Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Family support programme Tākai casualty of funding cuts
A family and whanau support programme that's run for 20 years is a casualty of funding cuts by Oranga Tamariki. Audio
Nau Mai Town - Episode 11 Wānaka
Wānaka is a resort town, an ideal movie location and was the backdrop to this years Matariki Celebrations. The name of this town is inspired by the teachings of the whare wānanga. Audio
Removal of 7AA could lead to higher costs for the state, consultant says
"Remediating damaged adults" is much more expensive than the cost of not causing the damage in the first place, they say.
Iwi announce plans to build 'largest building on the skyline' in Auckland
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei will redevelop the contested downtown carpark into a 56-storey skyscraper with areas for retail and eateries.
Ngāpuhi to march on Parliament over Section 7AA repeal
The country's largest iwi will be demonstrating its opposition in a hīkoi to Parliament next Monday.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 31 July 2024
On today's episode, the Black Ferns have done it again, defending their gold medal title with a 19-12 win over Canada earlier this morning at the Paris Olympics, Aotearoa's largest iwi are planning a… Audio
Ngāpuhi plan hīkoi to protest impact of state care on tamariki
Aotearoa's largest iwi, Ngapuhi, are planning a hikoi in Kaikohe this weekend in protest of the disproportionate impact state care has on their tamariki. Ngapuhi Social Services chief executive Dr… Audio
Te Pāti Māori says government's Māori MPs have 'internalised' racism
One National MP said he would "rather be talking about things that matter to my electorate, not whether I hate myself".
Māori wards bill passes third reading
The new law will require councils that brought in Māori wards without polling residents to hold one, or scrap the ones they had set up. Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kinigi spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Māori wards bill: 'Today is a great day for local democracy', minister says
The bill that will require councils to hold polls on Māori wards has passed its third reading.
Whakataukī of the Week with Shanon O'Connor
Tōnui Collab is a charitable trust for the advancement of bilingual STEMM education in Tairāwhiti. Director Shanon O'Connor joins Emile Donovan to share a whakataukī close to her heart. Audio
Region's Māori wards' future uncertain as new law kicks in
The new rules mean Northland's councils must poll their communities at the next election if they want to keep their Māori wards.
'Enough is enough' - Chris Hipkins blasts government over Māori policies
The Labour Party says the coalition government is unfairly targeting Māori, while the ACT party says Labour is creating division.
Atamira dance company launches Ka Mua Ka Muri
This week Julian Wilcox talks to the executive director of the Atamira dance company, Marama Lloyd. Audio
Junior softballers vye for spot in U-18 Women's Softball World Cup final
Māoritanga and pride remains at the forefront as the haka makes its mark on the softball world stage.
Stand-alone body for kaupapa Māori education backs long-held dream - campaigners
Kura kaupapa Māori are hailing a Waitangi Tribunal decision as a major breakthrough in their push for self-determination.
Concerns lack of consultation with mana whenua for boot camps
The inquiry estimated up to 200,000 people were abused in care between 1950 and 2019 and revealed that during that time, Maori survivors reported higher levels of physical abuse compared with other… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 26 July 2024
On today's episode, Presbyterian Support Otago says it is open to a police investigation, after the Royal Commission of Inquiry report into abuse in care revealed the organisation destroyed the… Audio
Overruling court on coastal rights risks new protests, Te Pāti Māori warns
Te Pāti Māori is warning a move to overturn a court decision risks a return of the big foreshore and seabed protests of 20 years ago. Audio
Waitangi Tribunal finds Crown has breached treaty principles
The Waitangi Tribunal has found the Crown breached Treaty principles when it failed to uphold needs of Kura Kaupapa Māori through the Tomorrow's Schools review process. Lead Claimant and te reo Māori… Audio
