Te Māngai Pāho

In this special episode of Mata Mihingarangi Forbes hosts a panel discussion about Meka Whaitiri's defection from the Labour Party to join Te Pāti Māori. Her guests are former Te Pāti Māori MP Marama… Audio

Mihingarangi Forbes talks to Rawiri Wright, tumuaki at Te Rūnanga Nui o ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori, about the Kura Kaupapa Māori claim before the Waitangi Tribunal and panelists Khylee Quince and Bernie… Video, Audio

Cry me Three Waters - Far North Mayor Moko Tepania shares his views on Affordable Water Reform, then former Green MP Denise Roche and commentator Shane Te Pou discuss co-governance, 'crybabies' and… Video, Audio

In episode three, Colonel George Grey's militia bombard Ōpōtiki, Chief Mokomoko surrenders and is then wrongfully executed for the crime. Video

In episode four, we look at the aftermath of his wrongful execution in 1866. Video

In episode five, Chief Mokomoko's descendants fight to have his name cleared and his mana restored. Video

In episode one, we first meet the prominent Māori chief Te Whakatōhea Chief Mokomoko who dedicates his life to protecting the land and people of Bay of Plenty's Te Whakatōhea Iwi. Video

In episode two, we learn about Carl Völkner, the German-born missionary Mokomoko was wrongfully accused of murdering. Video

Mihingarangi Forbes speaks to the National Party’s new Māori MP Tama Potaka about co-governance and Māori Development. Panelists Dr Lara Greaves and Ngarimu Blair discuss white cis men, free speech… Video, Audio

Piripi got the orders from his aunty to look after his younger cousin, so what better way to pass the day than getting his cousin to do all his jobs! Video

Mihingarangi speaks to Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson about the state of the planet and the party. Panelists Khylee Quince and Tau Henare share their views on the anti co-governance tour. Video, Audio

Piripi buys a new tent for his truck on Trade Me. Trouble is he didn’t read the instructions, and all the whānau have to get involved. End goal: to take it hunting! Video

Piripi decided to leave school early and join the forestry, so he hasn’t been on the job long. This week, we follow him to mahi up in the bush. Doesn’t start off well—he’s slept through his alarm! Video

Rawiri Waititi joins us from Wellington to discuss Te Pāti Māori’s Te Matatini and flood response. Then panelists Shane Te Pou and Jenny Marcroft reflect on Georgina Beyer’s legacy. Video, Audio

All the whānau are home for the holidays. It's no longer Piripi's sanctuary. Mum is home and she's on the warpath, but somehow Piripi still manages to gap it! Video

Piripi and his older bro Auggie head up to Tokomaru Bay, where his dad lives. They have a catch-up and then ask to borrow Dad's diving gear. End goal: a sack of kinas! Video

After Cyclone Gabrielle, will the government crack down on forestry? In the first episode of new podcast Mata with Mihingarangi Forbes, Labour MP Kiritapu Allan says it's not that simple - her… Video, Audio

Piripi takes us on a tour of his kingdom, introducing his girlfriend Luxy, and showcasing his many talents, which include cleaning the whare and doing the lawns... NOT! Video

Mata with Mihingarangi Forbes discusses the latest in politics with a range of Māori commentators and newsmakers. Watch and Listen to the trailer and subscribe now. Video, Audio

PG - Drama. At a 1970’s NZ school where sign language is banned, two deaf girls risk it all to experience true friendship. Video