Te Ao Maori
Podcast Mapuna Feb 22 Poia Rewi
Professor Poia Rewi is the Tumu Whakarae-Chief Executive of Te Matawai the independent organisation established in 2016 with the mission to 'restore Maori as a nurturing first language within Maori… Audio
Te Hira Paenga: Matatini judge
For some, the relationship between Christianity and Maori atua (gods) is very complex. But Te Hira Paenga sees the two as complementary. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 21 February 2025
In today's episode, the Defence Minister says New Zealand must contribute more to global defence alliances and can no longer lean as heavily on the US, teacher shortages are so dire that principals… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 20 February 2025
In today's episode, new figures show there has been no significant change in child poverty rates, and the government has missed all its child poverty targets, the New Zealand government is aware and… Audio
Translating Te Matatini
The world's biggest Kapa Haka festival, Te Matatini is kicking off next week in New Plymouth. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 February 2025
In today's episode, Auckland marae are worried about future funding as the government puts a hold on new contracts in the wake of the Manurewa Marae election inquiry, economists are predicting the… Audio
Auckland marae concerned over future funding after inquiry
Auckland marae are worried about future funding as the government puts a hold on new contracts in the wake of the Manurewa Marae election inquiry. South Auckland's Papakura Marae Chief executive Tony… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 February 2025
On today's episode, the Privacy Commissioner will now investigate whether Census and Covid-19 vaccination data shared with Manurewa Marae was misused for election purposes, Russia and the US have… Audio
Te Pāti Māori president on Manurewa Marae census data inquiry
The Privacy Commissioner will now investigate whether Census and Covid-19 vaccination data shared with Manurewa Marae was misused for election purposes. Waipareira Trust and president of Te Pāti Māori… Audio
Fast-tracked sand mining proposal has local hapū concerned
A fast-tracked sand mining proposal is dredging up the painful past for local hapū members who fear their voices will be ignored amid the rush. In Depth's Farah Hancock has more. Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Roimata Smail
Every Monday to start our week off on here Nights, we invite a guest on the show to share a whakataukī - a Maori proverb - that's meaningful to them. Tonight we're talking to Roimata Smail (Ngāti… Audio
Whangārei based hāpu head back to court over development
A Whangārei-based hāpu are going back to court, again, for the latest in a legal saga spanning 30 years. Hāpu kaikorero Nicki Wakefield spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Carving for Queen and Iwi: fourth-generation carver Renata te Wiata
Young Maori artists are currently being called to enter portraits of their tupuna, their ancestors in any media for the Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award. The Award is hosted by Te Pukenga Whakaata… Audio
Are NZ designs open to being ripped off?
Last year, two new treaties were adopted by the WIPO, one relating to patents and the other design law, in a bid to increase protections for original and indigenous ideas. Audio
Te Tii Marae reopens
Chair of the 101-year old marae, Ngati Kawa, explains the significance of the whare to local hapu - and the nation. Audio
50 years of Treaty Settlements - where are we now?
How have race relations changed across the half century? Leading expert in the intersection between tikanga and the common law Natalie Coates explains. Audio
The Panel with Denise L'Estrange-Corbet & Alan McElroy (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Denise L'Estrange-Corbet & Alan McElroy discuss the aftermath of Waitangi day, the state of public housing and why we don't have any… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 7 February 2025
On today's episode, Waitangi National Trust chairperson Pita Tipene spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss, Winston Peters spoke with Corin regarding concerns about the Island nation's transparency as an agreement… Audio
Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi laid to rest
A stern but caring mentor, a lion, a taniwha and a keen golfer - those are just a few of the words mourners used to describe Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi at her tangi at Gisborne's Te Poho-o-Rawiri… Audio