Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
National supports Treaty of Waitangi - Nicola Willis
Now it's time again for politics - and National MP and Finance Minister... Nicola Willis... is with us for the weekly catch up. Audio
David Seymour on ACT's proposed Treaty Principles Bill
The Act Party's proposed Treaty Principles Bill is headed for select committee, but some tangata whenua are pushing back, arguing it creates misinformation.
Around 10,000 people attended a one day… Audio
Treaty Principles bill 'unhelpful and divisive' - Tama Potaka
The Māori Development Minister says a historic hui was positive and constructive, and National would not support ACT's push for a referendum on the Treaty of Waitangi. Audio
Huge turnout at the Kiingitanga's nationwide hui
About 10,000 turned out for the Kiingitanga's nationwide hui at Tūrangawaewae Marae over the weekend.
RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Lawyer Dayle Takitimu on the Kiingitanga's nationwide hui
About 10,000 turned out for the Kiingitanga's nationwide hui at Tūrangawaewae Marae over the weekend.
Lawyer Dayle Takitimu was one of the first to speak at the hui.
Takitimu spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Tama Potaka on nationwide hui
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka represented the government on Saturday at the nationwide hui at Tūrangawaewae Marae.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon chose to opt out.
Potaka spoke to Corin… Audio
Huge turnout at Tūrangawaewae Marae for nationwide hui
The Prime Minister will be bracing for further challenge from Māori this week, having seen the extraordinary turnout over the weekend at Tūrangawaewae Marae in Waikato.
About 10,000 people attended… Audio
Government put on notice after thousands turn out for hui
The Coalition government has been put on notice by a swathe of Māoridom - as it gears up for the start of the political year - with further potential flashpoints on the horizon.
Some 10,000 people… Audio
Kingitanga ready for national hui
Preparations are well underway for the national hui of unity at Tuurangawaewae Marae tomorrow.
Ngira Simmonds, spokesperson for Kiingi Tūheitia, spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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Ngati Kahungunu prepares for nationwide hui
An iwi leader is hoping the national hui summoned by Kiingi Tuheitia this weekend will give Maori a clear vision of the future.
In December, the Kiingitanga called a nationwide hui at Tuurangawaewae… Audio
New Zealand First responds to Waikato-Tainui court claim
Iwi Maori from across the country are set to descend onto Tuurangawaewae marae this Saturday.
The hui, organised by Kiingi Tuheitia, was called after concerns were raised about the coalition… Audio
PM meets with Kiingi Tuheitia ahead of national hui
The Government is remaining tight-lipped about a meeting between the Prime Minister and Kiingi Tuheitia, just days before a national hui centred around the coalition government's policies.
Thousands… Audio
Waikato-Tainui takes Government to court over te reo policy
Waikato-Tainui is taking the Government to the High Court over its policy to roll back te reo Māori in the public sector.
Iwi members have filed legal action in Wellington against the move, which… Audio
The story of pounamu, and the West Coast
There's a new reason to get along to the wonderful West Coast of Te Waipounamu. Audio
2017: Don Brash
After a lengthy career in NZ politics, in 2016 Don Brash became the spokesperson for a new lobby group called Hobson's… Audio
Attack on Whatonga statue 'disrespectful', group says
Iwi and governance groups in Manawatu are looking for information after a six-metre-tall statue depecting a tribal ancestor was vandalised and disfigured.
The steel statue depicting Whatonga, an… Audio
Hawke's Bay youth learning traditional Māori carving on old power pole
Hawke's Bay youth are learning traditional Māori carving by turning a power pole into a couple of pou, under the guidance of a local master.
The power pole was damaged during Cyclone Gabrielle, so… Audio
PM in hot water over tax payer funded te reo tuition
The Prime Minister is in hot water over getting taxpayer funded te reo Māori tuition while at the same time planning to axe allowances for public servants who speak the language.
Christopher Luxon… Audio
Review of MAPAS a 'waste of time', academic says
A review of the Māori and Pacific Admissions Scheme is a waste of time, according to the acting Dean of the University of Auckland's faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.
The scheme, also known as… Audio
Ra Charmian: My latest track
Tamaki Makaurau-based, husband-wife duo Ra Charmian introduce us to their new single, 'Papatuanuku He Ataahua Koe' - which is a stunning te reo Maori interpretation of 'What a Wonderful World'. Band… Audio
