Chris Wikaira
National's next step
Bill English has announced he will step down as leader of the National party and will be retiring from politics, after 27 years in parliament. The question now is who will succeed him. Audio
Gita's destruction
Tropical Cyclone Gita has caused devastation in Tonga, with no water and no electricity for many. Local and internationals aid agencies are assessing the damage. Audio
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Chris Wikaira (Part 2)
Eric Trump has revealed a new Trump magazine, despite the failure of many other Trump magazines in the past. The motto of the magazine is "LIve Luxury, Never Settle". The panelists tell us whether… Audio
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Chris Wikaira (Part 1)
Tropical Cyclone Gita has caused devastation in Tonga, with no water and no electricity for many. Local and internationals aid agencies are assessing the damage and New Zealand has donated $750,000 to… Audio
NZ Foreign Minister underlines importance of Pacific region
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters has underlined the importance of maintaining a strong presence in the Pacific Islands region. Audio
Te Aniwa Hurihanganui and John Boynton
This year we have had two of our RNZ reporters covering Waitangi for the first time in their journalism careers. Te Aniwa Hurihanganui and John Boynton are welcomed into the RNZ tent. Audio
Waitangi Day around the regions
Time to look at what is happening around the country to celebrate Waitangi day. Laura Tupou is at Orakei Domain in Auckland and Eric Frykberg is near the Wellington waterfront. Audio
RNZs' Chris Bramwell and Shannon Haunui-Thompson
Shannon Haunui Thompson has been in Te Tai Tokerau since Thursday last week and followed the various politicians and events - for the more formal affairs with an increased number of politicians… Audio
Chairman of the Waitangi National Trust Board Pita Paraone
Pita Paraone is the chairman of the Waitangi National Trust board talks about Waitangi 2018. Audio
Oranga Tamariki site manager Aroha Tahere
Aroha Tahere works as the Oranga Tamariki site manager in Kaikohe. She is also working closely with local community trusts to support lower income families. She talks to the programme about the focus… Audio
Lieutenant Michael Dowrick
The Royal New Zealand Navy will be ever present at Waitangi this year performing many ceremonies as well providing entertainment in the form of the Navy Band. There will also be two ships anchored in… Audio
He Whakaputanga expert Carwyn Jones
Carwyn Jones, together with two other historians is due to give a public talk on the significance on two of the documents on display for He Tohu. He talks to the programme about He Whakaputanga - The… Audio
Crown/Maori Relations Minister Kelvin Davis
Te Tai Tokerau MP and minister Crown/Maori relations has spent a number of days hosting the Prime Minister in his home electorate. He has also been honoured by his iwi for his new role as the… Audio
Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little
Andrew Little is the minister for Treaty Negotiations and had visited Waitangi last year as he came to grips with the issues facing Nga Puhi's treaty claim. He has also committed to learning Te Reo as… Audio
Hikoi leader, activist and environmentalist Reuben Taipari
Activist and environmentalist Reuben Taipari joins the programme to talk about the annual Hiko Te Waitangi and what it signifies. He also talks abut the history of protest and the 40th anniversary… Audio
Te Reo Panel
Mihingarangi Forbes hosts well known Maori broadcasters and commentators Stacey Morrison, Dale Husband and Julian Wilcox on the future of Te Reo after accusations it was a dying language. They talk… Audio
Waitangi Treaty Grounds CEO Greg McManus
The treaty grounds at Waitangi have been digitally mapped by a renown US not for profit tech company which specialises in preserving sites of significance around the world. A team from San Francisco… Audio
RNZ Northland correspondent Lois Williams
RNZ's correspondent for the Northland region, Lois Williams, will be at Waitangi covering the news and stories of the people there for the 29th year in a row. Her first outing to Waitangi to cover the… Audio
He Tohu curator Stephanie Lash
Today you can join one of the 30 minute family friendly free guided experiences in Te Reo Maori or English to explore He Tohu, the multi-award winning exhibition which features all nine original… Audio
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones
Shane Jones is now returning to Waitangi for the first time as a New Zealand First MP and minister for regional economic development. He talks to the programme about what he has planned to help… Audio