Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
'Essential integrity': Bolger believed in doing 'the right thing' by Māori
Jim Bolger often stood up to his own team when overseeing the fractious process that led to a Treaty settlement, a Ngāi Tahu leader says. Audio
NZer of the Year calls for free cervical cancer screening for all
Currently, the National Cervical Screening Programme, which includes self-testing, is the only national screening programme that is not free for all New Zealanders.
Kapa-Kingi has 'no regrets' about turning on Te Pāti Māori
The prominent activist says he knew he would be "dragged through the mud".
Rāwena Recipe - Bug, Bread, Beef Stew
The team translate a recipe that's close to many Māori kitchens: how to grow a rēwena bug, bake the bread, and top if off with a simple, hearty beef stew. Audio
What are the accusations against Eru Kapa-Kingi?
Documents released by Te Pāti Māori include accusations the MP's son unleashed a profane and threatening "tirade of abuse" at Parliamentary security.
'We really need Māori wards to ensure representation'
Two dozen districts have voted to scrap their Māori wards, while 18 voted to keep them.
Brownlee plans crackdown on Parliament's standards after maiden speech, haka
The Speaker suspended Parliament briefly last week after Oriini Kaipara's speech was followed by a waiata, then haka.
'Mean-spirited': Sykes joins calls to halt coastal rights law change
Veteran Māori lawyer Annette Sykes says the government has to stop a law making it harder to get customary marine title.
Victoria Police officer becomes first with moko kauae
Marlene Drummond is the first Victoria Police officer to wear moko kauae, visually representing who she is as a wāhine Māori of Ngāpuhi.
'Pretty cool': Northland playground tells stories of Ngāti Rēhia
The name, Te Amo Pūtoro, could be loosely translated as "a place where children can safely play and discover".
Northland playground designed in accordance with Māori principles
Kerikeri kids have a new place to play -- but this playground in Northland has some special extra features. It's a māra hūpara, which is a playground designed in accordance with Māori principles - and… Audio
WoW - World of Wearable Art
Tukua attends the preview night of WOW, the World of Wearable Art at its 20th year in Wellington. The theme of this year's show is Rise, and they also have an inaugural prize for the best entry… Audio
Oriini Kaipara's maiden statement: 'A product of Māori resilience'
Oriini Kaipara's maiden speech was overshadowed a little by celebration of it, but what did Tāmaki Makaurau's new MP actually say? Audio
Huia Hamon on Kawakawa
The new album fuses te reo, world sounds, and electronic music, and is named after a plant known for its healing properties. Audio
Professor Atholl Anderson; history & archaeology 'chose me'.
For decades Ngai Tahu archaeologist and historian, Professor Atholl Anderson, has explored the origins and historic migration of peoples around the Pacific, the first arrivals of Māori in Aotearoa and… Audio
Fronting up: Te Pāti Māori
Te Pāti Māori is trying to reset - hoping to lay to rest the fractures that have recently emerged. Audio
Former Waitangi Tribunal chair says next generation must decide on its future
Sir Eddie Taihakurei Durie was chair of the tribunal for nearly 20 years.
Te Pāti Māori leaders claim broken trust abruptly ended media stand-up
After this week's 'reset', Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi discussed their future with Mata host Mihingārangi Forbes.
Iwi leader speaks out after ejection from Parliament during tense foreshore debate
Aperahama Edwards says the government has no authority to push through a law that would make it harder for Māori to win customary marine title to the foreshore and seabed.
Waitangi Tribunal's half-century: 'How can you provide a place for both peoples?'
A former chair says the country has seen a 'seismic' cultural shift over the tribunal's 50 years. Audio
