Te Ao Māori
Luxon to spend Waitangi Day in Akaroa with Ngāi Tahu
Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro will also attend the event alongside the Prime Minister.
Politicians warned they face 'very hot reception' at Iwi Chairs Forum
Chairman of Waitangi National Trust Pita Tipene expects an intense first meeting with the Treaty Principles and Regulatory Standards Bills likely on the agenda. Audio
Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi remembered for reviving te reo
The educator, who died aged 95, worked all of her long life to help advance te ao Māori, nephew says. Audio
'Part of history changing' - A decade working at Waitangi Day
The first time Matarora Smith worked Waitangi Day commemorations in Paihia, she felt the wairua and whakapapa of the historic place. Audio
What's in store for Waitangi 2025?
After a turbulent 12 months for Māori-Crown relations, the week of Waitangi Day will be crucial for te iwi Māori to discuss the kaupapa that will matter this year.
Hāngī feeds 10,000 people at Te Tii Waitangi Marae
As the country discusses the concept of kotahitanga (unity), marae and whānau across Te Tai Tokerau have demonstrated what true unity can achieve.
Manurewa Marae inquiry report delayed again
Findings from an inquiry into whether personal data collected at Manurewa Marae was misused for election purposes have once again been delayed.
Dame Iritana Te Rangi Tāwhiwhirangi dies aged 95
Dame Iritana was a life member of the Māori Women's Welfare League, a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit and made a Dame Companion in 2009 for services to Māori education.
'We will be ready for whatever they throw' - Marama Davidson on return to politics
Exclusive Mata interview - Greens co-leader Marama Davidson announces her return to mahi after breast cancer treatment.
How 24 hours in history shaped a local politician's views
A Whanganui councillor has revealed his historical family connection to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how it impacts his views.
Mata Season 3 | Episode 1: Marama Davidson returns to Parliament
Greens co-leader Marama Davidson announces her return to mahi after breast-cancer treatment. In an exclusive interview with Mata, Davidson discusses her experience of the health system, her prognosis… Video, Audio
A new documentary brings the Haka Party Incident into the public conversation
A new documentary on the Haka Party Incident tells the story of the 'three-minute war' through the eyes of the people who fought it
The Maunga owns itself: Taranaki histories and apologies
The House: Taranaki Maunga has a new name and now legal personhood, but there's a lot more fascinating detail in the new law than that.
Descendant of Treaty translator slams Principles Bill, demands apology
The Bill aims to replace the existing Treaty principles - developed over time by courts and the Waitangi Tribunal to interpret the Treaty in law - with three new ones determined by the Government.
'Kia tere': Buyers heed advice to act fast as Māori clothing range returns
It's believed the 'Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori' garments are The Warehouse's fastest selling apparel range. Audio
'Together for Te Tiriti': Lush joins fight against Treaty Principles Bill
The company, known for its handmade and cruelty-free products, has launched an in-store and online campaign.
Treaty bill's promise of 'equal rights' ignores democracy's blind spots
This rhetorical and ideological vagueness obscures a pivotal point: there is no such thing as a singular form of democracy, writes Annabel Ahuriri-Driscoll.
'Today Taranaki is freed' - Taranaki Maunga becomes a legal person
Mt Taranaki will be jointly managed by iwi and the Crown and the name Mt Egmont will be consigned to history.
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.
'Ride for Talei' cyclists to pedal to Te Matatini
The team of 20 will loop around the Taranaki Maunga stopping at four main points for health promotion events, before finishing at the national kapa haka competition.