Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Māori home ownership falling behind
New statistics reveal Māori home ownership has plummeted in the past 27 years, with the rate in some parts of the North Island dropping by as much as 40 percent.
New statistics show plummeting home ownership among Maori
New statistics reveal Maori home-ownership has plummeted in the past 25 years, with the rate in some parts of the North Island dropping by as much as 40 percent. Audio
Possible cash boost for marae housing Auckland's homeless
The Government is considering a cash injection for Te Puea Marae in South Auckland which has been taking in homeless people with nowhere else to go. Audio
Medical student's inspiring journey
Tara Millar, who became pregnant with her fourth child while studying to be a doctor, wants other wāhine with tamariki to achieve their dreams.
Sir Graham's passion for justice remembered
Mourners from around the north are flocking to Te Paatu marae near Kaitaia today for the tangi for Sir Graham Latimer. Audio
Tributes flow for Sir Graham Latimer
Mourners are setting out from around the motu today for the tangihanga of Sir Graham Latimer. Audio
Sir Graham Latimer remembered
Leaders throughout Maoridom have paid their respects to Sir Graham Latimer, who has died in Kaitaia at the age of 90. Audio
Tributes flow for Māori leader Sir Graham Latimer
Sir Graham Latimer, who has died aged 90, is being honoured for decades of work resolving grievances between Māori and Pākehā. Audio
Sir Graham Latimer dies
Centrally influential Maori leader and former Maori Council president Sir Graham Latimer has died at the age of 90. Audio
Sir Graham Latimer dies
Sir Graham Latimer, one of the most influential Māori leaders of the past century, has died at the age of 90. Audio
Remembering Sir Graham Latimer
The long term president of the New Zealand Maori Council, Sir Graham Latimer, has died at the age of 90. Audio
Arohanui - an insight into hospice
Dr Simon Allan says hospice is much more than a place where people come to die and that nurses are the heart of the Hospice. Justine Murray visits the aptly named Arohanui Hospice in Palmerston North.
…Xin and Tane
Budget 2016 contained some good news for three of our major arts organisations. The Royal New Zealand Ballet, Te Matatini Kapa Haka Aotearoa and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra all received… Audio
NZ Wars commemorations discussed
The New Zealand Wars wars shaped our nation and need to be remembered, an Iwi leader says.
Te Waonui for week ending Friday 3 June 2016
A south Auckland marae that's opened its doors to the homeless has not only been inundated, the first World Indigenous Suicide Prevention conference was held in Rotorua this week and Te Arawa kaumatua… Audio
A modern take on Matariki celebrations
Beyonce-poi, opera and kapa haka fused with crumping are just some of the fun events marking Matariki, the Māori New Year. Audio
Second marae steps up to help homeless
Another marae in South Auckland is opening its doors to help the homeless.
Māori organisations leading the charge on health
Māori health workers say they are working with families to change some of the poor health statistics for tāngata whenua.
Maori health providers working hard
While health statistics for tangata whenua often make for grim reading, Maori health providers are working hard to improve them. Audio
Fiery scenes as ocean sanctuary debated at Select Committee
A fiery exchange over the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary erupted at a Parliamentary select committee today, as some groups continue to challenge the proposal. Audio
