Te Ao Maori

Celebrated New Zealand singer, songwriter, documentary maker, writer, television current affairs Moana Maniapoto speaks with Susana Lei'ataua about time management and the first tracks of her next… Audio

The small predominantly Māori communities in Te Tairāwhiti north of Gisborne are almost fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

In Te Araroa this week, close to two hundred second doses were given over… Video, Audio

Officials are investigating how a Covid-19 pamphlet showing a cartoon virus with a full face moko being kicked was able to make it through quality checks. The Bay of Plenty health staff have… Audio

When breaking the news of horrific treatment of prisoners at Auckland Women’s Prison, Guyon Espiner came face to face with a deeper story, of personal and cultural trauma. Audio

To the Eastern Bay of Plenty where Covid 19 vaccinators are welcoming hundreds of people through the doors each week. So far, more than 15-thousand vaccinations have been administered in the… Audio

Whareroa Marae is celebrating a small win against heavy industry, after an oil company withdrew its application to build and run a jet fuel tank farm at the nearby port in Mount Maunganui. Timaru Oil… Audio

In an episode that is close to Kahu’s heart, we talk about how mātauranga Māori might help us find solution and understanding on the topic of suicide. Audio

The Covid-19 vaccination campaign is working its way up one of the most remote reaches of the North Island. The settlements of the Whanganui River Valley are isolated, and mostly inhabited by kuia and… Audio

The first episode in the three-part documentary investigates the occupation at Ihumātao from the perspective of the leaders of the campaign  to #ProtectIhumātao. Video

Georgina Beyer became the worlds first transgender Member of Parliament when she won the Wairarapa seat in 1999, her time in politics was fraught with being on 'the outer' and difficult when it came… Audio

Opposition continues to build against a proposal for a port or barging facility on the East Coast. Environmental researcher and hapū member Tina Ngata talks to Jesse about the backstory of their… Audio

As the government prepares to replace the Mental Health Act, Maori mental health practitioners want to see major changes to compulsory treatment.

Community treatment orders for patients at home are… Audio

We meet three people working in different ways to revive and reclaim mātauranga Māori within a modern context. Audio

The use of tikanga and toi Māori in Hawkes Bay Regional prison has seen the efforts of Lawrence Ereatara and Hone Fletcher recognised with an arts award.  Audio, Gallery

Waitangi Tribunal claimants who suffered at the hands of state care say they are being shut out of Oranga Tamariki reform talks.

They say other Maori leaders are given the ear of government while… Audio

Occupiers of a proposed housing site on Miramar Peninsula are braving Wellington's winter weather, and say they'll stay there as long as it takes.

The Taranaki Whanui treaty settlement trust is in… Audio

Those behind a new iwi-led study hope it will tip the scales in favour of vulnerable communities trying to oppose liquor outlets. 

The government has signed off on a project that will establish the… Audio

Former New Zealand First MP Ron Mark values loyalty above all when it comes to politics. In this episode of Matangireia Mark opens up about his time in parliament and his own personal journey to learn… Audio