Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Matariki has no connection to its traditional meaning
Despite the growing recognition of Matariki or Maori New Year, experts in Maori astronomy say the annual event has no connection to its traditional meaning. Audio
He Rourou for 11 June 2010
Singer-songwriter Maisey Rika has been singing professionally for half her life, even winning a double platinum award for an album of Maori classics at the tender age of 15. Maisey talks to Ana… Audio
He Rourou for 8 June 2010
Taonga puoro specialist Horomona Horo says his challenge is to continue to discover the special qualities and history of each instrument. In He Rourou today, Horomona Horo tells Ana Tapiata that, for… Audio
Hirini Melbourne, Part 6 - Collaborations and Mentoring
Melbourne as a collaborator across different art forms and a mentor, inspiring a new generation of musicians. Audio
Hirini Melbourne, Part 5 - Composer of Waiata
A more in-depth look at some of Melbourne’s most enduring waiata—the ideas behind them and their renditions by others. Audio
Hirini Melbourne, Part 4 - Lost Voices of Taonga Pūoro
Melbourne as a seminal figure in the revival of traditional Māori instruments, re-sounding the lost voices of Taonga Pūoro. Audio
Maori ball game
Ki-o-rahi is making a comeback on the Kapiti Coast. Sport Wellington is re-introducing the game from the early 1800's to Maori children. It's a cross between touch rubgy, softball and dodgeball, and… Audio
Hirini Melbourne, Part 3 - Music and Protest
Paul Diamond explores how Melbourne used music as a means of protest and advocacy for cultural, social and environmental issues. Audio
Hirini Melbourne, Part 2 - The Natural World
Paul Diamond looks at how the natural world was a major inspiration for Melbourne’s music. Audio
Hirini Melbourne (1949-2003)
Dr Hirini Melbourne of Ngāi Tūhoe and Ngāti Kahungunu was a significant leader in the revival of Māori culture through his waiata and use of taonga puoro. Six programmes presented by Paul Diamond tell… Audio
He Rourou for 6 May 2010
Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi is a very busy woman, sitting on many boards including the Kohanga Reo National Trust and the Maori Language Commission. She has also just agreed to be part of the Family… Audio
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
