Te Ao Maori
Ardern's fourth speech as PM at Waitangi
The Prime Minister has delivered her fourth speech from the mahau at Waitangi today, acknowledging the government's challenges of the past year but also using the forum to announce a new public… Video, Audio
Commemorations mark 175 years since battle at Ruapekapeka Pā
The Prime Minister has arrived near Ruapekapeka Pā in the far north to remember those who fought on both sides of the historic conflict 175 years on.
The battle of Ruapekapeka was one of the… Audio
Waitangi Day: Labour MPs welcomed on to Te Tii Marae
Labour MPs were welcomed on to Te Tii Marae for the first time in four years today, to fulfil the wish of the late and staunch Labour supporter, Rudy Taylor.
It was the first time since 2017 Labour… Audio
Enjoy Northland's nature but bring less plastic - iwi leader
As thousands head to Northland for Waitangi weekend, local iwi Ngāti Kuri is urging holidaymakers at campsites to take care for the environment.
The iwi runs several campsites in the remote Far… Video, Audio
Te Reo o Hamuera
Every year on the 25th of January, Morehu (Ratana followers) mark the birthday of its founder Tahupotiki Wiremu Ratana. This year was without its usual political atmosphere, however a main highlight… Audio
Rātana keeps politicians and press at bay
The celebrations at Rātana in January are often described by media as the event that kicks off the political year. This year far fewer guests were invited - including mainstream media journalists -… Audio
Mātauranga Māori meets science to save mussel population
Mātauranga Māori and western science are being combined to save the humble mussel - or Kuku - in the Ohiwa Harbour.
Since 2007 the mussel population has fallen from 112 million to just 80,000.
… Audio
Northland checkpoints not running after police action
Te Tai Tokerau won't be running any Covid-19 checkpoints in Northland today.
Spokesperson Hone Harawira had hoped to have three such checkpoints in operation, but one of them, just south of Kawakawa… Audio
Covid-19: Māori Party leaders cancel Waitangi visit plans
Covid-19 has curbed Waitangi commemorations for The Māori Party. The co-leaders have decided not to travel north because of concerns over the latest community cases.
Three people have caught the more… Video, Audio
Waitangi Day events go ahead despite Covid-19 scare
Waitangi Day is set to go ahead as planned this year, despite other large-scale events in the north being moved online or postponed.
It comes as iwi leaders decided to move the National Iwi Chairs… Audio
Community checkpoints 'a positive thing' - Far North Mayor
Police say there is no need for roadside Covid-19 checkpoints in Northland but mana whenua are pushing ahead with them.
Te Tai Tokerau is expecting an influx of Aucklanders ahead of the long weekend… Audio
Northland Covid-19 checkpoints to go ahead without police
Community-run Covid-19 checkpoints will be operating in Northland from Thursday, without police support.
Te Tai Tokerau is expecting an influx of Aucklanders ahead of the long weekend, and some… Video, Audio
Newly appointed board at OT is missed opportunity
A state abuse survivor and experienced social worker says a newly appointed advisory board at Oranga Tamariki is a missed opportunity.
The four-strong board will make its recommendations to the… Audio
Kaumatua told to stay home to protect against Covid-19
Kaumātua in the Far North are being advised by iwi leaders to stay at home, following the latest community case of Covid-19.
Te Tai Tokerau iwi leaders met yesterday to discuss how best to protect… Audio
Rātana 2021 celebration subdued with mōrehu-only event
This year's celebration of the Rātana faith founder has been subdued with fewer followers making the annual pilgrimage.
Monday marks the 148th birthday of Tahu Pōtiki Wiremu Rātana, but festivites… Video, Audio
Rātana events underway in scaled-back celebrations
A church service is underway at the temple at Rātana Pā - as morehu make the annual pilgrimage just north of Whanganui for their founder, Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana's, birthday.
But events look a… Audio
Iwi working to get symptomatic uri tested for Covid
Iwi in the north are working to ensure their uri get tested if they have symptoms.
Ngati Hine spokesperson and Waitangi National Trust Board chair, Pita Tipene, spoke to Māni Dunlop. Audio
Veranoa Hetet: 'I weave, I breathe'
Veranoa Hetet has weaving in her DNA. Hailing from Waiwhetu in Lower Hutt, Veranoa comes from a long line of weavers and has a lifetime's experience in crafting intricate Maori cloaks, garments and… Audio
Government engagement with Maori on covid-19 response improved
The National Māori Pandemic Group says it is putting the protection of Māori at the centre of the rollout of the covid-19 vaccination.
Te Ropu Whakakaupapa Uruta has previously criticised the… Audio
Police's illegal photos of young Māori prompt wider internal review
The police are launching a review into its policy of taking photos of young people after they found officers in Wairarapa took illegal photographs of rangatahi. The practice came to light after… Audio