Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Monique Fiso: the chef creating Michelin-style Māori kai
Monique Fiso's mission is to elevate Māori cuisine. After the success of Hiakai – her series of pop-up tent restaurants – Monique's first permanent restaurant opens in Wellington this year. Audio, Gallery
Te Waonui for week ending Friday 11 May 2018
A recent report found 60 percent of people aged 10 to 14, who killed themselves between 2012 and 2016, were Māori; A Far North housing provider says people in desperate need of housing are suffering… Audio
Crown-Maori Relations Minister continues to consult on role
It's six months into the new Labour government and the Minister for Crown-Maori Relations, Kelvin Davis, is still travelling the country working out what exactly his job is. The portfolio is the first… Audio
Book charts changing face of Otago Peninsula
An environmental historian charts the transformation of the Otago Peninsula from rich forest to grassy pasture in the book "The Face of Nature." Audio
Book charts changing face of Otago Peninsula
An environmental historian charts the transformation of the Otago Peninsula from rich forest to grassy pasture in the book "The Face of Nature."
AudioMāori housing policies under fire
Far North housing provider Te Ahikaaroa Trust says people in desperate need of housing are suffering because the government-run Māori Housing Network isn't working properly. Video, Audio
Aotearoa reggae musician Carl Perkins dead at 59
Reggae musician Carl Perkins has died, aged 59. He was a member of pioneering Aotearoa reggae group Herbs, and for the last decade he played in House Of Shem, alongside his sons Te Omeka and Isaiah.
…Rheumatic fever sufferers allegedly called 'coconuts' in hospital
A study into the increase in rheumatic fever in Māori and Pacific people has uncovered claims of racism and 'rough handling' of patients suffering from the disease. Audio
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
