Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Tom Rennie: publishing resources
Publisher at Bridget Williams Books who has been developing their digital publishing programme, including The Treaty of Waitangi Collection, the first in a new series of online resources. Audio
Hirini Kaa: nationhood and history
Lecturer in history and religious studies at the School of Humanities, University of Auckland, who researched, co-wrote and presented the historical documentary series The Prophets for Maori… Audio
Margaret Wilson: sovereignty and the TPPA
Professor of Law at Waikato Law Faculty, and former speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives, president of the Labour Party and Minister of the Crown. She is the author of The Struggle for… Audio
Subdued welcome for opposition MPs at Waitangi
Opposition MPs were welcomed onto the marae at Waitangi without much fanfare, after the Prime Minister and his Government ministers refused to go. Audio
Hikoi traces footsteps of Parihaka prisoners
A silent hikoi has followed in the footsteps of prisoners taken during the sacking of Parihaka in 1881, marking the start of Waitangi commemorations in New Plymouth today. Audio
Dawn blessing for new Waitangi museum
Before the sun rose this morning, 200 people attended a blessing of Te Kōngahu - the new museum on the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
Te Waonui for Sunday 7 February 2016
Te Manu Korihi, brings you highlights of the weeks' Maori news. Audio
RNZ's Mihingarangi Forbes from Waitangi
Maori Issues Correspondent Mihingarangi Forbes is at Waitangi. Audio
Steven Joyce targeted at Waitangi by protester
While holding a media conference after the Iwi Leaders Forum at Waitangi today, a sex toy was thrown at Minister for Economic Development Steven Joyce by a protester. Audio
Silent hikoi remembers Parihaka
A silent hikoi in New Plymouth today followed the footsteps of prisoners taken during the sacking of Parihaka in 1881.
Waitangi - Lois Williams
Our reporter Lois Williams is in Waitangi. Prime Minister John Key is not. The weather is not very pleasant. Audio
John Key explains why he's pulled the plug on Waitangi
The Prime Minister says he's not prepared to go to Te Tii marae at Waitangi if he can't speak. Audio
Brent Edwards live from the PM's press conference on Waitangi
Brent Edwards reports live from the Prime Minister's press conference at the Langham Hotel, where he explained his decision not to go to Waitangi. Audio
PM decides he won't go to Waitangi this year
The Prime Minister's office says it's had no response to its letter sent to trustees at Te Tii Marae earlier today. Our Maori Issues Correspondent Mihingarangi Forbes reports live from Waitangi. Video, Audio
Looking ahead - and back - to Waitangi
OPINION: Politicians and protesters change but Waitangi Day's unique significance persists, writes Finlay Macdonald.
PM says Waitangi "Mickey Mouse"
John Key might not go to Waitangi tomorrow. The PM says despite being told he could speak at Te Tii Marae he's received a letter contradicting that. Audio
Masterpieces - Puawai Cairns
Puawai Cains is a curator at Te Papa museum. Her Masterpiece is the crosspiece for a Niu, a type of flagpole, which dates back to the New Zealand Wars and was a symbol of resistance against european… Audio
Waitangi - Mihingarangi Forbes
Police have increased security at Waitangi this year - but an official run-through today has gone without incident. The Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine arrived late morning and… Audio
Will the TPP undermine Maori sovereignty?
And as we've been reporting the Trans Pacific Partnership is due to be signed in a few hours Audio