Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Kīngi Tūheitia issues call for national hui for unity
The Kiingitanga chief of staff said there was a lot of divisive rhetoric during the election campaign which was being felt by many New Zealanders. Audio
Kīngi Tūheitia to host national hui for unity
The Māori King, Kīngi Tūheitia, will host a national hui for unity next month, in a bid to bring together the many voices of Māori.
The announcement comes only a day after thousands of people turned… Audio
More than 2000 participate in national call to action event led by Ngāi Te Rangi
The rally in Tauranga was to support Toitū Te Tiriti and was led by Ngāi Te Rangi in response to the national call to action opposing government policies impacting Māori.
Government dismisses protests promoted by Te Pāti Māori as 'inconsequential'
The coalition is dismissing widespread anti-government protests as inconsequential, but others say Māori anger at planned changes is not going to fade any time soon.
Thousands turned out on Tuesday… Audio
Far north family travel to Rarotonga to learn more about Te Reo
A family from the far north has travelled to Rarotonga as they fight to preserve their language learn more about their ancestors. Ngā Tamariki Mānihera is a music performance group. They homeschool… Audio
Protests raise questions about next year's Waitangi day
If today's protests over the new government's policies on co-governance and the Treaty are anything to go by, next year's Waitangi Day celebrations could be a heated affair. Prime Minister Christopher… Video, Audio
Parliament swearing-in marked by Te Pāti Māori oaths
Te Pāti Māori MPs' swearing in at Parliament appears to have included oaths to King "Harehare", as well as to mokopuna, the Treaty and tikanga Māori.
Government plans are a challenge to Treaty's existence - Rawiri Waititi
The government's policies fly in the face of what Te Tiriti represents for the nation, Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi says. Audio
'We will work closely with Māori' - Minister defends government
The Minister for Māori Development says he strongly disagrees with criticism that the government is "anti-Māori". Audio
New govt has 'insulted and upset at least 20 percent of the population'
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is defending protest action just days into a new government taking office. Audio
Rawiri Waititi on national protests
Protestors have made their way to Parliament during the National Action Day.
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka on protests
Tangata whenua are taking to the streets Tuesday morning to protest against what they see as a change of attitude from the new Government- which they describe as "anti-Māori"
The coalition agreement… Audio
Te Pati Maori protesting assault on tangata whenua
People around Aotearoa are being urged to take part in street marches today against what Te Pati Maori is calling an "assault on Tangata whenua" by the new government. In a social media post on… Audio
Motorists advised to prepare for disruptions due to protests
Te Pāti Māori is calling on the community to join in, and police say people with time-sensitive commitments should be prepared.
Paku: functional kids toys inspired by Māori tools
Māori have a rich history of designing homes, clothes, vehicles and tools - why should that be discontinued? That's the question that drives Dr Johnson Witehira and Jamie Prier of the new toy brand… Audio
Kauae Raro Research Collective's passion for earth pigments
Raro Research Collective's passion for earth pigments Audio
The Barber Shop Sessions | Episode 4: Harry
Harry pays tribute to our voyaging waka and the ancestral courtyards of his hapū in two original waiata Māori written by his uncle. Video
New Māori data apprenticeship programme set to continue and expand
A Māori data programme in Manawatū is celebrating the graduation of its first data apprentices.
Hine Waitai-Dye: what it takes to be a master waka builder
Last weekend, Hine Waitai-Dye (Ngāti Kurī) graduated as a master builder of traditional Māori canoes. The Northland tā moko artist tells Jesse Mulligan that "a lot of random skills" are required to… Video, Audio, Gallery
'Closer to finish line': Land return pivotal moment for Tauranga hapū
Two Tauranga hapū will be able to reconnect with their whenua with reserve land likely to be returned to them.
