Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
In pictures: NZers gather to celebrate Māori New Year
From Treble Cone to Bastion Point see how Aotearoa celebrated the Māori New Year.
Trailblazing broadcaster reveals terminal illness
Former news presenter Joanna Paul-Robie says she has terminal cancer. Audio
Matariki drone show draws crowds at Rotorua lakefront
The waters of Lake Rotorua's lit up in celebration of Matariki with the help of 160 drones.
Kaupapa Maori researcher and Hua Parekore Maori organic farmer Dr Jessica Hutchings
Matariki Heri Kai - the feast of Matariki. We've heard this referenced throughout the morning. Joining us now is Kaupapa Maori researcher, author, yoga teacher and Hua Parekore Maori organic farmer Dr… Audio
Hangi master Rewi Spraggon
This year Matariki heri kai - the feast of Matariki is being shared across the motu. Who better to guide us through preparing kai for Matariki than hangi master Rewi Spraggon who's been putting down… Audio
Rereata Makiha
While today marks the celebration of the Maori new year across the country, for many Maori on the West Coast, festivities have come and gone. All iwi celebrate the Maori New Year in June or July, but… Audio
Edward Ellison and Hana o'Reagan
Joining us now to reflect on this morning is Edward Ellison and Hana o'Reagan. Audio
Celestial navigator Jack Thatcher
We join celestial navigator Jack Thatcher who is at the top of Mauao. Audio
Yanika Reed
Growing up, Tauranga woman Yanika Reed felt disconnected from her Maori heritage and wasn't sure how to identify based on her lack of knowledge on her whakapapa. In the last month, the 28 year old… Audio
Maori architecture company TOA founder - Nicholas Dalton
An initiative to grow the number of Maori architects, designers and engineers will be launched next week by the Maori architecture company, TOA. On July the 4th TOA and the Whariki Maori Business… Audio
Winner of 'ICON Award' - Joanna Paul Robie
The 'NGA TOHU TOI Awards' hosted by Te Tuhi Mareikura Trust is a celebration for trailblazers in their field. Past winners include Puawai Cairns, Nigel Borrell, Betty Anne Monga and Bridget Reweti… Audio
Tumai Cassidy and Manuhaea O'Regan
We're joined on set now by two Ngai Tahu rangatahi who took part in the Hautapu ceremony. Audio
Auckland iwi Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei launch their new ceremonial waka
From the deep deep South we're now going to the Waitemataa. Auckland iwi Ngati Whatua Orakei launched their new ceremonial waka off the shores of Okahu Bay on Sunday, after more than 20 years without… Audio
Peter Gordon's Matariki menu
Kai is integral to the celebration of Matariki and one of Aotearoa's most famous chefs, Peter Gordon, has been preparing Matariki feasts for decades. In 2009 he was at Turangawaewae marae in… Audio
Hautapu ceremony at Treble Cone in the Southern Alps
We bring in the new year with a hautapu ceremony, especially crafted together by our host iwi, Kai Tahu, alongside Chief Advisor Maatauranga Matariki, Professor Rangi Maataamua. Audio
'A new year, a new beginning' for Wiri inmates
Matariki, with its message of new opportunities, has a special meaning for wāhine in prison.
This Weekend: Taikura Kapa Haka twirls in Wellington
This Saturday and Sunday, over 700 performers aged 55-and-over from across the country are taking to the stage in Te Papa for Taikura Kapa Haka. Audio
Matariki celebrations in Wānaka
The rising of the Matariki star cluster on the horizon heralds Te Matahi o te Tau, the Maori New Year, a time to remember those who have passed over the last year and plan for the one ahead. Tomorrow… Audio
'Matariki means being on our whenua'
There was only one place that an RNZ presenter wanted to be this Matariki: her hometown Whāingaroa Raglan.
How to spot the Matariki constellation in the sky
Stardome Astronomer Josh Aoraki gives us the Matariki 101 Audio
