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Government has poured millions into commemorating Cook’s arrival, but why are we doing this? Many Pākehā are unhappy with this celebration of colonisation and demand we start taking responsibility. Video

Until he became the mayor of New Plymouth., Andrew Judd had never been on a marae. Recognising his own racism set him on a course of actively campaigning for Māori representation. Video

Jen thought of her family as progressive until she learned their land was stolen from Māori, won by her great-great-grandfather in a running race. Video

Alex is a Pākehā who spends most of his time in Māori spaces. He is often faced with Pākehā paralysis, that fear of causing offence or getting it wrong. Video

Zeb and Ensai are young Pākehā who are becoming activists for Māori rights. "We need to be having a productive conversation about this instead of just talking about your feelings." Video

Author Juliet Batten believes that "when we're grounded in who we are, that's when we're better able to relate to those who are different from us." Video

Award-winning theatre-makers Jo Randerson and Tom Clarke have re-animated Captain Cook in modern Aotearoa, where he can finally reflect on the painful effects of his colonial actions. Video

A proposal to disestablish RNZ and TVNZ and replace it with a new public media entity, funded by both the tax payer and from commercial revenue, is to go before Cabinet ministers within weeks. The… Audio

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gavin casts an eye over the recent media summit and asks whether it achieved anything more than a plea for more money from NZ on air?. Gavin Ellis is a media commentator and former editor of the New… Audio