Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Tainui leader shows up to Gallagher office dressed as KKK
A Tainui leader has demonstrated at the Hamilton offices of Sir William Gallagher in a white robe with "KKK" across it, following comments from Sir William that the Treaty of Waitangi is a "fraud." We… Audio
Iwi panels for offenders to be expanded
Alternative iwi panels have reduced incarceration rates among Māori and are in high demand across the country, police say.
Māori Statutory Board also to blame for poor outcomes - Tamihere
John Tamihere is the chief executive of Te Whānau O Waipareira and a former member of the Independent Māori Statutory Board. He joins us with his reaction to the results of the Auckland Council… Audio
Little improvement for Auckland Māori since 2014 - report
An independent review of the Auckland Council's efforts to improve outcomes for the city's Māori has found little improvement since the last review three years ago. The consultancy PWC was… Audio
Sir William Gallagher calls Te Tiriti o Waitangi a 'fake'
Waikato businessman Sir William Gallagher has called the Treaty of Waitangi a fake and accused Maori of fencing off beaches. Speaking to a gathering of businesspeople in Hamilton on Friday, the… Audio
Te Waonui a TMK for 26 November 2017
The new Treaty Negotiations Minister, Andrew Little, has signalled he'll be taking a very different approach from his predecessor when it comes to the contentious Ngapuhi settlement, Organisers of a… Audio
Rotorua basketball team a whanau affair
Te Ahi Kaa is at the last training session with a Rotorua basketball team who are set to compete at the Special Olympics in Wellington this month. Video, Audio
'Searching for Voice, Searching for Reo' by Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal
Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal tells the story of his journey as a bicultural composer in Aotearoa New Zealand in 'Searching for Voice, Searching for Reo'. Audio
Ngai Tahu descends on Tuahiwi Marae for biennial celebrations
The iwi is celebrating 20 years since signing the deed of settlement for their Treaty of Waitangi claim, with a sense of pride in how the iwi's has built a one billion dollar empire. Audio
Ngai Tahu celebrates 20th anniversary of settlement
It's the 20th anniversary this week of Ngai Tahu signing its treaty settlement - which at the time was worth $170 million. Today, Ngai Tahu's commercial portfolio is valued at more than $1.3 billion… Audio
Iwi takes stand to retain te Reo Māori speakers
The Māori Language Awards are on in Wellington and one South Island iwi that's turned to its past to prepare its rangatahi for the future is among the nominees. Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō recognised a need… Audio
Policemen cleared of kidnapping teenager
Te Puea Marae chairman Hurimoana Dennis and a colleague have been found not guilty over the "mock arrest" of a 17-year-old, who says they locked him in a cell over his relationship with a minor. Video, Audio
Ngāpuhi negotiations take positive turn with Andrew Little
New Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little has signalled he'll be taking a very different approach from his predecessor when it comes to the contentious Ngāpuhi settlement. Ngāpuhi is desperate to… Audio
Andrew Little persists with Ngapuhi talks
The new Minister for Treaty Negotiations visits Ngapuhi on the weekend to face tough questions and some unfriendliness over the tasks which face him. At the heart of the stalled Ngapuhi settlement… Audio
Buddy Mikaere on the Battle of Gate Pā
At the Battle of Gate Pa, 200 Māori faced 1,700 colonial troops and their artillery. Author Buddy Mikaere discusses the events leading up to and following the battle. Audio
Te Waonui for week ending Friday 17 November 2017
New Minister for Treaty Negotiations, Andrew Little, is trying his hand at securing a Ngāpuhi Treaty settlement.; An Auckland iwi is calling on the Government to place a rahui or ban across the… Audio
Small towns' big hopes pinned on huge water bottling plant
The Murupara community is hoping an iwi supported proposal to build the country's biggest water bottling plant could revitalise the once thriving regional town. Audio
Andrew Little heads to Waitangi, aims for Ngapuhi settlement
The new Minister for Treaty Negotiations, Andrew Little, is about to try his hand at securing a Ngapuhi Treaty settlement. He's off to Waitangi today, to meet opposing sides in the long-running… Audio
Dutch and Maori culture combine
It's taken ten years but a centre celebrating both Dutch and Maori culture is opening in Foxton this weekend. Dutch Ambassador Rob Zaagman tells us more about it. Audio
Iwi moves to put rāhui on Waitakere Ranges
An iwi wants the government to help stop people entering the Waitakere Ranges this summer as athe disease threatening to wipe out kauri intensifies. Audio
