Te Ao Maori
National leader Christopher Luxon
A little experiment was how the National Party leader Christopher Luxon described the signing of the Treaty here at Waitangi 183 years ago - the comment was described as belittling and patronising… Audio
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins at Waitangi
The Prime Minister Chris Hipkins talks about the dawn service to mark the 183rd anniversary of the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Audio
Veteran actor & broadcaster Waihoroi Shortland
Mapuna is at the Waitangi Treaty grounds for its first episode of 2023. Julian Wilcox and Mani Dunlop talk to actor, educator and broadcaster Waihoroi Shortland. He's also a prominent leader of Ngati… 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
Reports highlighting racism and colonial legacy call for structural changes
Two reports out today from the Human Rights Commission detail the impacts of racism and colonisation on Māori.
Increase in non-Maori learning te reo
Growing numbers of non-Maori are enrolled in te reo courses and there are many new resources to support their learning. Pania Te Maro Associate Professor, Massey University speaks to Jesse. Audio
Thousands set to return to Waitangi
Thousands are expected to return to the far north with Waitangi Day festivities set to go ahead for the first time in two years.
The Prime Minister and government ministers are due to meet with iwi… Audio
Co-governance and climate to top agenda as PM meets Iwi Chairs Forum
Iwi leaders will lay their requests and concerns before Prime Minister Chris Hipkins ahead of Monday's commemorations.
Podcast | NZ Wars: Stories of Wairau | Episode 2
Tensions over Wairau land and injustices against Ngāti Toa leaders reached their boiling point. Nelson settlement leader Arthur Wakefield seized the land by force, but there would be tragic results. Audio
Podcast | NZ Wars: Stories of Wairau | Episode 1
On 13 June 1843, European settlers headed to the Wairau Valley, planning arrests. A gun battle broke out, killing 26, including Pākehā prisoners executed in the aftermath. What happened? And why? Audio
Oranga Tamariki insists progress being made to meet minimum standards despite new report
Oranga Tamariki is defending its care of children despite a new report showing it is failing to reach some minimum standards.
Māori leaders look to re-imagine alcohol policies
Iwi and community leaders are calling for a reform of alcohol laws after what they say is centuries of failed policies which have predominantly affected Maori.
A hui was held in Auckland calling for… Audio
Ngapuhi matriarch Titewhai Harawira dies, aged 90
Tributes have come from around country for the late Titewhai Harawira, the matriarch of Ngapuhi who died last night.
She's being remembered as a staunch wahine toa who didn't bow to anyone, or waver… Audio
Waitangi to be different without Titewhai Harawira
Prominent Northland kuia and controversial campaigner for Māori rights,Titewhai Harawira has died in Avondale aged 90.
Māori News Editor Jamie Tahana spoke to Corin Dann.
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Former MP Shane Jones remembers Titewhai Harawira
Prominent Northland kuia and controversial campaigner for Maori rights Titewhai Harawira has died.
She was proud matriarch of a close-knit family she was heavily involved in Maori activism with… Audio
Dame Nadia Glavish remembers Titewhai Harawira
Prominent Northland kuia and controversial campaigner for Māori rights, Titewhai Harawira, has died aged 90.
The proud matriarch of a close-knit family she was heavily involved in Māori activism with… Audio
Prominent Northland kuia Titewhai Harawira has died
Prominent Northland kuia and controversial campaigner for Māori rights,Titewhai Harawira has died in Avondale aged 90.
Jemima Huston looks back at her life.
Former MP Hone Harawira says his mother… Audio
Political year underway in earnest as Ratana celebration arrive
Political reporter, Giles Dexter, is on his way to Rātana ahead of the start of the year celebrations.
He spoke to Corin Dann.
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Rātana followers gather for first in-person celebration in two years
Followers of the Rātana faith have gathered for the first in-person celebrations in two years.
Political leaders including incoming prime minister Chris Hipkins and Opposition leader Christopher… Audio
Analysis: What co-governance actually is
Co-governance will likely be a sticking point for politicians attending Rātana celebrations.
On Morning Report yesterday, incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins acknowledged his government hasn't done… Audio
