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Mihingarangi Forbes
Mihingarangi (Ngāti Paoa /Ngāti Maniapoto) is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster, and creator of the NZ Wars documentary series.
She began her career in the 90s as a reporter at Te Karere. Since then, she’s worked across a range of channels and mediums, with roles on Campbell Live, 20/20, Native Affairs, The Hui and RNZ. She currently presents fortnightly Māori current affairs programme Mata which airs on Tuesdays on RNZ National and podcast platforms.
Mihingarangi has won Best Journalist - Māori Affairs at the Voyager Media Awards four years in a row, including as joint winner of Te Tohu Kairangi award this year.
RNZ Programmes
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NZ Wars: The Stories of Ruapekapeka
AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY. Highlighting Northland's most infamous armed conflict. Hosted by Mihingaarangi Forbes. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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NZ Wars: Stories of Waitara
NZTV AWARD WINNER | AIB FINALIST. The second epic chapter in the award-winning NZ Wars series. Presented by Mihingaarangi Forbes. Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.
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Party People
Rowdier than the debating chamber at question time, Party People places a Māori lens on politics, politicians and their parties. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air.
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NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui
VIDEO + PODCAST. The third epic chapter in the award-winning NZ Wars series. Presented by Mihingaarangi Forbes. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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Matangireia
2x SEASONS. Matangireia is a series of conversations examining the political legacies of Māori politicians. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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NZ Wars: Stories of Wairau
VIDEO & PODCAST. The Wairau Affray in 1843 is considered the first of the NZ Wars conflicts, and the only one to take place in the South Island. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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Mata with Mihingarangi Forbes
FORTNIGHTLY. The latest in politics with a range of Māori commentators and newsmakers. Produced for RNZ by Aotearoa Media Collective. Made with the support of NZ On Air & Te Māngai Pāho.
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NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana
NEW. The fifth chapter of this series recounts the events that unfolded in the Bay of Plenty and their far-reaching consequences for future generations. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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Saturday Morning
Presented by Susie Ferguson and Mihingarangi Forbes. In-depth feature interviews, current affairs and news across a broad range of topics on RNZ National and online.
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Colin Peacock
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Search results for Mihingarangi Forbes
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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 30 August
10:00 am todayOn today's episode, Kiinga Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhereo VII, The Maori King has died. Kiingitanga Spokesman Rahui Papa says the death of Kiingi Tuheitia is a moment of great sadness for followers… Audio
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Mihingarangi Forbes remembers tangi of Dame Te Atairangi Kahuu
8:24 am todaySaturday Morning host Mihingarangi Forbes was at the tangi of Dame Te Atairangi Kahuu 18 years ago. Forbes spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Introducing Saturday Morning with Susie Ferguson and Mihingarangi Forbes
29 Aug 2024Join Susie Ferguson and Mihingarangi Forbes for our refreshed Saturday Morning show kicking off on Saturday 31st August in Ōtautahi Christchurch with a range of local and international guests. 7am -… Audio
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Mata Season 2 | Mata Reports Episode 2: Toxic Legacy - A Fast Track to Failure?
22 Aug 2024Watch: 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
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Mata Season 2 | Episode 15: Pera Paniora on the Kaipara Council and Māori Wards
20 Aug 2024Kaipara 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
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Mata Season 2 | Episode 14: Willow-Jean Prime and Tamatha Paul on Oranga Tamariki, 7AA opposition and boot camps
6 Aug 2024Labour 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
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Mata Season 2 | Episode 13: Jackson on Treaty Principles, Pharmac, and the Coalition
Former Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson shares his views on the upcoming Treaty Principles Bill and Seymour's Pharmac Treaty directive. Then we're joined by panelists Hinurewa Te Hau and… Video, Audio
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Mata Season 2 | Episode 12: An Extended Interview with Tama Potaka
9 Jul 2024Minister for Māori Development Tama Potaka discusses the big challenges facing Māori and how the coalition government plans to address them. Video, Audio
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Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 27 June 2024
27 Jun 2024The 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
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Matariki celebrations in Wānaka
27 Jun 2024The 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
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Mata Season 2 | Episode 11: Carbon Overload
25 Jun 2024Green MP Teanau Tuiono on the failure of the latest carbon credits auction and what it means for our climate targets. Then Shane Te Pou and India Logan-Riley discuss the future of the ETS. Video, Audio
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Mapuna
23 Jun 2024Michael Jonathan has directed the major motion picture, Ka Whawhai Tonu, about the Battle of Orakau in 1864. The film features direct descendants of Maori who fought at Orakau and a promising young… Audio
