Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Dame Anne Salmond: first encounters are pivotal
The British High Commissioner Laura Clarke says she was happy using the phrase "expression of regret" rather than "sorry" when speaking of the harm caused when James Cook arrived in New Zealand in… Audio
Rongowhakaata welcomes recognition of the pain & loss.
Rongowhakaata iwi's general manager Amohaere Houkamau welcomed the British High Commissioner's recognition of the loss and the pain the iwi had experienced. She says the terminology - an expression of… Audio
Expression of regret by the British government marks 'new chapter in history'
The British High Commissioner Laura Clarke says she was happy using the phrase "expression of regret" rather than "sorry" when speaking of the harm caused when James Cook arrived in New Zealand in… Audio
'It felt amazing" - Rongowhakaata welcomes UK government
After waiting 250 years, Gisborne iwi say they're looking towards a new future now the British government has finally expressed regret for the violence that marked the arrival of James Cook and HMS… Audio
MWWL: goverment failing to deliver transformational change
The president of the Maori Women's Welfare League has slammed the government at the 67th national conference, saying it has failed to deliver on its promise to create transformative change for Maori. Audio
British High Commissioner:sentiment not the words that matter
The British High Commissioner has been quick to dismiss questions about why her message of regret to Gisborne iwi is not an apology. In two ceremonies yesterday Laura Clarke told the people of Ngati… Audio
UK expresses regret to Ngati Oneone for deaths under Cook
At an emotional gathering the UK government has expressed regret to a Gisborne iwi whose ancestor Te Maro was shot dead by Captain Cook.
The British High Commissioner, Laura Clarke delivered the… Video, Audio
Tears as UK expresses regret for deaths under Cook
Descendants of the people killed at James Cook's first encounter were brought to tears as the British High Commissioner delivered her statement of regret to the hapū.
History was made as Laura Clarke… Video, Audio
TJ Perenara, the All Blacks haka kaea on being a haka student
The Barrett brothers will be making history tonight when the All Blacks face Canada in their second Rugby World Cup pool game tonight. Beauden, Scott and Jordie will be the first trio of siblings to… Audio
Dispute over where Whanau Ora funding boost is going
Whanau Ora leaders are challenging their Minister Peeni Henare over where an 80 million dollar funding boost is going. The Commissioning Agencies, who pay for Whanau Ora services, say too much of that… Audio
Matangireia - Metiria Turei
Matangireia examines the legacies of Māori Politicians. Six former MPs from across the political spectrum share frank insights with series host, Morgan Godfery. In this week's episode former Green… Audio
Te Waonui for week ending Friday 27 September 2019
A Bay of Plenty hapu is accusing the Tauranga City Council of breaking its promise to gift or lease a significant piece of land back, the botched census leaves Maori in the dark as to whether the… Audio
Hope for a Generation: seven Kiwi protest songs
As Kiwi school kids head out on their second climate protest this year, we count down seven of the best New Zealand protest songs. Video
New chief district court judge sets out priorities
The first ever Maori appointed Chief District Court Judge says he is honoured to be given the role. Heemi Taumaunu says among his key priorities in the role is improving people's access to justice as… Audio
Maori have no measure of success following botched census
The botched census has left Maori in the dark as to whether the well-being budget will make any difference for them. Stats NZ has had to use data from other places to fill the gaps caused by an… Audio
Restoration plans underway for Raetihi Temepara
If you are heading into Raetihi from the bustling ski town of Ohakune - then its hard to miss the Church Temple on a small hilltop. This Ratana Church is one of six temples in the Central North Island… Audio
Te Waonui for week ending Friday 20 September 2019
Mana whenua at Ihumatao reach a consensus about their aspirations for the land --- Iwi in the Far North ban a replica of Captain Cook's ship from docking on their shores -- and a report from the… Audio
Govt buys Kate Sheppard's home for education centre
The government has stepped in to buy Kate Sheppard's former Christchurch home, where the petition demanding womens' voting rights was glued together, 126 years ago.
The villa will become an… Video, Audio
Ardern leaves Ihumātao issues for govt ministers at home
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is looking to take a more hands-off approach to the Ihumātao dispute while she's overseas, saying she expects other ministers to deal with it until she's back in New… Audio
Ihumātao: The situation so far
The government and Auckland Council are being told they can't just wash their hands of the Ihumātao land dispute.
Mana whenua want the contested land returned, but both the council and the government… Video, Audio
