Te Ao Māori
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Te Manu Korihi News for 25 August 2015
The Housing Minister, Nick Smith, isn't convinced that the Maori King is seeking revenge by pursuing an old treaty claim to Auckland land; A Northland marae, the Far North mayor and the Chairman of… Audio
Northland power company's plans get backing
A Northland marae, the Far North mayor and the Chairman of Northland Regional Council's Māori Advisory Committee are all behind a power company's plans to develop the Ngāwhā geothermal field. Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 25 August 2015
A Maori delegation from the Far North who travelled to Norway to confronted Statoil will protest outside a closed meeting being held here in New Zealand; Three central plateau iwi, Ngati Tuwharetoa… Audio
Tukoroirangi Morgan says claim bigger than Waikato Raupatu.
A spokesperson for Waikato Tainui says the Maori king's treaty claim for Auckland is not intended to override settlements already negotiated between the Crown and Auckland iwi. Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 25 August 2015
A Maori delegation from the Far North who travelled to Norway to confronted Statoil will protest outside a closed meeting being held here in New Zealand; Four Ngai Tahu entities have lodged an appeal… Audio
Kohanga reo focus questioned
The former chief executive of the Māori Language Commission says kohanga reo are losing credibility and should align themselves with early childhood education. Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 24 August 2015
The Hauraki District Mayor says it's hugely disappointing the Hauraki Collective's treaty settlement negotiations have been stalled since last December; The former chair of the Maori Language… Audio
Kohanga should be seen as more than language nest
The former chair of the Maori Language Commission, Haami Piripi, wants kohanga reo to be aligned with early childhood education, not just in language nests. The Kohanga Reo National Trust Board is… Audio
The kingdom of Tamaki Makaurau
The Maori King has announced a Treaty of Waitangi claim is in the works for the lands stretching from Mahurangi to east and west Auckland. Will Treaty claims ever end? Audio
Iwi may buy more state houses
Ngāti Ranginui is considering whether it can purchase a larger cut of the state housing stock earmarked for sale in Tauranga.
Study highlights importance of traditional kai
Researchers say malnutrition in older Māori is less likely to happen if an holistic Māori world view is acknowledged.
Māori paddlers prepare for race in Hawaii
A team of young Māori paddlers, Ngā Tauira Māori, are training hard for the world's longest and most challenging outrigger canoe races in Hawaii next month.
Te Manu Korihi News for 24 August 2015
Ngati Ranginui is considering whether it can purchase a larger cut of the state houses earmarked for sale in Tauranga; Researchers say malnutrition in older Maori is less likely to happen if an… Audio
Iwi leader says Auckland claims already settled
After Kingi Tuheitia invited the Crown to address Waikato Tainui's unresolved Auckland interests, an iwi leader insists the city's claims have already been settled. Audio
King's claim comes as surprise to Auckland tribes
An Auckland iwi Leader says the city of Auckland has already been settled as far as Treaty claims are concerned. Audio
Treaty Minister awaits detail of Kingitanga claim
The Treaty Negotiations Minister says he's yet to receive any details of a claim by Waikato Tainui detailing its interests in Auckland. Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 24 August 2015
Ngati Ranginui is considering whether it can purchase a larger cut of the state houses earmarked for sale in Tauranga; Researchers say malnutrition in older Maori is less likely to happen if an… Audio
Te Reo o te Raki - Nora Rameka
Nora Rameka talks about her life in the Far North with regional reporter Lois Williams in part one of a new series Te Reo o te Raki. Audio, Gallery
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