Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Indigenous Australians push for constitutional recognition
It is 183 years since the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi but across the Tasman indigenous Australians have been waiting a lot longer for a treaty or some sort of constitutional recognition… Audio
Rangatahi panel give their perspective on the Treaty
Mukai Duder-Hura is former Youth MP for Te Tai Tokerau, and so is Capone Heremaia Kuri. We also speak to Kelsey Lee, a senior campaigner at the JustSpeak who has also been heavily involved in the… Audio
Wai 262 claim enters new phase
One of the largest, most complex, and longest-running Treaty of Waitangi claims is entering a new phase this year. The flora and fauna claim -- more commonly known as Wai 262 -- was lodged in 1991 by… Audio
What sort of sovereign will King Charles III be?
On February 6 1952 a young Princess Elizabeth was in Kenya when word reached her of the death of her father, King Charles VI. In that instant she became Queen, although her coronation came the… Audio
Panel discussion on Ngapuhi's treaty claim
Aotearoa's largest iwi, Ngapuhi, is behind one of the biggest Waitangi Tribunal claims ever heard and its findings could permanently alter the country's constitutional arrangements. Last December the… Audio
Otakou Marae's Waitangi festival
Each year the Ngai Tahu Treaty Festival altenates between the three papatipu marae closest to the three places where Ngai Tahu rangatira signed Te Tiriti. Te Rau Aroha Marae in Motupohue, Bluff… Audio
Far North District Mayor Moko Tepania
The Far North has one of six newly elected Maori mayors across the country's 78 districts. He's Moko Tepania - the 31 year old kura kaupapa teacher who's also the first Maori, and youngest-ever mayor… Audio
National leader Christopher Luxon
A little experiment was how the National Party leader Christopher Luxon described the signing of the Treaty here at Waitangi 183 years ago - the comment was described as belittling and patronising… Audio
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins at Waitangi
The Prime Minister Chris Hipkins talks about the dawn service to mark the 183rd anniversary of the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Audio
Veteran actor & broadcaster Waihoroi Shortland
Mapuna is at the Waitangi Treaty grounds for its first episode of 2023. Julian Wilcox and Mani Dunlop talk to actor, educator and broadcaster Waihoroi Shortland. He's also a prominent leader of Ngati… Audio
Waitangi: Political analysis with Craig McCulloch
Iwi leaders have urged the new Prime Minister not to throw Māori under the bus in his pursuit of power this election.
The challenge was laid at the Iwi Chairs Forum in Waitangi, kicking off several… Audio
Reports highlighting racism and colonial legacy call for structural changes
Two reports out today from the Human Rights Commission detail the impacts of racism and colonisation on Māori.
Increase in non-Maori learning te reo
Growing numbers of non-Maori are enrolled in te reo courses and there are many new resources to support their learning. Pania Te Maro Associate Professor, Massey University speaks to Jesse. Audio
Thousands set to return to Waitangi
Thousands are expected to return to the far north with Waitangi Day festivities set to go ahead for the first time in two years.
The Prime Minister and government ministers are due to meet with iwi… Audio
Co-governance and climate to top agenda as PM meets Iwi Chairs Forum
Iwi leaders will lay their requests and concerns before Prime Minister Chris Hipkins ahead of Monday's commemorations.
Podcast | NZ Wars: Stories of Wairau | Episode 1
On 13 June 1843, European settlers headed to the Wairau Valley, planning arrests. A gun battle broke out, killing 26, including Pākehā prisoners executed in the aftermath. What happened? And why? Audio
Podcast | NZ Wars: Stories of Wairau | Episode 2
Tensions over Wairau land and injustices against Ngāti Toa leaders reached their boiling point. Nelson settlement leader Arthur Wakefield seized the land by force, but there would be tragic results. Audio
Oranga Tamariki insists progress being made to meet minimum standards despite new report
Oranga Tamariki is defending its care of children despite a new report showing it is failing to reach some minimum standards.
Māori leaders look to re-imagine alcohol policies
Iwi and community leaders are calling for a reform of alcohol laws after what they say is centuries of failed policies which have predominantly affected Maori.
A hui was held in Auckland calling for… Audio
Ngapuhi matriarch Titewhai Harawira dies, aged 90
Tributes have come from around country for the late Titewhai Harawira, the matriarch of Ngapuhi who died last night.
She's being remembered as a staunch wahine toa who didn't bow to anyone, or waver… Audio