Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Te Matatini underway in New Plymouth
The first day of the national kapa haka championships - Te Matatini is well underway - with 14 groups performing on the first day of preliminary competitions. Māori news reporter Pokere Paewai spoke… Audio
Kapa haka crews take the stage as Te Matatini 2025 begins
The first performers are taking the stage at the national kapa haka championships, with more than 2000 people and 55 groups set to perform. Audio
Te Matatini gets underway at Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth
This year's Te Matatini as just got underway at the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth/Ngāmotu. Te Manu Korihi reporter Emma Andrews spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Police meet protestors at Lake Rotokākahi
Police say about eighty officers met protesters at Lake Rotokākahi on Monday night and seven were arrested for trespass, after refusing to leave the Tarawera Sewerage worksite. Police's Bay of Plenty… Audio
Thousands expected in New Plymouth to compete in Te Matatini
Thousands are expected to pour through the gates of New Plymouth's Bowl of Brooklands on Tuesday, as kapa haka groups from around the country compete in Te Matatini. Māori News Journalist Tuwhenuaroa… Audio
Seven arrested after protest against pipeline at Rotorua lake
Seven people were arrested last night at a protest by hapu against a pipeline project at a Rotorua lake. Protect Rotokakahi spokesperson Te Whatanui Leka Taumalolo Skipwith spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Wharehoka Wano
Wharehoka Wano, the chief executive of Te Kahui o Taranaki, joins Emile Donovan to share the tears, sweat and determination leading up to hosting Te Matatini. Audio
Te Matatini officially underway in New Plymouth
Te Matatini officially got underway in New Plymouth today with a powhiri - welcoming the more than 50 groups who will be performing and competing at the festival throughout the week. It was a welcome… Audio
Emotional powhiri initiates Te Matatini o te Kāhui Maunga
Te Matatini officially got underway in New Plymouth
Taranaki economy set for boost thanks to Te Matatini
Te Matatini - the national kapa haka championships - kick off in New Plymouth on Tuesday - the first time the event has been held in Taranaki for more than 30 years. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin… Audio
Solar hybrid system to power Te Matatini stalls
The hybrid unit uses a 60kWh battery unit with a standard diesel generator - designed to be quiet, efficient and sustainable.
Podcast Mapuna Feb 22 Poia Rewi
Professor Poia Rewi is the Tumu Whakarae-Chief Executive of Te Matawai the independent organisation established in 2016 with the mission to 'restore Maori as a nurturing first language within Maori… Audio
Te Hira Paenga: Matatini judge
For some, the relationship between Christianity and Maori atua (gods) is very complex. But Te Hira Paenga sees the two as complementary. Audio
Te Matatini economic forecast fantastic for Taranaki
Thousand's are expected to converge on New Plymouth for the kapa haka competition, which is projected to bring in $27 million for the region, its chief executive says. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 21 February 2025
In today's episode, the Defence Minister says New Zealand must contribute more to global defence alliances and can no longer lean as heavily on the US, teacher shortages are so dire that principals… Audio
Watch: Meet Bosco, the surfing dog spreading aroha
Watch: Balancing on his surfboard, the kurī became a joyful show of support.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 20 February 2025
In today's episode, new figures show there has been no significant change in child poverty rates, and the government has missed all its child poverty targets, the New Zealand government is aware and… Audio
Māori-owned kai business to cater Te Matatini
Hāwera's Tika Restaurant, Cafe, and Catering owner Kiri Erb said it was an honour to be one of two catering companies dishing out kai at the upcoming event.
Tauranga Moana haka group represent Aotearoa in Samoa
It was the first time most of the group had been to another country.
Translating Te Matatini
The world's biggest Kapa Haka festival, Te Matatini is kicking off next week in New Plymouth. Audio
