Te Ao Māori
Delayed release of Manurewa Marae inquiry report criticised
The findings were due to be released last week but were delayed - with the Public Service Commission saying the findings required more time.
Development to bring stories of historic pā site to life
"The story of Pukerangiora will now be heard from our Pukerangiora uri," hapū chairperson Nardia Lichtwark said.
Aotearoa music legend Toni Huata dies
Huata was a champion of Māori music and te reo, and released much of her music in her mother tongue.
MSD found wrong after tangi food cost refused in funeral grant
A woman successfully appealed an MSD decision refusing to cover food costs for her husband's tangi in a funeral grant.
'Bringing the Parihaka love' with two tonnes of potatoes for Te Matatini
Taranaki iwi harvested two tonnes of potatoes to koha groups staying at local marae for the national kapa haka festival at the end of the month.
Who's up next to make Treaty Principles Bill submissions
There are almost 500 people named, from the general public to former MPs, academics and Māori leaders.
Pōwhiri one of many Waitangi events, says Potaka
Politicians from the coalition government received a frosty reception at Waitangi this year, but Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says the pōwhiri that received so much attention was just one… Audio
Waitangi Day 2025: In pictures
Waka hit the water at the Treaty Grounds, while the PM was welcomed onto Ōnuku Marae in Akaroa and the Waitangi Hikoi made themselves known.
Tangi for Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi urges strength in unity
Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi, a founder and champion of the kōhanga reo movement, is to be laid to rest this morning at Rāhui marae in Tikitiki near East Cape.
What are the hopes for the future of Aotearoa?
From Tangata Whenua to Tangata Tiriti, from seasoned attendees to first-time visitors at Waitangi, their visions for Aotearoa share a common theme - kotahitanga.
West Auckland fills up Parrs Park for Waitangi celebration
Thousands of people gathered at Parrs Park in West Auckland to celebrate Waitangi Day.
Wrapping up Waitangi with record waka turn-out
From the dawn ceremony to the numerous local performances and powerful words, Waitangi Day 2025 was one to remember, but a highlight would have to be the record turn-out of waka.
Luxon speaks to media after Waitangi event in Akaroa
Ngāi Tahu's Treaty settlement has allowed them to become a driving force in the country's economy, the PM says.
As it happened: Waitangi Day 2025
Events are starting to wind down at Waitangi with the great waka Ngaatokimatawhaorua, with about 80 kaihoe on board, coming in to land at Hobson Bay.
Mata Season 3 | Episode 3: Waitangi Special - An interview with Mariameno Kapa-Kingi
MP for Te Tai Tokerau Mariameno Kapa-Kingi discusses Te Pāti Māori’s proposal for a treaty commissioner and the challenges facing her electorate as Ngāpuhi hosts the commemorations for the 185th… Video, Audio
Mata Season 3 | Episode 2: “A kūpapa to the kaupapa” a Mata Waitangi special with Tama Potaka and Paul Goldsmith.
Following a “tense” pōwhiri at Waitangi, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka and Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith discuss the health of Māori Crown relations. Video, Audio
The events around the country for Waitangi Day
Today is the 185th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty.
Tauranga’s Māori Ward byelection – who’s running?
The resignation of Mikaere Sydney means a decision is needed on who will become the city's next Māori ward councillor.
Prime Minister, Governor-General assure major focus for Ōnuku marae
Hundreds of people are expected in Akaroa today with the "surprise" attendance of the prime minister for Waitangi Day celebrations.
Kōhanga Reo look to build on the platform left by the late Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi
Thousands paid respects to a very special Kuia over the past few days.