Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
In photos: Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti so far
From the mist-covered peaks of Te Rerenga Wairua to the plumes of geothermal steam in Rotorua, here are the key moments to date.
Opeti Vaka takes his brand of humour on the road
In 2018 Opeti Vaka decided to try his hand at the RAW comedy quest and now he's travelling the motu taking his own brand of comedy on the road. He says his Maori, Tongan and Irish heritage provides… Audio
Tribute to Ta Robert Gillies
At the grand old age of 99, Ta Robert "Bom" Gillies passed was laid to rest on Tuesday in Rotorua. He was the last of the more than three-thousand-five-hundred men who served in the battalion of whom… Audio
Māori on the home front
Lachy Paterson and Angela Walhalla are the editors of Te Hau Kainga and Raupanga, companion books that explore the transformation of Māori society on the home front. Audio, Gallery
10,000 join hīkoi as Treaty bill protest heads south
Hīkoi mo te Tiriti participants have turned out in force on foot and horseback in central Rotorua.
Haka highlights tensions between Māori tikanga and rules of Parliament
Te Pāti Māori's extraordinary display of protest interrupted the first vote on the Treaty Principles Bill.
Nearly 9000 hectares to be assessed for offshore aquaculture in Southland
The government has set aside close to 9000 hectares for Ngāi Tahu and the Crown to assess for offshore aquaculture in Southland.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 15 November 2024
In today's episode, Despite the controversial first reading of the Treaty Principles bill, it is now part of a six month select committee process that is unlikely to go any further, the national… Audio
Hikoi mo te Tiriti arrives in Rotorua
The national protest, te hikoi mo te Tiriti is in its fifth day. Maori News reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Treaty negotiations minister on reading of Treaty bill
Despite the controversial first reading of the Treaty Principles bill, it is now part of a six month select committee process that is unlikely to go any further. National Party MP and Treaty… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 15 November
On today's episode, the Treaty Principles Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament. The first reading was filled with interjections and heckling by Opposition MPs before the vote was cast, the… Audio
Treaty bill will greatly damage National's relationship with Māori - former minister
"The National Party today are more concerned about their careers than about the history," Chris Finlayson says. Audio
Māori law expert on Treaty Principles bill
The Treaty Principles Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament, after a fiery debate and vote. The minister-in-charge of the Bill, Associate Justice Minister David Seymour, refused Morning… Audio
NZ First deputy leader Shane Jones on Treaty Principles bill
The debate and vote over the Treaty Principles Bill in Parliament was so loud and contentious that the House was cleared for a short time. New Zealand First's deputy leader Shane Jones spoke to Corin… Audio
Te Pati Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer on Treaty Principles bill
The Treaty Principles Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament. The first reading was filled with interjections and heckling by Opposition MPs before the vote was cast. Te Pāti Māori co-leader… Audio
Coalition staring down barrel of months-long debate on bill
The coalition is staring down the barrel of months of debate that's bound to get ugly - with the Treaty Principles Bill now off to a six-month-long Select Committee. Political reporter Anneke Smith… Audio
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti arrives in Rotorua
The hīkoi mō te Tiriti is continuing its trip down the North Island to Wellington. The hīkoi arrived in Rotorua on Thursday night. Māori news reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Tensions run high during first reading of Treaty Principles bill
The first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill brought tensions to a boiling point in Parliament on Thursday. Audio
75 years of IHC celebrated at national kapa haka festival
Jess Tyson is part of Marlborough Kapa Haka roopu - Nga Whaikaha Hine-ngaro O Wairau she'll be on stage at the National Kapa Haka festival where they're also celebrating 75 Years of the IHC Audio
Waitangi Tribunal demands release of Te Aka Whai Ora documents
A treaty lawyer says she can't recall the tribunal issuing a directive like this before. Audio
