Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
High Māori SUDI rates sparks call for wahakura
The alarmingly high rates of sudden unexpected death in Māori infants is prompting calls for a nationwide roll out of wahakura or baby sleeping pods.
Maori trust board under ministerial investigation.
A Maori trust board which received $1.4 million in Government funding last year is under a ministerial investigation. Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 27 August 2015
Ngati Whatua Orakei are heading to court to get clarity from the Crown on overlapping Treaty claims; A Far North Maori trust board which received 1.4 million dollars in Government funding last year is… Audio
Court action to clear up overlapping Treaty claims
High Court action's been instigated to clear up overlapping Treaty claims on Auckland. Audio
Call for roll out of wahakura to curb Maori SUDI rates
The alarmingly high rates of sudden unexpected death in Maori infants is prompting calls for a nationwide roll out of wahakura or baby sleeping pods. Between 2008 and 2012, 31 babies unexpectedly died… Audio
Maori trust hundreds of thousands of dollars in the red
A Far North Trust board is hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt and now subject to a ministerial inquiry. Audio
Hui aims to cut rates of Maori infants dying
Alarmingly high rates of sudden unexpected death among Maori infants in the Wellington region have prompted community action.
Beyond 'haka, hongi and hāngi' tourism
The organisation that represents Māori tourism operators says visitors want more than just a "haka, hongi and hāngi" experience and are looking something more authentic.
Te Manu Korihi News for 27 August 2015
The Green Party says a bill to introduce a warrant of fitness for rental properties would benefit thousands of Maori as renting is now the reality for more than half the Maori population. The Trans… Audio
Improving rental housing a must for Maori, say Greens
A comprehensive warrant of fitness for rental properties would benefit thousands of Maori, the Green Party says.
Te Manu Korihi News for 27 August 2015
The Green Party says a bill to introduce a warrant of fitness for rental properties would benefit thousands of Maori as renting is now the reality for more than half the Maori population. The head of… Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 26 August 2015
The Horowhenua District Council will continue with plans to pump wastewater into land near a local marae, despite iwi opposition; The former Minister of Maori Affairs, Pita Sharples was awarded a… Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 26 August 2015
The Horowhenua District Council will continue with plans to pump wastewater into land near a local marae, despite iwi opposition; The former Minister of Maori Affairs, Pita Sharples was awarded a… Audio
Pita Sharples celebrates knighthood
Former Minister of Māori Affairs Pita Sharples celebrated his new title today after accepting a knighthood earlier this year.
Funding crisis forces Far North iwi to shut down services
A Far North iwi has shut down its social services, costing 12 jobs, and ordered a special audit to probe into its "challenging financial circumstances".
Te Manu Korihi News for 26 August 2015
The Mayor of Gisborne is backing an agreement which he says will give Ngati Porou shared power to make decisions; Maori health advocate Sir Mason Durie has challenged community leaders in Taranaki to… Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 26 August 2015
Maori health advocate Sir Mason Durie has challenged community leaders in Taranaki to lobby against the proliferation of alcohol outlets and fast food joints; The Gisborne District Council will vote… Audio
Iwi and council back geothermal deal
A Northland marae, the Far North mayor and a regional council committee chairman are all behind plans to develop the Ngāwhā geothermal field. Audio
Kapa haka growth leads to new qualification
A leading exponent of kapa haka says she expects people to flock to a new qualification for judges of Māori performing arts.
Housing Minister disputes 'revenge' claim
Housing Minister Nick Smith is not convinced that the Māori King is seeking revenge by pursuing an old Treaty claim to Auckland land.
