Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Increasing the peace at Waitangi
The media described Waitangi as peaceful place on our national day this year, in contrast to years gone by in which reports were heavy on conflict. How did they get to grips with the change in…
AudioWhat te reo can learn from Wales
In the weeks leading up to Waitangi Day, there was much talk on the future of te reo Maori. It was the same in Wales, where there's now a Welsh language revival. Heledd Gwyndaf is Chair of the Welsh… Audio
Te Waonui a week ending Friday 9 February 2018
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern spend 5 days in Waitangi this week, meeting with iwi leaders, mayors, manawhenua and the wider community and became the first female prime minister to be allowed to speak… Audio
2000 submissions made on Poverty Bay name change
The iwi of Rongowhakaata have always referred to Poverty Bay as Tūranganui-a-Kiwa but would like the name to be officially recognised. Gisborne's mayor is determined it be changed, but others aren't… Audio
Govt to target Māori unemployment rates - Jackson
The falling unemployment rate is tracking in the right direction but the percentage of Māori and youth out of work is still too high, Minister of Employment Willie Jackson says. Audio
Māori unemployment drop welcome but still too high - Jackson
The falling unemployment rate has been welcomed by the Minister of Employment Willie Jackson. But he says the percentage of Māori out of work compared to the national average is still too high. Mr… Audio
'Church should be involved in politics, not govt' - Rod Bower
An Anglican priest from Australia who's been kicked out of parliament and arrested while chained to the gates of the Australian prime minister's official residence is in New Zealand on a talking tour.
…Record numbers enjoy harmonious day at Waitangi
Forty thousand people battled the scorching heat in Waitangi yesterday to make it to one of the biggest and busiest Waitangi Day commemorations ever. Carparks were overflowing and many market stalls… Audio
Opposition sceptical of govt's 'big talk' at Waitangi
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern asked those at Waitangi to hold her to account, and already the Opposition is promising to do so. Ms Ardern wound up her five-day-visit to Northland on Tuesday, after… Audio
A happy Waitangi Day at Ōrākei Domain
As usual the focus on Waitangi Day was on Waitangi in the Far North, but events were held throughout New Zealand to mark the country's national day. In Auckland there were three main events at Hayman… Audio
2018 Waitangi Rua Rautau Lecture by Dr Kim Workman
Dr Kim Workman explores the historical background to why Maori imprisonment rates are high and still rising, and considers what the alternatives to our current approaches are. Audio
Call for Jacinda Ardern to bury placenta at Waitangi
Tamaki Makaurau MP Peeni Henare suggested the PM's baby's pito whenua, or placenta, should be buried at Waitangi - which would tie Jacinda Ardern, her whanau, and her baby to Ngapuhi forever. Video, Audio
Jacinda Ardern makes history at Waitangi
Jacinda Ardern today became the first female Prime Minister to speak during the formal proceedings at Waitangi. Her speech touched on her hopes for her child, and her hopes for the future of… Video, Audio
Māori Wardens 'carry tupuna on our shoulders' - Frances Mahanga
At Waitangi, Mihingarangi Forbes speaks to Māori Warden Frances Mahanga, who says in her role she carries her tupuna, her ancestors, on her shoulders as she accompanies the country's prime ministers.
…Marama Davidson vies for Greens co-leadership
Marama Davidson has thrown her hat in the ring to become a co-leader of the Green Party. The role of female co-leader has been vacant since Metiria Turei stood down before last year's election. Marama… Audio
Pakeha mood on Te Tiriti o Waitangi - from anger to curiosity
At this time of year in towns all over the country, groups of new New Zealanders - often older generations - sign up for workshops to find out more about the Treaty of Waitangi. For decades now… Audio
Peeni Henare at Waitangi: 'We need to work hard'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she's had very positive talks in Waitangi but Labour needs to show it can deliver. She says she feels the weight of the expectation. RNZ Maori issues correspondent… Audio
Waitangi: Jacinda Ardern visit makes history
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be formally welcomed at Waitangi on Monday morning, along with a Parliamentary delegation made up of MPs from Labour, National, New Zealand First and the Greens… Video, Audio
Ardern wants 'transparent relationships' with Māori
The Prime Minister is half-way through her extended stay in Waitangi and this morning she'll be formally welcomed at Te Whare Runanga Marae on the treaty grounds. Jacinda Ardern's five day visit is… Audio
