Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Many marae visited missing smoke alarms - firefighters
Fire and Emergency says more than half of the marae they've visited don't have smoke alarms and very few have sprinklers, putting the marae and taonga inside it - in some cases worth millions - at… Audio
Many marae lack proper fire protection - firefighters
The Fire Service says more than half the marae they've visited lack even the most basic fire protections.
The service is continuing its investigation into the fire that destroyed Wellington's Tapu Te… Audio
The brutal reality of babies taken by the state
Newsroom's Melanie Reid has been reporting on children and babies being taken by the state for two years. Now, footage taken by the families involved reveals the brutal reality of what really… Audio
The brutal reality of babies taken by the state
Newsroom's Melanie Reid has been reporting on children and babies being taken by the state for two years. Now, footage taken by the families involved reveals the brutal reality of what really…
AudioMoana Maniapoto - Newshound
New current affairs show Te Ao With Moana launches tonight on Maori TV. Musician and star host of the show Moana Maniapoto joins Karyn to talk about what the show is about and what it's been like… Audio
Tapu Te Ranga Marae plans new building
The whānau from Tapu Te Ranga Marae in Wellington's Island Bay have begun planning to build a new papakāinga - or shared living space - where their marae once stood.
They have been meeting with the… Audio
'Clearing out racism a question for all of us' - Whaipooti
An advisor who worked on a scathing justice report says Māori are over-represented as both victims and offenders of crime and this needs to change.
A report published on Sunday by Justice Minister… Video, Audio
Tapu te Ranga Marae destroyed in fire
More than $40,000 has already been pledged to help rebuild the Tapu te Ranga Marae that was wrecked by a fire on Sunday morning.
A group of 27 cub scouts and several others were staying in the marae… Audio
Tapu te Ranga Marae to be rebuilt after devastating fire
A member of the extended family whose marae burnt to the ground in Wellington on Sunday says the marae will be rebuilt.
The main building at Tapu te Ranga marae in Island Bay burnt to the ground in… Audio
Health and Wellbeing: Te Ahi Kaa talks with Māori Chefs
Te Ahi Kaa further explores this series about health and well being. Justine Murray joins Chef Charles Royal in the bush on the outskirts of Lake Rotoiti, foraging for food - from 'bushman's… Audio
Te Waonui for week ending Friday 7 June 2019
Academics call for kaupapa Māori approaches to solving inequities in state care and Community and Māori housing experts gather to discuss solutions for the housing crisis. Audio
Football Ferns in a good place ahead of World Cup
Some in the Maori and community housing sector are frustrated they aren't being used to help the government reach its housing targets. The Shift Aotearoa conference is underway in Wellington, where… Audio
Developing the next generation of Māori leaders
Shay Wright is on a mission to develop the next generation of Māori community and business leaders through the educational social enterprise Te Whare Hukahuka. Video, Audio
Te Ao o Moana: Platforms for activism
Moana Maniapoto says there's various platforms for activism and an honest, authentic treaty relationship is the pathway to addressing some of the country's biggest issues. Audio
Tears of joy, anguish with Kōhanga Reo $32m boost
The Kōhanga Reo National Trust says a $32 million cash injection from the government will help keep open centres that have been struggling for years.
While there were once as many as 800 Kōhanga Reo… Audio
Kohanga reo staff brought to tears following $32m post-budget boost
Kohanga reo staff were brought to tears today as the government delivered a $32 million boost to help lift wages and pay voluntary workers. The post-budget announcement was unveiled in Wellington in… Video, Audio
Health and Wellbeing: Happiness with Dr Waikaremoana Waitoki
Te Ahi Kaa delves into the notion of happiness. What defines happiness? Is it an individual or collective experience? And in today's world of social media - is it some sort of disguise? Justine Murray… Audio
Te Kōtare
Te Kōtare is a waiata resource for young New Zealanders. The crowdfunded project was dreamed up by the late Jenny Shearer, an early childhood teacher who did not live to see her ambitions fulfilled… Audio
Nga Hine Pukorero - Brave New Voices
Nga Hine Pukorero are a performance poetry group are from Nga Puna o Waiorea, the Te Reo Maori immersion kura at Western Springs College. In 2018, Nga Hine Pukorero competed against 44 other high… Audio
Te Waonui for week ending Friday 31 May 2019
Coming up on Te Waonui - What is in the budget for Maori? Te Manu Korihi team breaks it down - and new experts appointed to steer the Maori media review. Audio