Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Political editor Jane Patterson with a wrap-up of Waitangi Day
Our political editor Jane Patterson joins us with analysis of Waitangi Day Commemorations, and the Prime Minister's upcoming trip to Australia. Audio
Labour and National take different approaches to Waitangi
Both Labour and National have issued a call for unity as they grapple with race relations this election year - but the two parties have very different policy prescriptions.
Their leaders have made… Audio
Waitangi commemorations back in full swing
Waitangi Day is a day for reflection, commemoration, debate, protest and celebration.
And in Waitangi itself, it was all back -- the waka, the ceremonies, carnivals and, of course, the politics.
… Audio
Weather and closed roads reduces Waitangi crowds
The Waitangi commemorations brought back the crowds - a stark contrast to last year when visitors were asked to stay away as Omicron broke out.
But as Sam Olley reports business owners in Paihia and… Audio
Hiwa - A five year old's view on the Treaty of Waitangi
Five year old Hiwa talks about the Treaty of Waitangi. Audio
Maori Battalion battle honours recognised
The 28 Maori Battalion's Battle Honours Memorial flag with the Battalions 42 Campaign and Battle Honours are being presented to be recognised for the first time in 76 years. They're being presented by… Audio
Te Rau Aroha museum
Te Rau Aroha was a much loved canteen truck, riddled with bullet holes, that crossed the battlefields of North Africa and Italy in World War Two alongside the 28th Maori Battalion. It's also the name… Audio
Indigenous Australians push for constitutional recognition
It is 183 years since the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi but across the Tasman indigenous Australians have been waiting a lot longer for a treaty or some sort of constitutional recognition… Audio
Rangatahi panel give their perspective on the Treaty
Mukai Duder-Hura is former Youth MP for Te Tai Tokerau, and so is Capone Heremaia Kuri. We also speak to Kelsey Lee, a senior campaigner at the JustSpeak who has also been heavily involved in the… Audio
Wai 262 claim enters new phase
One of the largest, most complex, and longest-running Treaty of Waitangi claims is entering a new phase this year. The flora and fauna claim -- more commonly known as Wai 262 -- was lodged in 1991 by… Audio
What sort of sovereign will King Charles III be?
On February 6 1952 a young Princess Elizabeth was in Kenya when word reached her of the death of her father, King Charles VI. In that instant she became Queen, although her coronation came the… Audio
Panel discussion on Ngapuhi's treaty claim
Aotearoa's largest iwi, Ngapuhi, is behind one of the biggest Waitangi Tribunal claims ever heard and its findings could permanently alter the country's constitutional arrangements. Last December the… Audio
Otakou Marae's Waitangi festival
Each year the Ngai Tahu Treaty Festival altenates between the three papatipu marae closest to the three places where Ngai Tahu rangatira signed Te Tiriti. Te Rau Aroha Marae in Motupohue, Bluff… Audio
Far North District Mayor Moko Tepania
The Far North has one of six newly elected Maori mayors across the country's 78 districts. He's Moko Tepania - the 31 year old kura kaupapa teacher who's also the first Maori, and youngest-ever mayor… Audio
National leader Christopher Luxon
A little experiment was how the National Party leader Christopher Luxon described the signing of the Treaty here at Waitangi 183 years ago - the comment was described as belittling and patronising… Audio
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins at Waitangi
The Prime Minister Chris Hipkins talks about the dawn service to mark the 183rd anniversary of the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Audio
Veteran actor & broadcaster Waihoroi Shortland
Mapuna is at the Waitangi Treaty grounds for its first episode of 2023. Julian Wilcox and Mani Dunlop talk to actor, educator and broadcaster Waihoroi Shortland. He's also a prominent leader of Ngati… Audio
Waitangi: Political analysis with Craig McCulloch
Iwi leaders have urged the new Prime Minister not to throw Māori under the bus in his pursuit of power this election.
The challenge was laid at the Iwi Chairs Forum in Waitangi, kicking off several… Audio
Reports highlighting racism and colonial legacy call for structural changes
Two reports out today from the Human Rights Commission detail the impacts of racism and colonisation on Māori.
Increase in non-Maori learning te reo
Growing numbers of non-Maori are enrolled in te reo courses and there are many new resources to support their learning. Pania Te Maro Associate Professor, Massey University speaks to Jesse. Audio
