Te Ao Maori
Bookmarks with Tihema Baker
Our bookmarks guest today is Tihema Baker. He's just published his latest novel 'Turncoat' which draws inspiration from his time spent working as a Maori public servant - advising on Tiriti o… Audio
Te Pati Maori: capital gains tax needed for Maori to get ahead
Let's stay on the topic of housing - as we hear from Te Pati Maori co-leader Rawiri Waititi. Audio
The future of Maori journalism
Mihingarangi Forbes and Annabelle Lee Mather are award winning Maori journalists who worked extensively in mainstream and Maori media and now run their own media collective. What is the future for… Audio
The future of Maori journalism
Mihingarangi Forbes and Annabelle Lee Mather are award winning Maori journalists who worked extensively in mainstream and Maori media and now run their own media collective. What is the future for… Audio
Plans to repair Takitimu Marae underway
There's still mud caked into the floor of Takitimu Marae, but plans for repairs are underway.
Cyclone Gabrielle devastated homes, businesses and community spaces throughout the East Coast.
In… Audio
Te Pati Maori: celebrating Matariki and launching an election campaign
It's 89 days until the election, and Te Pati Maori are getting into the spirit of the season, not only with a Matariki celebration over the weekend, but a campaign launch too. Co-leader Debbie Ngarewa… Audio
Rising star: Quantum physicist Dr Jacob Ngaha
Jacob Ngaha believes he's Aotearoa's very first Māori quantum physicist. He says there's room for mātaraunga Māori in the science world - and he wants more rangitahi to join his learning journey.
Short Story: A Tree Full of Rubies by Shelley Burne-Field
A Tesla-driving city lawyer returns home to face her past in this new story by award-winning writer Shelley Burne-Field (Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Rārua).
Maori tourism operators welcome increased Matariki awareness
Maori tourism operators are welcoming more public awareness and interest in Matariki. Last year was the first time it was marked with a public holiday. This Friday Matariki events are organised across… Audio
Rangi Mātāmua on the significance of Matariki
Matariki will be celebrated as a public holiday for just the second time tomorrow.
A lot has been done by communities across the motu to help lift the profile of the Maori New Year, but are New… Audio
Offering food from land, sea, river and sky: whāngai i te hautapu
Whāngai i te hautapu - the cooking of kai connected to stars in the Matariki cluster - differ between iwi and across the motu, but each offers a food group relating to four of Matariki's stars.
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Taurima artwork celebrating Matariki in Auckland's Elliot St
Back home now and if there's a particular type of food you're craving, chances are you'll find it on Auckland's Elliot Street. But it's status as Tamaki Makarau's culinary star isn't new. Elliott… Audio
2 cultures come together at marae ahead of Women's World Cup
Two cultures came together as as the Zambian women's football team was officially welcomed to Aotearoa with a powhiri at Turangawaewae Marae at Ngaruawahia. But even the combination of waiata and… Audio
Changes needed to compulsory mental health treatment
Te Hiringa Mahara, the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission, is calling for an end to enforced mental health treatment.
A new report shows the standard six-month-long Compulsory Community Treatment… Audio
How to find the Matariki star cluster or Puanga
On Friday we'll observe the Matariki public holiday. It celebrates the Maori New Year and it's a time for acknowledging the past and preparing for the future. Adrian Vilquin Barrajon is a professional… Audio
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait on why she's running for Te Pati Maori
Te Pati Maori has made another big announcement as the 2023 election campaign heats up. They've revealed political veteran Merepeka Raukawa-Tait will contest the general electorate seat of Rotorua… Audio
Ngati Kuri and Rangitahua, the Kermadec Islands
Mapuna is in Kaitaia to meet Ngati Kuri kaumatua Bundy Waitai. Over decades he conducted research into Ngati Kuri's claims before the Waitangi Tribunal. Now he speaks out about the proposed sanctuary… Audio
Ultimate Matariki light experience set to illuminate Christchurch
Tīrama Mai, dubbed the ultimate Matariki light festival experience, is about to illuminate Ōtautahi Christchurch. More than 25 installations have been set up in the city's Victoria Square… Video, Audio
Concerns over who will teach mātauranga Māori in new curriculum
Non-Māori science teachers are questioning how they'll teach mātauranga Māori in a proposed new curriculum.
It follows a leaked draft of the new science curriculum - which caused a stir because it… Audio
Whakapapa quilt exhibition in Norway
A Whakapapa quilt exhibition is opening at the end of August in the Sami Museum in the Arctic circle in Oslo. Ron Te Kawa's the artist behind the work who was given an art residency by the… Audio