Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Proverbs
The team translate some of the world's most recognisable proverbs: phrases passed down through generations, across cultures and continents. Video, Audio
Tākuta Ferris levels new allegations against Te Pāti Māori executive
Ousted Te Tai Tonga MP Tākuta Ferris speaks candidly to Mihingarangi Forbes about the mounting internal tensions within Te Pāti Māori that led to the current fall out. Video, Audio
The Hawkes Bay startup offering tikanga guidance to companies using AI
Hawkes Bay startup MahiAI is offering companies guidance on te ao Maori content. Audio
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy Warne joins Kathryn from Northland, where he's been visiting a marae teaching traditional weaving. Kennedy also talks about two of the double-hulled waka of the Hawaii-based Polynesian… Audio
Hui hosted in Northland over Te Pati Maori expulsions
Māori in Northland have met this weekend to discuss the expulsion of MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi from Te Pāti Māori. She spoke to Melissa Chan-Green Audio
Iwi vs iwi at Taranaki Tū Mai festival
More than 5000 uri of the eight iwi of Taranaki are expected to come together in Ōpunakē to celebrate their unity through cultural activities and friendly sporting competition.
Hawaiian waka makes historic return to NZ
A Hawaiian waka will be on display for people to see at Mangonui's main wharf in Northland.
'Letting the world know we're still here': Te Matatini champion on power of kapa haka
Kereama Wright (Te Arawa) says kapa haka is a form of rongoā, healing body, mind and spirit.
Eru Kapa-Kingi 'emotionally turbulent' period for my whanau
This week academic Eru Kapa-Kingi was a keynote speaker at the World Indigenous Peoples' Conference on Education in Auckland. His mother is the Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, who was expelled… Audio
Ngāpuhi 'insulted', as Te Pāti Māori leadership refuse to attend hui
Te Pāti Māori said they had been advised by "multiple rangatira of Te Tai Tokerau" not to attend "at this time". Audio
The future of MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi
This weekend people from Tai Tokerau will gather in Kaikohe for a hui with MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi. She was expelled from Te Pāti Māori last week. Audio
Māori ethnic population nears one million
Latest estimates from Stats NZ show around 932,000 people, or 18 percent of the population, identify as Māori.
Te Pāti Māori turns down hui offer
Te Pāti Māori is risking "political suicide" by not showing up to a Te Tai Tokerau hui, the chair of Ngāpuhi says.
'Life changing': Thousands attend world's largest indigenous education conference
Alongside keynote speakers and hundreds of presentations, discussions over the week-long hui have centred on kotahitanga and shared strategy.
Chatham Islands' waka dated back to 1400s
The waka was unearthed by father and son Vincent and Nikau Dix.
Indigenous chefs connect through kai at WIPCE
Hawaiian Chef Kealoha Domingo says it's "been nothing short of amazing" to connect with the other chefs.
Hone Harawira weighs in on Te Pāti Māori turmoil
He's calling for the ousted MPs to be brought back, and for a reconciliation tour before getting "back to work".
Bob Marley - "Redemption Song"
The team take on one of the most iconic protest songs of all time: Bob Marley's "Redemption Song." Video, Audio
Historic voyaging waka welcomed to Tāmaki Makaurau after 40 years
Hōkūleʻa, the Hawaiian double-hulled voyaging canoe, has reached the shores of Auckland.
'Carving was a pinnacle of my life': Rei Mihaere honoured with award
He has been recognised for over 40 years of service to his community, marae and education.
