Rātana
For Māori-Crown relations, a 'spicy' start to the year
From the Treaty Principles Bill submissions to Rātana to the Waitangi Tribunal shake-up, 2025 looks to be a big year for race relations in Aotearoa.
Watch: Christopher Luxon talks at Rātana Pā
On his first visit to Rātana, Luxon says he has "massive ambition for Māori" and he wants "diversity in the bloodstream of the National Party".
Rātana ceremonies mark Labour's changing leadership
This week's Rātana festivities will mark a major changing of the guard for Labour and a potential change in the party's relationship with Māori. Audio
Rātana keeps politicians and press at bay
The celebrations at Rātana in January are often described by media as the event that kicks off the political year. This year far fewer guests were invited - including mainstream media journalists -… Audio
Rātana church satisfied with the government - but warns it shouldn't be forgotten
After today's celebrations at Rātana, the church's followers are happy with how the government is going so far. Video
Winston Peters to speak for government at Rātana
Politicians are heading to Rātana for the annual celebrations of the founder of the church, Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana.
Plaque unveiled at Rātana
A plaque has been unveiled at Rātana Pā to mark 100 years of the Rātana faith.
Rātana: Q & A with the PM and Rangatahi
At Rātana this week Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern stole the headlines after she was given a special place to speak on the paepae and received the offer of a new name, Waru, for her new baby.
Raised Rātana
Te Ahi Kaa explores faith with Mita Ririnui, a former Labour Party MP and registered apostle of the Rātana Church, and Piriwiritua Rurauwhe, who was raised Rātana and is now the church's secretary… Audio
Labour hits back at Māori Party bid for Rātana support
Labour's relationship with Rātana is strong and it is "ridiculous" to say the alliance is finished, party leader Andrew Little says. Audio
