Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
The shortest day of the year is here: Here's how some celebrate it
One group is celebrating winter solstice and Matariki together.
Demand high for book on The Treaty of Waitangi
If the success of a new book is anything to go by, New Zealanders are keen to gain a greater understanding of Te Tiriti, The Treaty of Waitangi. The book was released earlier this year by Roimata… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 June 2024
On today's episode, a passenger onboard Virgin Australia flight VA148 from Queenstown to Melbourne which was involved in a suspected bird strike describes the ordeal. Nelson's mayor Dr Nick Smith… Audio
Ethnomusicologist explores the origins and evolution of taonga pūoro
Jennifer Cattermole is an associate professor in the music programme at the University of Otago specialising in Māori and Moriori instruments. Audio
Countertenor Austin Haynes on his rare vocal range
Austin Haynes is an opera singer who can reach one of the rarest and highest vocal ranges. Audio
Maori journalists lament AM TV show shutdown
Maori journalists say the impending closure of Newshub's AM on July 5 will put back progress made in recent years in getting more reo on the airwaves. Audio
Award winning architect Nicholas Dalton
Julian Wilcox drops in to the Auckland offices of award winning Maori architect Nicholas Dalton and the company he founded, TOA. Audio
Award winning architect Nicholas Dalton
Mapuna is at the Auckland offices of the leading Maori architect, Nicholas Dalton, and the firm he founded, TOA. Among its many achievements are the award winning Te Taumata O Kupe, the multi-coloured… Audio
Final day of inquiry into use of Te Reo Maori
Claimants today at the Waitangi Tribunals inquiry accused the government of gaslighting Maori through its Te Reo policy, something lawyers for the Crown have denied, Pokere Paewai reports. Audio
Te Whare Pora debuts at Te Atamira
A special exhibition is on at Te Atamira called Te Whare Pora - House of Learning, which show cases the work of Rokahurihia Ngarimu-Cameron. Audio
Te Pāti Māori at heart of privacy breach allegations
Three sets of allegations, three inquiries: The Detail talks to the journalist who broke the Te Pāti Māori data breach stories
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Mata Season 2 | Episode 10: A Cancerous Budget with Dr. Shane Reti
Dr. Shane Reti on the government's failure to fund 13 promised cancer treatments and what the budget means for Maori. Then patient advocate Malcolm Mulholland and health expert Dr. Rawiri… Video, Audio
More research on Maori astronomy
Victoria Campbell is an advocate for Maori astronomy and the natural world, she's also spearheading research into South Island Maori astronomy through her work with Tuhura Otago Museum. She's talks to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 11 June
On today's episode, the Prime Minister has asked the Public Service Commission to launch an inquiry after allegations that Te Pati Maori misused data during the 2023 election campaign, PM Christopher… Audio
PM Luxon on inquiry into misuse of census data
The Prime Minister has asked the Public Service Commission to launch an inquiry after allegations that Te Pati Maori misused data during the 2023 election campaign. Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin… Audio
The Crown to give opening submission in Waitangi Tribunal claim lodged by Ngāi Te Rangi
The Tribunal is looking into a claim lodged by Ngāi Te Rangi that the Government is causing significant irreversible harm to te reo Māori. Māori news editor Taiha Molyneux spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
PM calls inquiry after claims Te Pāti Māori misused census info
At least six government agencies are now the focus of an independent inquiry triggered by claims Te Pāti Māori misused census information. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. Audio
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
