Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Weaving the past into the future
Spectrum's Lisa Thompson travelled to Lake Rotoiti to meet a couple devoted to maintaining tradition and authenticity through the art of conservation. Audio, Gallery
PI and Maori business networks join forces
Luamanuva'o Winnie Laban on the Te Awe Wellington Maori Business Network, and Wellington Pasifika Business Network Showcase, which aim to highlight the diversity of both cultures and to strengthen… Audio
Lisa Reihana: pursuing Venus
Artist of Nga Puhi descent who works in multimedia, photography and sculpture, discussing her 26-metre-long video projection, In Pursuit of Venus [infected], depicting British explorers and Pacific… Audio
Te Waonui a Te Manu Korihi for week ending 21 August 2015
Maori farmers feeling the dairy squeeze, Te Puni Kokiri's 4 million dollar blow-out, Are Puna Reo favoured over Kohanga? And more on Sonny Tau and the kereru incident. Audio
Marae recycling scheme heads north
There's a push for marae in the Far North to get on board with the recycling kaupapa.
Te Manu Korihi for 21 August 2015
Waikato-Tainui says its expecting a challenge from Auckland iwi to its claim to the greater part of the Auckland region; Credit Union Central's decision to provide some banking facilities in Ruatoria… Audio
Consultant hired to help keep Maori Boarding school open
A Maori boarding school that the government is considering closing down has brought in a consultant to help it find ways to keep the kura open. Audio
Maori King signals start of treaty claim in Auckland
The Maori King has launched a new bid for Waikato-Tainui to gain a substantial part of the Auckland region. Audio
Māori workers in TV the 'most exploited in NZ'
Māori workers in television production are the most exploited in the country, according to the Māori Screen Guild of Aotearoa.
Maori Television results require massive wake up call
Maori working in the screen and television industry are often working long hours, in dangerous conditions for less money. Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 21 August 2015
The chair of the Māori Screen Guild of Aotearoa - Ngā Aho Whakaari, Whetu Fala, says Maori screen workers in television are the most exploited in the country. People concerned about Top Energy's plans… Audio
Whare to be brought back to origins
Major work is being done to return the oldest carved wharepuni to its original form, which includes getting back parts of it which are overseas.
Mapping initiative to help freshwater species
An organiser of an East Coast hapū initiative to map the land and waterways says the move will help to combat the rapid decline of freshwater species.
Govt points finger at Māori school trust board
A government report is pointing the blame at the Turakina Māori Girls' College Trust Board for the school's financial problems.
Te Manu Korihi News for 20 August 2015
A government report is pointing the blame at the Turakina Māori Girls' College Trust Board for the kura's financial problems; An organiser of an East Coast hapu initiative to map the land and… Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 20 August 2015
A government report is pointing the blame at the Turakina Māori Girls' College Trust Board for the kura's financial problems; An organiser of an East Coast hapu initiative to map the land and… Audio
Special education proposals 'won't address disturbing behaviour'
Inadequate funding for special education in Northland is predominantly affecting Māori children, says the Te Tai Tokerau Principals Association
Building the next generation of Māori scholars
A Tūhoe academic hopes his latest writing will inspire a new generation of Māori language scholars.
Aboriginal company looks to boost Māori job prospects
An Australian Aboriginal asbestos removal company is looking at expanding its business into New Zealand and offering employment to tāngata whenua.
New results show Whanau Ora is performing well
A new report says Whanau Ora healthcare providers are performing as well as, or better than, other providers. Audio
