Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Former MP Shane Jones remembers Titewhai Harawira
Prominent Northland kuia and controversial campaigner for Maori rights Titewhai Harawira has died.
She was proud matriarch of a close-knit family she was heavily involved in Maori activism with… Audio
Dame Nadia Glavish remembers Titewhai Harawira
Prominent Northland kuia and controversial campaigner for Māori rights, Titewhai Harawira, has died aged 90.
The proud matriarch of a close-knit family she was heavily involved in Māori activism with… Audio
Prominent Northland kuia Titewhai Harawira has died
Prominent Northland kuia and controversial campaigner for Māori rights,Titewhai Harawira has died in Avondale aged 90.
Jemima Huston looks back at her life.
Former MP Hone Harawira says his mother… Audio
Political year underway in earnest as Ratana celebration arrive
Political reporter, Giles Dexter, is on his way to Rātana ahead of the start of the year celebrations.
He spoke to Corin Dann.
Audio
Rātana followers gather for first in-person celebration in two years
Followers of the Rātana faith have gathered for the first in-person celebrations in two years.
Political leaders including incoming prime minister Chris Hipkins and Opposition leader Christopher… Audio
Analysis: What co-governance actually is
Co-governance will likely be a sticking point for politicians attending Rātana celebrations.
On Morning Report yesterday, incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins acknowledged his government hasn't done… Audio
Rātana Church celebrations to be held for first time in two years
Today's Rātana festivities will mark a major changing of the guard for Labour - and a potential change in its relationship with Māori.
Jacinda Ardern will deliver her final speech as prime minister… Audio
Rātana festivities mark major changing of the guard for Labour
Today's Rātana festivities will mark a major changing of the guard for Labour - and a potential change in its relationship with Māori.
Jacinda Ardern will deliver her final speech as prime minister… Audio
Rātana faithful and politicians gather for 150th celebrations
Followers of the Rātana faith - and politicians - are heading to the small Rangitikei village to celebrate the 150th birthday of the movement's founder, Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana.
Rātana is as much a… Audio
Te Pati Maori Debbie Ngarewa Packer on new PM Hipkins
Nathan Rarere spoke with the co-leader of Te Pati Maori, Debbie Ngarewa Packer to discuss what Chris Hipkins appointment as Prime Minister means for Maori. But he started by asking about a recent… Audio
Hidden History: Te Rauparaha and Ka Mate
Thomas Rillstone looks at the story of Te Rauparaha the man behind the famous Ka Mate haka Audio
Te Pāti Māori hopeful for a Māori Labour leader
Te Pāti Māori is among the political parties keen to share their views on Jacinda Ardern's resignation.
Co-leader Rawiri Waititi says the Prime Minister catapulted the voice of wāhine and youth onto… Audio
Ardern leaves lasting legacy for tangata whenua - Māori leaders
Māori leaders say Jacinda Ardern will leave a lasting legacy for tangata whenua, including health reforms, better representation, a Matariki public holiday and the teaching of the country's history.
… Audio
Top Māori and Pasifika cricketers to face off
New Zealand Cricket's Māori Secondary Schoolboys and Schoolgirls are facing a new challenge next week.
They're taking on a newly formed team of New Zealand's top Pasifika students.
It's hoped it… Audio
Naomi Toilalo: 'Beautiful food instantly relaxes people'
When Auckland baker and mother-of-four Naomi Tailolo needed a creative outlet, her sister suggested social media. Last year Naomi released the bilingual cookbook Whānaukai, based on her popular… Video, Audio
Wishing You Were Here: MP for the East Coast - Kiri Allan
Kara Rickard & Mark Williams talks to Honoroable Kiri Allan Audio
Teraki
The Waitangi Tribunal has reported back on one of the largest claims ever heard - a document described as groundbreaking, and pivotal for Maori in Te Tai Tokerau. Some of the evidence was presented at… Audio
Documentary follows four whānau over 22 years
A documentary project has been following the lives of four Maori children since they were born in 2000. The Whanau documentary series first broadcast 22 years ago when the four babies were born. It… Video, Audio
Concerns Therapeutic Products Bill may overreach into Māori traditional practices
Work is underway to create a system that better protects rongoā Māori in law, but practitioners of traditional Māori medicine are worried it will cause more harm than good.
Rangatahi celebrate sport, te reo Māori in Taranaki/Whanganui
About 1,000 rangatahi have descended on Taranaki and Whanganui for Te Wiki Hākinakina o Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori.
A celebration of sport and te reo Māori, the event is back after a three-year break.
… Audio
