Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
For Māori-Crown relations, a 'spicy' start to the year
From the Treaty Principles Bill submissions to Rātana to the Waitangi Tribunal shake-up, 2025 looks to be a big year for race relations in Aotearoa.
In 2025, a pivotal year for Maori-Crown relations
From the Treaty Principles Bill submissions to Ratana to the Waitangi Tribunal shake-up, 2025 looks to be a big year for race relations in Aotearoa Audio
'Ride for Talei' cyclists to pedal to Te Matatini
The team of 20 will loop around the Taranaki Maunga stopping at four main points for health promotion events, before finishing at the national kapa haka competition.
Watch: Treaty Principles Bill hearings resume
Former minister of Justice Kiritapu Allan made a submission as the committee heard from organisations such as YouthLaw Aotearoa, Te Hunga Roia Māori o Aotearoa and the Council of Medical Colleges.
McDonald's Kiwiburger spelling mistake goes unnoticed for 2 years
McDonald's New Zealand spokesperson Simon Kenny said it was frustrating to see the typo.
Urgent Waitangi Tribunal claim on Regulatory Standards Bill filed
The claim alleges that, if enacted, the Bill will be a breach of Te Tiriti, and will cause significant prejudice to Māori.
Tariana Turia adored late grandson for his talent and cheekiness - colleague
The founder of Te Pāti Māori was proud of gifted rugby player Pakaitore Turia whose death was announced yesterday, a former chief of staff says.
Hearings will decide fate of contentious wastewater plant
Despite more than a decade of debate on the plant's replacement, the Akaroa community is still divided on the plans.
Sacred urupā in Canterbury to be handed back to local iwi
An urupā in Banks Peninsula will be handed back to local iwi after more than a century of talks. Audio
Whakataukī of the week with Johnson Witehira
Artist and designer Johnson Witehira (Tamahaki, Ngāi Tū-te-auru) has a storied and eclectic career, recently announced as the new head of Music and Screen Arts at Massey University. Audio
'It hit me, how much of a privilege it is to be Māori'
First person - After being separated from her roots as a child, Tracey Perkins and her fiancé are raising their tamariki to know who they are and where they come from.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 27 January 2025
In today's episode, a historic select committee process has begun today, as the Justice Committee starts to hear oral submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill, the Northland town of Mangawhai is… Audio
Justice Committee hears submissions on Treaty Principles Bill
A historic select committee process has begun today, as the Justice Committee starts to hear oral submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 27 January 2025
On today's episode, the mayor of Kaipara is expecting the clean-up from the destructive Mangawhai storm to be a big job, oral hearings for the Treaty Principles Bill begin just after 8am on Monday, in… Audio
Oral hearings for Treaty Principles Bill begin
Oral hearings for the Treaty Principles Bill begin just after 8 Monday morning. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Meet the rangatahi reporters of Rātana
Imara Ruth Tamou and Anahera Apanui Hohepa, aged 10 and 11, have been asking the tough questions of politicians this week.
22yo rises through ranks to buy her own Pizza Hut
Caitlyn Lewis is hoping to integrate te ao Māori into her business one slice at a time.
Luxon rules out treaty referendum under National
The Treaty Principles Bill continues to dog the National Party despite Luxon's repeated efforts to communicate the legislation will not go beyond second reading.
Watch: Luxon, Peters dismiss Treaty Principles debate at Rātana
The prime minister says he can mend the relationship with Māori after the bill is voted down, and he would refuse a future referendum in the next election's coalition negotiations.
Concerns raised over new Waitangi Tribunal appointments
Some appointments by the government will not do a lot to "encourage trust", a former member of the Waitangi Tribunal says.
