Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi laid to rest
A stern but caring mentor, a lion, a taniwha and a keen golfer - those are just a few of the words mourners used to describe Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi at her tangi at Gisborne's Te Poho-o-Rawiri… Audio
Maori Development Minister on protests at Waitangi
When National's Maori Development Minister stood to speak at Waitangi on Wednesday - he was met with protest. Normally, speaking on the paepae on behalf of the party would be the role of the Prime… Audio
Waitangi Trust chair on this year’s celebration
Waitangi National Trust chairperson Pita Tipene spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss, Audio
Celebration, spectacle and debacle at Waitangi
This year's festivities at Waitangi are over - capping off a week filled with crowds, celebration, spectacle and debate. Yesterday there were two separate dawn ceremonies and a colourful waka launch… Audio
Waitangi Day 2025: In pictures
Waka hit the water at the Treaty Grounds, while the PM was welcomed onto Ōnuku Marae in Akaroa and the Waitangi Hikoi made themselves known.
Government challenged on Waitangi Day
From the far north, to Akaroa in the south, challenges were laid down before the government on a day usually reserved for prayer, reflection and festivities. Traditionally politics are off the agenda… Audio
Tangi for Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi urges strength in unity
Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi, a founder and champion of the kōhanga reo movement, is to be laid to rest this morning at Rāhui marae in Tikitiki near East Cape.
What are the hopes for the future of Aotearoa?
From Tangata Whenua to Tangata Tiriti, from seasoned attendees to first-time visitors at Waitangi, their visions for Aotearoa share a common theme - kotahitanga.
West Auckland fills up Parrs Park for Waitangi celebration
Thousands of people gathered at Parrs Park in West Auckland to celebrate Waitangi Day.
Wrapping up Waitangi with record waka turn-out
From the dawn ceremony to the numerous local performances and powerful words, Waitangi Day 2025 was one to remember, but a highlight would have to be the record turn-out of waka.
Luxon speaks to media after Waitangi event in Akaroa
Ngāi Tahu's Treaty settlement has allowed them to become a driving force in the country's economy, the PM says.
As it happened: Waitangi Day 2025
Events are starting to wind down at Waitangi with the great waka Ngaatokimatawhaorua, with about 80 kaihoe on board, coming in to land at Hobson Bay.
Marlon Williams on his new album Te Whare Tiwekaweka
Kara Rickard and Mark Williams are joined by award winning, singer-songwriter Marlon Williams, to talk about his new album Te Whare Tīwekaweka. Audio
Mata Season 3 | Episode 3: Waitangi Special - An interview with Mariameno Kapa-Kingi
MP for Te Tai Tokerau Mariameno Kapa-Kingi discusses Te Pāti Māori’s proposal for a treaty commissioner and the challenges facing her electorate as Ngāpuhi hosts the commemorations for the 185th… Video, Audio
Mata Season 3 | Episode 2: “A kūpapa to the kaupapa” a Mata Waitangi special with Tama Potaka and Paul Goldsmith.
Following a “tense” pōwhiri at Waitangi, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka and Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith discuss the health of Māori Crown relations. Video, Audio
The events around the country for Waitangi Day
Today is the 185th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty.
Around the motu: Waitangi Day in Porirua
Porirua City Mayor Anita Baker joins Susana Lei'ataua to talk about the activities both on and off the water. Audio
Around the moutu: Waitangi Day at Okains Bay
Chair of Okains Bay Museum, Helen Brown joins Susana Lei'ataua to talk about Waitangi Day activities in the Banks Peninsula settlement.
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National Library open doors to view Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Director of Public Engagement at the National Library, Alison McIntyre speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about how Te Tiriti o Waitangi document is stored and preserved. Audio
Karlo Mila from Waitangi on her new poetry collection
Dr Karlo Mila is an award-winning poet, writer, mother, activist and researcher. She joins joined Susana Lei'ataua from Waitangi to talk about her new poetry collection.
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