Politics
Northland leaders want more local involvement at Waitangi
Northland Regional Council chairperson Pita Tipene says 'too often people look to Wellington' for leadership.
Chris Hipkins, fresh off the paepae at Waitangi
Labour leader Chris Hipkins joins MATA to share his views on the political landscape, including whom he would and would not work with, and what Labour could have done better in government. Audio
'Incredible win for environment': Greens celebrate seabed mining decision
In a draft decision, the fast-track approvals panel declined a 30-year plan to mine the South Taranaki Bight.
Waitangi Day in Brisbane
Throughout our show this morning, we've been travelling around Aotearoa, to see how different communities are marking Waitangi Day. But right now, we're heading all the way cross the ditch to Brisbane… Audio
Kasey and Karena Bird in Singapore
This Waitangi Day, masterchef winners Karena and Kasey Bird have travelled all the way to Singapore. More specifically to Rise Restaurant at the magificent Marina Bay Sands, where they'll be treating… Audio
Waitangi through the lens of John Miller
At Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery in Kirikiriroa Hamilton, there is currently a very special pop-up exhibition. It explores the powerful Waitangi protest photographs of John Miller, a… Audio
Waitangi Day in Tauranga
Throughout our show this morning, we're be travelling around Aotearoa, and beyond, to see how different communities are marking Waitangi Day. Right now we're heading south to Tauranga where the… Audio
Live from the Waitangi Treaty Grounds
We'll join RNZ's Tania Page live from the Waitangi Treaty Grounds to get the on-the-ground vibe! Audio
Waitangi Day in Te Anau
Throughout our show this morning, we'll be travelling around Aotearoa, and beyond, to see how different communities are marking Waitangi Day. Right now we're heading south to Te Anau, population of… Audio
An Amazing Waitangi Race in Timaru
Throughout our show this morning, we'll be travelling around Aotearoa, and beyond, to see how different communities are marking Waitangi Day. We're heading to Timaru where Waitangi Day celebrations or… Audio
Īhaka Martyn's Waitangi Day Theatre Roadshow
This Waitangi day in Wellington, playwright Ihaka Martyn will perform his autobiographical one-man show, He Maori? in three different locations across the city. The show weaves elements of stand-up… Audio
A Waitangi Day Gift
Kotahitanga - unity was the driver for the iwi of Ngai Tahu formally bringing a delegation from the south island to Waitangi for the first time in 20 years As Stacey is from Ngai Tahu she wanted to be… Audio
Daisy Boulton
There are plenty of first-timers here at Waitangi this year. One of them is Daisy Boulton - Daisy's an English actress, director and producer who's in Aotearoa developing a film with a very New… Audio
Hauauru Rawiri, former treaty negotiator for Ngati Paoa
Mihingarangi Forbes talks to to Hauauru Rawiri, former treaty negotiator for Ngati Paoa and iwi historian. Audio
Ocean symposium.being held in Waitangi
You can feed your puku and feed your mind at Waitangi. All week there are special wānanga on about all sorts of things... but this week we've also seen a really special gathering called Taiātea It's… Audio
Tania Simpson - new chair of the Waitangi National Trust
Someone who knows all about manaakitanga is our next guest - Tania Simpson Ngai Tahu, Ngapuhi and Tainui, the new chair of the Waitangi National Trust. Audio
Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins reflects on messages conveyed at Waitangi 2026 and pays tribute to Peeni Henare. Audio
Tama Muru joins Dan Busby on the history trail
In 1833 the British Government of the day appointed James Busby as the first Official British Resident, based here at Waitangi. His main duties were to 'protect well disposed settlers and traders… Audio
Waitangi haka performer talks about sharing her culture with everyone who visits the treay grounds
Waimatangi Hotere is the team leader and spoke about her role in welcoming visitors to Waitangi treaty grounds. Audio
Dame Naida Glavish
Mihingarangi Forbes asks Dame Naida Glavish what the way forward is for Te Pati Maori. Audio