Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
UN expert visits Motueka to learn about Nelson Tenths case
A United Nations indigenous rights expert has made a special visit to the top of the South Island to learn about the Nelson Tenths case and the Crown's breach of its legal obligations to Māori.
Māori publisher scoops big prize at leading international children's book fair
Huia Publishers have won the Bologna Prize for the Best Children's Publishers of the Year, Oceania, at the Bologna Children's Book Fair in Italy.
Kiingi Tuuheitia set to attend inaugural Traditional Pacific Leaders meeting in Hawai'i
Kiingi Tuuheitia will attend the inaugural meeting of Traditional Pacific Leaders in Hawai'i in June where climate change and environmental protection are likely to be at the top of discussions.
The Panel with Scott Campbell and Jennie Moreton (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Scott Campbell and Jennie Moreton discuss the Government's move to bring back binding referendums on Māori wards and the hardship feijoa growers are facing… Audio
Māori reconnecting with the night sky
Mana whenua are rediscovering a connection with the night sky, a Māori astronomer says.
Six60 launch their grassroots tour at Te Kao Marae in Far North
Aotearoa's biggest band is about to hit the far north, Six60 are playing the Te Kao Marae on their grass roots tour, Jimmy Ellingham spoke with marae comittee member and treasurer Rosie Conrad. Audio
How colour was understood in pre-colonial New Zealand
We recognise 11 base colours in New Zealand today. But prior to the arrival of European settlers, te reo Māori described the world using five categories of colour: black, white, red, yellow, and… Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Mihingarangi Forbes
The award-winning host of documentary series NZ Wars picks a whakatauakī that relates to the new series: 'be firm, o trembling hearts, be firm'. Audio
Maori food sovereignty & snapper with marmite suace
On this Mapuna podcast you'll hear about Maori food sovereignty from Dr Jessica Hutchings and chef Kia Kanuta will reveal the inspiration behind snapper with marmite sauce plus kumara puree and a beef… Audio
Students wouldn't be marching if govt took action - protester
The founder of School Strike 4 Climate in New Zealand says students would have been at school today if the government had taken action.
Labour on referenda on local govt Māori wards
Opponents say the government is completely out of line with plans to force councils to hold referenda on their Māori wards.
The coalition has announced that councils which brought in Māori wards… Audio
Councillor says it's 'vital' Māori wards continue
A Māori ward councillor says the role is the most fulfilling she's ever had and it's vital that Māori wards continue.
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown announced on Thursday that councils which… Audio
Māori ward referendums: 'The idea it's about fairness is absurd'
Māori ward councillors say the government's plan to reintroduce referendums for councils to bring in their role is absurd and cruel.
Local Government vice-president on Māori wards
Local Government New Zealand says reversing councils' ability to decide on Maori wards is a "slap in the face" from central Government.
The Coalition announced councils that brought in Māori wards… Audio
Changes to anti-racism plan 'render the plan pointless'
A tangata whenua caucus member says changes to the plan include a reduced focus on institutional racism and colonial racism against Māori. Audio
Govt's Māori wards reversal labelled 'complete overreach'
Reversing councils' ability to decide on Māori wards is "complete overreach by central government", LGNZ says.
Ngāi Tahu reaches out to councils on Three Waters replacement
The move to help find solutions for ageing water infrastructure has the support of North Canterbury's mayors.
Coalition delivers Māori wards ultimatum to councils
Councils that brought in Māori wards without polling residents will need to hold one - or scrap the wards they had set up, the government says.
How did the new history curriculum fare in its first year?
Many are enjoying the new curriculum, according to a review, but teachers want more help deciding what to teach. Audio
Hapū occupies abandoned school, demand whenua back at no cost
The Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations has knocked back calls for the Crown to buy back land being occupied in Northland.
