Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer on new look Waitangi Tribunal
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka's new-look Waitangi Tribunal has been labelled a "whitewash" by Te Pāti Māori. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. Audio
Global conversations on equity: What can we learn from 'controversial' pricing models?
An Ōtautahi-based collective sparked backlash when it offered racially tiered tickets for an upcoming gig. But was the reaction justified?
Council's chief executive resigns, no reason given
The process of replacing John Holyoake will occur as the council prepares for the local government elections in October.
Whanganui council-iwi agreement: How will this work?
An iwi partnership is being considered by Whanganui District Council, which could encompass management of reserves, and a trust to foster social well-being - and could be legally binding.
Protecting children, helping parents: NZ social workers speak about the challenges of their jobs
Analysis - Research looking at the experiences of social and family workers themselves found participants expressed discomfort in knowing about the harm to children yet feeling helpless.
Study into treating meth addiction with mushrooms completes first trials
Over the past month the first cohort of participants have undergone sessions with mushroom extract containing a specific dose of psilocybin at Rangiwaho Marae south of Gisborne.
Minister overhauls Waitangi Tribunal membership
The Minister for Māori Development has appointed eight new members to the Waitangi Tribunal.
Para-paddlers propel for podium
To move a waka forward you pull with your arms and push with your legs, but for some it's a little bit trickier.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 17th January
On today's episode, The deal negotiated between Israel and Hamas ensures at least 600 truckloads of humanitarian aid will enter Gaza every day of the ceasefire, with at least 50 of them carrying fuel… Audio
Justice Committee to hear 80 hours of oral submissions on Treaty Principles Bill
The Justice Committee will listen to 80 hours of oral submissions on the controversial Treaty Principles Bill, over the course of a month. Justice committee chairperson James Meager spoke to Paddy… Audio
Baby who died from whooping cough was Māori: Paediatrician
A leading Māori paediatrician says a baby who died over the Christmas period of whooping cough was Māori and from a rural area. Paediatrician and chairman of the National Immunisation Taskforce Dr… Audio
Whooping cough death highlights failures in health system - doctor
Māori are disproportionately affected by the disease, with "shocking immunisation rates" leading to over-representation in hospital admissions.
Dylan Collier
Growing up in Opotiki gave rugby forward Dylan Collier the solid grounding he needed before his professional career took off. He opens up his time at Kings College in Auckland, the importance of… Audio
Group defends racially tiered gig ticket prices amid backlash
A community organisation has responded to backlash over racially tiered ticketing for an upcoming event aimed to celebrate Tangata Moana.
How a tāne Māori embraced his sacred calling
"I immediately lifted my shoulders and held myself up. I am a better person for having it." It took 59 years for Rob Tai (Whakatōhea, Te Whānau a Apanui) to...
What's inside a gang-owned newspaper?
Not only did Black Power run a newspaper in the '90s, it was backed by a government-funded scheme.
Archaeologists called in after waka uncovered
"With the vulnerability of the waka to the elements, time is of the essence," Heritage New Zealand says.
Three generations united in moko
For Kirsten Crawford, the journey to receiving her moko kauae has been one of identity, connection, and the feeling of "becoming complete."
Wharenui at Waimārama Marae reopens
The fully refurbished whare named Taupunga, which references the anchor stone of the Takitimu waka that landed at Waimarama, was opened on Saturday morning by the Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te…
Leaders plan pan-Māori assembly to challenge government
They are meeting today at Omāhu near Hastings to discuss the creation of a new pan-Māori assembly.
