Te Ao Maori
Aroha Shelford
For some Maori in Te Tai Tokerau home can consist of tents, old milking sheds or a simple cabin. To respond to the need for better homes, a housing expo is being launched today at Waitangi. Several… Audio
Media Panel
For Maori, preparations for the korero at Waitangi this year began in Turangawaewae with the national hui called by Kingi Tuheitia. From there, Ratana Pa carried the kaupapa of kotahitanga with the… Audio
Paul Goldsmith
Ka tika a muri, ka tika a mua - healing the past, building a future - this has long been a guiding kaupapa for claimants and the Crown in the treaty settlement process. In 2023 the Crown signed deeds… Audio
Tama Potaka
Another first this Waitangi Day, was Tama Potaka who spoke at the government powhiri, in his capacity as a Crown Minister. He reflected on his tupuna U-tiku Potaka and recalled his own ongoing… Audio
Winston Peters tells demonstrators to 'get an education'
Government ministers have been booed, drowned out and heckled at Waitangi today, as the coalition came face to face with Maoridom. There were insults and protests and the deputy prime minister told… Video, Audio
Māori leaders addressing Government at Waitangi
Māori leaders have started addressing Government representatives at Waitangi.
There has been a huge show of unity from Māori at this year's Waitangi commemorations as iwi leaders from across the… Audio
Govenment formally welcomed onto Waitangi
The Government has been formally welcomed onto Waitangi.
A stirring powhiri, welcoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, ACT leader David Seymour, and New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, along… Audio
Tame Iti leads white flag hikoi onto treaty grounds
Tama Iti is leading a white flag hikoi onto the treaty grounds.
RNZ's Tumu Māori, Māori director, Shannon Haunui spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Willie Jackson on Labour's reception at Waitangi
Opposition parties, and other iwi, were welcomed at Waitangi over the weekend.
Te Pāti Māori was welcomed separately to Labour and the Greens, saying it is joining forces with other mana motuhake-led… Audio
NZ First determined to rebuild New Zealand's pride: Shane Jones
New Zealand First's deputy leader Shane Jones says his party's determined to rebuild the country's pride, resilience, service, and unity as we approach 2040, the bicentenary of the signing of Te… Audio
Calls for unity at Waitangi
On Sunday afternoon the Kiingitanga led hundreds onto the Waitangi treaty grounds as part of this week's commemorations.
Travelling by the bus load they brought one strong message.
Pokere Paewai… Audio
Te Pāti Māori says it stands in unity with Māori against Government
Te Pāti Māori says it is standing in unity with other Māori against a so-called three-headed Taniwha of a coalition government.
The Crown is set to be welcomed onto the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi at… Audio
History of Te Tiriti needs to be better understood says academic
A leading Māori legal academic says the history of Te Tiriti o Waitangi needs to be better understood.
Many letterboxes throughout the country received copies of Sir Apirana Ngata's explanation of… Audio
Pita Tipene on annual Waitangi commemorations
Māori leaders are promising a united front as they prepare to greet members of the coalition government at Waitangi Monday morning.
National, ACT and New Zealand First are set to arrive at the Treaty… Audio
Tama Potaka on Waitangi reception
The National-led coalition will be confronted by a united front of Māori at Waitangi on Monday.
The Crown is due to be welcomed onto the grounds on Monday at 11.
Opposition parties, and other iwi… Audio
LGNZ calls for govt to 'play fair' on Māori wards
Local Government New Zealand is calling on the government to "play fair" on Māori wards and constituencies.
LGNZ believes the coalition government's proposal to re-establish referendums on Māori… Audio
Makere Mutu on iwi leaders meeting
Be warned. That's the advice coming from iwi leaders throughout the country as the coalition gathers in Waitangi on Monday.
The government met with iwi leaders last Friday at a closed meeting in… Audio
Coalition can expect fierce, united front at Waitangi
The coalition government can expect a fierce and united front when it arrives at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds Monday morning.
Crown-Māori relations have dominated the new government's term so far… Audio
Kiingitanga makes rare appearance at Waitangi
That's the sound of the Kiingitanga with the Ratana band being welcomed by Ngapuhi at Waitangi yesterday. Kiingi Tuheita doesn't usually attend commemorations at Waitangi, but this year he wanted to… Audio
Hirini Moko Mead: 'One could say that yes, I did walk the talk'
96-year-old Māori leader and academic Sir Hirini Moko Mead reflects on a life dedicated to strengthening his people and culture. (An extract from a conversation recorded for the podcast Indigenous… Video, Audio
