Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
The legacy of Jonathan Mane-Wheoki
Jonathan Mane-Wheoki has been described one of New Zealand's most important and influential art historians. He made a huge contribution to this country's Maori and Pacific art history in particular… Audio
Mark Derby: Ragnar Redbeard
The name Ragnar Redbeard won't be familiar to many. His book Might Is Right published in 1890 declared "death to the weakling - wealth to the strong" and it's a proto-fascist work still popular among… Audio
Māori Party says 'we can be the change-makers'
The Māori Party is pitching itself as a potential king-maker in the upcoming election, saying it's open to supporting either National or Labour.
Northland hapū run out of steam in water-bottling fight
Hapū near Whangarei say they have run out of steam to oppose plans for a water-bottling operation at Poroti Springs, but remain adamant they don't want it.
Breastfeeding among Maori lower than any other groups
Breastfeeding among Maori mothers once thrived but today rates among Maori are lower than any other group, a new report shows. Audio
Māori react to Labour's water policy
Māori have welcomed Labour's pledge to impose royalties on the commercial use of water and use the money to resolve water claims before the Waitangi Tribunal. Māori Issues Correspondent Mihingarangi… Audio
Bookmarks with Dr Arama Rata
Dr Arama Rata is a lecturer in Maori Studies at Victoria University and has done numerous studies looking Maori cultural engagement and identity, health experiences and rural communities. Audio
Te Reo Māori: the Te Wero debate
Four Māori candidates from different political parties discuss the health of te reo Māori in Aotearoa New Zealand and set out what their parties will do for the language's well-being. Audio
Rangatahi encouraged to take up kapa haka earlier
Te Matatini, held every two years, is the pinnacle of Maori performing arts in Aotearoa and showcases young talent coming through the ranks - and now they're looking to the future. Audio
Howie Morrison Jnr on music, whanau and kapahaka
Howie Morrison Jr has a famous whanau saying – 'Have piupiu, will travel'. For 40 years, kapahaka took around the world and this year he released his first solo album. Te Ahi Kaa visits Howie at his… Audio
Slice of Heaven - Choices
It's obvious that immigration has changed New Zealand in the past. But it's difficult to foresee how it will change us in the future. Where will the debate go and can we move past racism? What role… Audio
Te Pari o Auahatanga - The Flood of Inspiration
Te Pari o Auahatanga -‘The Flood of Inspiration’ - is an apt title for an album made by a group of musicians who were caught out twice by the Whanganui River in flood. Video, Audio
Te Waonui for week ending Friday 4 August 2017
The Labour Party has a new leadership team and for the first time ever they have a Māori deputy leader, a tumultuous seven years in Ngāpuhi history draws to a close at the Waitangi Tribunal's… Audio
Seven years of Ngapuhi hearings draw to close
A tumultuous seven years in Ngapuhi history draw to a close today at the Waitangi Tribunal's long-running Northland inquiry. Lois Williams went along to listen. Audio
If voters want it, 'we will work with Labour' - Māori Party's Tuku Morgan
Labour's new deputy leader Kelvin Davis says Labour would talk with the Māori Party after the election. Māori Party president Tuku Morgan joins us. Audio
Two-for-one deal for Te Tai Tokerau?
Kelvin Davis' appointment as deputy leader of the Labour Party has reinvigorated the race for his Te Tai Tokerau seat. Audio
Food for the new chief
Labour's new deputy leader Kelvin Davis has received widespread support following his promotion, and has been giften two buckets of muttonbird to celebrate the occasion.
Ngāpuhi to spend $50k testing Tuhoronuku mandate
Ngāpuhi will spend up to $50,000 to test support for Tuhoronuku - the board claiming the right to drive the iwi's Treaty settlement.
From campfire tales to book award shortlist
Far north school principal Fraser Smith often struggled to find material to engage the Maori children in his rural community, particularly boys. So he did something about it, with his debut novel… Audio
Tangiwai Ria: a life in kapahaka
Tangiwai Ria and her husband George have won three national titles with their kapa haka group Waihirere. Tangiwai shares her story with RNZ's Te Ahi Kaa. Audio
