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Rātana; Government warned not to mess with te Tiriti
The Prime Minister has been warned - Māori will not sit by without a fight, if the government attempts to meddle with te Tiriti. Politicians of all stripes have flocked to Rātana near Whanganui for… Video, Audio
Politicians descend on Rātana
Rātana Pā is now full of politicians with both government and opposition representatives welcomed onto the marae.
The commemorations at Rātana are widely seen as the beginning of the political year.
…Prime Minister Luxon to attend Rātana celebrations
The Prime Minister and Māori come face to face at Rātana on Wednesday in the wake of last week's national hui.
Ten-thousand people answered Kiingi Tuuheitia's call to gather for a unified response to… Audio
Politicians arrive at annual Ratana celebrations
Politicians are heading to the annual Ratana celebrations today, where the government's stance on the Treaty of Waitangi is expected to be the big talking point. Iwi members from around the country… Audio
Iwi from around motu gather at Rātana Pa for celebrations
Nga iwi mōrehu are gathering at Rātana Pa to celebrate the birthday of Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana the founder of the Rātana faith. Kiingi Tuuheitia was welcomed earlier this afternoon in the wake of… Video, Audio
Rātana takes place against a politically-charged backdrop
Rātana officials have said that talks about ACT's proposal to re-examine the Treaty of Waitangi will be the focus of this year's gathering.
The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has rejected… Audio
Big turnout expected as Rātana celebrations get underway
Hundreds of morehu are gathering in the small Rangitikei township of Rātana for the annual commemorations.
The three-day commemorations, marking the birth of Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana, come just days… Audio
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer on Rātana celebrations
Rātana celebrations begin on Tuesday, with church and iwi leaders gathering at the Pā near Whanganui.
It comes just a few days after the Kiingitanga's historic nationwide hui, where over 10,000… Audio
Rātana celebrations begin
The first of three days of celebrations at Rātana is getting underway, with church leaders, iwi leaders and politicians converging at the small Rangitikei village.
Coming just days after the… Audio
National supports Treaty of Waitangi - Nicola Willis
Now it's time again for politics - and National MP and Finance Minister... Nicola Willis... is with us for the weekly catch up. Audio
David Seymour on ACT's proposed Treaty Principles Bill
The Act Party's proposed Treaty Principles Bill is headed for select committee, but some tangata whenua are pushing back, arguing it creates misinformation.
Around 10,000 people attended a one day… Audio
Treaty Principles bill 'unhelpful and divisive' - Tama Potaka
The Māori Development Minister says a historic hui was positive and constructive, and National would not support ACT's push for a referendum on the Treaty of Waitangi. Audio
Huge turnout at the Kiingitanga's nationwide hui
About 10,000 turned out for the Kiingitanga's nationwide hui at Tūrangawaewae Marae over the weekend.
RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Lawyer Dayle Takitimu on the Kiingitanga's nationwide hui
About 10,000 turned out for the Kiingitanga's nationwide hui at Tūrangawaewae Marae over the weekend.
Lawyer Dayle Takitimu was one of the first to speak at the hui.
Takitimu spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Tama Potaka on nationwide hui
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka represented the government on Saturday at the nationwide hui at Tūrangawaewae Marae.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon chose to opt out.
Potaka spoke to Corin… Audio
Huge turnout at Tūrangawaewae Marae for nationwide hui
The Prime Minister will be bracing for further challenge from Māori this week, having seen the extraordinary turnout over the weekend at Tūrangawaewae Marae in Waikato.
About 10,000 people attended… Audio
Government put on notice after thousands turn out for hui
The Coalition government has been put on notice by a swathe of Māoridom - as it gears up for the start of the political year - with further potential flashpoints on the horizon.
Some 10,000 people… Audio
Kingitanga ready for national hui
Preparations are well underway for the national hui of unity at Tuurangawaewae Marae tomorrow.
Ngira Simmonds, spokesperson for Kiingi Tūheitia, spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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Ngati Kahungunu prepares for nationwide hui
An iwi leader is hoping the national hui summoned by Kiingi Tuheitia this weekend will give Maori a clear vision of the future.
In December, the Kiingitanga called a nationwide hui at Tuurangawaewae… Audio
New Zealand First responds to Waikato-Tainui court claim
Iwi Maori from across the country are set to descend onto Tuurangawaewae marae this Saturday.
The hui, organised by Kiingi Tuheitia, was called after concerns were raised about the coalition… Audio