Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 12 September
On today's episode, ACT Party leader David Seymour is dismissing analysis from the Council of Trade Unions suggesting it will cost at least $4 million to progress the Treaty Principles Bill to a… Audio
Te Kawau ki Tai | Trailer
In the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei begins a transformative journey to revive a cherished tradition: the construction of their new waka taua. Video
South Wairarapa mayor on Māori wards
At least 60 members of Ngāti Whātua filled the public gallery at the High Court in Auckland on Wednesday morning to support the challenge against Kaipara's disestablishment of its Māori Ward. South… Audio
Treaty Principles Bill now includes mention of hapu and iwi
The ACT Party's contentious Treaty Principles Bill will now include specific mention of hapu and iwi. RNZ political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Mokotron
Ngāti Hine music producer Mokotron shares his favourite Māori proverb. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 September 2024
On today's episode, police are investigating an email that was sent to staff at a Muslim primary school in Auckland, prompting the school and several others to close or restrict access, the Treaty… Audio
A new waka hits the water
A couple of weeks ago the first new Waka in over 100 years was launched onto te awa Kaituna. The river runs from Lake Rotoiti, and flows into the sea just south of Papamoa Beach. It was built at the… Audio
Māori media company makes Time Top 100 list
The chief executive of a Māori media company based out of Kaitaia has been recognised as one of Time Magazine's Top 100 in A.I. Te Hiku Media chief executive Peter-Lucas Jones spoke to Charlotte Cook.
…Treaty Principals Bill to be considered by cabinet
The Treaty Principles Bill, which proposes to redefine how Te Tiriti o Waitangi is interpreted in the courts and laws of Aotearoa will be considered by Cabinet on Monday. Rueben Taipari was one of the… Audio
Musket Missionary - the story of Thomas Kendall - Part 2
Early NZ missionary Thomas Kendall arrived in London in 1820 with the Ngapuhi Rangatira Hongi Hika. He would return to Aotearoa a year later with the first ever written dictionary of Te Reo Maori, a… Audio
Tawata turns 20: Mīria George and Hone Kouka
Mīria George (Te Arawa, Ngāti Awa, Tumutevarovaro, Enuamanu) and Hone Kouka (Ngāti Porou, Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Kahungunu) are both acclaimed, experienced writers and directors in theatre and film in… Audio
Merepeka Raukawa Tait on Aotearoa's 'failings' around leadership
Merepeka Raukawa Tait is a former Chief Executive of New Zealand Women's Refuge and Hospice West Auckland. She was a business owner, a long serving member of the Lakes District Council and the Rotorua… Audio
Te Māori exhibition 40 years on
It's 40 years since a revolutionary Te Māori exhibition put te ao Māori on the global stage, displaying Māori taonga in New York. Video, Audio
The new Māori Queen
Mihingarangi Forbes has been at Tūrangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia covering the death of Kiingi Tuheitia. His 27-year-old daughter Ngā Wai hono i te pō was chosen as kuini on Thursday. Mihi shares… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 6 September 2024
On today's episode, There's been resounding support for Aotearoa's new monarch - Kuini Nga wai hono I te po. The 27-year-old succeeds her father, Kingi Tuheitia who was laid to rest on Friday, police… Audio
Resounding support around the motu for Kuini Nga wai hono I te po
There's been resounding support for Aotearoa's new monarch Kuini Nga wai hono I te po. Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul, Te Waananga Takiura reo māori student Miro Harre and Te Whare Karioi Kaihaka… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 6th September
On today's episode, Kuini Nga Wai Hono i te Po has ascended the throne, succeeding her father, the late Kiingi Tuheitia who was laid to rest on Thursday atop Taupiri Maunga, Councillors in the Far… Audio
Tekaumaarua chair on new Māori monarch
Kuini Nga wai hono i te po has ascended the throne of the Kiingitanga. Over the course of the tangihanga for her father, Kiingi Tuheitia who died one week ago, a group of 12 rangatira, known as… Audio
Far North council last to vote on Māori wards
Councillors in the Far North will be the last to vote on keeping their Māori ward when they meet on Friday. Far North mayor Moko Tepania spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Kuini Nga Wai Hono i te Po succeeds Kiingi Tuheitia
Kuini Ngā Wai Hono i te Po has ascended the throne, succeeding her father, the late Kiingi Tuheitia who was laid to rest on Thursday atop Taupiri Maunga. Māori studies professor Ella Henry (Ngātikahu… Audio
