Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Whakataukī of the Week with Jacinta Ruru
Jacinta Ruru is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori and a Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Otago. Audio
Councils to vote on Māori wards at local council elections
The issue of whether Māori wards should stay, is looming large, with local body elections just six months away. Māori News Journalist Pokere Paewai spoke with some of the affected councillors. Audio
Nurse Dean Cowles on Mosque attacks
Maori nurse Dean Cowles worked a 23-hour shift at Christchurch Hospital on the day of the 2019 mosque attacks in which 51 people died. He describes it as 'organised chaos with blood everywhere.' Now… Audio
Nurse Dean Cowles
Dean Cowles is Southern Cross Healthcare's National Nursing Adviser Maori Affairs who's work looks at Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Healthcare, inequities in Maori health and cultural awareness and safety… Audio
Marlon Williams - between two worlds
New Zealand's indie darling, singer-songwriter Marlon Williams is back with a brand new album. The Lyttelton local is known for his crooning vocals, taking home many awards over his career, which… Video, Audio
'The people of Aotearoa have spoken'
A lawyer says there's been a clear message to the government about the Treaty Principles Bill.
'It reconnects us' - Australian rangatahi get back to their roots at Polyfest
Te Puna Mataatahi from the Gold Coast made its debut on the Polyfest stage.
Is whakapapa the answer to better health treatment?
A person's genetic information can help medical professionals carry out screening, diagnosing and treating patients more accurately.
Complaint over teaching tikanga Māori in law schools rejected
But the select committee also put a limit on how much cultural education was required.
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei offers free universal health insurance
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is trying to reframe how health can be managed by offering free universal health insurance to its members. Audio
Minister announces who will fill roles leading te reo Māori revitalisation
Tama Potaka announces role appointments and reappointments.
Mata Season 3 | Episode 6: Green MP Hūhana Lyndon on taking on the Public Works Act
Green MP Hūhana Lydon speaks to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira about the impact of the Public Works Act and the RMA on Māori, as well as adjusting to the spotlight of Parliament. Video, Audio
Ukraine a case study in how NZ needs to change defence spending - Hipkins
The Labour leader says an increase in defence spending is justified regardless of whether New Zealanders support it or not. Audio
Legal bid to halt sewerage pipe works fails in Environment Court
The decision comes less than two weeks since an urgent hearing.
PM doubles down on excluding Treaty bill submissions
But legal scholars warn the move sets a worrying precedent.
Te Pāti Māori MPs refuse to attend Parliament's Privileges Committee hearing
The Privileges Committee hearing was set after concerns were raised about their conduct during the first reading of the controversial bill.
Te Pati Maori MPs refuse to attend hearing over haka
Three MPs from Te Pati Maori say they will refuse to attend a hearing with Parliament's Privileges Committee tomorrow because their - quote fundamental rights - are being ignored. Party co-leaders… Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Madeleine Hakaraia de Young
Madeleine Hakaraia de Young, the director of the Māoriland Film Festival, which wrapped up over the weekend in Ōtaki shares a favourite whakataukī. Audio
Crown apologises for bringing 'death and division' to Ngāti Hāua
A iwi has received an apology from the Crown for bringing "discord, death and division" to its people.
In pictures: Thousands celebrate kapa haka, kai, connection at Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival
The biennial Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival, held at Ōtiria Marae, near Moerewa, is described as "a celebration of all things Ngāti Hine".
