Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Highly fertile: A unique stigma faced by Māori and Pasifika
It's a stigma that brushes over infertility rates that match or exceed those of the general population.
Tolaga Bay marae 'preparing people's minds' for moving their wharenui
The whānau of Hinemaurea were thinking of relocating to safer ground before Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio
Councillor felt 'disdain' at Treaty Principles Bill meeting
A internal review has found there was agreement among councillors ahead of the December meeting to oppose making a submission on the bill and to curtail debate.
Councillors to vote on new joint management agreement with local iwi
Councillors will vote on a new joint management agreement of Lake Taupō and the Upper Waikato River with local iwi Ngāti Tūwharetoa today. Audio
Agreement between Taupō councillors and local iwi causes controversy
An agreement between Taupo councillors and local iwi Ngāti Tūwharetoa has caused controversy after one of the councillors called in lobby group Hobson Pledge to raise concerns with a wider audience… Audio
Five Marae in Tairāwhiti to be relocated
A major project to relocate five marae in Tairāwhiti is underway, after flooding from Cyclone Gabrielle forced them to move to safer ground. Hawke's Bay Tairāwhiti reporter Alexa Cook reports. Audio
E2 Kingitanga, Flagons and a New Constitution
Uncover the 170 history of Māori Wardens. From their 19th-century origins and challenges like urban migration to their near-loss in the 70s, and Mātua Peter Walden's pivotal role in their revival. Audio
More needed for rural Māori looking after whānau with dementia
Too many are caring for loved ones with dementia - or mate wareware - without support, diagnosis or the information they need, according to two leading brain researchers. Audio
Wāhine Māori reconnect to taonga of karanga in Ōtautahi
Wāhine were given a deeper understanding of their place within te ao Māori, a wānanga leader says.
Bay of Islands hapū achieve Ngāpuhi-first Treaty of Waitangi milestone
The Trust has received its Crown Deed of Mandate recognition.
Thousands of Māori, Moriori items may be in overseas museums and universities
One museum alone holds over 2500 Māori taonga.
Mapuna podcast July 26 Arapata Hakiwai
Dr Arapata Hakiwai is Kaihautu at Te Papa Tongarewa, Museum of New Zealand and he's been involved in the repatriation of Maori and Moriori taonga from Australia, the United States and the UK. He says… Audio
Hi Viz Manaaki: The story of our Maori Wardens
Maori Wardens have a long and proud history in Aotearoa providing advice, support and aroha to the communities they don't just serve - but help to build. Audio
Ngāti Porou CEO resigns after four years
George Reedy played a key role in expanding health and social services in Te Tairāwhiti.
Rotorua science fair celebrates Māori knowledge and science
Rotorua has been hosting the only science fair that celebrates the combination of Māori knowledge and science. Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod went to check it out. Audio
Former Black Fern left to fundraise for survival after shock cancer diagnosis
She was a fit and strong wāhine Māori hailing from Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Kahungunu, she's won two world cups in the Black Jersey and is still dedicated to the game, but her diagnosis has left her stricken… Audio
Mata with Mihingarangi Forbes season 3 Episode 14: Cheryl Waaka
Former Black Fern Cheryl Waaka represented Aotearoa New Zealand with pride… now she’s fighting stage four bowel cancer, which she believes could have been caught earlier. As the government walks back… Audio
Marae calls for speed limit reversal after deadly crash
"There have been so many accidents, so many casualties along that stretch of road, " locals say.
Small-town kōtiro chasing volleyball dreams in Canada
Jada Jelinek shares what it takes to make the under-18 Aotearoa Māori volleyball team.
