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Mata Season 2 | Mata Reports: Fleeced - Perpetual Leases and Māori Land
Tina Olsen-Ratana is a landowner who’s landless. For over a century, her whānau’s whenua has been caught in perpetual lease, which prevents them from utilising it. As New Zealanders debate the notion… Video, Audio
Mata Reports: Fleeced - Perpetual Leases and Māori Land
Tina Olsen-Ratana is a landowner who’s landless. For over a century, her whānau’s whenua has been caught in perpetual lease, which prevents them from utilising it. As New Zealanders debate the notion… Video
Mata Season 2 | Episode 7: Tauranga Moana marks 160 years of struggle, the repeal of 7AA, and the Iwi Chairs forum
We speak to Ngāti Pukenga representative Rahera Ohia about the iwi’s Waitangi Tribunal claim over the repeal of section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act. Then panelists Charlie Rahiri and Koro Nicholas… Video, Audio
Mata Season 2 | Episode 6: Nanaia Mahuta on the war in Gaza, Māori wards, and the scrapping of Three Waters
Former MFAT Minister Nanaia Mahuta shares her views on the Government’s position on the war in Gaza, mandatory referendums for Māori wards, and the scrapping of Three Waters. Then we discuss the… Video, Audio
Mata Season 2 | Episode 5: Scott Hamilton on segregation and commentators Tina Wickliffe & Shane Te Pou
Historian Scott Hamilton on Aotearoa’s dark history of segregation, and panelists Tina Wickliffe and Shane Te Pou discuss opposition to affirmative action, the surge in anti-trans protests, the… Video, Audio
Mata Season 2 | Episode 4: Mike Smith on climate change and commentators Khylee Quince & Matt Tukaki
Mike Smith discusses his groundbreaking climate change court case, then commentators Khylee Quince and Matt Tukaki reflect on the first 100 days of the coalition government. Video, Audio
Mata Season 2 | Episode 3: Jackson on Newshub, Davidson on school lunches
Former Minister of Broadcasting Willie Jackson speaks to Mihingarangi about the state of the media landscape following the demise of Newshub. Then, Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson reacts to the… Video, Audio
Mata Season 2 | Episode 2: Protester Turned Politician, a Waitangi Interview with Shane Jones
In a candid interview on the eve of Waitangi Day, NZ First Minister Shane Jones discusses the recent criticism of his party by Māori, why he thinks it's time to review the Waitangi Tribunal, and… Video, Audio
Mata Season 2 | Episode 1: David Seymour at Waitangi
In a fiery interview recorded at Waitangi, ACT leader David Seymour talks to Mihi about his views on Te Tiriti, Tino Rangatiratanga, and Te Ture Whenua Māori. Video, Audio
Mata Reports: Episode 5 - Trick or Treaty
The fate of the Treaty of Waitangi is teetering on the brink of a popular vote, as the new coalition government pledges to introduce a Treaty Principles Bill, potentially triggering a referendum. Video, Audio
Episode 27: Mata Reports 4: Aorangi Awarua
Launched in 2018, the Māori Carbon Collective was promoted as an indigenous approach to carbon farming, enabling iwi to prosper from the Emissions Trading Scheme while helping to tackle climate… Video, Audio
Episode 26: Mahuta on Gaza, Henare and Halbert on Aotearoa - November 14th - Mata
In her first interview since the election, former Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Nanaia Mahuta speaks about the latest in Gaza. Then former Labour MP for Northcote Shanan Halbert and former… Video, Audio
Episode 25: No Tūru for Māori in Tāmaki Makaurau - October 31st - Mata
Alf Filipaina and Kerrin Leoni speak to Mihingarangi about the Auckland Council voting against Māori wards, and commentators Tina Wickliffe and Dr. Lara Greaves discuss the latest in politics. Video, Audio
Episode 24: Surveying the new political landscape - October 17th - Mata
Tau Henare, Morgan Godfery, and a range of politicians join Mihingarangi Forbes to discuss the election results and what the future looks like for Māori. Video, Audio
Episode 23: An extended interview with Rawiri Waititi, Te Pāti Māori co-leader - October 10th - Mata
Rawiri Waititi discusses racism, Te Tiriti, working with National, and his vision for Aotearoa hōu. Video, Audio
Episode 22: An extended interview with National's Tama Potaka
In an extended interview, National Party candidate Tama Potaka discusses Māori development, co-governance, social housing, and land claims. Video, Audio
Episode 21: An extended interview with ACT leader David Seymour
In an extended interview, ACT leader David Seymour discusses whakapapa, te tiriti, co-governance, and his vision for Aotearoa. Video, Audio
Episode 20: Mata Reports 3: Ikaroa-Rāwhiti
Ikaroa Rāwhiti is set to be one of the most fiercely contested match-ups of the 2023 election, and the electorate's loyalty is about to be tested. Go to 1news.co.nz or TVNZ+ to find the full video… Video, Audio
Episode 19: An interview with Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson talks to Mihingarangi about her role as Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence. In an extended interview, she discusses the Green's… Video, Audio