Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
The wait continues for an Ihumatao agreement
The owners of disputed land at Ihumatao say for seven months they've halted development at the request of the Prime Minister, but that can't continue indefinitely. Fletcher Building owns the land in… Audio
Iwi says trustees involved in establishing vineyard on 800-year-old pā site
Rangitāne o Wairau iwi members have called for two trustees to step down, saying the pair were involved in establishing a vineyard on an 800-year-old pā site. Audio
Te Waonui for week ending Friday 14 February 2020
Bob Jones withdraws his defamation case against film maker Renae Maihi --- Moriori reach a historic treaty settlement with the Crown -- and the coronavirus outbreak forces hundreds of forestry workers… Audio
Can the Māori Party make a comeback?
The Māori Party says it's got a massive job ahead of it to make a comeback into Parliament, and it won't get in on party votes alone.
The party failed to win any seats in the 2017 election and left… Audio
Moriori emerge from mists of time to reclaim their mana
More than a hundred years since Moriori were slaughtered, enslaved and falsely classified as extinct, a true account of their story is about to be entrenched in the law.
Moriori descendants and… Audio
Hurimoana Dennis discusses Govt homelessness package
The government has unveiled a $300 million action plan to tackle homelessness, and stop relying on motels to house people.
It includes $175 million for an extra 1000 transitional housing places by… Audio
Whānau Ora money confirmed to be going to other govt agencies
Te Puni Kōkiri has confirmed to Māori MPs that money earmarked for Whānau Ora services does sit with other government agencies.
It backs up concerns held by prominent Māori claimants, including Dame… Audio
Iwi radio pleas for attention amid RNZ Concert controversy
The demise of RNZ Concert has provoked strong opposition from classical music lovers and even the Prime Minister, but some say the attention it has garnered highlights major disparities in the arts… Audio
Dames meet Prime Minister over Whānau Ora funding
The kuia who are taking a Waitangi Tribunal claim over Whānau Ora funding say they had a constructive meeting with the Prime Minister last night.
Dames Tariana Turia, Iritana Tawhiwhirangi, and… Audio
Māori Party keen to work with Labour
The Labour Party isn't committing to any coalition partners ahead of this year's election, despite the Māori Party wanting the two to work together.
The Māori Party supported the previous National… Audio
He Kākano Ahau: Ōtautahi
Te Ahi Kaa features an episode of the six part series He Kakano Ahau - Presenter Kahu Kutia explores stories about Urban Maori, weaving together strands of connection. This week Kahu travels to the… Audio
Te Waonui a Te Manu Korihi for 7 February 2020
Coming up on Te Waonui - Northern iwi leaders use Waitangi to not only challenge the government, but also, tikanga, some iwi leaders back a proposal that would see major iwi stop plans to take court… Audio
Mākutu: bringing Māori voices to the forefront
Mākutu has been described as Maori Witchcraft and even black magic, but Dr Nepia Mahuika says such descriptions have been written from a western perspective. He explains it all to Wallace. Audio
Politicians not the only visitors to Waitangi
Waitangi came alive this week with thousands joining to commemorate the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Politicians and iwi leaders dominated news coverage but Te Aniwa Hurihanganui spoke to some of… Audio
Māori Party no set ally for National
The National Party may not be able to rely on partnering with the Māori Party after the election, even if that party is able to secure a seat to get itself back into Parliament.
National… Audio
Māori Party declares strong preference for Labour
The Māori Party President says it now has a strong preference for Labour because part of the reason they lost their place in Parliament was the long relationship with National.
National's leader… Audio
Funding boost for waka hourua
The waka hourua community is ecstatic following a $1.7 million funding boost to strengthen matauranga or knowledge in traditional celestial navigation.
The announcement was made by the Prime Minister… Audio
Matt Tukaki - Waitangi Tribunal will outlast Simon Bridges
The week of commemorations at Waitangi has come to an end marking the 180th anniversary of Te Tiriti O Waitangi. Thousands gathered at the Waitangi Treaty grounds yesterday with people flooding into… Audio
Waihoroi Shortland
Nau mai e taku manu Piki mai e taku manu He manu aha ka tau? Kuaka marangaranga ki te tahuna Korimako pai ki kootaatara Tiwaiwaka i kutia e te mate He kotuku rerenga tahi Nau mai i runga i te komuri… Audio
