Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Reuben Paterson: glittering WOW
Kim Hill talks to New Plymouth-based artist Reuben Paterson, best known for his glitter paintings. His work will provide a backdrop to this year's World of Wearable Art showcase, and his new solo… Audio
Piri Sciascia: performing arts, language and Te Māori
Kim Hill talks to Professor Piri Sciascia, ONZM, retired recently as Deputy Vice Chancellor Maori at Victoria University of Wellington. He was one of four recipients of Nga Tohu a Ta Kingi Ihaka at… Audio
Council to consult with iwi over Foxton cenotaph plans
A sit-in protest at the Foxton cenotaph has been called off while the Horowhenua District Council consults with locals.
Moana costume pulled from sale
A children's costume on sale as Disney merchandise for the movie Moana has been taken off the shelves following cultural criticism. Audio
Political bickering leaves iwi high and dry
Power Play - MPs have been quick to play the blame game over canned plans for a special sitting of Parliament, but it's iwi who have been let down, Chris Bramwell says.
D-day for long-running dispute over Ngapuhi mandate
It's high noon for the Ngapuhi mandate today - with opposing factions in the long-running dispute set for a show down. The board that was mandated by the crown to negotiate the iwi's treaty settlement… Audio
Crunch time for crucial Ngāpuhi mandate
It's decision time for the Ngāpuhi mandate today, with opposing factions in the long-running dispute set for a show down.
Mana, power, prestige and millions await Ngāpuhi negotiators
Analysis - A glimmer of light shone down the long Ngāpuhi settlement tunnel last year - but now, Mihingarangi Forbes writes, the country's largest iwi is wondering what went wrong.
'Just give it back': Peace hikoi against Waitara Lands Bill
About 200 people have taken part in a peace hikoi in north Taranaki, asking for land confiscated in the 1800s to be returned to local hapū. Audio
Peace hikoi protests Waitara Lands Bill
About 200 people have taken part in a peace hikoi in north Taranaki protesting against the Waitara Lands Bill which had its first reading in Parliament today. Audio
Row over Treaty of Waitangi settlement bills delay Parliament
New Zealand First has been blamed for blocking the passing of five Treaty of Waitangi settlement bills this week but Winston Peters says that's balderdash. Audio
A cup of coffee and a korero on offer at New Plymouth cafe
A cup of coffee with your Te Reo is helping people take Maori language out of the classroom and into the community in New Plymouth. Audio
Greens: its possible to have sanctuary & respect Maori rights
Green Party says it supports the Kermadec sanctuary and the mana of iwi, saying the Government needs to resolve the impasse over possible breaches of treaty rights. Audio
New computer programme recognises Te Reo
A new computer programme that can recognise Maori being spoken is helping broadcasters measure te reo content. Audio
Kermadec talks now about Government stability
The Deputy Prime Minister, Bill English looks set to replace the Environment Minister as the lead Minister on talks with the Maori Party over the Kermadec marine sanctuary Audio
Legal aid closures put Māori 'at a disadvantage'
The decision to close six of the country's eight legal aid centres will deny Māori justice in the legal system, warn community law advocates.
Lawyers warn closures fly in face of Maori tikanga
Community Law Centres Aotearoa warns the decision to close six of the country's eight legal aid centres will deny Maori justice in the legal system and flies in the face of their tikanga. Audio
South Auckland theatre remodels Shakespeare through Pasifika
A theatre group in South Auckland is using classic English literature to break down negative stereotypes surrounding Maori and Pasifika people. Video, Audio
Te Ohu Kaimoana back in Kermadec sanctuary talks
Executives from the organisation representing Māori fishing rights have gone to Parliament for another attempt at talks on the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary.
Further ructions within Ngapuhi over who holds mandate
The long-running debate over who gets to negotiate Ngapuhi's treaty settlement has reached crisis point. Our Northland reporter Lois Williams explains how there are now calls for the government to… Audio
