Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
A new report takes stock of the Maori economy in Auckland
When Auckland became a "Supercity" the council adopted an "Independent Maori Statutory Board" to tell it what Maori in Tamaki Makaurau needed. It is part of its Treaty Obligation but many have… Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 5 August 2015
The introduction of legislation to reform Maori land ownership has been delayed until next year; The Council of Trade Unions Maori Vice-President says Maori will be the losers if a Trans Pacific… Audio
Hopes remain high for new marae
A Te Ātiawa hapū remains confident that a new $6 million marae will be built in New Plymouth, despite the challenges faced by the sub-tribe.
Tikanga Maori with Eru Rerekura
Kai a Miro 'Eating the berry' - with Eru Rerekura from Radio New Zealand's Te Manu Korihi team - from the proverb 'Ko te Manu kai Ana I te Miro nona te Ao' (the Bird that eats the Berry owns the… Audio
Iwi puts rāhui in place after death at Tora
A recent death in the water at Tora in south Wairarapa has prompted a local iwi to put a rāhui, or traditional restriction, in place.
Lawyer questions authority over TPP ditching
Prominent lawyer Donna Hall is questioning the authority of those who ditched her as the Māori Council's legal representative on a Trans Pacific Partnership claim.
Te Manu Korihi News for 4 August 2015
Prominent lawyer, Donna Hall, is questioning the authority of those who ditched her as the Māori council's legal representative on the Trans Pacific Partnership claim; A Ngāti Porou educationalist and… Audio
Challenging times for new marae
A Te Ātiawa hapū remains confident that a new six million dollar marae will be built in New Plymouth despite the arduous challenges faced by the sub-tribe. Audio
Tainui to sell shopping centre stake
Tainui Group Holdings plans to generate job opportunities for iwi members with money it gains from the sale of 50 percent of The Base shopping centre in Hamilton.
Māori Council takes Donna Hall off TPP case
The Māori Council has dropped lawyer Donna Hall from any further work on the Trans-Pacific Partnership claim.
Claimants ask Crown for update on TPP
Lawyers acting for Māori opposed to a Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement are asking the Crown for an urgent progress report.
Te Manu Korihi News for 4 August 2015
The New Zealand Māori Council has told its lawyer Donna Hall that she's dismissed from any further work on the Trans Pacific Partnership claim; Meanwhile, the lawyer now representing the Māori Council… Audio
First new marae since 1886 eruption planned for Mt Tarawera
Mount Tarawera is to get its first new marae since its eruption in 1886 which destroyed the famous Pink and White terraces. Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 4 August 2015
The New Zealand Māori Council has told its lawyer Donna Hall that she's dismissed from any further work on the Trans Pacific Partnership claim; Meanwhile, the lawyer now representing the Māori Council… Audio
Rūnanga unhappy not to be told of spill
A Bay of Plenty rūnanga is disappointed the region's council did not tell it Fonterra had spilt 11,000 litres of whey into the Rangitāiki River. Audio
Sam Napia to contest Tūhoronuku leadership
Tūhoronuku's acting chair Sam Napia hopes to confirm his position as leader of the iwi's independent mandated authority in elections this month.
Student praised for Māori Language Week proposal
The Māori Language Commission is commending a student for raising the possibility of extending Māori Language Week with the Prime Minister.
Te Manu Korihi News for 3 August 2015
The Māori Language Commission is commending a secondary school student for raising the possibility of extending Maori language week with the Prime Minister; The acting chair of Tūhoronuku, Sam Napia… Audio
Iwi not told about whey washed into a Bay of Plenty river
A Bay of Plenty runanga says it's disappointed the region's council never informed it that Fonterra had spilled 11-thousand litres of whey into the Rangitaiki River last year. The dairy giant has been… Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 3 August 2015
A new report highlights agricultural opportunities for Maori in the Manawatu and Whanganui region; Fonterra has been fined over 170-thousand dollars for polluting the Rangitaiki River, which the… Audio
