Māori
Documentary | NZ Wars: Stories of Waitara
NZ Wars: Stories of Waitara combines oral histories, animations and re-enactments bringing to life the narratives of Te Ātiawa in their epic battle against the the British Empire. Video
Episode 1: Tapu Te Ranga Marae - He Kākano Ahau
When I came to the city I needed ground to stand on. That turanga waewae became Tapu Te Ranga Marae, tucked away in Island Bay, Wellington. You would have never seen a marae quite like this. Audio, Gallery
Episode 2: Finding Space In Ōtautahi - He Kākano Ahau
For this episode I went to Ōtautahi, Christchurch where we're looking at what it's like to move to the city today. From many perspectives, Christchurch seems a hard place to be Māori. Audio, Gallery
Episode 3: Decolonising Gender & Sexuality In Wellington City - He Kākano Ahau
I have a hunch that the city might provide something unique to our people. This episode is about decolonising gender and sexuality in Wellington city. Video, Audio, Gallery
Episode 4: Mana Whenua - He Kākano Ahau
Under the guidance of two uri of Ngāti Whātua, I was able to visualise the land beneath my feet for the first time, and think more about how we keep our history alive in a concrete jungle. Audio, Gallery
Episode 5: What It Takes To Build An Indigenous Resistance Movement - He Kākano Ahau
Thousands of supporters from Aotearoa and the world have been hosted at Ihumātao. For those who protect the land it has become more than a Māori issue. Audio, Gallery
Episode 6: Reconnection - He Kākano Ahau
I think it's natural that a family, Māori and non-Māori, always has mysteries to uncover, whether or not you grew up knowing your whānau history, knowing your whakapapa or not. Audio, Gallery
Trailer: Introducing He Kākano Ahau - Listen now on RNZ.co.nz
In this Podcast Series, host Kahu Kutia challenges the assumption that to be urban and Māori means to be disconnected from your culture. Subscribe now. Audio
Education system 'failing Māori'
The education system is broken and failing Maōri students, a principal says. Keri Milne-Ihimaera says Maōri students are very capable but mainstream education isn't catering to them. Audio
Big Tobacco ‘subsidising’ e-cigarettes for Māori
Tobacco giant Philip Morris is targeting Māori with its new e-cigarette, selling the device to them at half price and going to places with high Māori populations to promote it. Guyon Espiner… Video, Audio
Hawke's Bay water infrastructure, transport links get funding boost
Two dams, a lime juicing plant and a Māori tourism venture are among 19 projects in Hawke's Bay that will receive nearly $70m in cash from the Provincial Growth Fund. Audio
Debt and finances worrying a quarter of Māori - survey
Financial worries are causing a quarter of Māori concern, with housing, the care of rivers and land and care for Māori children in care also big concerns.
Māori seen as key to boosting Pasifika biz numbers
A Pasifika business leader says collaboration with Māori is key to boosting his community's activity in New Zealand's private sector. Audio
Waitematā health board doubles Māori workforce
The Waitematā District Health Board has doubled the number of Māori nurses in three years and is set to double its entire Māori workforce. Since 2015, the number of Māori staff members at the DHB has… Audio
Māori medical students fed up with pathway ignorance
Māori students studying medicine at the University of Otago say they are fed up with the ignorance they face over the way they are selected into their second year of study. There are limited spaces in… Audio
Criminal Justice Summit 'a counselling session' - National
National is labelling the Criminal Justice Summit a 'counselling session' saying the government should just get on and make changes. About 600 people from all walks of life are taking part in the… Audio
Māori ancestral remains return home
Unknown remains of seventeen Māori and Moriori ancestors have returned to Aotearoa after more than a century in museums in Germany and the United States. Video, Audio
Māori housing issues raised with govt
Auckland iwi are keen to develop their own housing strategy for Māori living in Auckland says a Māori housing leader.
Parenting programme a success in Northland
A culturally adapted programme is helping Māori families in Northland, a study shows.