Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Slight fall in suspected suicide figures, Māori still worst-affected
The rate of suspected self-inflicted deaths to 30 June was 3.6 percent lower than the average rate over the last 15 years.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 October 2024
In today's episode, the Associate Education Minister says he will look for more funding for attendance services, in order to tackle the growing truancy crisis, with the trial of the man accused of… Audio
We have more similarities than differences, US tribal leaders tell Māori
Sharing experiences of colonisation has been a chance for both groups to learn from each others' experiences.
Mata Season 2 | Episode 20: Andrew Little on the Treaty Principles Bill
“Insulting to everybody” - former Minister for Treaty Negotiations Andrew Little shares his views on the Treaty Principles Bill, the realignment of Te Arawhiti, the disestablishment of Te Aka Whai… Video, Audio
Pilot project to pay to return land to native forests
A pilot project launched in Tairawhiti on the East Coast on Tuesday, will pay landowners for returning their land to native forests and wetlands. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
How Taki Rua became our unofficial national Maori theatre company
Since its foundation in 1983, Taki Rua Theatre has grown to become Aotearoa's unofficial national Maori theatre. Audio
Northern wahine Sarah Smith on 25 years in New York
In 1998 Sarah Smith was passing through New York to the UK but opportunity knocked and after study and work at New Zealand's Permanent Mission to the UN she established her own company, MokoISM. Her… Audio
Amid protests, sewerage scheme controversy, council removes worksite fence at Lake Rotokākahi
The move comes as Rotorua Lakes Council waits for a court decision to stop "interference" from mana whenua protesting the $29 million Tarawera Sewerage Scheme.
Mapuna Oct 26 Ariana & Bob
Ngai Tahu musician Ariana Tikao and Bob Bickerton are currently on a national tour showcasing their new album, Muriwai. Both of them are accomplished players of taonga puoro which they've combined… Audio
Tuahiwi Marae, the story behind the headlines
My Marae - Professor Te Maire Tau talks to Susie about Christchurch's Tuahiwi marae and its history. Audio
Carving out a better life
Former gang member Sully Paea has dedicated decades to youth work and taught himself how to carve vaka during the pandemic. Audio
Hinemoa Elder: Dear Moko
Child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr Hinemoa Elder, talks about her new book Dear Moko full of Māori proverbs for mokopuna and descendants of all ages. Audio
Moana 2 in Te Reo
A world first is about to be made with the simultaneous release of a Disney film in both english and an indigenous language. Audio
'Easier for me to get by living in a Pākehā world' - Hohepa Thompson on his biggest regret
Artist and activist Hohepa Thompson says his biggest regret is turning his back on his identity, but he's now finding success in spreading the word about te reo and te ao Māori. Video
Medical cannabis producer Puro partners with Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura
Puro chief executive Sank Macfarlane said it is a natural partnership that supports the local community.
Jackson critical of Prebble Waitangi Tribunal appointment
Maori Development spokesperson Willie Jackson says the appointment of Richard Prebble to the Waitangi Tribunal is "shocking and disappointing". Richard Prebble is a former Labour Minister and ACT… Audio
Richard Prebble joins Waitangi Tribunal
Since leaving Parliament, the former ACT leader had provided pro-bono advice to Māori trusts, hapū and iwi.
Hori on a Hīkoi – Ngā Porokāte | Episode 1: "Why? Tangi Be Happy" – Eru Kapa-Kingi
We speak with Eru "Te Kapa-Kingi o te Norta," a legal academic who was instilled by his parents with a political consciousness and critical perspective on Māori existence as tangata whenua. Video
Hori on a Hīkoi – Ngā Porokāte | Trailer
Getting into the nitty-gritty, join artivist Hori along with co-conspirator Te Kuru o te Marama Dewes for a hearty kōrero on Aotearoa's current political climate. Video
Indigenous economics focus of final national hui for Māori unity
More than 2000 people attended Te Pūnuiotoka hosted by Ngāi Tahu.
