Justine Murray

The Tuakana mentoring scheme at The University of Auckland was created by Professor Michael Walker some 20 years ago, Maraea Rakuraku talks to him about the programme and its impact on past and… Audio

The Venerable Reverend Dr Hone Te Kauru Kaa (1941-2012) was well known for his advocacy for the wellbeing of children but it's the trips back home and the funny debates with his sister Keri Kaa, that… Audio

Music promoter and producer Vicky Gordon feels it's about time the patriarchy got a shakeup in the music industry as she explains to Maraea Rakuraku. Justine Murray profiles Maraeroa Marae and what… Audio

Combining printing skills with his open brethren faith led to pakeha Graeme Batley establishing Maori Postal, the Whanganui based organisation behind daily mailouts of bible lessons and scripture in… Audio

In the lead up to Waitangi Day commemorations, Moana Jackson details the history of the Wai 262 claim and the tireless efforts of the six original claimants as well as the government's response to the… Audio

In the first show of the year, Justine Murray is at Ratana Pa and talks to an array of people who explain what the Ratana celebrations mean to them, and how they continue to keep their faith strong… Audio

Cross-communication can occur at all levels where ta moko is involved whether it's price negotiation at an event created to 'market" Maori art or drinking establishments who see no difference with… Audio

Maraea Rakuraku is in Waiohau, eastern bay of plenty at a Healers wananga where they believe the overall wellbeing of people is connected to nature and to ones surroundings, she finds out more with… Audio

Author Ani Mikaere talks about tikanga maori and the role of wahine Maori as outlined in her book He Rukuruku Whakaaro: Colonising Myths - Maori Realities. From his studio in Rotorua Lewis Gardiner… Audio

When your supermarket is the ocean and the ocean becomes poisoned, what do you do? Well, you mobilise of course - which is what happened when a grounded ship started to leak oil into the sea off the… Audio

Designer David Hakaraia created each of the Man of the Match taonga that select players receive following their performance in their Rugby World Cup games. Maraea Rakuraku has a chat to the 34 year… Audio

How important is the health of your feet? For a small group of Maori in Pakipaki their six weekly visits to Taraia Marae to see the podiatrist, its very important. Maraea talks to the whanau there and… Audio

Maraea Rakuraku is with Dr Ngapare Hopa, the first Maori woman to graduate with a PHD from Oxford University and a Ta Kingi Ihaka award recipient at this years Nga taonga toi a Te Waka Toi. Justine… Audio

Maraea Rakuraku is with Academic Dr Hirini Moko Mead who traces the history of Mataatua Whare Tipuna as iwi Ngati Awa mark its return with an official opening on September 17th 2011. In an archival… Audio

In Te Ahi Kaa, the life of Maori Rugby legend George Nepia is the subject of the play I, George Nepia written by Hone Kouka of Tawata productions. Maraea Rakuraku is with Director Jason Te Kare and… Audio

During his lifetime, Sir Paul Reeves (1932-2011) held a number of high-profile positions from Anglican Archbishop to New zealand first Maori Governor General. But it was in 1990 when asked by Henare… Audio

Professor Michael Walker was the recipient of two awards at this year's Prime Ministers National Tertiary Excellence awards, he talks to Justine Murray. Peata Melbourne is heading a project that will… Audio

Maori Journalism, how far has it come? Te Ahi Kaa features part two of a panel discussion with Chris Winitana, Maramena Roderick and Jon Stokes; we feature coverage of the Waiariki Maori journalism… Audio

The theme of this years Te Wiki o te reo Maori (July 03-July 10) is manaakitanga and this week Te Ahi Kaa presents aspects of it in action. Justine Murray is in a garden with Pakeha botanist Jenny… Audio

How far has Waka Navigation come? In our archival recording we're back in 1992 welcoming back Te Aurere waka from Rarotonga which set out on its maiden voyage, and Justine Murray talks to Awhina… Audio