Te Ao Māori

Almost 500 children - and at least twice that number of proud mums and dads, aunties, kaumātua and kuia - gathered in the Bay of Islands yesterday to celebrate their culture and enjoy being together.

Some universities are reluctant to set deadlines for eliminating long-standing disparities for Māori and Pacific students.

The Tertiary Education Commission now requires target dates for reaching… Audio

Time now for our regular korero with Te Pati Maori - and last night they were set to launch their policy for people with disabilities.

Co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer joined Nathan Rarere to explain.

Earlier this week long-time Maori activist and author Te Ringa Mangu 'Dun' Mihaka died. Mihaka devoted decades of his life to Maori rights campaigns, including the 1977-78 Takaparawhau/Bastion Point… Audio

Time now for our catch up with Te Pati Maori - and this morning we're joined by Rotorua candidate Merepeka Raukawa-Tait. Audio

Earlier this week the Education and Training Amendment Bill passed its third reading in Parliament meaning wānanga are able to choose for themselves how they operate. Wānanga can choose to remain a… Audio

Time now for our regular catch up with Te Pati Maori and their possible coalition partners have announced some big policies. Labour's pledging to take GST off fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables… Audio

Te Pāti Māori co-leader says if police are going to adopt a gun first response then they need to be more transparent about the reasons for such a use of force.

A Critical Incident Investigation by… Audio

Te Pati Maori has proposed putting an end to state care for Maori children, saying it's a response to a "fundamentally broken" system. Co-leader Rawiri Waititi talks to Nathan Rarere. Audio

For the first time in its history, the New Plymouth District Council will today hold its monthly meeting at a marae.

The mayor Neil Holdom and 14 councillors and will gather at Owae Marae in Waitara.

It was a significant moment on Saturday for three central North Island iwi, who signed a deed of settlement with the Crown. The historical grievances related to warfare and the imposition of martial… Audio

The Crown has settled and apologised to three North Island iwi after leaving them almost completely landless following war and a series of land confiscations.

A Deed of Settlement between the Crown… Audio

Let's stay on the topic of healthy food - as we're joined now by Te Pati Maori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. Audio

Radical" is how the Maori Party describes its own tax policy. And the National party agrees, but for different reasons. If in power Te Pati Maori will remove GST from all kai and make the first… Video, Audio

Our bookmarks guest today is Tihema Baker. He's just published his latest novel 'Turncoat' which draws inspiration from his time spent working as a Maori public servant - advising on Tiriti o… Audio

Let's stay on the topic of housing - as we hear from Te Pati Maori co-leader Rawiri Waititi. Audio