Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Public sector workers fearful of speaking Te Reo Maori
People working inside the public sector are fearful of speaking te reo Maori in case they're reprimanded, according to one iwi leader speaking at the urgent inquiry into Te Reo in the public sector… Audio
Waitangi Tribunal into claims policy harming te reo Māori
An urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into claims that government policy is causing significant and irreversible harm to te reo Māori begins in Wellington on Monday. Pokere Paewai reports. Audio
Masterchef winner Karena Bird
Karena Bird won the MasterChef competition alongside her sister Kasey and since then the pair have travelled to at least 50 destinations around the world learning about food and culture. Recently the… Audio
Te Ohorere Williams, I'd love to sing at New York's Metropolitan Opera
Te Ohorere Williams is a classical soprano who recently graduated with a Masters of Music at Auckland University. She was first drawn to opera while watching a performance of Mozart's The Magic Flute… Audio
Proposal to restore two Māori place names in Auckland
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei hopes to bring back the traditional name of part of Auckland's waterfront, which is Te Tōangaroa, meanwhile the southern suburb of Takanini could be changed back to its original… Audio
Calls for inquiry after Manurewa Marae allegedly misused census data
The Government is facing calls for a wide-ranging inquiry after claims that Manurewa Marae misused census data to help Te Pāti Māori's election campaign. Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of… Audio
The history of Moteatea
Julian Wilcox hosts a korero about moteatea - chanted song poetry - which will feature in a new podcast series to be hosted by Crystal Edwards and will also include Ngahiwi Apanui Barr, who's the… Audio
Mapuna June 1
Julian Wilcox is joined by Marlon Williams who won best solo artist at Thursday's Aotearoa Music Awards. The Ngai Tahu singer-songwriter beat the likes of Stan Walker, Princess Chelsea and Kaylee… Audio
Maori leaders gather in Hastings for next Hui Taumata
Maori leaders from across Aotearoa are gathering in Hastings today for the next Hui Taumata. RNZ Maori news reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Large protests around the country as Government delivers budget
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets on Thursday, protesting against the Government as it prepared to deliver its Budget. Lady Tureiti Moxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Māori protest against government policies outside parliament
It's the second time since December, Māori have mobilised to protest against government policies affecting their communities. Reporter Lauren Crimp is outside parliament. Audio
More than a thousand demonstrate in Wellington over government policies affecting Māori
More than a thousand people are gathering at the Wellington train station to march to parliament as part of a nationwide protest against the government's policies.
Forty different hīkoi, backed by Te… Audio
Protesters demonstrate in Aotea Square over government policies affecting Māori
Forty different hīkoi, backed by Te Pāti Māori, have been taking place from Kaitaia to Invercargill throughout the day as part of a nationwide protest against the government's policies.
In… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 30 May
On today's episode, protest convoys take to the streets around the country. We heard from Auckland and Hamilton about their progress, it's budget day so we had a look at what is coming, Smith and… Audio
Tauranga carkoi gathers steam
Protestors started gathering at Whareroa Reserve in Tauranga on Wednesday, and residents report roads are completely blocked by cars. Ngai Te Rangi chief executive Paora Stanley is there. He spoke to… Audio
'Carkoi' protest update
Maori news editor Taiha Molyneux was at one of 40 protests planned across the country today in opposition to government policies. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Protest update: Lady Tureiti Moxon in Hamilton
Thousands of people are expected to turn up to protests this morning contesting the government's policies. Lady Tureiti Moxon is marching in Hamilton. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Data Iwi Leaders Group wants expanded role in census
Te Kahui Raraunga - the Data Iwi Leaders Group - want to expand its role in the census, after a successful trial in parts of Northland, Gisborne and the eastern Bay of Plenty. The group's chair Rahui… Audio
'Carkoi' set off around the country
Thousands of people are expected to turn up to protests this morning contesting the government's policies. RNZ's Maori news editor Taiha Molyneux is at the Hobsonville 'carkoi' - or hikoi on wheels. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 May
On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins joins us to discuss tomorrow's budget, Te Pati Maori are urging people to protest the Government's policies on Thursday - Budget Day, we hear from… Audio
