Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
NZ Wars Animation: The Palisades
Fly along the front wall of the palisades to see the sophistication of the defence measures of the pā and how the trenches worked to aid the warriors in battle. Video
NZ Wars Animation: Fly over the Ruapekapeka Pā
Fly around the Ruapekapeka Pā to see cannon fire from the British displaying the strength of the pā. Video
Ruapekapeka VR Experience
Discover the story of Ruapekapeka in our VR experience.
NZ Wars Animation: Flyover
Fly over the British camp, the British firing position, and the reveal of Ruapekapeka Pā. Video
Remembering the Northern War
Historian Vincent O'Malley writes about the importance of acknowledging the darker episodes of New Zealand's past. Video
Vincent O’Malley: Extended Interview
Historian Vincent O’Malley talks about the battle of Kororareka and reflects, at the Treaty grounds, on the significance of the Treaty to our nation. Video
Peeni Henare: Extended Interview
Ruapekapeka Trust member Peeni Henare talks about the Battle at Ruapekapeka, why the location was picked, the design of the pā, and the loss of British and Māori lives. Video
Te Taha Tū - Mōteatea
The uncut version of the mōteatea performed in the NZ Wars documentary by Te Taha Tū. Video
Te Taha Tū - Haka
Hemi Tai Tin gives background meaning on the haka performed by the group Te Taha Tū. Video
NZ Wars: Dramatic Recreations
View all of the drama recreations from NZ Wars documentary in their full length. Video
Arapeta Hamilton: Extended Interview
Arapeta Hamilton speaks about his whakapapa (Nga Puhi Chief Pomare II), economics of the North in the 1800s, and the consequence of the Northern Wars and how its effects are still felt in Northland… Video
Ngapuhi's final day at Waitangi Tribunal
Ngapuhi and other northern iwi are now looking to the future after nine years of research and hearings on their Treaty claims. Te Paparahi of Te Raki - the largest inquiry ever undertaken by the… Audio
New Zealand Wars commemoration sparks surge of interest
The first ever day of commemoration of the New Zealand wars is sparking renewed interest in what happened in the battles that took place almost a century and a half ago. Historians and Maori leaders… Audio
Mana Tangata: Tawhirimatea Williams
Tawhirimatea Williams has teaching for over 50 years. Today he's the head of a private training institute in Auckland, churning out competent Māori speakers. Audio
Te Papa's new artistic endeavour
Te Papa's new art gallery, Toi Art, will open next March. Two floors of the national museum will be dedicated to four exhibitions that include fashion, jewellery and abstract art. The new gallery will… Audio, Gallery
Theatre taonga Rawiri Paratene on his latest project
Rawiri Paratene is a New Zealand acting taonga who's appeared in everything from Playschool to Whalerider, Hamlet to fully Te Reo spoken Purapura-whetu. Rawiri's again, stepping out starring in the… Audio
Kermadec sanctuary plans still afloat
The Labour and Green parties have rejected reports that the proposed Kermadec Ocean marine sanctuary is dead in the water.
More te reo Māori in the mix on TV
Publicly-funded programmes incorporating te reo Māori are now airing on TVNZ, including one that stars a new MP who made his name on the small screen. Audio
More te reo Māori in the mix on TV
Publicly-funded programmes incorporating te reo Māori are now airing on TVNZ, including one that stars a new MP who made his name on the small screen.
AudioOratory, anger, laughter and tears at Ngapuhi closings
After nine years of work, and 31 weeks of hearings, there was anger, laughter and tears on the last day of the massive Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into the grievances of northern Maori. Audio
