Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Maori Party threatens to 'walk away' from RMA
The Maori Party is alarmed the Prime Minister is not ruling out ditching promises he made to the party in exchange for its support for Resource Management Act changes. Audio
Ngapuhi elder says Maori should direct TPP questions to Flavell
A former Maori Affairs Minister Dover Samuels says Maori worried about the Trans Pacific Partnership and the Treaty should direct their frustration at Te Ururoa Flavell. Audio
Auckland-based hapu refuses to take part in TPP welcoming
Auckland's Ngati Whatua is refusing to take part in any welcoming ceremonies for next week's Trans Pacific Partnership signing. Audio
Bones returned to Whanganui Iwi
Whanganui iwi say they have finally been able to treat human remains, kept in storage for over 100 years, with the respect they deserve. Audio
Dover Samuels challenges PM to come to Waitangi
A former Maori Affairs Minister Dover Samuels is challenging the Prime Minister, John Key, and his delegation to come to Waitangi, despite threats of a ban. Audio
John Key on the front foot over TPP
The Prime Minister has gone on the front foot over New Zealand's intention to formally sign the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, during his first Post Cabinet briefing of the year. The agreement… Audio
Māori veteran's pension cut off
An 88-year-old Māori war veteran has been begging at Kaitaia markets after his pension was cut just before Christmas.
Waitangi should welcome Crown - festival organiser
The Crown should be welcome at Waitangi despite Māori concerns about the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal, the Waitangi Festival organiser says.
T.W Ratana turns 143
Ratana church followers are celebrating the official birthday of their prophet who was born 143 years ago today. Audio
Report into the financial performance of seven iwi
The Maori economy is doing well. It's estimated to be worth 40 billion dollars, with the biggest investments in the fishing, forestry and farming sectors. Audio
TPP dominates Ratana Pa celebrations
The pending signing of the Trans Pacific Partnership dominated the celebrations at Ratana Pa yesterday.
Govt taken to task over TPP at Ratana
The government has been taken to task over the controversial Trans Pacific Partnership at Ratana Pa this afternoon. Audio
Call for Maori theatre space at Te Papa
A well-known actor and director is renewing his call for Te Papa to become the home of indigenous theatre.
Te Waonui for week ending Friday 22 January 2016
Te Manu Korihi, brings you highlights of the weeks' Maori news. Audio
Politicians to make their annual pilgrimage to Ratana Pa
Politicians will make their annual pilgrimmage to Ratana Pa near Whanganui this weekend, an event which traditionally marks the start of the political year. Audio
Why is Rātana a political event?
Politicians almost always start the year by paying their respects to Rātana Church prophet Tahupotiki Wiremu Rātana. Chris Bramwell explains why.
Rātana Church wants peace not TPP protests
The Rātana Church is calling for calm when politicians arrive at its annual celebrations near Whanganui amid tension over the TPP. Audio
Will the Treaty clause in TPPA do the job?
Maori concerns about the Trans Pacific Partnership remain despite the Trade Minister Todd McLay saying that "Nothing in TPP will prevent the Crown from meeting its obligations to Maori". Audio
Ratana church asks MPs to behave during annual visit
The Ratana church is calling for calm when politicians arrive at its annual celebrations near Whanganui this weekend. Audio
The TPP and the Treaty of Waitangi - why are so many people upset?
Power Play - MPs are returning to work after the summer break but the start to the political year is likely to be anything but relaxed.
