Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
The Aotearoa National Maori Choir: getting the band back together
We trace the journey of artistic director, composer and choir leader Rim D Paul and friends as they re-form the Aotearoa National Maori Choir (Te Roopu Waiata Maori o Aotearoa) after a ten year… Audio, Gallery
Enironmental questions remain over Ruataniwha Dam proposal
Central Hawke's Bay Maori say they will withdraw their support for the $600-million Ruataniwha dam if there's evidence it will be harmful to the environment. Labour MP's Maryan Street, Ruth Dyson and… Audio
The Cave of the Taniwha
French and New Zealand archaeologists are collaborating to study Maori rock art in the central South Island Audio
The Cave of the Taniwha
French and New Zealand archaeologists are collaborating to study Maori rock art in the central South Island
AudioJoe Mcleod
As a native speaker of te reo Maori, Joe Mcleod gives examples of mispronounced Kupu Maori (Maori words). Audio
Whakatāuki: Matariki ahunga nui
Matariki ahunga nui.
Matariki has many admirers.
Explained by Jamie McCaskill nō Ngāti Tamatera. Audio
Insight for 9 June 2013 - Treaty Settlements, Half Way There
Treaty Settlements are about half way through and Te Manu Korihi Chief Reporter Gareth Thomas considers if there are winners and losers. Audio
Māori star lore
Dr Pauline Harris, astrophysicist and astronomer who's working on the revitalisation of Māori star lore - how did Māori and other societies used the sun, stars and planets to track time? Audio
Mere Takoko
Mere Takoko believes physical wellness is the first step towards Tino Rangatiratanga as she explains to Maraea Rakuraku. Audio
Insight for 17 February 2013 - Maori and Water Rights
Lois Williams explores the authority over water that is at the centre of Maori water claims. Audio
Tuhoe plan New Zealand's first ever living building
The Tuhoe iwi is planning to build its tribal headquarters near Taneatua and claims it will be New Zealand's first ever so-called "living building". Audio
Outspoken for 10 January 2013
Brent Edwards examines the place of the Treaty of Waitangi in a written constitution. Audio
Off the Beaten Track with Kennedy Warne
Outdoorsman and adventurer Kennedy Warne tells us about his investigation into Tuhoe. Audio
Facebook translations annoy Maori Language Commisison
The commission that promotes the use of the Maori language says the coining of new Maori words is getting out of hand after the creation of new terms for Facebook. Audio
Maori and Moriori remains returned to NZ
Te Papa Tongarewa's Kaihautu, Michelle Hippolite, speaks about the return of Maori and Moriori remains from Australia which were gifted to museums in Sydney and Perth between 1899 and 1932. Audio
Auckland Story for 3 October 2012 - Maori Sign Language
A small group for the Deaf in South Auckland is developing sign language in Maori. Audio
Tama Huata
Nga Tāonga toi a Te Waka Toi is the annual Creative New Zealand Awards that recognise Māori who excel in their chosen artistic endeavours Te Tohu Toi Ke recipient this year is Tama Huata for his… Audio
The Mighty River Power sale delay and the national hui on water rights.
Nick Davidson, a retired commercial lawyer who has been involved in fisheries, forestry and Ngai Tahu settlements, discusses the delay in the sale of Mighty River Power and the upcoming national hui… Audio
Alison Jones: conversations on paper
Professor in the faculty of education at the University of Auckland, and the author, with Kuni Jenkins, of He Korero - Words Between Us: First Maori-Pakeha Conversations on Paper. Audio