Laura Bootham
Maori back mayor's calls for equal representation in local government
The Mayor of New Plymouth, Andrew Judd, wants half of all councillors to be Maori. Mr Judd says local government should reflect the Treaty of Waitangi and he is calling on the government to change the… Audio
Maori artist work pulled as deemed too controversial
A Maori artist whose work was pulled out of an exhibition because it was deemed too controversial is demanding the Rotorua District Council apologise to Te Arawa. Audio
What is contemporary Maori Art?
What is contemporary Māori Art? That's been a question debated at the Toi Māori Art Market in Wellington. Te Manu Kōrihi reporter, Laura Bootham, sought the answer by talking to Maori curators and… Audio
Failure of Maori tertiary course has flow-on effect
Maori student advocacy groups say Maori courses have come under fire following revelations by the Tertiary Education Commission about two failed Maori performing arts courses at the Western Institute… Audio
Nga Tohu Reo Maori 2014 - Maori language awards
People and groups keeping Te Reo Maori alive have been recognised. The Nga Tohu Reo Maori awards have been held in Rotorua. From Te Manu Korihi news, Laura Bootham reports. Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 31 October 2014
An auction house that sells many of the paintings created by reknowned artist Charles F. Goldie says they could be banned from leaving the country in the next few years. The Forest Industry… Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 31 October 2014
The Forest Industry Contractors Association is praising the findings of a major review into safety and workplace practices which recommend creating an industry action group, that includes a Māori… Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 31 October 2014
An Auckland marae says it's secured a deal with a Chinese company to provide Māori cultural experiences for up to 40-thousand tourists a year; A new agreement with the company Sealord could double the… Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 31 October 2014
An Auckland marae says it's secured a deal with a Chinese company to provide Māori cultural experiences for up to 40-thousand tourists a year; A new agreement with the company Sealord could double the… Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 30 October 2014
Māori at opposite ends of the country are mourning the death of influential Ngapuhi elder, Riki Cherrington, who was 72; Northland's Ngati Kahu chair says the Labour Party's call for iwi to take a… Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 29 October 2014
Medical specialists are warning that Maori health outcomes will suffer if the Government signs the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement; A Maori sovereignty group is questioning why nearly 26-million… Audio
Health sector warns Maori health at risk if TPP goes ahead
Medical specialists are warning that health outcomes for Maori will be setback if the government signs up to the Trans-Pacific Partnership. They are demanding that the Government release details of… Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 28 October 2014
Ngai Tahu has confirmed the former head of news and production at Maori Television, Julian Wilcox, is to take charge of its media team; The Rotorua Chamber of Commerce says it would welcome Maori… Audio
Whanau Ora agency says programme is heading for catastrophe
One of the new agencies assigned to provide Whanau Ora services says the social programme is heading for disaster if it doesn't receive more funding. Audio
Whanau Ora agencies add to criticism of TPK
Two groups which run Whanau Ora have joined in on the criticism of Te Puni Kokiri, over its management of the policy. The former Minister for Whanau Ora, Tariana Turia, who implemented the programme… Audio
Tariana Turia accuses TPK of poor management of Whanau Ora
The former Minister for Whanau Ora, Tariana Turia, has taken a parting shot at her ministry. Audio
Many Maori graduate nurses unable to find work
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation and health professionals say graduate Maori nurses are struggling to find work. Audio
Māori nurses choosing higher paid jobs at DHB's
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation says Maori nurses are choosing to work in District Health Boards over Whanau Ora health providers because of a lack of pay parity. Audio
Local government 30 years behind in partnering with Maori
A Far North iwi leader says local government is archaic and 30 years behind the times in partnering with Maori. Audio
Ratana Church celebrates member's win at the ballot box
The Rātana Church reacted with jubilation when one of its own, Adrian Rurawhe, was elected Labour MP for the Māori electorate of Te Tai Hauaauru on Saturday. Audio