Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
A much anticipated Whanau Ora report
The much anticipated Whanau Ora report has found the programme is providing good outcomes but it doesn't say how much they cost. The Minister of Maori Development, Te Ururoa Flavell, has just released… Audio
Whanau Ora is helping individuals
The much anticipated Whanau Ora report has found the programme is providing good outcomes but it doesn't say how much they cost. Audio
Sonny Tau withdraws hapū leadership bid
Embattled iwi leader Sonny Tau has withdrawn from a competition to represent Ngai Tāwake on the Tūhoronuku Independent Mandated Authority.
Marae could get $1m after Treaty settlement
A Hawke's Bay iwi plans to take a new approach to post-Treaty settlement governance, which includes giving each marae $1 million.
Historic apology planned for Parihaka
Treaty Negotiations Minister Chris Finlayson says a planned Crown apology to Parihaka will be a history-making occasion.
Te Manu Korihi News for 7 September 2015
Iwi takes fresh approach to post treaty governance; Growing strength of Maori tourism is as much about Rangitahi as it is about visitors; Iwi says the Government is abdicating its responsibilities for… Audio
Maori tourism developing rangitahi
The growing strength of Maori tourism ventures is being seen as a way to develop rangitahi, as well as providing experiences for visitors.
Te Manu Korihi News for 7 September 2015
Iwi takes fresh approach to post treaty governance; Growing strength of Maori tourism is as much about Rangitahi as it is about visitors; Iwi says the Government is abdicating its responsibilities for… Audio
Soldiers Road Portraits
It was the creativity of her mother and a trip to the New York that inspired Taaniko Nordstrom to create a business taking portraits. The subjects of the portrait wear a mix of traditional and modern… Audio, Gallery
The first Maori Miss New Zealand inspires a new play
A play inspired by the crowning of Moana Whaanga as the first Maori Miss New Zealand back in 1962 is among the new work that's part of a festival that's been revived after a 25-year hiatus. Auckland's… Audio
First woman to climb Mount Cook to be immortalised on film
The big story this year is the increasing visibility of women-focused movies. Not just hit films like Trainwreck, Pitch Perfect, Fifty Shades of Grey and Ricki and the Flash but women-driven… Audio, Gallery
Denis Dwyer - Tom Ellison and the Silver Fern
Tom Ellison wrote the first book on rugby, captained the All Blacks in 1893, was, if not the first, one of the first Maori lawyers, and was responsible for putting the silver fern on the All Black… Audio
Phillip Rhodes: playing evil
New Zealand baritone who plays the role of violent and corrupt police chief Baron Scarpia in the upcoming NZ Opera production of Puccini's Tosca. Audio
Te Waonui for week ending 4 September 2015
The Te Manu Korihi news team brings you highlights of the weeks' Maori news, including: An East Coast whanau fears losing its land - twice; aging marae need repairs; and who owns the tukutuku panel… Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 4 September 2015
An East Coast iwi says the Reserve Bank's not on the money with its superficial approach to the new banknotes' design; Auckland iwi Ngati Paoa says common sense has prevailed and is welcoming the… Audio
Community Housing keen to work with iwi
Community housing groups are keen to work in partnership with iwi to develop more social housing in Auckland. Audio
Govt accused of saving face by agreeing to first right
The Government's avoided a large legal batte with Ngati Whatua over who has the first right to develop surplus Crown land in Auckland. Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 4 September 2015
An East Coast iwi says the Reserve Bank's not on the money with its superficial approach to the new banknotes' design; Auckland iwi Ngati Paoa says common sense has prevailed and is welcoming the… Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 3 September 2015
Iwi in Auckland have ultimately secured the first right of refusal to develop housing on surplus crown land; The demand for repairs for marae around the country is growing as many reach 100 years old… Audio
Marae repairs in high demand as some hit 100 years old
The demand for repairs for marae around the country is growing as many reach 100 years old. Audio