Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Veteran activists call to unite against govt's 'blitzkrieg' on Māori rights
But the government is hitting back at the group, taking issue with its name and use of the word "blitzkrieg".
Luxon walks a minefield at Koroneihana
The Week in Politics: The PM faces heat at Tūrangawaewae, David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill faces an early death, and the government faces an energy crisis.
'We're not KPIs': Pasifika and Māori hit back at PM's speech
Pasifika and Māori local politicians called Christopher Luxon's address to Local Government New Zealand was 'quite shocking' and 'disheartening'.
Mata Season 2 | Mata Reports Episode 2: Toxic Legacy - A Fast Track to Failure?
Watch: In this new video investigation from the Mata Reports series by the Aotearoa Media Collective, Mihingarangi Forbes and Annabelle Lee-Mather visit Kawerau and hear warnings about the fast-track… Video, Audio
Mata Reports: Toxic Legacy - A Fast Track to Failure?
Watch: In this new video investigation from the Mata Reports series by the Aotearoa Media Collective, Mihingarangi Forbes and Annabelle Lee-Mather visit Kawerau and hear warnings about the fast-track… Video
Mana whenua to be most affected if Winstone Pulp closes - Ngāti Rangi
"Approximately 70 percent of the employees are Māori; many of our Ngāti Rangi whānau have had a generational relationship with the mill," chairperson Whetu Moataane says.
$15 million New Plymouth Marae set to be city's first
After numerous setbacks, construction on Ngati Te Whiti hapu's long-awaited Ngamotu Marae will get underway this year. Audio
'Exceedingly rare, extremely elusive': Baby whale identified
The whale was discovered on a beach at Te Kaha and has finally been identified through DNA analysis.
Research shows Māori more likely to be prosecuted than Pākehā
A former lawyer is not surprised Māori are 11 percent more likely to be prosecuted than Pākehā. Te Kāhui Tika Tangata, the Human Rights Commission leader Julia Whaipooti spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Councillors doubt committee chair's apology over comments about Māori
A Dunedin City councillor says he is apologising for causing offence, but not for making the comments. Audio
Nau Mai Town - Episode 14 Taumarunui
There's the main trunk line, a thriving timber industry and friendly folk. But is the story behind the name Taumarunui about a shelter or a fallen warrior? Audio
Iwi's challenge to Seymour: Kill the Treaty Principles Bill or front up
An iwi says it's disappointed by the ACT leader's "divisive rhetoric" and he needs to change course.
Winston Peters casts doubt on PM's position on Treaty Principles Bill
The deputy prime minister has muddied the waters on the Treaty Principles Bill debate just days after the prime minister sought to extinguish any confusion on the issue.
Kiingi Tuuheitia doesn't want politicians to lead talks of nationhood
Kiingi Tuuheitia has told iwi he does not want politicians to lead the conversation about nationhood - in his closing address at Koroneihana celebrations. He said he wants the government to engage… Audio
Māori men more likely to be stopped, tasered by police due to 'bias' and 'structural racism'
The findings are part of a three-year investigation launched by police.
Outdated and imprecise: Why it's time we retired the term 'race relations'
Opinion - Used or understood in the wrong way, 'race relations' has the potential to harm social cohesion, increase political polarisation, and distract from the actual policy issues being debated…
Kumbayah, now take that!
The House began a new sitting block sharing a little love over the Paris Olympics results, but the sudden outbreak of amity didn't last. Audio
Kumbayah, now take that!
The House began a new sitting block sharing a little love over the Paris Olympics results, but the sudden outbreak of amity didn't last.
AudioMata Season 2 | Episode 15: Pera Paniora on the Kaipara Council and Māori wards
Kaipara District Councillor Pera Paniora speaks about her council’s decision to scrap its Māori ward, and commentators Hinurewa Te Hau and Meka Whaitiri discuss the latest in politics. Video, Audio
'The Crown is sovereign', Luxon says
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has told Parliament he believes Māori ceded sovereignty to the Crown.
