Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Emotiki aims to bring Māori culture into digital age
A new range of emojis will allow texters to express themselves with pukana, or communicate using hangi or boil up icons.
Emotikis - Maori faces join the ranks of emojis
You may have used an emoji to let the online world know how you're feeling and what you're thinking. Now you can also use 'Emotiki' a unique Maori selection of emoji. Shannon Haunui-Thompson spoke to… Audio
From Zero: Where Are We?
Everyone seems to agree that our drug laws are no longer fit for purpose. So what are we doing about it? Audio
More marae taking up Pare Kore (Zero Waste)
The zero-waste scheme Para Kore has become a kaupapa for over 135 marae in the North Island. Te Ahi Kaa visits Kirikiriroa Marae in Hamilton to find out how it works. Video, Audio
Light punishment for damming of stream 'unacceptable'
The light punishment handed out to a landowner who dammed a stream near Porotī Springs and dug out a wetland is unacceptable, the spring's Māori owners say.
Te Waonui for week ending Friday 16 December 2016
On Te Waonui Actor and director Rawiri Paratene has been given the Toi Māori achievement award for his half century of service to the arts and the Maori Party is opposing the Government's latest Child… Audio
Govt tries to get disputing Ngapuhi hapu back on track
The Treaty Negotiations Minister has made another attempt to get disputing Ngapuhi hapu back on track for a settlement claim, and says he will chair a meeting between parties to help. Audio
Ihumatao iwi fight housing project for their wahi tapu
For over a month now there has been a peaceful occupation on the roadside of Ihumatao in Mangere. They are fighting to protect their wahi tapu from housing project. our Shannon Haunui-Thomspon talks… Audio
Ihumatao iwi fight housing project for their wahi tapu
For over a month now there has been a peaceful occupation on the roadside of Ihumatao in Mangere. They are fighting to protect their wahi tapu from housing project. our Shannon Haunui-Thomspon talks… Audio
CYF changes could 'dislocate' kids - Dame Tariana
It is wrong for at-risk Māori children not to be placed with whānau, hapū or iwi if possible, former Māori Party co-leader Dame Tariana Turia says.
Contest for Māori seats heat up
Wheeling and dealing in the Māori seats is on the cards according to a Labour Party source.
Actor Rawiri Paratene wins prestigious Toi Maori award
The renowned actor, writer and director Rawiri Paratene receives Toi Maori Award for his outstanding contribution to the arts. Audio
From Zero - Partying Hard
Politicians and police agree that drug-checking at music festivals is probably a good idea. So why is it still illegal? Audio
Te Waonui a Te Manu Korihi for 11 December 2016
The week in politics through the Maori lens. Willie Jackson, Annabelle Lee and Rewa Harriman join Mihingarangi Forbes to discuss issues such as what a new Prime Minister could mean for Maori, should… Audio
Clive Fugill on Māori carving tools
Clive Fugill, Master Carver at the NZ Maori Arts & Crafts Institute in Rotorua, learned his craft in the late '60s. His new book examines the creation and evolution of implements like the toki (adze)… Audio, Gallery
Big Aroha for The Slacks' Big Aroha song
Taranaki based four piece The Slacks song 'Big Aroha' is sprinkled with Te Reo Māori and has gone viral online. They came into the Checkpoint studio to perform it for you. Video, Audio
More Maori doctors heading into the work force
A commitment some years ago to increase the number of Maori doctors is bearing fruit. Tomorrow 45 will graduate from the University of Otago. Audio
Iwi treaty settlements grow in value to around $6 billion
Ngati Whatua o Orakei and Ngai Tahu are star performers, returning healthy profits on treaty settlements according to Maori Issues Correspondent Mihingarangi Forbes Audio
Parliamentarians urged to show interest in righting historical wrongs
A Maori MP is criticising fellow Parliamentarians for being uninterested in addressing historical injustices after very few politicians turned out to listen to treaty settlement bills being read. Audio
Akld iwi to build 300 houses after buying land from govt
An Auckland-based iwi has announced plans to build 300 houses on a reserve, after sealing a deal to buy the land from the government. Sharon BrettKelly has the latest. Video, Audio
