Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Kōhanga Reo movement founder Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi dies
The late Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi who founded the Kōhanga Reo movement is being praised for reviving te reo Māori and keeping the language alive. Māori Language Commission Chief Executive Ngahiwi… Audio
'Part of history changing' - A decade working at Waitangi Day
The first time Matarora Smith worked Waitangi Day commemorations in Paihia, she felt the wairua and whakapapa of the historic place. Audio
What's in store for Waitangi 2025?
After a turbulent 12 months for Māori-Crown relations, the week of Waitangi Day will be crucial for te iwi Māori to discuss the kaupapa that will matter this year.
Hāngī feeds 10,000 people at Te Tii Waitangi Marae
As the country discusses the concept of kotahitanga (unity), marae and whānau across Te Tai Tokerau have demonstrated what true unity can achieve.
Manurewa Marae inquiry report delayed again
Findings from an inquiry into whether personal data collected at Manurewa Marae was misused for election purposes have once again been delayed.
Dame Iritana Te Rangi Tāwhiwhirangi dies aged 95
Dame Iritana was a life member of the Māori Women's Welfare League, a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit and made a Dame Companion in 2009 for services to Māori education.
'We will be ready for whatever they throw' - Marama Davidson on return to politics
Exclusive Mata interview - Greens co-leader Marama Davidson announces her return to mahi after breast cancer treatment.
Alien Weaponry on new doco and taking te reo to the biggest metal festivals
A new documentary about maori metal band Alien Weaponry will be released in cinemas this Waitangi Day. Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara follows brothers Henry and Lewis Te Reiwhati de Jong as teens… Video, Audio
Mapuna at Waitangi
Julian starts the year from the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi to discuss the Treaty Principles Bill. To add to the discussion about this, and much more about what will be happening he is joined by Ben… Audio
How 24 hours in history shaped a local politician's views
A Whanganui councillor has revealed his historical family connection to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how it impacts his views.
Living in harmony with Te Tiriti - Dayle Takitimu
A new survey by The Human Rights Commission shows the majority of New Zealanders agree that harmonious race relations through honouring Te Tiriti is important. Audio
Mata Season 3 | Episode 1: Marama Davidson returns to Parliament
Greens co-leader Marama Davidson announces her return to mahi after breast-cancer treatment. In an exclusive interview with Mata, Davidson discusses her experience of the health system, her prognosis… Video, Audio
A new documentary brings the Haka Party Incident into the public conversation
A new documentary on the Haka Party Incident tells the story of the 'three-minute war' through the eyes of the people who fought it
New Zealand's last war
A new documentary on the Haka Party Incident tells the story of the 'three-minute war' through the eyes of the people who fought it. Audio
The Maunga owns itself: Taranaki histories and apologies
The House: Taranaki Maunga has a new name and now legal personhood, but there's a lot more fascinating detail in the new law than that.
Descendant of Treaty translator slams Principles Bill, demands apology
The Bill aims to replace the existing Treaty principles - developed over time by courts and the Waitangi Tribunal to interpret the Treaty in law - with three new ones determined by the Government.
'Kia tere': Buyers heed advice to act fast as Māori clothing range returns
It's believed the 'Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori' garments are The Warehouse's fastest selling apparel range. Audio
'Together for Te Tiriti': Lush joins fight against Treaty Principles Bill
The company, known for its handmade and cruelty-free products, has launched an in-store and online campaign.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 31 January 2025
In today's episode, the government's freshly announced plans for the Dunedin Hospital shows the rebuild will initially have fewer beds than the current hospital, the government has launched its final… Audio
Warehouse releases second collection of Te Reo Māori clothing range
The Warehouse has just launched its second collection of the popular Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori clothing range, after the first edition sold out in minutes, ahead of te Wiki o te reo Māori last year. Māori… Audio
