Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Marae celebrates small win against heavy industry
Whareroa Marae is celebrating a small win against heavy industry, after an oil company withdrew its application to build and run a jet fuel tank farm at the nearby port in Mount Maunganui. Timaru Oil… Audio
Series 2 | Episode 3: Ahi Kōmau - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
In an episode that is close to Kahu’s heart, we talk about how mātauranga Māori might help us find solution and understanding on the topic of suicide. Audio
Whanganui River Valley readies for Covid-19 vaccine rollout
The Covid-19 vaccination campaign is working its way up one of the most remote reaches of the North Island. The settlements of the Whanganui River Valley are isolated, and mostly inhabited by kuia and… Audio
Ake Ake Ake | Episode 1
The first episode in the three-part documentary investigates the occupation at Ihumātao from the perspective of the leaders of the campaign to #ProtectIhumātao. Video
Matangireia: Georgina Beyer
Georgina Beyer became the worlds first transgender Member of Parliament when she won the Wairarapa seat in 1999, her time in politics was fraught with being on 'the outer' and difficult when it came… Audio
Te Waonui for week ending Friday 16 July 2021
Coming up on Te Waonui - Waitangi Tribunal claimants who suffered at the hands of state care say they are being shut out of Oranga Tamariki reform talks, Inequalities for MÄori and Pasifika could be… Audio
East Coast barging facility opposed by local hapū
Opposition continues to build against a proposal for a port or barging facility on the East Coast. Environmental researcher and hapū member Tina Ngata talks to Jesse about the backstory of their… Audio
Under 5s health reforms could address ethnic inequalities
Inequalities for Māori and Pasifika could be challenged by new healthcare services reforms for children under five. A Government review has found children are slipping through the cracks of its health… Audio
Experts want change to compulsory treatment
As the government prepares to replace the Mental Health Act, Maori mental health practitioners want to see major changes to compulsory treatment.
Community treatment orders for patients at home are… Audio
Series 2 | Episode 2: Reclamation - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
We meet three people working in different ways to revive and reclaim mātauranga Māori within a modern context. Audio
Reforming recidivism through prison arts programmes
The use of tikanga and toi Māori in Hawkes Bay Regional prison has seen the efforts of Lawrence Ereatara and Hone Fletcher recognised with an arts award. Audio, Gallery
Former state wards say they're being sidelined from Oranga Tamariki reform talks
Waitangi Tribunal claimants who suffered at the hands of state care say they are being shut out of Oranga Tamariki reform talks.
They say other Maori leaders are given the ear of government while… Audio
Occupiers trying to prevent development of Mt Crawford land
Occupiers of a proposed housing site on Miramar Peninsula are braving Wellington's winter weather, and say they'll stay there as long as it takes.
The Taranaki Whanui treaty settlement trust is in… Audio
Iwi-led study to investigate alcohol harm in Māori communities
Those behind a new iwi-led study hope it will tip the scales in favour of vulnerable communities trying to oppose liquor outlets.
The government has signed off on a project that will establish the… Audio
Matangireia: Ron Mark
Former New Zealand First MP Ron Mark values loyalty above all when it comes to politics. In this episode of Matangireia Mark opens up about his time in parliament and his own personal journey to learn… Audio
Te Waonui for week ending Friday 9 July 2021
A Rotorua iwi steps in to build affordable homes for whānau; the fruits of tamariki learning in Te Reo Māori brought to the fore; should the crown buy an island at Matauri Bay? One kaumatua thinks so… Audio
The art of the traditional hāngi
Mātua Richard Nahi takes a quick break before putting down a hāngi to korero with Nathan Rarere about the history and future of the traditional hāngi. Audio
New report highlights fruits of educating tamariki in te reo Māori
A new report is highlighting the fruits of educating tamariki in te reo Māori.
The Education Review Office has released a report highlighting why tamariki Māori excel when they're immersed in their… Audio
Protesters occupy Waiheke Island marina development
Protesters at a controversial Waiheke Island marina development have set up tents on floating construction platforms, in a bid to completely stop the work as violence continues to break out at the… Audio
Maori medium education still under resourced - report
A report into Māori Medium education has shown although they have exceptional outcomes for students - they are still under resourced across the board. The first of its kind Education Review Office… Audio