Te Ao Māori

Winston Peters says he wants to see Maori parents, especially mothers encourage their children to be heroes, whether it's in sport, music or education. Mr Peters says it's his hope that Maori will… Audio

The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern says the Government must address housing and child poverty before it can begin resolving wider aspirations for Maori, but she says she also wants New Zealand history… Audio

There were emotional scenes at Waitangi as more than a thousand people gathered before dawn for the opening of a new museum which honours Māori involved in conflict here and overseas.

Te Rau Aroha… Video, Audio

The Prime Minister has managed to smooth things over with iwi leaders, despite concerns over what iwi say is a lack of influence in the government.

Jacinda Ardern met with the National Iwi Chairs… Audio

It's been a busy day at the Waitangi treaty grounds, with the opening ceremony for the new Waitangi Museum this morning which was attended by more than a thousand people. Audio

We get an update on the day's event at the Waitangi treaty grounds from Maori News Director Mani Dunlop, and commentator Shane Te Pou shares his thoughts. Audio

Despite being very early in their careers, Eruera and Tumanako Bidois are already on a mission to improve Maori health outcomes and reduce health inequities in this country. Late last year the fluent… Audio

What will Aotearoa look like on the 200th anniversary of the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in 20 years?

RNZ Youth Affairs reporter Katie Doyle spoke to a group of young leaders about their vision… Audio

Iwi leaders have reached boiling point over what they say is a lack of engagement by the government and they are not going to put up with it.

The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will front up to them… Audio

Hundreds gathered before dawn at Waitangi to bless a new museum commemorating Māori commitment to New Zealand in times of war .

Its called Te Rau Aroha after the mobile canteen truck that served the… Audio

Andrew Little was the suprise star of the paepae yesterday at Waitangi.

The Minister for Treaty Negotiations, mired in fractious negotiations with Ngāpuhi over its much delayed and disputed… Audio

Politics are never far away from the annual Waitangi commemorations, and this year has been no different.

Party leaders were welcomed onto the marae on the upper treaty grounds yesterday but it… Audio

The Government's record on delivering for Māori, has been called into question by Simon Bridges at Waitangi - prompting both sides of the marae atea to rebuke him.

Since her first speech as Prime… Audio

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says dirt floors and people living in tents was common for him growing up in Northland, and his family knows what poverty tastes, smells and feels like.

In a rare… Audio

RNZ Political Reporter Jo Moir speaks to Winston Peters in Waitangi ahead of commemorations of the 180th anniversary of the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Audio

With karakia and crying a new museum commemorating Maori commitment to New Zealand in times of war has opened at Waitangi.

Built with money from the Provincial Growth Fund, its starting point dates… Audio

Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little impressed at Waitangi yesterday - delivering his entire speech in Te Reo Māori. His was one of many speeches made as politicians were welcomed to the upper… Audio

The challenges to New Zealand's politicians came thick and fast as party leaders were welcomed onto the treaty grounds at Waitangi on Tuesday.

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For the third year… Video, Audio