Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
New world record for largest haka to be attempted in Aotearoa
It might come as a bit of a shock, but currently the world record for the largest haka is held by France, a feat achieved 10 years ago. There's now moves afoot over take the title off the French set… Audio
Māori sidelined in Whakapapa ski field talks - iwi
A central North Island iwi says Māori have been sidelined yet again in the latest decisions on the future of Mt Ruapehu's Whakapapa Skifield.
The Government announced yesterday that it will provide… Audio
Book teaches history through Te Papa taonga
Te Papa has launched a book showcasing the history of the New Zealand Wars through 500 taonga from the museum's collection.
The book, Te Ata o Tū The Shadow of Tūmatauenga, will be distributed to… Audio
Bookmarks with Marama T-Pole
There was one Pacific student enrolled in Christchurch's Broadcasting School in the class of 1995. Now she's on the radio, she's on TV screens, our very own Marama T-Pole. We get to know her better in… Audio
Iwi representives gather at Te Papa Marae for book launch
More than 140 iwi representatives from across the motu have gathered at Te Papa marae in Te-Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington today for the launch of a very special book.
Te Ata O Tu the New Zealand Wars… Audio
New Kiwis coach Stacey Jones on Warriors chances for 2024
In the first episode of our new podcast we talk to New Zealand rugby league legend Stacey Jones about his dual roles as assistant coach of the Warriors and also his new role as the head coach of the… Audio
Māori want assurances over Fast Track bill
Māori will be demanding assurances from the government that its Fast Track Approval Bill will not trample over Treaty settlements.
The legislation - which passed its first reading on Thursday - will… Audio
Scammers target work of Māori designers
Scammers have targeted the work of Māori designers and artists promoting the Toitū Te Tiriti movement.
The phrase, meaning Honour the Treaty, is popular among activists protesting the government's… Audio
M9 - Maori Te Tiriti advocates speak at event.
Nine Maori leaders known for their efforts in advocating for Te Tiriti o Waitangi are coming together this month for an event called M9. The theme this year is Ka Tohe Au! Ka Tohe Au! I AM THE… Audio
Nelson Māori wait for decision in long property dispute
As Māori in Nelson await a decision in the country's longest-running property dispute, the Wakatū Incorporation is working to re-connect with thousands of descendants of the 300 customary landowners… Audio
Aotearoa's long history with wool and blankets
For the past 200 years blankets have formed part of Aotearoa's history, part of our early trade, providing warmth and comfort during the New Zealand Wars and for our soldiers fighting overseas during… Audio
Aotearoa's long history with wool and blankets
For the past 200 years blankets have formed part of Aotearoa's history, part of our early trade, providing warmth and comfort during the New Zealand Wars and for our soldiers fighting overseas during… Audio
No more free flu vaccines for older Māori and Pasifika
Free flu vaccines for Māori and Pasifika people aged between 55 and 64 are no longer free.
In 2022 and 2023 Pharmac widened free access to vaccines for this group, and for children up to 12 years… Audio
Members of the media respond to Newshub closure
After 35 years of 6 o'clock bulletins, TV3's Newshub is likely to shutdown operations after financial losses became too big to sustain.
Up to 300 staff will lose their jobs by the end of June if the… Audio
Govt rushes to dismantle Maori Health Authority
The Maori Health Authority, Te Aka Whai Ora, is on life support as the government rushes to dismantle it under urgency. Opposition MPs were furious not just at the repeal, but the manner in which it… Audio
Govt rushes to dismantle Maori Health Authority
The Maori Health Authority, Te Aka Whai Ora, is on life support as the government rushes to dismantle it under urgency. Opposition MPs were furious not just at the repeal, but the manner in which it… Audio
Govt pushes ahead with its legislation to scrap Te Aka Whai Ora
The dismantling of the Maori Health Authority is under way, as the Government pushes ahead with its legislation to scrap Te Aka Whai Ora. Parliament has gone into urgency to pass the bill through all… Audio
Scrapping Te Aka Whai Ora 'nail in coffin for health equity' says health worker
Legislation scrapping Te Aka Whai Ora, the Māori Health Authority, is being described as a nail in the coffin for health equity.
As part of its 100-day plan, the coalition government will today… Audio
Why the Waitangi Tribunal can't win the fight over the Māori Health Authority
What is the point of the Waitangi Tribunal if it doesn't have the power to stop a government that appears to be acting against the interests of Māori? Audio
Māori advocate on government move to ban gang patches
A Maori advocate is accusing the government of creating an excuse to criminalise Māori with its new laws banning gang patches.
Legislation to be introduced this week will also give police powers to… Audio