Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Family Start Nelson to lose a quarter of funding due to Oranga Tamariki cuts
An organisation that supports New Zealand's most vulnerable tamariki and their whānau is set to lose a quarter of its core funding. Samantha Gee has more. Audio
Protecting taonga in the wake of a quake
After a 7.8 earthquake hit Kaikoura in 2016, Darran Kerei-Keepa (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kuri) worked with archaeologists on the delicate process of rescuing artefacts and koiwi from the coastal slips. Audio
Council re-affirms decision to establish Māori ward
It will ensure Māori have greater access to decision-making at a local level, the mayor says.
'Outraged this oppressive behaviour continues': Iwi on potential Māori ward removal
Ngātiwai chairperson Aperahama Edwards says doing so would be significant, not just for Northland, but for all of Aotearoa.
Mata Season 2 | Episode 14: Willow-Jean Prime and Tamatha Paul on Oranga Tamariki, 7AA opposition, and boot camps
Labour MP Willow-Jean Prime discusses the opposition to 7AA and the Ngāpuhi hīkoi to Parliament, and Green MP Tamatha Paul shares her views on military boot camps. Video, Audio
Whanganui River: 10 years of legal personhood
Gerrard Albert had a lead role in the negotiations and discusses the legal settlement with Jesse. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 6 August
On today's episode, Alexandra's finest, Finn Butcher, has won New Zealand's third gold medal of the Paris Olympic Games, dominating the final of the kayak cross, we get the latest from Nathan Rarere… Audio
Govt faces public and political push back on multiple policies
The Government is facing both political and public backlash over policies it's pushing through on boot camps, Maori wards, the repeal of Section 7AA and Maori claim to customary title. Political… Audio
PM Luxon on repeal of section 7AA
The Former Children's Minister Tracey Martin is advising National to invoke the 'agree to disagree' clause of their coalition agreement and stop the repeal of section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki act… Audio
Former Children's Minister tells government to stop 7AA repeal
Parliament's Social Services and Community Committee has been hearing submissions on the legislation to repeal Section 7AA, which binds Oranga Tamariki to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Story behind Tahutahi pounamu necklaces for NZ Olympians
New Zealand might seem a world away for our Olympic athletes right now but thanks to Ngai Tahu a little piece of home will always be with them. Nathan spoke with Chantal Tumahai from Ngai Tahu… Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Ajay Peni
A born and bred Chatham Islander, from the largest island, Rēkohu, musician Ajay Peni can trace his hokopapa back to indigenous Moriori who first settled these islands. Audio
'We, as Māori, have had enough': Ngāpuhi takes stand against Section 7AA repeal
A state care survivor from the iwi says it's dangerous and unsafe to be Māori in their own land, as they oppose the legislation's removal.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 5 August 2024
On today's episode, hundreds are gathering outside parliament in support of Ngapuhi opposition to the repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act, a group of midwives taking the Ministry of… Audio
'We are treating this as a crisis': Ngāpuhi gather at Parliament
More than 200 people have gathered outside Parliament in support of Ngāpuhi opposition to the repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act.
Waka to escort Team NZ at America's Cup
A crew from Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei will paddle Te Kawau in front of Team New Zealand, taking them to the start line before racing.
'Enough kōrero': Hundreds attend rally against Māori children in state care
Organisers of the rally say they want action for tamariki and mokopuna in state care.
Kaipara council poised to become first to can Māori ward
Mayor Craig Jepson would not predict the decision but said he would be voting to remove the ward.
Patea Maori Club opening for 'Taki Rua - Breaking Barriers'
The Patea Maori Club have cult status since their song and album Poi E hit number on the New Zealand charts back in 1984. Poi E made the New Zealand charts again in 2009 and Patea Maori Club made… Audio
Ngapuhi leaders walk out of meeting with PM in protest
Ngapuhi leaders have walked out of a meeting with the Prime Minister in a protest over coalition government policies. Chair Mane Tahere said the delegation would not sit in the room in silence with a… Audio
