Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Ngā Tāonga Kōrero - Sir Apirana Ngata at Waitangi
In an archival recording from 1940, Sir Apirana Turupa Ngata is at the opening of the Whare Runanga meeting house at Te Tii Marae, Waitangi. The opening coincided with the centenary celebrations of… Audio
What does Waitangi day mean to you?
Justine Murray asks the question at Te Ra o te Raukura whanau festival, Lower Hutt on February 1st, 2015. Audio
Experiencing Te Ra o te Raukura
Kurt Komene is the tutor of the kaumatua kapahaka group Te Roopu Taikura o Te Kahui Herekawe, this year the group performed on stage at Te Ra o te Raukura. Kurt talks about the iwi connections and why… Audio
Te Ra o te Raukura - Star Olsen
Every year Star Olsen sets up his stall at the Te Ra o te Raukura, the two day whanau festival, the trouble is he actually doesn't sell anything. His stall is his trusty van and he spends time soaking… Audio
Treaty Debates 2015 - Healing the past, building a future
This year's Treaty Debate panel is Peter Douglas CEO of Te Ohu Kaimoana; Jamie Tuuta CEO of Te Tumu Paeroa; Matiu Rei Executive Director at Ngati Toa Rangatira and Rahui Papa, Chairman of the… Audio
Whakatāuki for 8 o Hui-Tanguru (February) 2015
He honore, he kororia, maungarongo ki te whenua, whakaaro pai ki nga tangata katoa. Honour and Glory on high, peace on earth and goodwill to all people. This week's whakatauki is explained by Kurt… Audio
Libby Hakaraia - Maori Film in Berlin
Libby Hakaraia is a journalist, filmmaker and the director of the Maoriland Film Festival. She's currently in Berlin at the European Film Market showcasing a collection of Maori short films. Audio
Dame Claudia Orange - The Treaty
28 years since the release of the first comprehensive study of the Treaty in her book The Treaty of Waitangi, historian and Te Papa's Head of Research Dame Claudia Orange speaks to Wallace Chapman… Audio
Waitangi Rua Rautau Lecture 2015
Rt Hon Dame Jenny Shipley and Bishop Te Kitohi Pikaahu provide political and religious perspectives on the different responses of the Government and the Anglican Church to the Treaty of Waitangi, with… Audio
My Reggae Song
Broadcaster Tainui Stephens introduces some local reggae acts which feature in the new TV series 'My Reggae Song'. Audio
Māori at Gallipoli
Te Papa curator Puawai Cairns has been researching the stories of Māori men at Gallipoli. She discusses their reasons for volunteering, what happened to them and reuniting families with the stories of… Audio
State of the Nation Panel
Dr Don Brash, Dr Ella Henry, James Dunne and Professor Damon Selesa. Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 5 February 2015
Iwi leaders and the Government, have agreed on a deadline to sort out Maori interests in freshwater by Waitangi Day next year. It was announced at the annual Waitangi week hui for Iwi leaders in… Audio
Deadline reached to resolve Maori water rights
Iwi leaders and the Government, have agreed on a deadline to sort out Maori interests in freshwater by Waitangi Day next year. Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 5 February 2015
The mana whenua will soon be holding the annual series of powhiri for politicians, in the lead up to Waitangi Day; The Manukau Urban Maori Authority says students at its newly-opened school will… Audio
Winston Peters hints at standing in Northland by-election
Winston Peters is among the politicians who have been visiting Paihia and surrounding towns over the past few days. Audio
Key to front up at Waitangi, Little makes debut visit
Our political reporter, Demelza Leslie, is in Waitangi and joins us. Audio
Pressure on Ngapuhi over settlement
The Waitangi elder Kingi Taurua says he'll be asking the Prime Minister to apologise today for his dismissive remarks on Maori sovereignty. Audio
