Charles Royal
Painter Kura Te Waru Rewiri and highlights of 2019
Kura Te Waru Rewiri grew up in the Far North, she went to Paihia school, and then onto Bay of Islands and Northlands College. Her teacher Buck Nin recognised her talent as an artist and enrolled her… Audio, Gallery
Sustainability is paramount - Chef Charles Royal on foraging for native plants and herbs.
Justine Murray is back with Chef Charles Royal foraging in the bush near Lake Rotoiti. In part two of their discussion, Charles talks about the importance of sustainability in light of the increased… Audio
Health and Wellbeing: Te Ahi Kaa talks with Māori Chefs
Te Ahi Kaa further explores this series about health and well being. Justine Murray joins Chef Charles Royal in the bush on the outskirts of Lake Rotoiti, foraging for food - from 'bushman's… Audio
Foraging with Chef Charles Royal
Chef Charles Royal began as a cook in the army, which lead to four years as a Gourmet Chef with Air New Zealand, a restaurant owner in Paraparaumu and Rotorua, and today as the owner of Kinaki, a… Audio
Waka Odyssey - Voyaging the Pacific
What's it like to voyage across the ocean in a traditional double-hulled waka, with only the stars and traditional knowledge to guide you? Four voyagers across the Pacific share their stories at the… Video, Audio
'Searching for Voice, Searching for Reo' by Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal
Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal tells the story of his journey as a bicultural composer in Aotearoa New Zealand in 'Searching for Voice, Searching for Reo'. Audio
Composer Charles Royal: 'What's bubbling away inside of you?'
Musicians are always looking for their own voice, says Charles Te Ahukaramū Royal – and it took connecting with his Māori identity to find his. Audio
Matariki festival begins
Matariki celebrations begin around the country today - it's a celebration that is growing in popularity. Matariki is the Maori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades - the… Audio
Charles Royal foraging
Justine Murray accompanies Chef Charles Royal into Matawhaura forest, Rotoiti on a Rongoa Maori expedition. Audio
4 - Nations and states in the 21st century
Political journalist Colin James sets out some provocative statements on New Zealand's transition from a settler society, and Dr Charles Royal, Mauriora-ki-te-Ao, speculates on Māori identity in the… Audio
Treaty Debate 2 (2008)
Dr Charles Royal sets out a provocative argument that in the future, all New Zealanders will be able to define themselves as tangata whenua.
Race relations commissioner Joris De Bres explores why race… Audio