Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Episode 4: Stories
Aria finds herself in danger, alone at the riverside. Did she stumble across a suspect? A body is found at the river. Audio
Takutai Moana Act breaches Treaty principles - Waitangi Tribunal
Report sets out a raft of recommendations but warns the Crown against 'cherry-picking' select findings.
Māori policy debate sees leaders battle it out
Māori leaders from the six leading political parties battled it out over race, health, climate change and employment in a debate on Thursday night.
The Hui's Māori Policy debate hosted by Julian… Audio
Far North mayor Moko Tepania is world's top politician of 2023
To Belfast in Northern Ireland now - where Far North mayor Moko Tepania has been presented with an award naming him one of the world's top young politicians of 2023. Moko's a bit of a legend - he made… Audio
Te Tai Tokerau: Te Pāti Māori trails Labour in new poll
Labour deputy leader and incumbent MP Kelvin Davis has opened up a six-point gap over his Te Pāti Māori rival in the race for Te Tai Tokerau electorate.
Why Māori and young voters sometimes don't vote in elections
As election day draws nearer, Māori and young people tell RNZ what it will take for them to be more engaged in the voting process.
Rotorua council agrees to return reserve land to Ngāti Kearoa Ngāti Tuara
The reserve on Tarewa Street was part of Rotorua Lakes Council's Heads of Agreement to transfer land back to the iwi.
Episode 22: An extended interview with National's Tama Potaka
In an extended interview, National Party candidate Tama Potaka discusses Māori development, co-governance, social housing, and land claims. Video, Audio
Analysis: Campaign heats up in Māori electorates
The campaign is heating up across the motu - and the Māori electorates are no exception.
Māori affairs broadcaster and host of RNZ's Māpuna Julian Wilcox says three of the seven races are proving… Audio
First tenants of Motueka papakāinga to move in this month
A papakāinga development at Te Āwhina Marae in Motueka is set to welcome whānau tenants into the first of its 20 homes.
Climate change 'challenge of our lifetime' - Ngāi Tahu
Ngāi Tahu is starting to see insurance retreat affect its marae and papakāinga homes.
Kirsten Te Rito on performing at the Wellington Jazz Festival.
Our guest on Māpuna this week is Wellington based singer songwriter Kirsten Te Rito. Who is one of only two artists who have been commissioned to perform at the Wellington Jazz Festival which runs in… Audio
Episode 3: Sirens
Kui Connie reveals sinister information about Mihi’s mother and the missing women of Kingswood. Audio
Māori leaders call on Christopher Luxon to condemn racism
In an open letter, Māori and community leaders are calling for an end to a "divisive style of politics", and asking National leader Christopher Luxon to condemn race-baiting by NZ First and ACT.
Election 2023: What you need to know before voting
Explainer - Early voting will begin for the general election. So let's take a look at the nuts and bolts of casting a vote. Video
Māori leaders hit back at race baiting from political parties
Māori leaders have hit back against what they are describing as race-baiting from political parties - saying racism should have no place in elections.
In an open letter, seventeen iwi leaders, marae… Audio
'A timeless taonga': Only known customary Māori sail Te Rā returns to Aotearoa
![Te Rā [the sail] c. 1770–1800.](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--4zsyrqh9--/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1695924743/4L1XPFF_Back_Sail_full_size_jpg?_a=BACCd2AD)
Te Rā is believed to be over 200 years old and will be on display at Tāmaki Paenga Hira, the Auckland War Memorial Museum. Audio
Only known customary Māori sail returns to NZ for short time
![Makers unknown Te Rā [the sail] (detail) c. 1770–1800. Harakeke, kererū, kāhu and kākā feathers, dog skin. On loan from the Trustees of the British Museum. © Whakaarahia anō te rā kaihau Te Rā Project. Photo: Cultural Heritage Imaging](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--2Umdagkz--/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1695924743/4L1XPFF_1_feathers_jpg?_a=BACCd2AD)
Te Rā - the only known customary Māori sail in existence - has returned to New Zealand for a short time.
The piece is usually stored at the British Museum in London, and is currently at the… Audio
Labour Party reiterates commitment to Maori
The leader of the Labour party has reiterated its commitment to Maori at an event in Northland's Kawakawa. Speaking at the Ngati Hine Health Trust, Chris Hipkins said they have made advancements for… Audio
Episode 21: An extended interview with ACT leader David Seymour
In an extended interview, ACT leader David Seymour discusses whakapapa, te tiriti, co-governance, and his vision for Aotearoa. Video, Audio
