Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Natural elements didn't stop Te Tarata 160-year commemorations
It has been 160 years since the battle of Te Tarata - now eighth-generation descendants live to tell the story their tūpuna endured.
New Archives building outperforms Smithsonian for air-tightness
An independent assessment has found the country's new Archives building achieves air-tightness far beyond national and international archival standards. Audio
'Never too late': Social worker's journey to reclaim Māori identity
A wahine who has reclaimed her cultural identity is urging more Māori to pursue a career in social work.
The City to Sea Bridge and legacy of architect Rewi Thompson
The fate of the bridge described as a turning point for Māori architecture has swung back and forth over the past few months. Audio
Deed cements Waitākere Ranges partnership
The new agreement between Te Kawerau ā Maki, Auckland Council and the Crown cements co-management of the heritage area. Audio
Te Pāti Māori MP named as one of world's 'most influential rising stars'
Influential news magazine Time said she followed in the footsteps of ancestors who sustained Māori language, traditions and culture.
Te Pāti Māori reassures members after ties cut with Toitū Te Tiriti
The Toitū Te Tiriti movement has broken away from the political party, citing leadership concerns, a clash of values, and a need for independence. Audio
Kapa-Kingi rules out rival political party after Te Pāti Māori split
The activist hopes the split will spur Te Pāti Māori into creating genuine change from the inside. Audio
Te Kahureremoa Taumata on new series Tukanga
Te Kahureremoa Taumata is an artist based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, her work spans music, storytelling, visual art and education. She is part of a new series on Whakaata Māori called Tukanga which… Audio
Te Arawa at Oxford University for Makereti Papakura's posthumous degree
Jamie Tahana is at Oxford University to talk with members of a Te Arawa roopu who travelled there recently for the awarding of a posthumous degree to their tupuna, Makereti Papakura. She's believed to… Audio
Toitu Te Tiriti’s split with Te Pati Maori
A leader of the Toitu Te Tiriti movement, Eru Kapa-Kingi announced it was severing its ties with Te Pāti Māori. Audio
New book explores reimagined life in Taranaki in 1940s
Airana Ngarewa has just released his third book, 'The Last Living Cannibal', inspired by Ngāruahine leader Tītokowaru. Audio
Inclusive marae experience open to all
"All whānau" have the opportunity to immerse themselves in activities and traditions well-known to te ao Māori at three Hawke's Bay marae.
Te Pāti Māori trying to contain ructions after Toitū Te Tiriti cuts ties
Te Pāti Māori is trying to contain internal ructions - after a key ally and protest group severed ties - and critics from in-and-outside the party pile on.The leadership is rejecting the claims - but… Audio
Mata Reports - Not Her Destiny
For years, Destiny Church shaped every part of Lynia Morseu-Tol's life: her faith, her family and her identity. As a takatapui wahine Maori, its teachings left her feeling ashamed, conflicted and… Video, Audio
Midday Essentials for Thursday 2nd October 2025
In today's episode, the Global Sumud Flotilla that has been trying to get aid into Gaza has been intercepted by the Israeli navy, and some New Zealanders taking part are now on an Israeli vessel; The… Audio
Young navigators using sun and stars to reach Samoa
Seven young navigators are eight days into a journey to Samoa using only the sun and stars to find their way. Lead navigator for the first leg of the journey Toiora Hawira spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Tā moko artists study ancestral heads at Te Papa
Over the past year a group of tā moko artists have studied over 200 toi moko, or Māori ancestral heads at Te Papa with the hope of identifying their iwi and eventually returning them home. Māori News… Audio
Te Papa showcases moko kanohi or facial tattooing in action
A group of tā moko artists have studied over 200 toi moko, or Māori ancestral heads with the hope of identifying their iwi and eventually returning them home.
'Advance te reo Māori revitalisation': Māori entities get new leaders
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka made the announcement.
