Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Student leaders gather ahead of Polyfest
Nearly 100 student leaders gathered in South Auckland today to set the tone, after fights outside the event last year overshadowed the successes onstage, and dominated media coverage. Video, Audio
PM gifted baby’s name during Ratana visit
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern received a warm welcome at Ratana today, where she was gifted a name for her baby. Mihingarangi Forbes reports. Video, Audio
Māori Battalion exhibition reveals voices from the past
A trove of historic recordings of waiata, haka and speeches from the day the 28th Māori Battalion arrived home from war is online for the first time.
28th Māori Battalion showcased in new exhibition
Waiata, haka and speeches from the day the 28th Māori Battalion arrived home from the Second World War have been put online for the first time. Some of the descendants of the soldiers congregated in… Audio
Māori Party's smaller presence at Rātana celebrations
The Rātana stage is set and this morning the country's politicians will descend on the small community near Whanganui to celebrate the birthday of the Māori prophet and spiritual leader Tahupotiki… Audio
Ratana marks beginning of political year
Politicians will arrive at Ratana Pa near Whanganui tomorrow to celebrate the birthday of T W Ratana, the faith leader and prophet. Mihingarangi Forbes talks to John Campbell from Ratana. Audio
Why Jacinda Ardern's Waitangi visit could make history
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will spend more than five days at Waitangi this year. She is expected to speak during the formal welcome - a move that will set her apart from former female leaders… Audio
Govt kept mum on settlement announcement due to Xmas
The government delayed its announcement of a big payment to two iwi because it did not want to be accused of burying it before Christmas, Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little says. Audio
Māori football teams win indigenous clash
At the weekend the Aotearoa Māori football sides were able to clinch the inaugural Clash of Cultures series against their Australian First Nation Mariya rivals in Auckland. Both the Māori men's and… Audio
Govt pays $370m to Ngāi Tahu, Tainui Treaty settlements
A relativity clause in Ngāi Tahu and Tainui's Treaty settlements means the government is likely to make further big payments to them as more iwi settle their claims. It was revealed yesterday the… Audio
Govt pays extra $370m in treaty settlements
The government has paid an additional $370 million in Treaty of Waitangi settlements to Tainui and Ngāi Tahu.
Iwi funding model leading te reo Maori revitalisation
Waikato has started with a te reo Māori option at ATMs but that's just the beginning. Advocates says the key is to get the language out in the community, not just the main centres. Audio
Exhibition casts new light on old flashpoint.
An artist has cast new light on a flashpoint in Nelson-Marlborough's past.
Stories show te reo is alive and kicking
Analysis - Historian Paul Moon believes te reo Māori is dying. Those sharing their te reo stories on social media this week beg to differ, Mihingarangi Forbes writes.
MPs urged to consider how euthanaisa fits with Maori values
Maori leaders are making the call as The End of Life Choice Bill makes its way through parliament - John Boynton talks to those concerned. Audio
SFO probes Waitangi National Trust
The Serious Fraud Office is investigating the organisation that looks after the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
Maori ward decision splits councillors, sparks fierce debate
Whakatane District councillors last year voted 6-5 for Maori wards but the discussion continues among locals. Te Manu Korihi reporter Te Aniwa Hurihanganui looks at the issue. Audio
Honoured Northland iwi leader dies
A Northland iwi leader who was recognised in the recent New Year's honours for his work in securing treaty settlement for his tribe has died.
Office politics in te reo
RNZ's Maori Affairs Correspondent, Mihingarangi Forbes gives Summer Report presenter, Alex Perrottet some great ideas about how to bring tikanga maori into the newsroom. Video, Audio
