Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Protesters' message for politicians: ‘Hands off our Tamariki’
Several hundred protesters descended on Parliament today to deliver a petition calling on the government to stop uplifting Māori children from their whakapapa. Māni Dunlop reports. Video, Audio
"We've had enough" Hikoi coordinators prepare to march before parliament
A nationwide hikoi - or march - calling for change at Oranga Tamariki will take place today - as the group 'Hands off our Tamariki' delivers an open letter to parliament. They're rallying against what… Audio
Is Ihumātao an impossible conundrum?
The history of Ihumātao is long, complicated and fraught - and there may not be any way of resolving the issue. Audio
Is Ihumātao an impossible conundrum?
The history of Ihumātao is long, complicated and fraught - and there may not be any way of resolving the issue.
AudioWill Ihumātao loosen Labour's grip on Māori seats?
Has Jacinda Ardern learned the lessons from Labour's mishandling of the foreshore and seabed, or will Ihumātao loosen her party's grip on the seven Māori seats?
Hundreds of people continue to occupy… Video, Audio
Hone Harawira describes Ihumātao protest
Māori rights activist and former MP, Hone Harawira, was at Ihumātao at the weekend, He speaks with Susie Ferguson. Audio
Ihumātao: Protectors, protesters remain as development paused
Protesters at Ihumātao are taking time off work to continue their occupation, despite construction on the disputed site being put on hold.
The fight to protect the 32 hectare land block in South… Audio
Ihumātao: Protestors staying until land is safe
Hundreds of people continue to occupy the whenua in Māngere to stop a special housing development from being built on ancestral land near Auckland airport.
On Friday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern… Audio
Protectors still camped out at Ihumatao after continued growing support
Despite assurances from the Prime Minister that construction on Ihumatao won't start until the land dispute is resolved, people are choosing to get work off today so they can continue occupying the… Audio
The Maramataka with Rereata Makiha
The Māori Lunar Calendar or the Maramataka outlines the different phases of the moon and is a guide to the optimal days for fishing, planting or harvesting food. Maramataka exponent Rereata Makiha… Audio
Dave Veart on Ihumātao: 'the legislation is failing us'
Archaeologist David Veart says the failure of heritage protection legislation has caused the situation at Ihumātao and while we get upset about the destruction of other people's heritage we've managed… Audio, Gallery
Te Waonui for week ending Friday 26 July 2019
Hundreds of people from around Aotearoa have shown their support for an occupation at Ihumatao trying to stop a private housing development on what they claim is stolen land. But some people from the… Audio
Ihumātao occupation continues with no end in sight
Hundreds of people are still occupying Ihumatao, calling on the government to step in and protect this sacred land. Writer, journalist and commentator Morgan Godfery joins the panel to discuss the… Audio
Useful Tips on Māori Social Etiquette
Stacey Morrison joins Afternoons with Jesse to share some helpful te reo Māori phrases and some useful tips on social etiquette. Audio
Māori prophet Te Kooti's manuscripts displayed for first time
The first-ever public showing of the the religious manuscripts of the Maori prophet Te Kooti opens this evening.
The original documents of the Ringatū religion he founded 150 years ago go on display… Audio
Ngāti Rangi celebrates Treaty settlement
Ngāti Rangi iwi members say the passing of a treaty settlement into law marks the beginning of a new era for the iwi.
The iwi's settlement passed it's third and final reading in Parliament on… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 26 July 2019
Ihumatao 'protectors' outnumbering police at cordon; Ihumatao protestors face third day since eviction notice; Provincial Growth Fund regional jobs not being counted; Up to 150 migrants drown off… Audio
Ihumātao standoff into its fourth day
The stand-off between protesters, or protectors, is now in its fourth day as the land dispute at Ihumatao continues with supporter numbers increasing everyday. Green party MPs are expected to arrive… Audio
PM: Government won't intervene over Ihumātao dispute
The prime minister isn't budging on the Ihumātao standoff, repeatedly telling media today it's one for the developer and mana whenua to resolve. Jacinda Ardern was in Ohaupo near Hamilton today, where… Audio
Police, protesters remain at Ihumātao as councillors voice regret
A large police contingent and hundreds of people remain at Ihumātao, a disputed South Auckland site, where Fletcher Building intends to build a major housing development bordering land considered… Video, Audio
