Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Must-watch screen classics to stream this weekend
Māori and Pasifika contribution to film and television has had a big impact on Aotearoa New Zealand's culture, language and international reputation, writes Alexander Bisley. Video
When does protest become art? Defacing an English version of the Treaty of Waitangi
The activists who defaced an English version of Ti Tiriti o Waitangi at Te Papa last year planned their actions very carefully, says Cally O’Neill from the social justice action group Te Waka… Audio
Decision on bilingual road signs coming soon - Transport Minister
The minister of transport is promising a decision soon on whether to make almost 100 types of traffic signs bilingual.
Kīngi Tūheitia, Te Pāti Māori expected to arrive at Waitangi
Kīngi Tūheitia is bringing with him the mauri of the Hui aa Motu in Ngāruawāhia.
Hirini Moko Mead: 'One could say that yes, I did walk the talk'
96-year-old Māori leader and academic Sir Hirini Moko Mead reflects on a life dedicated to strengthening his people and culture. (An extract from a conversation recorded for the podcast Indigenous… Video, Audio
Playing Favourites with Kiran Parbhu
Something of an all-round Renaissance man, Kiran Parbhu joins Susie to share some favourite songs. A fourth generation Kiwi of Indian ancestry, Kiran came to fame when Maori language advocate Matai… Audio, Gallery
Patricia Grace: Bird Child
Patricia Grace is one of Aotearoa's most celebrated Maori fiction authors. She won the New Zealand Book Award for Fiction for Potiki in 1987, and was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize in 2001 with… Audio
How Wellington is marking Waitangi Day
Communities around Wellington will be out celebrating Waitangi Day from this weekend.
Government warned to 'be careful' with its Māori policies
The government has been warned to "be careful" with its policies affecting Māori at the National Iwi Chairs Forum (NICF) today.
Luxon says meeting with iwi leaders positive, insists on 'prosperity for everybody'
A meeting between the coalition government and iwi leaders was positive, constructive and very direct, the Prime Minister says.
Māori Kiwifruit Growers gets nearly $1m boost to help increase exports
The funds are to also help the growers with re-affirming Aotearoa's connections with indigenous peoples around the world.
Nearly 400 march through Kaitāia to support Te Tiriti o Waitangi
The peaceful march was part of a much longer hīkoi that left Te Rerenga Wairua, or Cape Reinga, at dawn on Thursday and is due to arrive at the Treaty Grounds on 6 February.
Local government leaders to gather in Waitangi
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania will host a new Waitangi feature where national leaders of the local government sector group will attend the celebrations for the first time.
Tama Potaka scolded for joking about David Seymour's hapū
The Minister for Māori-Crown Relations was told to stop making jokes about Seymour at the National Iwi Chairs Forum.
Prime Minister prepares to speak after Iwi Forum meeting
Iwi leaders have met with Government representatives wanting more clarity on how ACT's Treaty Principles Bill might progress through parliament.
The prime minister and other members of his cabinet… Audio
Interest in Te Tiriti exhibition surges after vandalisim
Te Papa says nearly half of all visitors are now identifying the exhibit as a highlight . Audio
Broadcaster Julian Wilcox on Waitangi day
A Māori Affairs broadcaster is expecting tough talking at this year's Waitangi commemorations beginning today.
The occasion at the Treaty grounds continues throughout the weekend, culminating with… Audio
Government can expect 'frank' talks at Iwi Chairs Forum - Rahui Papa
Top government ministers will sit down today with Māori leaders from nearly every corner of Aotearoa at the National Iwi Chairs Forum.
The forum is the pre-eminent grouping of indigenous leaders, who… Audio
Government urged to tackle disparities for Māori, Pacific and disabled students
In their briefings to incoming ministers, education agencies also highlighted serious financial challenges.
Iwi Chairs Forum to focus on dealing with govt
The forum will host 74 iwi ahead of Waitangi Day, and they will be considering "how we deal with the new coalition government".
