Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Waitangi Tribunal recommends Northland land returned to Māori
The Waitangi Tribunal has recommended that Crown land in much of Northland should be returned to Māori in a landmark report dealing with grievances suffered by the region's biggest iwi, Ngāpuhi. A… Audio
Another march if new government lets Ngāpuhi down?
Dame Whina Cooper's daughter says her mum would have urged Ngāpuhi to never give up the struggle for justice.
Dame Anne Salmond: connecting people through culture
Dame Anne Salmond's latest book, Knowledge is a Blessing on Your Mind, explores how the arts can forge connections between cultures. Audio
Dame Anne Salmond: connecting people through culture
The journey anthropologist and award-winning writer Dame Anne Salmond has made into Te Ao Māori as a Pākehā over 50 years - creating a bridge for others to connect with our histories, our environment… Audio
Ngahuia Harrison: the consequences of cannibal capitalism on the land
In her major exhibition Coastal Cannibals at City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi, with a camera, Ngahuia Harrison offers different views on our landscape than we are used to seeing in a frame. She… Audio
Whaea Esther Jessop & Ngati Ranana's sellout concert
More than sixty years ago, Esther Jessop and a few other Maori in London founded a little group in the suburb of Putney to meet and keep their language going. Since then, Ngati Ranana has become a… Audio
Historian Dr Aroha Harris on National Maori Action Day
Dr Aroha Harris is a professor of history at Auckland University and is the author of the book Hikoi, Forty Years of Maori Protest. How does she view this week's protests against the new government's… Audio
Kera Sherwood-O'Regan: top woman
Not far down the BBC's list of 100 Women for 2023 is 31 year old Christchurch-based indigenous rights and disability advocate Kera Sherwood-O'Regan (Kai Tahu). Kera is the co-founder of Activate, a… Audio
'Hugely significant': Report into land loss, Treaty breaches suffered by Ngāpuhi to be presented
A historic Waitangi Tribunal report expected to call for the return of all Crown-owned land across much of Northland will be handed over to the country's largest iwi this morning.
Māori and Pasifika still underrepresented at med school
A first of its kind study has revealed poverty is still a barrier when it comes to taking up medicine for Māori, Pasifika and people from rural communities.
The research by both Otago and Auckland… Audio
Tertiary Education minister on disestablishing Te Pūkenga
The new government has begun the process of disestablishing Te Pūkenga.
The Minister for Tertiary Education sent a letter of expectations to the organisation on Thursday, stating it is no longer a… Audio
The Barber Shop Sessions | Episode 5: Rachel
Rachel pays homage to one of her adored ancestors, Matiretoha, in a waiata composed by Troy & Huia Kingi, before taking to the mic and performing her original love song, I te Pō. Video
The Panel with Zoe George and Phil O'Reilly (Part 2)
Today on the panel Wallace and panellists Zoe George and Phil O'Reilly ask what the future holds, especially for young people. And, NZ Rugby calls abuse of sports unacceptable and concerning" - we… Audio
Preview of Pounamu Pathway on West Coast opens
One of four new Māori-lead West Coast museums will be opened in a preview launch Thursday evening.
The Pounamu Pathway includes four centres telling the stories of Poutini Ngāi Tahu, the South… Audio
Government softens stance on extra pay for te reo speakers
The government has softened its stance on wanting to end extra pay for public service employees who are fluent in te reo Māori.
Some public service workers are eligible for allowances of up to $3,500… Audio
Consultation fatigue taking toll on Gisborne tangata whenua
The stress of "consultation fatigue" is being felt by tangata whenua, according to two Māori ward councillors who have spoken out at recent meetings.
Te reo Māori bonuses acceptable for 'relevant' roles - Minister Nicola Willis
Public Service Minister Nicola Willis is softening her comments to RNZ suggesting the government would prevent bonuses being negotiated for te reo Māori proficiency.
Dame Rangimārie Naida Glavish split on government's approach to te reo Māori
The government has partially walked back comments that it's looking to put a stop to bonuses for public servants proficient in te reo Māori. Public Services Minister Nicola Willis told RNZ she was… Audio
Kingi Tuheitia calls a national hui for unity
Kingi Tuheitia has called a national hui for next month, to bring together the many voices of Maori. The announcement comes just a day after hundreds of people turned out at protests right around the… Audio
Hipkins says govt's move to discourage use of te reo Māori 'disappointing'
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the new government is taking a backwards step by discouraging the use of te reo Māori. Audio
