Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Kelvin Davis backs Little's support of Maori MPs
The Maori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell says blunt talk on Morning Report yesterday by Andrew Little shows the Labour Party leader treats Maori with disdain. Audio
Community agonises over how to deal with mining giant
To talk - or not to talk: That's the dilemma facing the small community of Puhipuhi near Whangarei, as it debates how best to deal with the Australian mining giant at its door. Audio
George Nepia's whanau happy one jersey to return to NZ
George Nepia's whanau are happy one of the jerseys the rugby great wore is to return to New Zealand. Audio
Andrew Little names his line-up to take to the 2017 election
Andrew Little has bit back hard at criticism from senior iwi leader who says dumping Nanaia Mahuta down Labour's rankings is a slap in the face for Maori. Audio
Labour reshuffle ruffles feathers amongst Maori
The Labour Party reshuffle has ruffled feathers in the Maori seats with veteran politician Nanaia Mahuta dropping from 4th to 12th, losing her position as the head of the Maori caucus and the… Audio
'The reo is your reo too'
Plans are under way to get every one of Auckland's 1.4 million residents speaking te reo Māori. Audio
A second Northland treaty authority challenged
An urgent Waitangi Tribunal Claim has been lodged, challenging yet another Northland mandated treaty authority and calling for a halt in negotiations.
New fish factory eases frustration in Chathams
A brand new fish factory in the Chatham Islands is easing local frustrations about a lack of investment in the remote community, Leigh Marama McLachlan reports. Audio
He Ora Tinana - Physical fitness
Takiri Butler provides an insight into whanau fitness in Tauranga. Kehu Butler hit the surf at five years old, ten years later at age 15, he competes at international level. Tiana Bennett suffers from… Audio, Gallery
Te Waonui for week ending 27 November 2015
Our Maori news team, Te Manu Korihi, brings you highlights of the weeks' Maori news, including: - an initiative by South Island iwi, Ngai Tahu to keep Maori babies alive and plans are underway to get… Audio
Learning a second language
Professor Sharon Harvey talks about the need for te reo Maori and if there are other languages it would be more useful for us to learn. Audio
Auckland plan to boost te reo Maori speakers
Plans are underway to get everyone in Auckland speaking te reo Maori. Audio
Maori Party gives RMA changes its blessing
The Government has had to abandon its most controversial plans to change the Resource Management Act. The Environment Minister, Nick Smith talks to us. Audio
Māori legal advice strategies discussed
Too many Māori in need of legal advice are going without it, the Community Law Centres o Aotearoa says. Audio
Maori Sport - Hera Waitai
It is the 25th annual Maori sports awards this Saturday. And alongside the All Blacks, a lesser known team nominated for Best Sports Team this year is a group of women who won the Tug-o-war… Audio
Turakina Maori Girls College to shut
After 110 years of educating young Maori women, Turakina Maori Girls Boarding School will close its doors next week. Audio
Disappointment that Turakina school closed by Māori woman
It is disappointing and hurtful that the Turakina Maori Girls' College closure comes at the hands of a Māori woman, its board of trustees says.
Two jerseys worn by All Black great George Nepia up for sale
Two jerseys once worn by All Black great George Nepia are up for sale at an auction house in Wales tomorrow. Audio
Maori legal needs still unmet
Community Law says too many Maori are not getting the legal advice they need. Audio
No commitment to broadcast Māori music award
After a Māori prize was excluded from TV coverage of the Vodafone NZ Music Awards, the producer can't guarantee it will be included next year either. Audio
