Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Pasifika community leader Pakilau Manase Lua on reflects on Waitangi Day
Prominent Pasifika community leader Pakilau Manase Lua joins Susana Lei'ataua from Waitangi. Audio
Tauranga’s Māori Ward byelection – who’s running?
The resignation of Mikaere Sydney means a decision is needed on who will become the city's next Māori ward councillor.
Prime Minister, Governor-General assure major focus for Ōnuku marae
Hundreds of people are expected in Akaroa today with the "surprise" attendance of the prime minister for Waitangi Day celebrations.
Kōhanga Reo look to build on the platform left by the late Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi
Thousands paid respects to a very special Kuia over the past few days.
Kaupapa waka changed a paddler's life
Dutch paddler Koos Wabeke says getting involved with kaupapa waka - and learning about the Māori world - has changed his life.
Why some turned their backs on ministers at Waitangi
Māori leaders in the Far North turned their collective back in an emotional demonstration.
Waitangi delivers education classrooms can't provide
Kaiako Tania Koroi Nohotima said Waitangi provided a valuable holistic learning environment for students.
Crowds arrive at Waitangi, for many different reasons
Waitangi always draws a crowd, but why, this year?
Shane Jones responds to interuption during Waitangi powhiri
A "circus" and a "cheap stunt." That's how NZ First's Shane Jones is labelling an interuption during the powhiri for politicians at Waitangi today. He even went so far as to say funding for the… Audio
David Seymour drowned out by song at Waitangi
ACT Party leader David Seymour faced the wrath of Ngapuhi and Toitu Te Tiriti at Waitangi today, briefly losing his microphone and getting drowned out by song when he spoke. He was among government… Audio
Live: Politicians welcomed at Waitangi, but not all will be there
Follow all the speeches and events from the Treaty Grounds.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 February 2025
In today's episode, unemployment has risen to the highest level since 2020 as the recession starts to bite; it's been a fiery reception for ACT leader David Seymour at Waitangi; a major upgrade has… Audio
Politicians welcomed to Waitangi
Thousands have gathered at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds today as politicians have officially been welcomed onto the grounds. RNZ political reporter Lillian Hanly speaks to Charlotte from Waitangi. Audio
Labour would not support Te Tiriti commissioner with veto right - Hipkins
The Labour Party will not support Te Pāti Māori's call for the establishment of a parliamentary commissioner for Te Tiriti with the ability to veto parliamentary decisions, Chris Hipkins told RNZ. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 February 2025
On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins will be among politicians welcomed onto the Treaty Grounds today, the government's plan to stop growing its stock of state houses and slash Kainga Ora's… Audio
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on Waitangi celebrations
Labour leader Chris Hipkins will be among politicians welcomed onto the Treaty Grounds on Wednesday, although the Prime Minister will be absent, opting to commemorate Waitangi Day with Ngai Tahu in… Audio
The day the Māori Queen came to Waitangi
Dressed in all white, the new queen stood out immediately among the kuia and kaumātua wearing their usual black formal pōwhiri clothes.
Debate expected as politicians arrive at Waitangi
Protests, challenges and fiery debate are expected as government ministers front up for Wednesday morning's political pōwhiri in Waitangi. Political reporter Lillian Hanly is in Waitangi. Audio
Political pōwhiri set to begin in Waitangi
Government ministers have arrived in Waitangi for Wednesday morning's political pōwhiri. Coalition partners Winston Peters and David Seymour will be there, but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will… Audio
'Connecting with their tūpuna' keep the kaihoe waka going
As Waitangi celebrations begin to pave way, haukāinga and manuhiri have arrived in numbers.
