Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Nanaia Mahuta discusses iwi water rights, pollution reduction
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says settling Māori claims to freshwater will not necessarily go hand in hand with moves to reduce pollution in New Zealand's lakes and rivers. However work is underway… Audio
Iwi water rights, farm pollution separate issues - Ardern
The government plans to set new limits on how much pollution farmers can put in waterways - an announcement that will have huge ramifications for the agriculture sector. This follows other surprise… Audio
Suicide's toll on Māori youth laid bare in new report
A new report shows 20 Māori children aged 10 to 14 committed suicide in just five years, Te Aniwa Hurihanganui reports.
Unprecedented Māori youth suicide rates raising alarm
A recent report found 60 percent of people aged 10 to 14, who killed themselves between 2012 and 2016, were Māori. Video, Audio
Waitangi Treaty Grounds won't be harmed by hotel, trust says
The Waitangi National Trust has asked developers to put forward plans for a luxury hotel near the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. That's prompted concern from some locals the historic site where the Treaty… Audio
Kingitanga relevant as ever - Kingi Tuheitia
The Kingitanga or Māori King movement celebrated its 160th anniversary at the weekend with a vow to remain an important voice for Māoridom. Kingi Tuheitia says the movement remains as relevant as ever… Audio
New water pollution rules may hit dairy land values
New rules which set limits on how much pollution farmers can put in to waterways are set to have a huge impact on how we use land and water. Environment Minister David Parker said at the weekend that… Audio
Nichola Te Kiri: a career in contemporary Māori design
Nichola Te Kiri incorporates Māori symbols and stories into the designs of capes, jewellery and lamps for her brand Nichola. She tells Justine Murray about leaving her day job to pursue her design… Audio, Gallery
Te Waonui for week ending Friday 4 May 2018
Workers on a road project north of Auckland have unearthed an unfinished Maori waka; Supporters of Maori wards marched through Whakatane's main street this week, calling for the council to introduce… Audio
Schools back plan to hit unconscious bias
Schools that have tackled unconscious bias among their teachers say it has a big impact on Maori students' achievement. They're backing the Education Ministry's suggestion that the government could… Audio
Hikoi in Whakatane calls for introduction of Māori wards
About 100 people marched through Whakatane's main street today, calling on the council to introduce Māori wards. Video, Audio
Sound Archives: the Hangi
These days we have the hāngi burger and the hāngi pie. Travel back through the sound archives with Sarah Johnston of Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, to hear recordings of hangi pit masters of the past. Audio, Gallery
Push for Te Reo in Victoria University name change
Victoria University of Wellington is looking to shorten its name to University of Wellington, but some argue this is a chance to better incorporate te reo into the name. Victoria does currently have a… Audio
Māori education: Govt urged to fight unconscious bias
The Education Ministry has urged the government to develop a national programme targetting school teachers' unconcious bias against Māori children. A briefing obtained under the Official Information… Audio
Māori education: Ministry urges 'bold step' to fight bias
The Education Ministry has told the government it could develop a national programme targeting teachers' bias against Māori children by the end of the year. It says in a briefing paper there is… Audio
Alby Waititi is... Waka Man
The former GC star paddles around Aotearoa exploring waka culture past and present in the TVNZ series Waka Man. Audio
10m waka unearthed during road build
A digger identified a wooden object during piling work for a viaduct two weeks ago, and it turned out to be a 10 metre-long waka, which is still connected to the trunk of a Kauri tree. Video, Audio
Honest Murderer: the story of John Bryce
Pākehā settlers in Taranaki knew John Bryce as "Honest John" but Taranaki Māori called him "Bryce Kōhuru" - Bryce the Murderer. In this episode of Black Sheep William Ray investigates the life of the… Audio
Modern skincare with traditional Māori remedies
Lee Tane and his wife Trina create a range of native plant-based skincare products which harness the power of rongoā (traditional Māori medicine). Te Ahi Kaa visits their whānau kitchen, aka the NOA… Audio
Burning Up Years: Aotearoa Music History
Curator Ben James is working on the exhibition called Burning Up Years: Aotearoa Music History at the Wellington Museum. Audio, Gallery
