Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
More wananga, korero, with season two of Whakamaori podcast
It's te ra tuatahi - the first day of Te Wiki o te reo Maori - and there's a great podcast series back on the airwaves... The award winning podcast Whakamaori is back for a second season. In each… Audio
Love Languages
What is your love language? The panellists Kimo, Kristin and Anaha get all lovey dovey in this first episode. Audio
'Crying maunga' inspires Cyclone Gabrielle relief song
A Hawke's Bay-based singer-songwriter has penned a tune to uplift those in the throes of cyclone recovery and raise money for the cause.
Fast Favourites with Cousins star Tanea Heke
Every week on Culture 101 we welcome a guest to share the love and shout out to some current favourite arts and culture. This week’s guest is tumuaki (leader) of Te Kura Toi Whakaari o Aotearoa: NZ… Audio
Whakamāori Series 2
Whakamāori brings Google Translate to life. Host Kimo Houltham and the team of panelists translate a movie scene and even a viral recipe from English to te reo Māori, let the fun and learning begin! Video, Audio
New laureate Taiaroa Royal’s life in dance and on the land
If it wasn’t for disco, Taiaroa Royal might be best known as a farmer. Not one of Aotearoa’s most celebrated dancers and choreographers. Audio
Retracing the footsteps of the 28th Maori Battalion in Crete
In this very special episode of Mapuna, RNZ Producer Tama Muru visits the Greek Island of Crete to delve into the history of the battle in 1941 which pitted New Zealand, Australian and British troops… Audio
Future kapa haka stars on show in Northland
Almost 500 children - and at least twice that number of proud mums and dads, aunties, kaumātua and kuia - gathered in the Bay of Islands yesterday to celebrate their culture and enjoy being together.
…Universities given deadline to eliminate disparities
Some universities are reluctant to set deadlines for eliminating long-standing disparities for Māori and Pacific students.
The Tertiary Education Commission now requires target dates for reaching… Audio
Te Pāti Māori's Debbe Ngarewa Packer on the week in politics
Time now for our regular korero with Te Pati Maori - and last night they were set to launch their policy for people with disabilities.
Co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer joined Nathan Rarere to explain.
…Hone Harawira: The legacy of Dun Mihaka.
Earlier this week long-time Maori activist and author Te Ringa Mangu 'Dun' Mihaka died. Mihaka devoted decades of his life to Maori rights campaigns, including the 1977-78 Takaparawhau/Bastion Point… Audio
Veteran Māori activist Te Ringa Mangu Mihaka dies aged 81
The veteran Māori activist and author Te Ringa Mangu Mihaka - also known as Dun Mihaka - has died aged 81.
Mihaka spent his life campaigning for Māori rights including Reo Māori advocacy and the… Audio
Te Pati Maori's Merepeka Raukawa-Tait on party list
Time now for our catch up with Te Pati Maori - and this morning we're joined by Rotorua candidate Merepeka Raukawa-Tait. Audio
Mereana Selby: Wānanga now able to self-determine how they operate.
Earlier this week the Education and Training Amendment Bill passed its third reading in Parliament meaning wānanga are able to choose for themselves how they operate. Wānanga can choose to remain a… Audio
Maori Party's Debbie Ngarewa Packer on Labour's GST policy
Time now for our regular catch up with Te Pati Maori and their possible coalition partners have announced some big policies. Labour's pledging to take GST off fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables… Audio
Police need to be more transparent around gun use say Te Pāti Māori
Te Pāti Māori co-leader says if police are going to adopt a gun first response then they need to be more transparent about the reasons for such a use of force.
A Critical Incident Investigation by… Audio
Te Pāti Māori's Rawiri Waititi on proposed Mokopuna Authority
Te Pati Maori has proposed putting an end to state care for Maori children, saying it's a response to a "fundamentally broken" system. Co-leader Rawiri Waititi talks to Nathan Rarere. Audio
AJA on her new album due for 2024 release
AJA is singer based in Porirua who started singing at a young age and began her first band at high school. Just yesterday she released a new waiata 'Te Reo ki Whakarongotai' written by her uncle Kahu… Audio
Nelson land case an example for other indigenous peoples
In 1839 Maori landowners in the Nelson area sold 151-thousand acres to the New Zealand Company on the condition that ten percent of their land would be reserved for Maori in perpetuity. But that… Audio
New Plymouth District Council to hold meeting at marae
For the first time in its history, the New Plymouth District Council will today hold its monthly meeting at a marae.
The mayor Neil Holdom and 14 councillors and will gather at Owae Marae in Waitara.
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