Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Neavin Broughton writes about what almost took his life
First time author Neavin Broughton was a young man when tests discovered a brain tumour 'about the size of an orange' and his ensuing health problems almost killed him three times. Now he's written a… Audio
Remembering Takutai Tarsh Kemp
This week Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp died, after a battle with kidney disease. Audio
Ngāpuhi settlement: 'Our people are pretty hōhā'
This week negotiating the settlement for Aotearoa's largest iwi Ngāpuhi has seen yet another twist. Moana Tuwhare, the General Manager of Te Runanga o Ngāpuhi and former Treaty Negotiations Minister… Audio
Waikato announced as hosts for Te Matatini 2027
Tākiri Tū Te Matatini will be hosted by Tainui, at Hopuhopu near Ngāruawāhia, following a two-day tono process involving Te Whare Haka o Tainui and Tainui waka Iwi.
Concerns health legislation changes could 'weaken' Māori voices
Earlier this month the Minister of Health announced the government would introduce legislation for a "suite of amendments" to the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act.
'One of my sisters': Friends and colleagues remember Takutai Tarsh Kemp
A friend and colleague of Takutai Tarsh Kemp says she battled remarkably and no one knew of the possibility of her passing away under dialysis. Audio
Parliament's politics paused as MP pay tribute to Takutai Tarsh Kemp
From hugs to waiata, Parliament paused politics to honour Kemp's legacy and the kaupapa she lived for. Audio
Kerrin Leoni
Mayoral candidate Kerrin Leoni lays out her vision for Tāmaki Makaurau, the challenges facing the Super City, and makes her case to voters in a race that could reshape Auckland's future. Video, Audio
Death of MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp brings parliament together
The sudden death of MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp in the early hours of this morning has brought members from across the house together today. Flags in the capital have been flying at half mast for the Te… Audio
Watch: Parliament gathers to pay tribute to Takutai Tarsh Kemp
The 50-year-old Te Pāti Māori MP died on Thursday, "as she lived - fighting for the cause" according to her colleagues.
Museum's Māori, Pacific galleries could remain closed until 2029
Discovery of asbestos in May has complicated Auckland War Memorial Museum's plan for a major redevelopment for its centenary.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 26 June 2025
In today's episode, Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has died at the age of 50 in the early hours of Thursday morning, as a sitting MP, the death of Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp will have… Audio
'Carried on behalf of all of us': Iwi defends the mana of moko
It comes after Winston Peters' comments calling Rawiri Waititi's mataora "scribbles".
Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp dies age 50
Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has died at the age of 50 in the early hours of Thursday morning. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 26 June 2025
In today's episode, Minister Tama Potaka is concerned that public funding may have been used for electioneering, after a Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency advertisement encouraging Māori to sign up for… Audio
Minister fears public funding used for electioneering
Minister Tama Potaka is concerned that public funding may have been used for electioneering, after a Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency advertisement encouraging Māori to sign up for the Māori electoral… Audio
Matariki pou whenua unveiling marks milestone for marae's cyclone rebuild
"It's emotional for us because it is a long time coming," a marae trust official says.
NZ's longest ad urges more Māori to join the Māori roll
The 30-minute ad features artist and activist Tame Iti (Ngāi Tūhoe) in a cavernous space reading a 'Māori roll call' of people who have recently joined the Māori electoral roll. Audio
'Can't be as long as forever': Treaty Negotiations Minister on settlements
It comes as NZ First is drafting a member's bill forcing Ngāpuhi into a single commercial settlement.
The 2025 list of most popular Māori baby names is out
Aroha and Ariki remain the most popular Māori baby names for the third year running.
