Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Fury as ministry cans kids book for too many Māori words
"Our members see this move as an act of white supremacy. It's an act of racism," says Te Akatea, the Māori Principals' Association. Audio
Restaurant serves a boil up for Wellington on a plate
Patrons at a restaurant in the heart of Wellington were served up the classic marae meal of boil up last night as part of the Wellington on a Plate festival. Pokere Paewai went along for a taste. Audio
National MPs want to vote for sanctions on Israel, Swarbrick claims
Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick joins Mihingarangi for an unflinching conversation about the surge in homelessness and energy poverty, the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and electoral law… Video, Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 7th August 2025
In today's episode, Maori are being warned to be vigilant as online gambling sites use fake names and photos to lure people in; An emergency doctor says there will be serious consequences for patient… Audio
Ngāi Tahu, Mint Renewables join forces on renewable energy projects
The partnership will have $100 million to invest.
Online gambling sites using fake names and photos to lure people in
Māori are being warned to be vigilant as online gambling sites use fake names and photos to lure people in. Hāpai te Hauora chief operating officer Jason Alexander spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
The midwives reclaiming tikanga Māori in birthing care
"Some of our whānau say they've never had friendship from previous midwives ...That connection matters."
More than a tree: Auckland iwi battles residents over fallen tree
Iwi oppose its removal from an apartment complex due to its cultural significance.
'Lost for words': Rotorua kuia caught up in Hobson's Pledge campaign
The campaign asked people to vote no to Māori wards.
'Very dangerous': Waipiro marina fast-tracked
Iwi and boatie groups are united in their opposition of a commercial marina for 200-250 recreational boating vessels with 14 superyachts in Bay of Islands.
'Very bad day for race relations' - former Attorney-General
Chris Finlayson is criticising the government's move to push on with controversial marine and coastal rights legislation.
E3 Shoulder to Shoulder
Wardens bring something police just can’t, and police say they couldn’t do without them. Featuring stories of pork bones and watercress with gang leaders and acts of inter-agency manaaki. Audio
Proposed NCEA replacement 'Eurocentric' approach to education
The proposed NCEA replacement is a monocultural, Eurocentric approach to education, says Rawiri Wright.
University building AI Māori pronunciation tool
Auckland University is building a new AI tool that will give te reo Māori learners real time, personalised feedback on their pronunciation. Audio
Iwi disappointed council deferring Taupō water management agreement
Taupō mayor David Trewavas said he was all for the agreement, but felt the community had not been taken along with the process.
One man play, 'Ration the Queen's Veges'
Actor Ngahiriwa Rauhina shapeshifts through a dozen different characters drawing from real voices collected by activist Te Wehi Ratana during his 48-hour stint in Rimutaka Prison in 2023. He was part… Audio
Motuhaketanga: Wāhine Māori, Incarceration
A new intimate two-part documentary delves into the transformative journeys of three wāhine Māori as they prepare to leave prison. Audio
Blame auto-fill: Electoral Commission rejects claims of Māori roll tampering
Chief Electoral Officer Karl Le Quesne says claims of voter roll tampering are unfounded and urges anyone struggling to enrol to get in touch. Audio
Shotover Jet turns 60: From river ferry to iwi-led tourism icon
One of New Zealand's best-known adventure rides is celebrating six decades of adventure, iwi pride, and sustainability on the Kimiākau Awa. Audio
'System just sucks': Political scientist says Māori being deterred from voting
Lara Greaves was blunt in her assessment of the voting system, calling it difficult to navigate, particularly when it comes to updating or changing enrolment details.
