Waitangi
Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Dale Husband
Political commentators Dale Husband & Brigitte Morten Audio
Shane Jones responds to interuption during Waitangi powhiri
A "circus" and a "cheap stunt." That's how NZ First's Shane Jones is labelling an interuption during the powhiri for politicians at Waitangi today. He even went so far as to say funding for the… Audio
David Seymour drowned out by song at Waitangi
ACT Party leader David Seymour faced the wrath of Ngapuhi and Toitu Te Tiriti at Waitangi today, briefly losing his microphone and getting drowned out by song when he spoke. He was among government… Audio
Supreme Court judge sings waiata at Waitangi pōwhiri
A rousing waiata from one of the highest judges in the land hit the right note at Waitangi today, as the Waitangi Tribunal, members of the judiciary and foreign diplomats were welcomed. Their visit… Audio
Mapuna at Waitangi
Julian starts the year from the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi to discuss the Treaty Principles Bill. To add to the discussion about this, and much more about what will be happening he is joined by Ben… Audio
For Māori-Crown relations, a 'spicy' start to the year
From the Treaty Principles Bill submissions to Rātana to the Waitangi Tribunal shake-up, 2025 looks to be a big year for race relations in Aotearoa.
In 2025, a pivotal year for Maori-Crown relations
From the Treaty Principles Bill submissions to Ratana to the Waitangi Tribunal shake-up, 2025 looks to be a big year for race relations in Aotearoa Audio
Waitangi tensions test politicians - and the media
In past years some media outlets were ambivalent about Waitangi Day - some even hostile at times. But new moves by the new government and a strong pushback from Māori gave it an extra edge this… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: Copy-and-paste Chris
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Emile Donovan about Chris Luxon being harangued by the media for copy-and-pasting his Waitangi Day speech, an eye-opening column… Audio
Pacific delegates at Waitangi 'stand in solidarity'
Pacific delegates at Waitangi 'stand in solidarity' with Māoridom. Audio
What Waitangi Day means for one Samoan Māori woman
What Waitangi Day means for one Samoan Māori woman. Audio
Weather and closed roads reduces Waitangi crowds
The Waitangi commemorations brought back the crowds - a stark contrast to last year when visitors were asked to stay away as Omicron broke out.
But as Sam Olley reports business owners in Paihia and… Audio
Waitangi: Political analysis with Craig McCulloch
Iwi leaders have urged the new Prime Minister not to throw Māori under the bus in his pursuit of power this election.
The challenge was laid at the Iwi Chairs Forum in Waitangi, kicking off several… Audio
Waitangi, women and speaking - it's complicated
The debate about women speaking on the marae at Waitangi has lasted for years. There are customary rules, but it appears they are about to change. Audio
The Panel with Josie Pagani and Bernard Hickey
On the Weekend Panel this morning are Josie Pagani and Bernard Hickey. They look at Waitangi Day celebrations, ethnic representations on councils, the report of the Climate Change Commission and New… Audio
Waitangi 2021: Mara TK and Aja Wairere-Ropata
Mara TK's new album delves into one of the biggest issues facing Maori men, mental health and the response, or lack thereof, from the Government. Aja Wairere-Ropata and Mara TK play new songs… Audio
Waitangi 2021: Mohi Allen
Mohi Allen is a on mission to reinvigorate te reo Maori through music, and thats the topic of his Master's thesis. He spoke with Mani and Julian from the Treaty Grounds. Audio
Waitangi 2021: Claudia Orange
Dame Claudia Orange's writing on the Treaty of Waitangi has contributed to New Zealanders' understanding of this history for over thirty years. Dame Claudia Orange spoke with Julian Wilcox. Audio
Waitangi 2021: Koro Vaka'uta
RNZ Pacific News Editor, Koro Vaka'uta, talked with New Zealanders of dual heritage for Waitangi Day. Audio
Waitangi 2021: Ta Tipene O'Regan
Ta Tipene O'Regan is the Upoko, or Traditional Head of Awarua Runanga. He was also the Chief Negotiator for the Ngai Tahu claim, and is credited as being one of the key architects of the Treaty of… Audio
