Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
This Other Eden
Composer Anthony Ritchie drops by to introduce his brand new opera, This Other Eden, about the friendship between Nga Puhi chief Hongi Hika and missionary Thomas Kendall. Audio
Spectrum for 12 October 2014
A look at the Rural Education Activities Programme (REAP ) - an innovative education initiative launched in New Zealand in 1979 . This unique 'cradle to the grave' education programme was set up to… Audio
Modern Maori Quartet
Maaka Pohatu, Matariki Whatarau, James Tito and Frances Kora make up the Modern Maori Quartet, which has its roots in the popular Maori show bands of the 50s and 60s. They perform modern and classic… Audio
Te Manu Korihi for 10 October 2014
Te Wananga o Aotearoa's chief executive says he understands there will be apprehension among staff about its restructure; The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has voted unanimously to adopt a Maori… Audio
Te Manu Korihi for 10 October 2014
Te Wananga o Aotearoa's chief executive says he understands there will be apprehension among staff about its restructure; The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has voted unanimously to adopt a Maori… Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 10 October 2014
The lawyer representing Maori living south of Whangarei Harbour says there could be a drop in the number of houses planned for land which used to be owned by a local hapu. The Te Tai Tokerau MP says… Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 9 October 2014
The judge responsible for the recount requested by Internet Mana leader Hone Harawira has not yet addressed the issues the Internet Mana leader put to the Electoral Commission about the voting system… Audio
Increase in wahine in Hokianga getting screened
A community push to get women checked for breast cancer in the Hokianga, has seen a signifant increase in the numbers being screened. Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 9 October 2014
The National Council of Maori nurses and other health organisations say a lack of jobs for Maori graduate nurses is a national crisis; The satisfaction levels of Te Tumu Paeroa, the Maori Trustee's… Audio
Many Maori graduate nurses unable to find work
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation and health professionals say graduate Maori nurses are struggling to find work. Audio
The Maori trustee is likely to keep needing government funding
The chief executive says the trustee is unlikely to be able to do without government funding any time soon, but it's working on becoming more independent. Audio
Ngai Tahu lifts annual net profit 20 percent
The South Island iwi, Ngai Tahu, lifted annual net profit 20 percent after a near 50 percent increase in operating earnings. Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 9 October 2014
The National Council of Maori nurses and other health organisations say a lack of jobs for Maori graduate nurses is a national crisis; The satisfaction levels of Te Tumu Paeroa, the Maori Trustee's… Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 8 October 2014
The Maori Growers Forum chair has signed an open letter opposing class action which aims to sue the government over the Kiwifruit PSA outbreak. Researchers say Maori in Aotearoa are going to suffer… Audio
Maori health most at risk by climate change
Researchers say climate change needs to be addressed as a health issue, if Maori are to be saved from the worst effects of it. A paper delivered at the Population Health Congress in Auckland details… Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 8 October 2014
The Te Tai Tokerau MP, Kelvin Davis, says he's confident he will retain the seat despite the announcement that a judicial recount is to take place. The Maori Growers Forum is seeking legal advice to… Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 8 October 2014
The Te Tai Tokerau MP, Kelvin Davis, says he's confident he will retain the seat despite the announcement that a judicial recount is to take place. The Maori Growers Forum is seeking legal advice to… Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 7 October 2014
A pilot study at Whangarei hospital has found Maori living in crowded conditions in state houses are suffering worse health issues than those in crowded private housing; Doctors' practices working in… Audio
Pilot study suggests crowded state houses worse than rentals
A study at Whangarei hospital has found Maori living in crowded conditions in state houses are suffering worse health issues than those in crowded private housing. The findings of the pilot study… Audio
Challenge to make sure Maori Party delivers results
The Maori Party is being challenged to deliver tangible results as it goes into a deal with the National government in its third term. Audio