Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
He Rourou for 30 April 2010
In the dawn darkness of ANZAC day, a pipe band lead the parade of veterans, current soldiers and other troops past the thousands of onlookers at Wellington's cenotaph. Ana Tapiata talks to Puti… Audio
He Rourou for 11 March 2010
It's estimated 70,000 people turned out to the Newtown Festival in the heart of Wellington last weekend. Amidst the throng selling bread, burnt sugar puddings and chutney was music producer and singer… Audio
He Rourou for 23 February 2010
The late Hirini Melbourne is largely credited with the revitalisation of traditional Maori instruments, known as taonga puoro. Audio
He Rourou for 3 February 2010
Being married to a minister of the Maori church of Ringatu meant Hariata Haumate put on hold her own aspirations to become a Presbyterian Minister. In He Rourou today the Tuhoe kuia speaks with Ana… Audio
Insight, Sunday 17 January: Ngapuhi
Lois Williams looks at the main Treaty claim of Northland's Ngapuhi people and their arguement for Maori sovereignty Audio
He Rourou for 24 December 2009
Ana Tapiata gets a child's perspective on Christmas from five-year-old Te Amorangi Hawaii Kirangi. This little Wellingtonian has already sorted out her gifts list, her waiata and her Christmas… Audio
He Rourou for 18 December 2009
Ana Tapiata talks to Te Hata Ohlsen about the traditional Maori ideas of masculinity and femininity. Audio
He Rourou for 17 December 2009
The traditional Maori belief system is as relevant today as it was hundreds of years ago, according to long time educator and teacher Te Hata Ohlsen. Audio
He Rourou for 16 December 2009
In He Rourou Ana Tapiata catches up Te Hata, who's challenging Maori to forget Christianity and return to the traditional Maori religious beliefs. Audio
Judith Binney: Tuhoe
Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Auckland, and author of Encircled Lands: Te Urewera 1821-1920, which documents 100 years of the Tuhoe people. Audio
Insight, Sunday 8 November: Ngapuhi
Lois Williams looks at the primary grievance claims of the country's largest tribe: Ngapuhi Audio
Te Ahi Kaa mo 04 o Whiringa-a-nuku (October) 2009
Tino Rangatiratanga could be something as simple as growing a vegie garden and managing a clean water supply. Audio
He rourou for 28 August 2009
Enjoy a medley by Sir Howard Morrison, Tony Williams and Hori Bennett, with Howard Morrison junior making up the quartet. Audio
Pita Sharples
Cabinet is expected to reject having reserved Maori seats on the Auckland supercity council Audio
Te Ahi Kaa mo 23 o Here-turi-koka (August) 2009
Which flag best represents Maori? Justine Murray brings Coverage of the flag hui held at Taputeranga Marae. Audio
Maori involvement in private prisons questioned
There's a warning Maori needs may not be catered for under government plans to privatise some prisons. Audio
Te Ahi Kaa 07 Pipiri (June) 2009
On the 25 May, 2009. the hikoi protesting the creation of Auckland as a supercity brought its lunchtime traffic to a standstill. Audio
Te Ahi Kaa 31 Haratua (May) 2009
Ki-o-Rahi is a sport played in France and yet virtually unknown here in Aotearoa, Maraea Rakuraku investigates. Audio, Gallery
Supercity Hikoi
Hikoi against super city's lack of Maori representation in Auckland. Audio