Te Ao Maori
Wakatū exploring Tasman reserve land in search of lost Nelson Tenths
The head of Nelson's Wakatu Incorporation is in talks with the Tasman District Council about parcels of reserve land in the Moutere-Waimea Ward, and their historical significance. Nelson-based Wakatu… Audio
Ruby Solly's "Poneke"
Kai Tahu and Waitaha artist, Ruby Solly joins us to talk about and share some music from her debut album "Poneke" - an album featuring cello and nga taonga puoro. Her look at her home city of… Audio
Report reveals shocking social workers' treatment of Māori mums
Former Māori Party leader Dame Tariana Turia is renewing her call for Oranga Tamariki's chief executive Grainne Moss and the Minister for Children Tracey Martin to resign.
It comes as pressure mounts… Audio
Oranga Tamariki needs to treat mothers with humanity
Racist, abusive and unsupportive - that's how a group of Maori mothers are describing their experiences with Oranga Tamariki in a new report by the Children's Commissioner. Te Kuku O Te Manawa shares… Audio
He Toi Whakairo He Mana Tangata : Sir Derek Lardelli and Dr Maureen Lander
As part of this years Queens Birthday Honours, Te Ahi Kaa features this encore presentation. Visual Artist, composer and Taa moko practitioner Sir Derek Lardelli talks about the resurgence of ta moko… Audio
Imagining decolonisation in Aotearoa
“What does decolonisation actually mean? and how does the concept inspire Māori and Pākehā New Zealanders' vision for Aotearoa? We'll ask Mike Ross (Ngati Haua) and Amanda Thomas (Pākehā), both… Audio
Te Waonui for week ending 5 June 2020
Coming up on Te Waonui - The Gisborne District Council backtracks on installing two small-scale models of Captain Cook's ship without seeking iwi consultation, the lead of the MÄ�ori review into… Audio
Police Minister wrong on racism in force - Māori law expert
A Māori law expert says the police minister is off the mark in saying the police is not a systemically racist organisation. Stuart Nash says while the police may have issues with unconscious bias… Audio
Derek Lardelli receives Queen's Birthday knighthood
The renowned artist, composer, tā moko expert and orator, Derek Lardelli, says his knighthood recognises the work done by all Māori artists across the motu.
Sir Derek received a knighthood for… Audio
Marama Davidson
Green Party co-leader, Marama Davidson says the Zero Carbon Act is the foundation of how progress the country is making to resolve big climate change issues and looks ahead to what the Greens'… Audio
Dame Aroha Reriti-Crofts: Service to Maori and the Community
Aroha Reriti-Crofts has spent her life involved with health initiatives in Maori communities, such as Tamariki Ora, Rapuora (the mobile nursing service), outreach immunisation, flu vaccinations for… Audio
Te Waonui a Te Manu Korihi for 29 May 2020
National Party under fire for its whitewashed front bench, iwi oppose a proposed landfill north of Tamaki Makaurau and push back from iwi chairs over tough new rules to clean up the country's… Audio
Taking live performance to Auckland's front yard
Covid-19 restrictions meant the West Auckland based Maori theatre company, Te Pou , had to get creative in reaching vulnerable people. Audio, Gallery
Tourism business offering drive through hangi
A popular tourist attaction in Rotorua has taken a new approach to drive business this long weekend.
The Mitai Māori Village is offering a drive through hangi this evening, where cusomters can… Audio
US and NZ armed forces collaborate for waiata
New Zealand's lockdown has had all sorts of unexpected results - but one of the more unusual is a musical collaboration between New Zealand and US armed forces.
Performers from navy, army and… Video, Audio
Iwi leader wants freshwater rules to go further
New rules around freshwater are being labelled a missed opportunity by the iwi chairs forum.
The government has imposed tough new rules to improve freshwater quality.
There'll be new limits on… Audio
Marae spokesperson on loosened gathering restrictions
Tangihanga and hui have been severely affected by limits on the number of people allowed to gather.
They had been subject to a limit of 10, then tangihanga were allowed 50 people present, and now… Audio
Auckland iwi seeks extension for submissions on Dome Valley tip
Auckland iwi Ngati Whatua are urging Auckland Council to extend the deadline for submissions on a controversial Dome Valley Landfill proposal. The Auckland Council notified a resource consent… Audio
Concerns government lacking vision for Māori economy post pandemic
Māori business advisors are worried that the government has no vision for the future of the Māori economy.
Before Covid-19, the Māori economy was worth more than $50 billion.
But many… Audio
Coronavirus: Excitement at prospect of new public holiday
The Prime Minister hasn't ruled out creating another public holiday, despite Winston Peters making it clear he does not support it.
The prospect has got lots of people excited, with many already… Audio