahead of her burial tomorrow. The co-founder of Te Pati Maori died on Friday… Audio
Hi-Vis | Episode 6: Hīkoi (Waitangi Day Pt. 2)
The Northland hīkoi arrives by the hundreds, moving through roadblocks, chanting for the government to uphold Te Tiriti. Ems balances her past as a protester with her duty on the Kia Tupato team. Video
Hi-Vis | Episode 1: Kia Tupato (Be Careful)
With tensions rising between the new government and tangata whenua, Wayne and his traffic-management crew brace for the biggest Waitangi Day celebration in Aotearoa New Zealand's history. Video
Hi-Vis | Episode 2: Road to Waitangi
As political tensions simmer, the young crew of Kia Tupato is dispatched to Waitangi. Wayne beams with pride over his team, while Anahera highlights the enormity of the task ahead. Video
Hi-Vis | Episode 3: The Calm Before...
With the Kia Tupato crew now settled in at Waitangi, they dive into their traffic plans. We explore key locations, and Bubs gets her first taste of the challenges Waitangi Day will bring. Video
Hi-Vis | Episode 4: Into the Storm
With Waitangi Day approaching, the first major hīkoi catches Ruku and the Kia Tupato crew by surprise. Meanwhile, Anahera navigates the crowds to deliver refreshments to her team. Video
Hi-Vis | Episode 5: Rising Defiance (Waitangi Day Pt. 1)
As the sun rises over Waitangi, thousands flood in, defying government rhetoric. They are met by Anahera and the Kia Tupato crew, who have closed all roads leading to the Treaty grounds. Video
Hi-Vis | Episode 8: Reflections
The crew share their final thoughts. Two months later, we visit Wayne & Anahera at home. Wayne discusses balancing Māori values with running a business. Anahera dreams of leading Kia Tupato one day. Video
