Te Ao Maori
Maori arts curator is calling on arts institutions to share power
The Māori Arts curator who resigned unexpectedly after putting together Auckland Art Gallery's largest ever exhibition of indigenous work is calling on arts institutions to be better at sharing power.
…Politicians to be excluded from Ratana celebrations
Politicians will not be allowed at Ratana Pa near Whanganui this year to celebrate the birthday of T.W. Ratana, the faith leader and prophet. Labour holds an historic relationship with the Ratana… Audio
Fears pounamu black market is increasing
Iwi leaders on the west coast of the South Island fear gangs are cashing in on a growing online black market for pounamu. While the pounamo black market isn't new, it's believed the trade for New… Audio
Riwa Wawatai - weaving to save lives
Riwa Wawatai is an artist who's helping save babies lives. While she was studying the art of raranga, Maori weaving, she learnt how to make baskets - wahakura - that allow babies to sleep safely in… Audio
Maori headwear through the ages
Maori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi got attention for the hat he wore to Parliament following his win in the election in October. And, as Charlotte Muru-Lanning wrote recently for the Spinoff - he… Audio
Rawiri Waititi wants advocacy for Waikeria Prison rioters
A standoff continues at Waikeria Prison this morning. Prisoners want to talk to Maori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi. He joins Perlina Lau on Morning Report to discuss advocacy for prisoners. Audio
High Court rules in favour of restoration on Mount Albert
The High Court has ruled in support of the Tupuna Maunga Authority's restoration plan for Ōwairaka Mount Albert.
Since November, protestors have occupied the maunga to prevent the felling of 345… Audio
Auckland iwi finally has land for a marae
For the first time since the mid-20th century Te Kawerau ā Maki iwi has ancestral land on which is can finally build a formal marae. Te Kawerau ā Maki chair Te Warena Taua talks to Emile about finally… Audio
Why 'Māoriland' fell out of fashion
Victoria University professor Jane Stafford has studied the history of its usage in early New Zealand literature. Audio
Kiwi adults know more te reo than they realise
Even those who can't speak te reo Māori know more than they think, according to new research from the University of Canterbury. Principal Investigator Professor Jen Hay speaks to Emile about their… Audio
Police commander on photos taken of young people
Police in Wairarapa have admitted to illegally taking photos of young people after RNZ alerted them to multiple reports of officers stopping and photographing young Māori on the street.
Wellington… Audio
Police admit to illegally taking photos of young people
The police in Wairarapa have admitted to illegally taking photos of young people after RNZ alerted them to multiple reports of officers stopping and photographing young Māori on the street.
Whānau… Audio
What the Ihumātao deal means
Four years after the occupation by "protectors" began, a deal on the future of the land at Ihumātao has been announced by the government.
The breakthrough deal to buy the disputed land has brought an… Audio
Ihumātao: Relief at front lines after deal struck
A breakthrough deal to buy the disputed Ihumātao land has brought an end to years of protest - involving hīkoi, petitions, court action, a trip to the United Nations, and a lengthy land-occupation.
… Audio
Expert on Ihumātao deadlock-breaking deal
The long-running deadlock over historic Maori land at Ihumātao in south Auckland has been broken.
The Government announced yesterday that it is buying the land from Fletcher Building for just under… Audio
Emotional 24 hours for Save Our Unique Landscape supporters
Mana whenua and supporters of the occupation at Ihumatao have had an emotional 24 hours. Located next to the Otuataua Stonefields Historic Reserve in Mangere, Ihumatao is a significant archaeological… Audio
Agreement reached for Crown to purchase Ihumātao land
A deal has been reached on the future of Ihumātao - with the government purchasing the disputed land in Tāmaki Makaurau from Fletchers for almost $30-million.
It's the first step in breaking the… Audio
Rangimarie Rose Turuki Pere being laid to rest today
A renowned Ngāti Kahungunu spiritual leader - remembered for the wisdom and guidance she imparted on her iwi - is being laid to rest near Gisborne today.
Dr. Rangimarie Rose Turuki Pere will be laid… Audio
Papakura marae busy bringing Christmas with dignity to those in need
With nine days until Christmas - Auckland City Mission is gearing up to hand out tens of thousands of presents and food parcels to whānau in need.
But this year things are a bit different. There will… Video, Audio
Māori Party says OT resignation confirms major problems
The Māori Party says the resignation of Oranga Tamariki's most senior Māori leader is further proof the Ministry has major problems, starting at the top.
Hoani Lambert has resigned as a deputy chief… Audio