Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Masterchef winner Karena Bird
Karena Bird won the MasterChef competition alongside her sister Kasey and since then the pair have travelled to at least 50 destinations around the world learning about food and culture. Recently the… Audio
Te Ohorere Williams, I'd love to sing at New York's Metropolitan Opera
Te Ohorere Williams is a classical soprano who recently graduated with a Masters of Music at Auckland University. She was first drawn to opera while watching a performance of Mozart's The Magic Flute… Audio
Proposal to restore two Māori place names in Auckland
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei hopes to bring back the traditional name of part of Auckland's waterfront, which is Te Tōangaroa, meanwhile the southern suburb of Takanini could be changed back to its original… Audio
Consultation for Māori place names in two Auckland locations opens
Feedback is wanted on possible restoring an area on Auckland CBD's waterfront to its original name, Te Tōangaroa, and correcting the spelling of Takanini to Takaanini.
Petone or Pito One? Time to have your say
Public consultation opens today on a proposal to correct the spelling of the Lower Hutt suburb Petone to Pito One.
Tuku Morgan on why he's so fired up
Waikato-Tainui leader Tuku Morgan tells Guyon why he's so fired about the backlash against te reo, how young Māori have the power to change the future and why he's not sorry about that underwear… Video, Audio
Restoring land to mana whenua marks 'exciting new relationship'
The legal process to transfer the land, which the $306 million civic precinct Te Manawataki O Te Papa is being built on, to a joint trust is complete.
Calls for inquiry after Manurewa Marae allegedly misused census data
The Government is facing calls for a wide-ranging inquiry after claims that Manurewa Marae misused census data to help Te Pāti Māori's election campaign. Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of… Audio
'Disheartening': Iwi upset as government continues legal fight over land
The government has allocated $3.6 million of taxpayer funds to appeal the High Court's forthcoming decision in the Nelson Tenths case.
Light installations to usher in Matariki for Aucklanders
The city centre will see its largest-scale Matariki lighting installations ever this month.
How a Māori parliament could work
Te Pāti Māori has called for a separate Māori parliament, which is being discussed among hundreds gathered at a national hui.
The history of Moteatea
Julian Wilcox hosts a korero about moteatea - chanted song poetry - which will feature in a new podcast series to be hosted by Crystal Edwards and will also include Ngahiwi Apanui Barr, who's the… Audio
Mapuna June 1
Julian Wilcox is joined by Marlon Williams who won best solo artist at Thursday's Aotearoa Music Awards. The Ngai Tahu singer-songwriter beat the likes of Stan Walker, Princess Chelsea and Kaylee… Audio
Opinion: Budget 2024 does not fulfil te Tiriti obligations
Opinion - Māori whānau will get far less in this Budget than Pākehā, writes Julia Whaipooti. How can we strive for equality when our starting point is so different?
Maori leaders gather in Hastings for next Hui Taumata
Maori leaders from across Aotearoa are gathering in Hastings today for the next Hui Taumata. RNZ Maori news reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Budget 2024 doesn't reflect Māori needs, critic says
Funding for more police and for expanding Waikeria Prison will only result in an increase in the Māori prison population, Julia Whaipooti says.
Large protests around the country as Government delivers budget
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets on Thursday, protesting against the Government as it prepared to deliver its Budget. Lady Tureiti Moxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Hui Ā Motu second phase kicks off
Iwi from across the country will converge at Ōmāhu Marae in Heretaunga today to explore organisational frameworks capable of operationalising Kotahitanga.
Calls grow for Māori parliament as 'fired up' protesters oppose anti-Māori policies
Streets were packed as thousands rallied nationwide against policies on Māori, as Te Pāti Māori announced plans for a separate parliament. Audio
Māori protest against government policies outside parliament
It's the second time since December, Māori have mobilised to protest against government policies affecting their communities. Reporter Lauren Crimp is outside parliament. Audio
