Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Emotional powhiri initiates Te Matatini o te Kāhui Maunga
Te Matatini officially got underway in New Plymouth
Taranaki economy set for boost thanks to Te Matatini
Te Matatini - the national kapa haka championships - kick off in New Plymouth on Tuesday - the first time the event has been held in Taranaki for more than 30 years. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin… Audio
Solar hybrid system to power Te Matatini stalls
The hybrid unit uses a 60kWh battery unit with a standard diesel generator - designed to be quiet, efficient and sustainable.
Podcast Mapuna Feb 22 Poia Rewi
Professor Poia Rewi is the Tumu Whakarae-Chief Executive of Te Matawai the independent organisation established in 2016 with the mission to 'restore Maori as a nurturing first language within Maori… Audio
Te Hira Paenga: Matatini judge
For some, the relationship between Christianity and Maori atua (gods) is very complex. But Te Hira Paenga sees the two as complementary. Audio
Te Matatini economic forecast fantastic for Taranaki
Thousand's are expected to converge on New Plymouth for the kapa haka competition, which is projected to bring in $27 million for the region, its chief executive says. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 21 February 2025
In today's episode, the Defence Minister says New Zealand must contribute more to global defence alliances and can no longer lean as heavily on the US, teacher shortages are so dire that principals… Audio
Watch: Meet Bosco, the surfing dog spreading aroha
Watch: Balancing on his surfboard, the kurī became a joyful show of support.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 20 February 2025
In today's episode, new figures show there has been no significant change in child poverty rates, and the government has missed all its child poverty targets, the New Zealand government is aware and… Audio
Māori-owned kai business to cater Te Matatini
Hāwera's Tika Restaurant, Cafe, and Catering owner Kiri Erb said it was an honour to be one of two catering companies dishing out kai at the upcoming event.
Tauranga Moana haka group represent Aotearoa in Samoa
It was the first time most of the group had been to another country.
Translating Te Matatini
The world's biggest Kapa Haka festival, Te Matatini is kicking off next week in New Plymouth. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 February 2025
In today's episode, Auckland marae are worried about future funding as the government puts a hold on new contracts in the wake of the Manurewa Marae election inquiry, economists are predicting the… Audio
Auckland marae concerned over future funding after inquiry
Auckland marae are worried about future funding as the government puts a hold on new contracts in the wake of the Manurewa Marae election inquiry. South Auckland's Papakura Marae Chief executive Tony… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 February 2025
On today's episode, the Privacy Commissioner will now investigate whether Census and Covid-19 vaccination data shared with Manurewa Marae was misused for election purposes, Russia and the US have… Audio
Te Pāti Māori president on Manurewa Marae census data inquiry
The Privacy Commissioner will now investigate whether Census and Covid-19 vaccination data shared with Manurewa Marae was misused for election purposes. Waipareira Trust and president of Te Pāti Māori… Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Tuakoi Ohia
Tuakoi Ohia is a writer, actor, performer and musician, and the voice of Princess Fiona in the upcoming Māori-language version of Shrek. Audio
Sewerage pipeline work near tapū lake to continue despite protests
The construction of a controversial sewerage pipeline near a Rotorua lake considered tapū by mana whenua is set to continue despite protests.
What you need to know about Te Matatini 2025
The national kapa haka competition returns on 25 February, hosted this year in Ngāmotu/New Plymouth.
Moriori ancestors returned to Aotearoa
Two repatriations earlier this week marked a signifcant milestone for the Moriori community, and was marked with a special pōwhiri and ceremony at Te Papa.
