Te Ao Māori
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Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 September 2024
On today's episode, police are investigating an email that was sent to staff at a Muslim primary school in Auckland, prompting the school and several others to close or restrict access, the Treaty… Audio
A new waka hits the water
A couple of weeks ago the first new Waka in over 100 years was launched onto te awa Kaituna. The river runs from Lake Rotoiti, and flows into the sea just south of Papamoa Beach. It was built at the… Audio
Māori media company makes Time Top 100 list
The chief executive of a Māori media company based out of Kaitaia has been recognised as one of Time Magazine's Top 100 in A.I. Te Hiku Media chief executive Peter-Lucas Jones spoke to Charlotte Cook.
…Treaty Principals Bill to be considered by cabinet
The Treaty Principles Bill, which proposes to redefine how Te Tiriti o Waitangi is interpreted in the courts and laws of Aotearoa will be considered by Cabinet on Monday. Rueben Taipari was one of the… Audio
Epic broadcast marks new epoch for te ao Māori
As one Māori monarch was farewelled and a new one appointed this week, it was aired in perhaps the longest multimedia coverage of any event in this country's history. Video
Seymour hits out at church leaders over Treaty bill
The ACT leader says churches are abandoning their core beliefs, after 400 Christian leaders condemned his controversial Treaty Principles Bill.
Treaty Principles Bill going to Cabinet today
The move comes after months of criticism of the Bill, which seeks to redefine the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. Audio
440 Christian leaders call on MPs to vote down Treaty Principles Bill
Religious organisation says the Treaty of Waitangi is a covenant, and "we believe God takes covenants seriously". Audio
Musket Missionary - the story of Thomas Kendall - Part 2
Early NZ missionary Thomas Kendall arrived in London in 1820 with the Ngapuhi Rangatira Hongi Hika. He would return to Aotearoa a year later with the first ever written dictionary of Te Reo Maori, a… Audio
TIME mag nod for preserving te reo through AI
Peter-Lucas Jones has been recognised alongside some of the biggest tech players in the world.
Tawata turns 20: Mīria George and Hone Kouka
Mīria George (Te Arawa, Ngāti Awa, Tumutevarovaro, Enuamanu) and Hone Kouka (Ngāti Porou, Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Kahungunu) are both acclaimed, experienced writers and directors in theatre and film in… Audio
The day Māori culture came to New York City
It has been 40 years since a revolutionary exhibition put te ao Māori on the global stage. Audio
Merepeka Raukawa Tait on Aotearoa's 'failings' around leadership
Merepeka Raukawa Tait is a former Chief Executive of New Zealand Women's Refuge and Hospice West Auckland. She was a business owner, a long serving member of the Lakes District Council and the Rotorua… Audio
Te Māori exhibition 40 years on
It's 40 years since a revolutionary Te Māori exhibition put te ao Māori on the global stage, displaying Māori taonga in New York. Video, Audio
The new Māori Queen
Mihingarangi Forbes has been at Tūrangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia covering the death of Kiingi Tuheitia. His 27-year-old daughter Ngā Wai hono i te pō was chosen as kuini on Thursday. Mihi shares… Audio
Far North council votes unanimously to keep Māori ward
The council's strongly worded resolution also called on the CEO to explore the legal implications of not holding a binding poll as required.
Hope new Kuini will be voice for rangatahi
"As a rangatahi she'll be able to connect with our other rangatahi across the motu." Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 6 September 2024
On today's episode, There's been resounding support for Aotearoa's new monarch - Kuini Nga wai hono I te po. The 27-year-old succeeds her father, Kingi Tuheitia who was laid to rest on Friday, police… Audio
New Kuini takes on father's mantle
All eyes are now on how Kuini Nga Wai Hono i Te Po will continue her father's call for Māori to unite against government policies. Audio
An advisor explains how the new Māori Queen was picked
Tekaumaarua chairperson Che Wilson says the hui to decide who would replace Kiingi Tuheitia was focused on necessary attributes for the role. Audio
