Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Parliament swearing-in marked by Te Pāti Māori oaths
Te Pāti Māori MPs' swearing in at Parliament appears to have included oaths to King "Harehare", as well as to mokopuna, the Treaty and tikanga Māori.
Government plans are a challenge to Treaty's existence - Rawiri Waititi
The government's policies fly in the face of what Te Tiriti represents for the nation, Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi says. Audio
'We will work closely with Māori' - Minister defends government
The Minister for Māori Development says he strongly disagrees with criticism that the government is "anti-Māori". Audio
New govt has 'insulted and upset at least 20 percent of the population'
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is defending protest action just days into a new government taking office. Audio
Rawiri Waititi on national protests
Protestors have made their way to Parliament during the National Action Day.
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka on protests
Tangata whenua are taking to the streets Tuesday morning to protest against what they see as a change of attitude from the new Government- which they describe as "anti-Māori"
The coalition agreement… Audio
Te Pati Maori protesting assault on tangata whenua
People around Aotearoa are being urged to take part in street marches today against what Te Pati Maori is calling an "assault on Tangata whenua" by the new government. In a social media post on… Audio
Motorists advised to prepare for disruptions due to protests
Te Pāti Māori is calling on the community to join in, and police say people with time-sensitive commitments should be prepared.
Paku: functional kids toys inspired by Māori tools
Māori have a rich history of designing homes, clothes, vehicles and tools - why should that be discontinued? That's the question that drives Dr Johnson Witehira and Jamie Prier of the new toy brand… Audio
Kauae Raro Research Collective's passion for earth pigments
Raro Research Collective's passion for earth pigments Audio
The Barber Shop Sessions | Episode 4: Harry
Harry pays tribute to our voyaging waka and the ancestral courtyards of his hapū in two original waiata Māori written by his uncle. Video
New Māori data apprenticeship programme set to continue and expand
A Māori data programme in Manawatū is celebrating the graduation of its first data apprentices.
Hine Waitai-Dye: what it takes to be a master waka builder
Last weekend, Hine Waitai-Dye (Ngāti Kurī) graduated as a master builder of traditional Māori canoes. The Northland tā moko artist tells Jesse Mulligan that "a lot of random skills" are required to… Video, Audio, Gallery
'Closer to finish line': Land return pivotal moment for Tauranga hapū
Two Tauranga hapū will be able to reconnect with their whenua with reserve land likely to be returned to them.
Legacy of colonisation driving decline in traditional Christian beliefs among Māori
Analysis - Religious beliefs among Māori have shifted significantly over the past two decades.
Te Pāti Māori co-leader says smokefree reversal is 'systemic genocide'
Te Pāti Māori's co-leader has accused the new government of "deliberate .. systemic genocide" over its policies to roll back the smokefree policy and the Māori Health Authority.
'Challenging few years for some' - Māori weigh in on new government
As the dust of the new coalition government settles Māori experts are looking ahead to what the next parliamentary term will bring.
Auckland Arts Festival: He Kete Waiata
A concert that combines the world of jazz with Te Reo Māori, in a dynamic performance of original material as well as jazz standards sung by Whirimako Black, Leon Wharekura and Allana Goldsmith. Audio
Iwi and council join forces as government signals cuts to co-governance
South Taranaki's iwi and council have drawn up a new partnership agreement just as the new coalition government plans to take an axe to co-governance.
New Government plans to review laws with references to principles of Te Tiriti
The Coalition Government is planning to review how it gives effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, saying it is focused on the principle of equal citizenship.
As part of National's agreements with New… Audio
