Te Ao Maori
Mercia Dawn-Yates on Rotorua Matariki drone show
As part of Matariki celebrations the aronui arts festival is putting on a drone light, the show in Rotorua it blends cutting-edge technology with te ao Māori storytelling, lighting up the night sky… Audio
Matariki with Moana Maniapoto
Moana Maniapoto joined Susana Lei'ataua for Matariki ma Puanga in our RNZ Auckland studio. Audio
Matariki in Southland
Matariki is being celebrated in Southland with a joint project between Southland District Council, Te Ao Marama and iwi. Audio
Manu Bennett from Puke Ariki Museum
Every year as winter draws close, Puanga, or Rigel, features in the sky just before Matariki appears. Audio
Matariki at Stonehenge Aotearoa
Richard Hall from Stonehenge Aotearoa spoke to Susana. Audio
Nga Tohu Toi Awards
Susana talks to Ayesha Kee from Te Tuhimareikura Trust about thNga Tohu Toi Awards and Matariki in Tauranga Moana Audio
Brett Graham speaks about the loss of his Dad, his art and what Matariki means to him.
Brett Graham talks opens up about the loss of his father Fred, his art and the importance of Matariki. Audio
Kahu Ropata joins us to talk 'Ka Mate'
Kahu o Te Rangi Ropata is the Pou Tikanga Reo joins us to talk Ka Mate and many other kaupapa Audio
Raewyn Harrison on her new Matariki and Puanga waiata for tamariki
Raewyn Harrison launches a new waiata for Matariki for her relaunch of Te Reo Tuatahi. Audio
Tahiti to follow Matariki in November
In November Tahiti will mark Matari'i as a national public holiday for the first time following in the footsteps of Matariki in Aotearoa. Te Mareikura Whakataka Brightwell is a Maori Tahitian artist… Audio
Te Kahautu Maxwell on Te Kooti and Ringatu
Professor Te Kahautu Maxwell , a minister in the Ringatu Church and a senior academic in Maori and Indigenous Studies at the University of Waikato. Audio
Tama Potaka speaks to our RNZ Special Broadcast
National Minister of Maori Development Tama Potaka speaks to Mihi and Julian. Audio
Ria Hall on her latest Matariki Musical challenge with an orchestra
Woman of many talents Ria Hall joins RNZ to talk about her new Matariki musical project, politics and being a mama. Audio
Paul Goldsmith on government's commitment to the national holiday
Minister Paul Goldsmith joins Mihi and Julian in the RNZ broadcast caravan. Audio
Taiha Molyneux live from Takaparawhau / Bastion Point
Hundreds gathered at Orakei in Tamaki Makaurau to participate in Hautapu ki Takaparwha led by Ngati whatua Orakei. Audio
New film Kōkā
A new film celebrating Māori identity, wāhine, and the beauty of te ao Māori, hits the big screen today. Audio
Rangi Mātaamua on 2025's Matariki message
Professor Rangi Mātaamua speaks to Mihi and Julian about how Matariki ma Puanga has developed. Audio
Reflecting on the hautapu with Kaikaranga and Kaikarakia
Two participants in the hautapu ceremony at Tirorangi Marae reflect on their emotional experience.
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