Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Iwi still worried about TPP
Māori claimants remain unconvinced the government has acted in their best interests in negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
TPP inquiry draws to a close but Maori remain firm
Maori claimants remain unconvinced the Government has acted in their best interests in negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Audio
Environment Minister speaks on water debate
Environment Minister Nick Smith joins Checkpoint live from Christchurch ahead of a public meeting discussing who owns New Zealand's water. Audio
Maori call for clarity on water rights
Iwi leaders have been trying to get clarity over water rights and water ownership for decades, including as part of Treaty settlements. Waikato-Tainui chairman Rahui Papa joins Checkpoint. Audio
Crown acknowledges 'unfortunate episodes’ in NZ history
Parliament has been sitting under extended hours today to progress three treaty settlement bills.
Only UK wharenui languishing under tarpaulins
The only Māori meeting house in Britain is in desperate need of repair, and is currently being sheltered by a couple of tarpaulins. Audio
Iwi wants first bid on Solid Energy properties
Waikato-Tainui is seeking a judicial review to stop Solid Energy selling land the iwi says is subject to right of first refusal.
PM defends 'racist' TVNZ survey
John Key says he does not have a problem with a question in a TVNZ survey which has been labelled racist by Maori MPs. Audio
TVNZ's 'special treatment' question widely criticised
Television New Zealand says it has no intention of removing a question asking whether Maori should receive special treatment from its online Kiwi Meter survey. Audio
TPPA treaty clause picked apart
Maori have criticised the treaty provision in the Trans-Pacific Partnership, arguing it's ambiguous and won't protect their interests. Audio
Whanau wants 65 stolen taonga back
A Hawke's Bay whanau that had 65 of its taonga stolen while they were supposedly safe in a bank vault wants answers. Audio
TPP Treaty clause picked apart
Māori have criticised the Treaty of Waitangi provision in the Trans-Pacific Partnership and don't believe it can protect their interests.
Hawke's Bay whanau seeking answers over missing taonga
A Hawke's Bay whanau that says it had 65 taonga stolen while the items were supposedly safe in a bank vault. Video, Audio
Claims against TPP to be heard by Waitangi Tribunal
Maori claimants are lining up to challenge the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement in the Waitangi Tribunal. Audio
Waitangi Tribunal begins urgent TPP inquiry
Māori claimants are lining up to challenge the Trans-Pacific Partnership in the Waitangi Tribunal.
Rob McGowan - Rongoā Practitioner
Rob McGowan is a rongoā (traditional Māori medicine) practitioner. He runs workshops and travels the country, passing on his knowledge of rongoā - acquired over many years. He remembers fondly being… Audio
Rob McGowan on Tutu
Rongoa Practioner Rob McGowan talks about the medicinal properties of Tutu. Audio
More criticism of Māori land law consultation
A Waitangi Tribunal report criticising consultation on Māori land law reform has been welcomed by Mataatua Māori District Council.
Adam NZ Play Award winners
Maraea Rakuraku has scooped three prizes at the Adam New Zealand Play Awards for her play Tan-Knee. She took out the top prize, as well as the awards for Best Play by a Maori Writer and Best Play by a… Audio
Revise land laws, if supported: Tribunal
Proposed reform of Māori land laws should only proceed if there is broad Māori support, the Waitangi Tribunal says.
