Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
'Shadows in the ground' - archaeologist describes Ruapekapeka
An archaeologist has made a remarkable discovery at the site of the country's first major battlefield, Ruapekapeka. He's found the bodies of twelve British soldiers killed in the battle, near Kawakawa… Audio
Don Brash attends Māori play 'Waiora', unmoved on RNZ kōrero
The former politician Don Brash accepted an invitation to travel to Whangarei last night to watch a play about a 1960s Maori family struggling to retain their language and values after moving to a… Audio
Amazing discovery of British soldiers' bodies at Ruapekapeka
An archaeologist has made a remarkable discovery at the site of the country's first major battlefield, Ruapekapeka. He has found the bodies of twelve British soldiers killed in the battle, near… Audio
Rangatahi share how mainstream school has failed them
Maori children who left mainstream schooling say they became far more enthusisatic about learning once they were out of an environment that struck them as racist and condescending. Katrina Lemon is a… Audio
Auckland iwi sign agreement on mana whenua
Two Auckland iwi have reached an agreement to work together on land issues in what is being seen as a slap to Hauraki-based iwi who have also been making claims in the region. Ngati Whatua Orakei and… Audio
Dennis Marsh: 'It's about people and passion'
Dennis Marsh is New Zealand's best selling country music artist. He's travelled the world for 30 years sharing his music and stories and this year released his 29th album. Te Ahi Kaa visits Dennis at… Audio
The meaning of Atamira
The deaths of two people close to members of Atamira Dance Company felt like a sign to choreographer Kelly Nash. So Kelly did her research which revealed the word 'Atamira' is historically associated… Audio, Gallery
John Cranna: taking the Creative Hub to Kaitaia
It's hard for some parts of the country to cut a break. Northland, for example, is usually in the news because of stories about poverty, ill health, violence and most recently kauri dieback. But… Audio
Bless the Child
Who killed baby Ara? It could be another headline to another news story about another child killed by a family member or step parent. Which is very much the point of Hone Kouka's new play Bless the… Audio, Gallery
Te Waonui for week ending Friday 8 December 2017
The Court of Appeal has rejected Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei's bid to stop land they say is in their rohe being given to another iwi as part of a treaty settlement; Three Gisborne iwi will now have access to… Audio
Rob Ruha: Māori music, mentorship and 'Moana'
2017 has been a massive year for self-described 'haka soul' musician Rob Ruha. In a track on his new album Survivance, Ruha pushes back against what he says is harmful misinformation about Māori… Audio
Our threatened marae
Māmari Stephens Senior Lecturer, Te Kura Tātai Ture - Faculty of Law, Victoria University of Wellington explores the threats facing marae despite their importance in our society. Her thoughts on the… Audio
Ngā Taonga project returns historic audio to East Coast iwi
Three Gisborne iwi will soon be given a window into their past, with historic audio from hui, wānanga and iwi events set to play on the local iwi radio station, Tūranga FM.
Ngā Taonga Sound and… Audio
Marutuahu Collective responds to Court of Appeal ruling
The Court of Appeal has rejected Ngati Whatua Orakei's bid to stop land they say is in their rohe being given to another iwi as part of a treaty settlement. The Ngati Whatua Orakei Trust says it's now… Audio
Court of Appeal rejects Ngati Whatua Orakei land claim
The Court of Appeal has rejected Ngati Whatua Orakei's bid to stop land they say is in their rohe being given to another iwi as part of a treaty settlement. The Ngati Whatua Orakei Trust says it's now… Audio
Māori upset at New Plymouth landmark being put up for sale
Chorus has put Blagdon Hill, or Moungaroa, on the market, but New Plymouth Māori say the company should have spoken to them first. Video, Audio
Community work right challenge for young beneficiaries - Harawira
Mana Party leader Hone Harawira agrees with Regional Development Minister Shane Jones that the government should step in to get young people on the benefit "off the couch". Video, Audio
Wahine lead way at Māori Sports Awards
Maori sportswomen led the way at the 27th Annual Maori Sports Award with Black Ferns star Portia Woodman claiming two major awards. It continued a strong streak of Maori sportswomen excelling on the… Audio
Huia Hamon on music, art and whānau
Huia Hamon is a singer, artist and mother who runs Kog studios with her partner. The couples home is tucked away in Waitakere and on most days is a hive of music and creativity. Te Ahi Kaa pays a… Audio
Symposium on the Future Imaginary
In Canada artists, activists and academics from around the world are debating what the future holds for indigenous people. It's the third Symposium on the Future Imaginary and the first time the… Audio
