Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
High Court recognises Ruapuke Island Marine Title
But it will need to be reconsidered under an Amendment Bill progressing through Parliament.
$24.6m infrastructure boost announced for East Coast
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones has announced funding for horticulture growth in Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti.
'A powerful shift' revealed in Kiwis' attitudes to te reo Māori
The challenge is to find "the levers" to accelerate the rate of change, an advocate says.
Bonus: He Maemae Aroha: A Daughter’s Legacy
A tribute to Gloria Dornan, Joyce's daughter, who made this podcast possible. Hear her final reflections on immense whānau support, community strength, and continuing her mother's Māori Warden legacy.
…E6 Passing the Rākau
We look to the future of Māori Wardens, examining calls for unity, funding, and modernising outdated legislation. How do we ensure the vital manaaki thrives amidst internal and external challenges? Audio
Large water storage project in Wairoa could lead to regional horticultural growth
Wairoa's new water storage development an 'enabler' to regional horticulture growth.
Fran Kora on the brand new Kora album, Fifth Season
Kara chats with Fran Kora about staying grounded in kaupapa Māori, their beginnings at a hot air balloon festival, which includes a special waiata dedicated to the late Aaron Tokona. Audio
Mapuna podcast Aug 23
In a special extended interview with Ngati Tuwharetoa ariki, Sir Tumu Te Heuheu, he discusses why his seeks the return of the Tongariro National Park and maunga. Now aged in his 80s he also talks… Audio
Ngati Tuwharetoa ariki Sir Tumu Te Heuheu
Ta Tumu became the ariki, paramount chief, of Ngati Tuwharetoa after the death of his father Sir Hepi Te Heuheu in 1997. Now in his early 80s he sees the return of the maunga of the central North… Audio
Gisborne council approves Ngāti Oneone land return investigation plan
Eight parcels of land in Kaiti are prioritised for potential purchase by the hapū.
Autaia a feast of haka theatre
Students from 12 Auckland, Northland and Waikato schools will each give a performance blending kapa haka, theatre and storytelling.
The struggle to solve Māori youth homelessness
Youth homelessness advocates are calling for more to be done to help vulnerable young people who do not have safe, stable accommodation. Audio
Youth homelessness on the rise
Youth homelessness advocates are calling for more to be done to help vulnerable young people who don't have safe, stable accommodation. Audio
Auckland University waka ama team to represent Aotearoa in Hawai'i
Waipapa Taumata Rau brings together Māori and Pasifika paddlers from across the university.
Labour's Henare stands by gang-patch law repeal claim
His party has previously stated it would not repeal the legislation, if it became government.
Around 60 roles cut in Te Wānanga o Aotearoa 'redesign'
The tertiary institute has announced plans for an 'organisational redesign,' with around 60 roles affected by the proposed changes.
Man denied entry to Aussie hotel for facial tā moko
Former professional rugby league player Brian Gardiner was turned away by security at a Wollongong pub because he had a facial tattoo.
From taonga to target: the rollback of te reo Māori
A growing list of changes to policy on Māori language and culture beg the question: is the government pushing Aotearoa towards an identity crisis?
'It's been a failure right across the board' - Peeni Henare
As voters head to the poll for the Tamaki Makaurau byelection, Labour's Peeni Henare and Te Pati Maori's Oriini Kaipara join Mihingarangi to discuss the issues facing whanau in the biggest Polynesian… Video, Audio
Many seats filled unopposed for Waikato councils
Government legislation and abuse of councillors are among factors making people reluctant to stand, one councillor says.
