Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Rare pounamu sold legally for the first time
Tahutahi is known for its vibrant green colour with white flecks, but its recent history has been marred by large scale thefts and the black-market trading. Audio
New housing development in Wairoa welcomes its first tenants just before Christmas
The Kitchener St development will feature 30 larger whānau homes and 13 transportable kaumātua-sized homes.
PM a 'drop-nuts' if he doesn't attend Waitangi - Rawiri Waititi
The prime minister not attending Waitangi Day would show he "has no balls and may be a drop-nuts", Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi says.
Te Pāti Māori roasts Electoral Commission over marae apology
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is accusing the commission of bowing to "a bit of political heat" after it apologised for using Manurewa marae as a voting place.
Successful immunisation programme has funding cut
A highly successful immunisation programme for pregnant Māori and Pasifika and their babies in South Auckland had its funding cut earlier this year - even as warnings sounded of the looming whooping… Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Henare O'Keefe
Hawke's Bay champion Henare is known for his humble, proactive approach to combatting violence and uplifting disadvantaged communities. Audio
What are the tikanga for buying, wearing and caring for pounamu?
Pounamu is a prized taonga for both Maori and non-Maori alike and increasingly its gifted for significant life events and celebrations. But as interest around pounamu grows, what are the tikanga… Audio
Māori All Blacks kaumātua Luke Crawford dies
He dedicated his life to serving his people through his police work, and was Kaihautū Māori of the entire New Zealand Rugby organisation.
The tikanga dos and don'ts of pounamu
Want to gift someone pounamu - or buy it for yourself? Here's what master carvers and other kaitiaki would like you to know.
Mapuna podcast Dec 14 Sarah Hirini
Black Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini has just returned from Cape Town where she led her team to victory in a tournament there. It adds to a trophy cabinet that includes Olympic and Commonwealth… Audio
Black Ferns star Sarah Hirini: 'I'll train on Christmas Day'
Black Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini has just returned from Cape Town where she led her team to victory in a tournament there. It adds to a stacked trophy cabinet that includes Olympic and… Audio
Fury over Marsden Fund cut
The axing of humanities and social sciences from the government's Marsden Fund, has continued to draw a furious response from many researchers with 80 scientists this week signing an open letter in… Audio
Axe hanging over charity funding for at-risk youth
A nationwide charity, Stand Tū Māia, now has an axe hanging over its funding from Oranga Tamariki. It says Oranga Tamariki tried to cancel the $63m contract it had, to deliver services to vulnerable… Audio
Moves to prevent misappropriation of Māori and indigenous design
Analysis - It has long been a problem but two new treaties address some interests of Indigenous peoples, Jessica C Lai writes.
Cultural star compass on Mt Maunganui vandalised
Tauranga mayor Mahé Drysdale says it is a "despicable and disrespectful act". Audio
'Standing next to you': Gisborne council's stance against Treaty Bill
Gisborne District Council opposes the Treaty Principles Bill, citing a lack of tangata whenua input.
ECan speaks out against Treaty Principles Bill
Canterbury's regional council has added its voice to opposition to the bill.
Mokotron on music's role in decolonisation
Mokotron is a Ngati Hine music producer based in Tamaki Auckland, who is part of a Maori electronic music scene that has become a creative force. The man behind Mokotron is Tiopira McDowell - by day a… Audio
Tough justice: How to drown a select committee
The House - In its first year, this Parliament has sent about six new laws to each select committee. But the Justice Committee has received 26. Why?
