Te Ao Māori
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Shane Jones responds to interuption during Waitangi powhiri
A "circus" and a "cheap stunt." That's how NZ First's Shane Jones is labelling an interuption during the powhiri for politicians at Waitangi today. He even went so far as to say funding for the… Audio
David Seymour drowned out by song at Waitangi
ACT Party leader David Seymour faced the wrath of Ngapuhi and Toitu Te Tiriti at Waitangi today, briefly losing his microphone and getting drowned out by song when he spoke. He was among government… Audio
Live: Politicians welcomed at Waitangi, but not all will be there
Follow all the speeches and events from the Treaty Grounds.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 February 2025
In today's episode, unemployment has risen to the highest level since 2020 as the recession starts to bite; it's been a fiery reception for ACT leader David Seymour at Waitangi; a major upgrade has… Audio
Politicians welcomed to Waitangi
Thousands have gathered at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds today as politicians have officially been welcomed onto the grounds. RNZ political reporter Lillian Hanly speaks to Charlotte from Waitangi. Audio
Labour would not support Te Tiriti commissioner with veto right - Hipkins
The Labour Party will not support Te Pāti Māori's call for the establishment of a parliamentary commissioner for Te Tiriti with the ability to veto parliamentary decisions, Chris Hipkins told RNZ. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 February 2025
On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins will be among politicians welcomed onto the Treaty Grounds today, the government's plan to stop growing its stock of state houses and slash Kainga Ora's… Audio
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on Waitangi celebrations
Labour leader Chris Hipkins will be among politicians welcomed onto the Treaty Grounds on Wednesday, although the Prime Minister will be absent, opting to commemorate Waitangi Day with Ngai Tahu in… Audio
The day the Māori Queen came to Waitangi
Dressed in all white, the new queen stood out immediately among the kuia and kaumātua wearing their usual black formal pōwhiri clothes.
Debate expected as politicians arrive at Waitangi
Protests, challenges and fiery debate are expected as government ministers front up for Wednesday morning's political pōwhiri in Waitangi. Political reporter Lillian Hanly is in Waitangi. Audio
Political pōwhiri set to begin in Waitangi
Government ministers have arrived in Waitangi for Wednesday morning's political pōwhiri. Coalition partners Winston Peters and David Seymour will be there, but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will… Audio
'Connecting with their tūpuna' keep the kaihoe waka going
As Waitangi celebrations begin to pave way, haukāinga and manuhiri have arrived in numbers.
Nga wai hono I te po attends Waitangi celebrations
Te Kuini Māori, Nga wai hono i te po, the Māori Queen attended Waitangi celebrations yesterday for the first time since becoming the Māori monarch. Māori News Editor Taiha Moilyneux reports. Audio
Politicians to be welcomed at Waitangi but not all will be there
The Parliamentary pōwhiri is a chance each year for politicians to have their say, and for the hau kāinga - home people - and te ao Māori, to respond.
Hobson's Pledge-backed realtor loses challenge over compulsory Māori values course
The decision in the High Court means she faces the prospect of being ineligible to practice as a real estate agent for five years.
Te Pāti Māori re-commits to Te Tiriti Commissioner
It will be a bottom line for any potential coalition negotiations at next year's election, the party says.
Supreme Court judge sings waiata at Waitangi pōwhiri
A rousing waiata from one of the highest judges in the land hit the right note at Waitangi today, as the Waitangi Tribunal, members of the judiciary and foreign diplomats were welcomed. Their visit… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 February 2025
In today's episode, members of the Waitangi Tribunal have been welcomed onto Te Whare Runanga marae ahead of the arrival of Kuini Nga Wai hono i te po, - the Kiingitanga and Te Pati Maori, Pacific aid… Audio
Waitangi Tribunal members welcomed onto Te Whare Rūnanga marae
Members of the Waitangi Tribunal have been welcomed onto Te Whare Rūnanga marae ahead of the arrival of Kuini Ngā Wai hono i te pō, - the Kiingitanga and Te Pāti Māori. Māori news Journalist… Audio
Leaders lay out goals at Iwi Chairs Forum
The political situation is simply one of the big topics, Ngāti Kahungunu iwi chair Bayden Barber says
