Te Ao Māori

Thousands of Aboriginal rights campaigners demonstrated their opposition across Australia today over the Western Australian Government's plans to close down their rural communities. A Maori advisor… Audio

An Australian Aboriginal rights movement says tangata whenua around the world are gearing up for what could be the biggest demonstration of indigenous rights her country has ever seen. One of New… Audio

The Waitangi Tribunal's hearings into Maori water rights three years ago began with a Northland hapu challenging the Prime Minister John Key's claim that no one owns water. Audio

The only Maori meeting house in Britain, Hinemihi, has survived a major fire. Audio

Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-O-Ngāpuhi says a proposal to abolish the Maori fisheries body - Te Ohu Kaimoana - is very short-sighted. One of New Zealand's most celebrated authors, Patricia Grace, says New Zealand… Audio

An iwi-owned company has landed a new deal to supply Dubai with emergency food pouches; The Te Matatini National Committee has announced the dates of when the next national kapa haka competition will… Audio

An iwi-owned company has landed a new deal to supply Dubai with emergency food pouches. The wealthy Arab emirate is buying relief packs from New Zealand to dispatch to countries hit by disasters. From… Audio

An iwi says it's unhappy to only find out about an oil spill via the media and press releases from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council; One of Wellington's newest restaurants is serving its diners Te… Audio

An iwi says it's unhappy to only find out about an oil spill via the media and press releases from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council; The Maori Language Commission is backing the use of Te Reo on a… Audio

A founding member of Te Wananga o Aotearoa says the institute's faced huge challenges - including being forced to build its headquarters on a rubbish tip. The Education Minister, Hekia Parata, says… Audio

The Maori education provider Te Wananga o Aotearoa turns 30 this year. In that time it's faced huge challenges including being forced to build its headquarters on a rubbish tip. Te Manu Korihi's… Audio

The government's been told the Treaty settlement process is not well suited to exploring opportunities for Maori groups to be more involved in commissioning social services; The searing hot summer… Audio

The government's been told the Treaty settlement process is not well suited to exploring opportunities for Maori groups to be more involved in commissioning social services; The searing hot summer… Audio

Most of Wellington region's grassroots Māori oppose the plan for a supercity that would see them lose their voice on local councils; The wife of the late Maori leader, Sir Archie Te Atawhai Taiaroa… Audio

Most of Wellington region's grassroots Māori oppose the plan for a supercity that would see them lose their voice on local councils. Audio

Maori have responded well after University Entrance standards were raised last year, on average out-performing Pakeha in numeracy and literacy; A National list MP of Ngai Tahu descent is validating… Audio

A National list MP of Ngai Tahu descent is validating the position of a Christchurch local body politician who is retaining his seat from his new location in Whanganui; Maori have responded well after… Audio

The Māori word of the week is: manu - bird. Whanaihia nga manu ki te ika. Feed fish to the birds. Audio

Te Rakau Hua o te Wao Tapu Trust is a theatre company that has performed in prisons, schools, marae, and even in the lounges of homes. Ngāti Toa actor Jim Moriarty has worked in film, television and… Audio

On April 18th the exhibition Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War opened at Te Papa, the National Museum in Wellington. As part of the curatorial team, Puawai Cairns has researched the lives of the some of… Audio