Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Pan-Māori assembly debate a start, leader says
The proposed plan, debated by around 200 Māori leaders on Friday, has been met with some scepticism but leaders said that is exactly why the debate was needed.
Nefarious activity may be behind Treaty submission woes - expert
Experts say an unprecedented flood of feedback may have been caused by a cyber attack. Audio
Iwi Leaders discuss new pan-Maori assembly
Around three hundred Maori leaders are meeting today at Omahu near Hastings to discuss the creation a new pan-Maori assembly. The assembly would promote a collective response to Government challenges… Audio
'Reclaiming a birthright': Misconceptions about Moko
Over the years, confusion has clouded the understanding of moko. So what is it really about?
Call for immediate decommissioning of sewage plant on Banks Peninsula
A local rūnanga says the saga involving a site considered tapu has been "incredibly frustrating" for his whānau.
Road Trip: Moko Tepania
The Far North mayor has been making waves since he stepped into the big office - being both the first Māori mayor in the region, and one of the youngest, at 33. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 9th January
On today's episode, descendants of the original Treaty translators speak out against it the treaty principles bill, a least two people have died in Californian wildfires, Meta is getting rid of its… Audio
Two te ao Māori sports to try this year
Sick of backyard cricket and not yet convinced to take up pickleball? Here are two sports thriving in te ao Māori you could pick up in 2025.
Descendants of Treaty Translators speak out against Bill
One hundred and sixty-five descendants of the early translators of Henry and William Williams have collectively submitted against the Treaty Principles Bill. Henry Williams translated te Tiriti o… Audio
Carving found washed up on beach claimed
But how it ended up in the sea remains a mystery.
Extension for Treaty bill submissions looking 'likely'
Parliament's justice select committee will meet to discuss what to do about website problems that meant people couldn't meet the deadline. Audio
Calls for extension on Treaty Principles Bill submissions
The Labour Party is calling for the deadline for submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill to be extended. It comes after an unprecedented number of submitters overloaded the website, causing some… Audio
Unprecedented number of submissions on Treaty Principles Bill
Parliament's website has been flooded with submissions, as the deadline to submit feedback on the Treaty Principles Bill draws close.
Treaty Principles Bill submission deadline could be extended - expert
The legislation proposes to rewrite the treaty principles long-defined by the courts Audio
Dame Tariana Turia laid to rest
The founder of Te Pāti Māori and champion of te ao Māori is being buried at her marae at Whangaehu.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 7th January
On today's episode, Dame Tariana Turia is laid to rest in Whanganui, Sir Bill English reflects on her legacy and Justin Trudeau resigns after nine years in his country's top office. Plus, the legal… Audio
Bill English remembers Tariana Turia
Former Prime Minister Sir Bill English, a colleague and close friend of Dame Tariana Turia, has been paying his respects ahead of her burial today. He worked closely with Dame Tariana to implement the… Audio
Last day for feedback on Treaty Principles Bill
Its the final day for public feedback on David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill. Legal expert Andrew Geddis tells Morning report he expects "Tens of thousands" of New Zealanders to make a submission. Audio
Final day of Dame Tariana Turia's tangi
Dame Tariana Turia is laid to rest in Whanganui on the final day of her Tangi. Reporter, Pokere Paewai, spoke to Morning Report's Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira from her Whangaehu Marae. Audio
Jackson calls for Labour apology to Dame Tariana's whānau at tangi
Willie Jackson was among politicians past and present paying respect to Dame Tariana - and made the call for an apology.
