Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Tensions run high during first reading of Treaty Principles bill
The first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill brought tensions to a boiling point in Parliament on Thursday. Audio
75 years of IHC celebrated at national kapa haka festival
Jess Tyson is part of Marlborough Kapa Haka roopu - Nga Whaikaha Hine-ngaro O Wairau she'll be on stage at the National Kapa Haka festival where they're also celebrating 75 Years of the IHC Audio
Waitangi Tribunal demands release of Te Aka Whai Ora documents
A treaty lawyer says she can't recall the tribunal issuing a directive like this before. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 14 November 2024
In today's episode, Hamilton's city centre came to a standstill this morning as thousands of marchers continued their hikoi, after setting off from Huntly this morning, the ACT party's David Seymour… Audio
Thousands attend hīkoi mō te Tiriti in Hamilton
Hamilton's city centre came to a standstill on Thursday morning as thousands of marchers continued their hīkoi, after setting off from Huntly. Māori News Reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 14 November 2024
On today’s episode, this time next week it will be illegal to display gang insignia in a public place, with new gang laws coming into place, the hīkoi mō te Tiriti sets off from Huntly on Thursday… Audio
Senior lawyers call for Treaty Principles Bill to be abandoned
Members of the King's Counsel say the coalition's Treaty Principles Bill "seeks to rewrite the Treaty itself" and would have the "opposite effect of its stated purpose". Audio
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti sets off from Huntly on way to Wellington
The hīkoi mō te Tiriti sets off from Huntly on Thursday, they will travel through Waikato-Tainui and reach the capital early next week. Māori news reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Retracing the footsteps of past Māori protest movements
As the nationwide hīkoi for Te Tiriti made its way through Auckland it stopped at two sites synonymous with Māori resistance - Bastion Point and Ihumātao.
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti continues south through Waikato-Tainui
The hīkoi mo te Tiriti sets off from Huntly on Thursday, gathering people on the way to Parliament. Kiingitanga spokesperson Rahui Papa spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Treaty expert: Principles have been around since signing
Treaty of Waitangi expert Dr Aroha Harris tells Nathan Rarere that Treaty Principles have been around since our founding document was signed. Audio
Hīkoi to spend night in Huntly before continuing in morning
The hīkoi will rest in Huntly on Wednesday before moving onto Rotorua and eventually Wellington.
Hikoi for te Tiriti making its way through Auckland to Parliament
The nationwide hikoi for te Tiriti is slowly making its way through Auckland to Parliament. The hikoi which set out from Cape Reinga two days ago today retraced the footsteps of past Maori protest… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 13 November 2024
In today's episode, three people are believed to be dead after a train collided with a car at a level crossing in Hamilton on Wednesday morning, thousands of protesters brought traffic to a standstill… Audio
Te Waipounamu hīkoi reaches Christchurch
While the national hīkoi has been making its way from Cape Reinga south, a contingent from Te Waipounamu, the South Island is also on its way to Wellington. Maori News reporter Emma Andrews spoke to… Audio
Thousands cross Harbour Bridge as hīkoi makes its way to Auckland
Thousands of protesters brought traffic to a standstill in Auckland on Wednesday morning, as Hīkoi mō te Tiriti made its way over the Harbour Bridge. RNZ Māori News Editor Taiha Molyneux spoke to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 13 November 2024
On today’s episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has apologised to survivors of abuse in care, saying the last Labour Government did not act quickly enough to put in place an independent redress… Audio
Far North Council holds meeting to connect resid with council
It was touted as the first of its kind in New Zealand - an evening aiming to connect a council with its residents, while updating them on the huge challenges facing their district and the progress… Audio
Reversing type 2 diabetes through group approach
An innovative iwi-based approach to tackling type 2 diabetes is having huge success in Tairawhiti, with participants cutting down on medication or even reversing the disease completely. Ruth Hill… Audio
National hīkoi to pass over Auckland Harbour Bridge
Te hīkoi mō te Tiriti will soon cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Māori news journalist Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira has been following the march. Audio
